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What is the drum hanging between the wheels of European trucks?
The Robson drive temporarily makes the second axle a drive axle without cardan shafts, a transfer case, or a complex transmission.
Suitcase on Wheels: The Most Unusual Concept in Mazda's History
The Suitcase Car project was never intended for mass production, but it attracted media attention worldwide
Why water appears in the car interior after rain
In most cases, the culprits are not the seals, but clogged drainage holes, which can be cleaned independently in a few minutes.
The story of the VAZ X1 concept, which anticipated the era of minivans
In the early 1980s, AvtoVAZ developed a single-volume, seven-seater car, but the project never reached mass production
Do sunshades really protect a car from heat?
An external reflective screen, parking in the shade, and even the color of the car body significantly affect the temperature inside the car.
How the American Dodge Tradesman Ended Up Serving in Law Enforcement in the USSR
Thanks to an exhibition of forensic technology, Soviet police gained access to modern foreign cars and equipment
How the Skoda 706 RT became a "workhorse" in the Soviet Union
The Czechoslovak truck quickly gained trust due to its reliability, comfort, and ability to operate in the harshest conditions
KAZ: The Rise, Fall, and New Life of the Kolkhida Plant
The enterprise that produced famous Soviet trucks has changed its profile and is now experiencing a new chapter in its history
Why a car "eats up" a tank in city traffic jams
The physics of engine operation explains why at minimum speed, gasoline consumption is much faster than expected
Volkswagen Scirocco: How the People's Brand Created Its First Sports Coupe
The car debuted before the first Golf and became one of the most unusual models of the concern of its time
Toyota tested off-road: what the new RAV4 Woodland is really capable of
Tests showed that the hybrid crossover confidently handles dirt roads, but it is still far from the capabilities of classic SUVs
VAZ-2107: The Car That Outlived Its Own Successors
While more modern models came and went, AvtoVAZ's classic sedan remained in demand both in Russia and abroad.
Why round holes are drilled in new asphalt
Checking thickness, density, and composition is impossible without taking special samples - road cores
Why cars are imported into Russia in parts and what a "constructor" is
Economic benefits exist, but they are accompanied by additional costs and legal risks
History of GAZ-2308 "Ataman": An Ambitious Project Ahead of Its Time
In the mid-1990s, the Gorky Automobile Plant developed a whole family of frame-based SUVs and pickups, but the project never reached full-scale serial production.
How to Clean Your Throttle Body in 20 Minutes
Following a few simple rules will help you avoid mistakes and prevent damage to expensive intake system components.
Trunk Spoiler: Real Benefit or Design Element?
Why sports cars and family hatchbacks use similar parts with completely different tasks
German Car Market in 2025: Who Leads and Why Cars Have Turned Gray
Volkswagen maintains its lead, crossovers continue to strengthen their positions, and electric vehicle sales show confident growth
Disc-less wheels: why they were invented and why they were forgotten
Ease of maintenance, lower weight, and low cost made them popular, but technological advancements changed the situation
How Alfa Romeo turned its flagship sedan into a fire pickup and built a V10-powered race car
The 164 model became the basis for several unusual projects - from a service vehicle to a 620 hp mid-engine prototype.
Head Gasket Failure: 5 Dangerous Symptoms
White smoke, emulsion in oil, and constant overheating are signs that cannot be ignored
Why motorists weld the differential and what are the dangers
A rigid connection of the half-shafts improves traction but increases stress on the transmission and accelerates tire wear
Identical Cars, Different Fuel Consumption: What's the Reason?
We explain why passport figures rarely match real-world operation and when increased consumption becomes a reason for diagnostics.
Why do hydraulic lifters knock and what should a driver do?
An extraneous noise in the upper part of the engine does not always mean a serious malfunction, but it should not be ignored.