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Which engines are best suited for chip tuning?
Why turbocharged engines usually outperform naturally aspirated ones, what limitations diesels have, and what to check before flashing

Headlight fogged up from the inside: causes and solutions
From a clogged breather to a cracked housing: understanding where moisture comes from and when repair is unavoidable

Is it worth buying a car with a "robot"?
An AMT can be economical and fast, but requires proper operation

The secret of the central engine of the legendary "Ikarus" buses
Understanding why designers abandoned the traditional scheme and what they gained in return

Why the headlights of late Moskvich cars quickly turned yellow
AZLK's financial difficulties affected not only the design of the cars but also the quality of their components

Why the fuel filler flap is on different sides
The location of the fuel filler neck depends not only on the car's design but also on the traditions of a specific manufacturer

MAZ-5549: The Tough Character of a Legendary Dump Truck
The Minsk truck was far from ideal, but earned a reputation as a true workhorse

Where did the 20 km/h non-fine threshold come from?
Why the absence of punishment does not mean the absence of a violation and what the Traffic Police is preparing for

The Most Unusual Fuel Filler Locations in Automotive History
For aesthetics and convenient layout, engineers used unexpected solutions

Which cars best protect the driver in an accident?
New IIHS statistics show that most cars with minimal driver fatalities belong to the SUV class

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





