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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.
Three Wheels Instead of Four: The History of the Toyota i-Road
Compact, maneuverable, and capable of leaning into turns - it was too unusual for its time
Environmentalists begin measuring emissions amid fuel problems in Russia
The raids coincided with the permission for some refineries to produce fuel according to "Euro-3" requirements
Mercedes-Benz Pagoda: The Sports Car That Changed the SL Philosophy
The story of the iconic roadster that proved more successful than its famous predecessors and conquered the US market
From Singapore to North Korea: Where it's Hardest to Buy a Car
In some countries, the cost of a car is determined not by the dealer's price tag, but by taxes, duties, and even the right to own a car.
How the manual transmission became a digital illusion
A study by a German magazine showed how modern technologies are gradually turning "mechanics" into a software imitation
ZIL-19.440: The Most Unusual Tractor of the Likhachev Plant
In the early 1990s, ZIL tried to master the cab-over-engine layout, but serial production never began
ICE is too early to write off: automakers have brought the efficiency of gasoline engines to a new level
While demand for hybrids is growing, global car manufacturers continue to improve classic power units, making them more economical and efficient
Mercury Bobcat: The Forgotten Hero of American Automotive Industry
Half a century later, this car reminds us that not all worthy cars become iconic during their lifetime
UAZ-300: The Forgotten Project That Gave Rise to the "Bukhanka"
Lack of resources, a weak engine, and production challenges prevented the promising truck from reaching the assembly line
Station wagons in Russia: practicality lost to image
A spacious trunk, car-like handling, and convenience did not help this body type become a mass choice
How a Chinese-assembled Toyota differs from the familiar one
For buyers, it's increasingly important to consider not only the brand but also the market for which the car was originally produced
Why Owning a Car in Russia is Becoming More Expensive
Rising fuel, repair, insurance, and maintenance costs are forcing car owners to re-evaluate the cost of vehicle operation.
What measures really reduce the risk of car theft
An additional immobilizer, OBD-II protection, and proper owner habits can significantly complicate car theft
Rust on Chinese Cars: How to Prevent the Problem
What measures will help preserve the body and what to do if the first signs of corrosion have already appeared
Emma Felbermayr: How Audi is Guiding the New F1 Academy Star
Victories, consistency, and manufacturer support help her establish herself among the main championship contenders
