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Three Wheels Instead of Four: The History of the Toyota i-Road

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

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

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

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.

Why Antifreeze Doesn't Freeze Even at -67 °C

Why Antifreeze Doesn't Freeze Even at -67 °C

How Water and Ethylene Glycol Defy the Laws of Freezing

How the manual transmission became a digital illusion

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volvo 480: The Swedish Brand's Boldest Failure

Volvo 480: The Swedish Brand's Boldest Failure

Despite its progressive design and futuristic appearance, the car never met the manufacturer's expectations

Why Electric Bicycles Have Become the New Urban Transport

Why Electric Bicycles Have Become the New Urban Transport

Modern batteries, convenience, and new use cases have made them a mass mode of transportation

Laser headlights didn't become the future: what went wrong

Laser headlights didn't become the future: what went wrong

Legislative restrictions, high price, and LED development made such headlamps less in demand

Russia Simplifies Gasoline Production: What Will Change

Russia Simplifies Gasoline Production: What Will Change

Amendments to the Tax Code should accelerate fuel production and reduce the risk of shortages in the domestic market

How to Safely Drain Fuel from a Modern Car

How to Safely Drain Fuel from a Modern Car

We explain when it's truly necessary, which methods work, and what mistakes to avoid

Heat Can Break Down a Car: Experts Name Main Risks for Drivers

Heat Can Break Down a Car: Experts Name Main Risks for Drivers

High temperatures increase the likelihood of engine, battery, and tire failures

Why modern cars are getting bigger and what this means for cities

Why modern cars are getting bigger and what this means for cities

European experts believe this trend is already leading to a shortage of parking spaces and propose limiting the dimensions of new cars through tax incentives

Diesel runaway: what happens and how to stop the engine

Diesel runaway: what happens and how to stop the engine

Turbine, high-pressure fuel pump, or oil overflow - we analyze the main causes

Why supercar manufacturers are mass-producing crossovers: it's not just about profit

Why supercar manufacturers are mass-producing crossovers: it's not just about profit

The history of the Porsche Cayenne changed the entire market: today, SUVs help sports brands finance the development of new models