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GAZ-31029: A Car of the Transitional Era
This "Volga" saved the factory during difficult years, but at the same time seriously damaged the reputation of the legendary brand

Soviet "Blue Bird": an all-terrain vehicle without borders
A machine capable of overcoming swamps, deep snow, and water obstacles became a true ZIL legend

Why Russians are increasingly giving up personal cars
More and more people are choosing taxis and carsharing instead of owning a car: let's find out why this is happening

10 facts about Bentley that not everyone knows
Aviation roots, royal family, daredevil racers, and secret deals - the most interesting pages of history

Child in the front: What traffic rules allow in 2026
Infant car seat, booster, or standard seat belt: What rules apply to children of different ages

From GAZ M-20 "Pobeda" to Warszawa: A Decades-Long Journey
Soviet license, British competitor, and Polish modernization - the story of one of Eastern Europe's most famous cars

How Mercedes-Benz Invented Its Class System
What do the letters C, E, S, GL, and EQ mean in Mercedes-Benz car names and how do they help navigate the model range?

Door restrictors: one lubricant helps, another accelerates wear
We explain why grease and silicone can harm the mechanism and what to use instead

Engine Replacement in 2026: How to Avoid Problems
We explain what the traffic police check, what documents need to be prepared, and how to prevent refusal of registration

400 Thousand Kilometers: Which Cars Last the Longest?
Analysts compared dozens of brands and found out which ones are capable of huge mileages

SAZ-2500: The Dump Truck That Could Do More Than Others
The unusual design helped mechanize heavy labor in the fields, but the project was quickly curtailed

Why you shouldn't be afraid of tire repair with a plug
This simple method helps thousands of drivers, but many still don't trust it

How to cool down a car interior without air conditioning in a minute
Proven ways to make your trip more comfortable if the climate system is absent or not working

Five Myths About Paint Protection Film That People Still Believe
Understanding where advertising ends and the real capabilities of protective film begin

Intercooler: The Small Radiator That Saves Your Engine
Understanding why hot air robs an engine of power and brings costly repairs closer

GAZ-53S: The Forgotten Conqueror of the Far North
Enhanced thermal insulation, a pre-heater, and tests at -60 °C made the truck a unique helper in extreme conditions

Why electric vehicles wear out tires so quickly
Heavy weight, instant torque, and regeneration force owners to change tires more often

Why engineers mark bolts with paint
Color coding of parts helps avoid errors on the assembly line and simplifies assembly control

The car stood for 10 years: what is the danger of the first start-up?
Why a fresh battery and new gasoline do not guarantee a safe start-up of a car after a long period of inactivity

ZIL-E167: Soviet Giant for Virgin Snow
Over 20 thousand kilometers of testing and outstanding off-road capability did not help the vehicle go into production

Barkas: The History of East Germany's Most Famous Commercial Vehicle
From the 1950s prototype to the Volkswagen engine

NAMI-012: A Soviet Wood-Powered Truck
The unique engineering development could have transformed transport in remote regions of the country

Trade-in or private sale: what's more profitable?
Comparing time, money, risks, and real benefits of two popular ways to sell a car

Why do you need a tow hitch if there is no trailer?
From body protection to convenient towing: why motorists equip their cars with tow hitches

MAZ-200: The Truck That Built the Post-War USSR
The Soviet heavy-duty truck had American roots but became an independent and highly successful development

Knocking, rocking, and leaking: symptoms of faulty struts
What signs indicate that the suspension is no longer coping with its tasks

How "Niva" Inspired the Creators of Suzuki Vitara
Japanese journalists, engineers, and buyers appreciated the Soviet car in their own way, which became a rarity in the local market.

GAZ-TK: An Unusual Three-Axle Vehicle for the Army and Reconnaissance
The history of the unusual GAZ-TK project, created for recoilless guns and army tasks

The car of the future, created in the USSR in the 1980s: AZLK-21414 "Istra"
Duralumin body, head-up display, and night vision - all this was designed for the Soviet car

Chinese auto industry enters a new phase: the era of easy growth ends, the struggle for survival begins
Even the heads of the largest Chinese companies admit that the market is no longer growing as before, and competition is becoming increasingly fierce