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Why did headlight wipers disappear from cars?

Why did headlight wipers disappear from cars?

Changes in shape and the switch to polycarbonate made mechanical cleaning of optics practically useless

How ZIL-5301 Became the Last Hope for the Plant

How ZIL-5301 Became the Last Hope for the Plant

The "Bychok" was supposed to pull the enterprise out of crisis, but design compromises quickly made themselves felt

Engine without a crankshaft: GM's forgotten experiment

Engine without a crankshaft: GM's forgotten experiment

In the 1950s, the company tested an unusual engine with high efficiency and minimal vibrations

Toyota RAV4: The Accidental Revolution of 1994

Toyota RAV4: The Accidental Revolution of 1994

Created by enthusiasts, it evolved from a risky experiment into one of the world's most successful cars.

What to buy for 500 thousand rubles: reliable used cars

What to buy for 500 thousand rubles: reliable used cars

Logan, Granta, Almera Classic and several other models that can survive another 100 thousand km

The ZIS-42 Half-Track and its Frontline Fate

The ZIS-42 Half-Track and its Frontline Fate

This truck was supposed to save the army in off-road conditions, but its compromise design brought new problems

Exemplar 1 - America's Strangest Concept Car

Exemplar 1 - America's Strangest Concept Car

The car that captivated the public but failed to convince Ford, GM, and Chrysler to abandon chrome

The Story of the Studebaker Avanti - A Failure That Became a Legend

The Story of the Studebaker Avanti - A Failure That Became a Legend

The car set speed records, outlived its own brand, and became a symbol of alternative American automotive engineering

How the GAZ-63 Became the First Soviet All-Wheel Drive Truck

How the GAZ-63 Became the First Soviet All-Wheel Drive Truck

The vehicle, developed in parallel with the GAZ-51, changed the approach to Soviet automotive engineering

GAZ-AA: The Truck That Survived War and Blockade

GAZ-AA: The Truck That Survived War and Blockade

The Soviet "Polutorka" started as an American Ford and became one of the symbols of the Great Patriotic War

The History of GAZ-61 - the Most Unusual SUV of the USSR

The History of GAZ-61 - the Most Unusual SUV of the USSR

The first Soviet all-wheel drive sedan impressed with its off-road capability but proved too complex and inconvenient for war

Why you shouldn't overtighten the timing belt tensioner pulley

Why you shouldn't overtighten the timing belt tensioner pulley

Why engineers specify precise torque settings and the dangers of "heroic" strength

A Car of Transition: The Story of the ZIL-41041 AMG

A Car of Transition: The Story of the ZIL-41041 AMG

The parade convertible for Red Square retained its appearance, but inside it was a completely different car

What to do if your car breaks down on the road

What to do if your car breaks down on the road

What to check when your car breaks down and when to call emergency services immediately

USSR Automotive Industry: Models with an Unfortunate Fate

USSR Automotive Industry: Models with an Unfortunate Fate

Four Soviet cars that were not helped by either scarcity or lack of competition

Stalin's Cars: The Evolution of His Fleet

Stalin's Cars: The Evolution of His Fleet

From American Packards to domestic ZIS - facts without speculation

KAZ-4540: The Truck That Outran Common Sense

KAZ-4540: The Truck That Outran Common Sense

The story of a machine where a risky idea turned into a practical advantage

From Le Mans to Dakar: Top 4 Races Where Pilots Play with the Limits of Possibility

From Le Mans to Dakar: Top 4 Races Where Pilots Play with the Limits of Possibility

Four formats where victory and tragedy are separated by seconds

The Queue as a Privilege: Ferrari's Strategy

The Queue as a Privilege: Ferrari's Strategy

A business model where unavailability becomes the main advantage

The Legacy of the Black Cab: The History of the Austin FX4

The Legacy of the Black Cab: The History of the Austin FX4

Why the British taxi maintained its form and character for decades, despite changes in ownership and technology

ZiL-131: A Success That Turned into a Crisis

ZiL-131: A Success That Turned into a Crisis

How a massive military order became a trap for the factory

Car Surveillance: Myths and Reality

Car Surveillance: Myths and Reality

Why modern cars are of interest to police and special services

"Moskvich-411": The Forgotten Soviet SUV

"Moskvich-411": The Forgotten Soviet SUV

Why the car the country needed was produced in small batches

Hybrid: Benefit or Overpayment

Hybrid: Benefit or Overpayment

How routes and mileage affect the cost of ownership

"Zhiguli" Luxury Class: The VAZ-2103 Phenomenon

"Zhiguli" Luxury Class: The VAZ-2103 Phenomenon

How the legendary car influenced 1970s cinema and culture

Rotary Icon: The Rise and Fall of the RX-7

Rotary Icon: The Rise and Fall of the RX-7

History, technology, and reasons for the disappearance of the legendary sports car

Aquaplaning: Why a Car "Floats"

Aquaplaning: Why a Car "Floats"

A simple explanation of a dangerous effect and ways to avoid it