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KIM-10: The USSR's "People's Car" That Never Was

KIM-10: The USSR's "People's Car" That Never Was

How the first affordable Soviet car fell victim to top-down decisions

What to do if a tree falls on your personal car

What to do if a tree falls on your personal car

Experts explain how to properly record damage and get compensation

Jet Cars of the USSR: Experiments on the Edge

Jet Cars of the USSR: Experiments on the Edge

How engineers tried to accelerate cars to 700 km/h and why it was necessary

RAF-2203: Transport Legend of the USSR

RAF-2203: Transport Legend of the USSR

Why a simple minibus became part of the lives of millions and a symbol of the country

Lexus LX 450: A Bet That Paid Off

Lexus LX 450: A Bet That Paid Off

How a luxury SUV based on the Land Cruiser emerged and changed the market

Why the Windshield Used to Be Divided in Half

Why the Windshield Used to Be Divided in Half

From manufacturing challenges to modern triplex: the history of one solution

How the USSR created an "invisible" command post

How the USSR created an "invisible" command post

The story of a unique mobile headquarters capable of disappearing underground and surviving a nuclear strike

Why does a car "think" before accelerating?

Why does a car "think" before accelerating?

We analyze when a response delay is a design feature and when it's a reason to go to a service center

Engine Noise: When It's Dangerous

Engine Noise: When It's Dangerous

How to understand the problem by sound and fix it in time

Oncoming Headlights: How to Protect Your Vision

Oncoming Headlights: How to Protect Your Vision

Practical techniques that will help preserve visibility and control on the night road

Why Toyota Engines Last 500,000 km

Why Toyota Engines Last 500,000 km

Precision, materials, and maintenance - what lies behind the legendary reliability

Renault Duster: there are serious drawbacks, but there are advantages too

Renault Duster: there are serious drawbacks, but there are advantages too

Breaking down the real shortcomings of the popular SUV - from paintwork to multimedia and the cost of spare parts

How to drive so as to spend less gasoline

How to drive so as to spend less gasoline

Why driving style matters more than life hacks and which driving modes save fuel

Neon Dreams: Glowing Tires of the Future from the Past

Neon Dreams: Glowing Tires of the Future from the Past

The story of Goodyear's unusual technology that was ahead of its time but never became mainstream

MAZ-500: the truck that does not give up

MAZ-500: the truck that does not give up

The story of the first Soviet cab-over truck tractor and its unique durability

Removing the Battery: An Order That Must Not Be Broken

Removing the Battery: An Order That Must Not Be Broken

Understanding the logic of connecting the battery and typical mistakes that can lead to a short circuit

How Skoda Became Part of the German Concern

How Skoda Became Part of the German Concern

Why the alliance with Volkswagen became a turning point for the company and the entire industry of the region

Why the ZIL-157 Became One of the Drivers' Own

Why the ZIL-157 Became One of the Drivers' Own

Technical solutions, simplicity, and off-road capability made "Zakhar" a legend that is still remembered today

The History of GM in Russia: Rise and Fall

The History of GM in Russia: Rise and Fall

From the first sales to the closure of factories: the path of the American company in our market

The Soviet Answer to the BMW R75: The Story of TMZ-53

The Soviet Answer to the BMW R75: The Story of TMZ-53

How the USSR Created a Unique All-Wheel Drive Motorcycle, But Failed to Put It Into Production

A Little Off-Road Giant: The History of the M-73

A Little Off-Road Giant: The History of the M-73

The story of a vehicle that proved its efficiency but lost to the production system

Cars Without Safety: 5 Striking Examples

Cars Without Safety: 5 Striking Examples

How Savings and Experiments Created Destructive Machines

Why Radiators "Rot" and How to Save Them

Why Radiators "Rot" and How to Save Them

Practical tips for protecting the cooling system without unnecessary costs

How to protect the body: film vs ceramics

How to protect the body: film vs ceramics

We understand how two popular methods differ and in what cases each of them is justified

Kenworth W900: The Legend of the Open Road

Kenworth W900: The Legend of the Open Road

How the iconic truck has maintained its popularity for decades and what attracts drivers to it