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American Ranking of Problematic SUVs: Survey Results from Owners
General Motors Leads the Anti-Reliability Ranking Among SUVs
Tupac's Personal Hummer to be Sold in the USA
SUV with 16,000 km mileage and V8 turbodiesel is being prepared for auction
Why Russia Still Never Got a Mass-Market Diesel from VAZ
There were attempts, demand exists, but no solution has been found to this day
Parts versus drivers: the new logic of insurers
How growing vehicle complexity and rising repair costs are driving up MTPL and comprehensive insurance rates around the world
Burning Smell from the Heater: Normal or a Cause for Concern
From harmless dust to serious malfunctions - the main sources of unpleasant odors in the cabin
An Engine's Second Life: Everything About a Major Overhaul
Breaking down how a major overhaul differs from a rebuild and a contract engine
"Beetle" and the Time When Everyone Was Moving in One Direction
80 Years Ago, a Car Appeared That Spoke to Everyone in One Language
Car Reliability Rating: Toyota is First Again
The study showed that proven technologies still outperform bold engineering experiments
Freezing Rain: How to Drive and Stay Safe
From frozen locks to slippery roads - how to act without panic
Chronic Battery Undercharge: A Hidden Threat in Winter
Why the Generator Doesn't Always Save the Battery in Cold Weather
Throttle Valve: Dirt, Mileage, and Stable Idling
Under what conditions does the throttle get dirty, after how many miles should it be checked, and how to clean it without damaging the unit
Bought a car with a registration ban? Here's how to legally remove it
Procedure for removing registration restrictions through bailiffs and the court
When blue exhaust is dangerous for the engine
What blue smoke means, what malfunctions cause it, and why delaying repairs is dangerous
Whoosh, and Happy New Year!
May your trips be safe, your routes interesting, and your equipment reliable
State Program "First Car" in 2026
All the nuances of subsidized car loans with state support in the new year
How to choose windshield washer fluid for a car
Understanding the differences between winter, summer, and all-season fluids and the consequences of making the wrong choice
How Ecology Changed the Character of Engines
Why modern cars feel slower than old naturally aspirated ones
How to Choose Wheel Rims and Not Make a Mistake
We analyze the parameters in detail and explain how to avoid mistakes when buying
The Engine That Could Have Changed the Soviet Automotive Industry
The story of a Tbilisi development that confirmed fuel economy but was halted by bureaucracy
How Far Can You Drive When the Tank is "Empty"?
Why running the reserve to zero is a bad idea, even for an experiment
Why Antifreeze in Modern Engines Works Under Pressure
Cavitation, Ecology, and Heat Dissipation: The Real Reasons for Switching to Closed Systems
How E-PTS Works and Why It Is Needed
Transition to Digital Accounting: Advantages, Limitations, and Practice
How the USSR Approached Front-Wheel Drive
Why a promising layout was considered a mistake for decades
Is it worth washing your car in winter: facts without myths
We explain why a layer of dirt does not protect the body, but accelerates corrosion
Does Seat Heating Save Charge and Fuel?
Practical calculations and experimental data for winter car operation
Why the timing belt is not always changed according to mileage
How to really determine its lifespan, how a factory part is better than a store-bought one, and what signs of wear to look for
Pickup from "Zaporozhets": A Strange Experiment of ZAZ-968
Why a pickup was made based on the ZAZ-968, why it turned out to be inconvenient, and how a rare model became a collector's dream
Towing a car with an automatic transmission: what is allowed and what destroys the gearbox
When can an "automatic" be towed on a cable, and when will only a tow truck save you - a detailed analysis without myths and speculation
From Pads to Algorithms: How Brakes Evolved
The history of brake systems development and modern solutions and technologies that will determine the future of automobiles