Technologies and products
Electronic Handbrake: How It Works and What Breaks Down
Understanding how EPB is designed and why it's too early to write off the simple mechanical lever
Elon Musk Promoted a Video of a Driver Who Stopped Paying Attention to the Road
The problem is that the system officially requires constant driver attention
Toyota has devised a system that automatically photographs what the driver is looking at
The new feature links an eye-tracking camera with external car cameras, turning the vehicle into a mobile camera
Car will float with parking: an unusual solution from Japan
A simple structure made of waterproof foam and steel posts allows a car to survive sudden flooding above water
Tesla Cybertruck Learns to Work with Powerwall 3
Now the pickup's battery can be used with a home battery during power outages
Why Toyota's e-CVT is Not Like a Regular CVT
No familiar shifts: understanding why a Japanese hybrid accelerates completely differently from a car with a conventional automatic transmission
Volkswagen enhances IQ.DRIVE: 2027 models receive new safety features
Key innovations include automatic lane change on driver command and a system capable of pulling the car over to the shoulder if the driver becomes unresponsive
Honda's Engine Troubles Mount: The Reputation of One of the Most Reliable Brands Is at Risk
Problems have reached the motorcycle division as well
Why the Russian 7-speed automatic transmission never went into mass production
The FT-703 appeared on a real Kalina, but it never reached mass production
Why the engine chokes during acceleration
Sometimes the cause of misfires is eliminated in a few minutes, but some malfunctions can lead to expensive repairs
Diesel in Russia: Why Demand Continues to Fall
Experts explained why a surplus of fuel does not lead to an increase in the number of diesel passenger cars
Pascal's Law: How a Car's Brake System Works
From pedal to pads: how hydraulics help stop a multi-ton car
DSG: Which VAG Gearboxes Are Truly to Be Feared?
From DQ200 with dry clutch to DL800 with 1000 Nm: understanding Volkswagen Group's robotic gearboxes
Why short trips are worse for your car than they seem
A few kilometers to the store or work seem harmless, but for a car, this mode of operation has its consequences
DPF, EGR, and AdBlue: Remove or Repair?
When is factory system restoration justified, and when does repair become economically senseless?