Technologies and products
Battery in the trunk: what are the pros and cons of an unusual layout
Relocating helps adjust weight distribution and protect from engine heat, but complicates maintenance and can cause issues when discharged
Chery Tiggo 2 scored zero stars in Latin NCAP crash test due to fire risk
Testers also discovered body instability and hazardous loads on the driver’s chest
Ford to replace 146 parts with two large castings in the Fathom electric pickup
Large casting technology is intended to simplify body design, accelerate assembly, and help keep the pickup’s starting price below 30 thousand dollars
Four mistakes when driving over speed bumps that damage the suspension
The bump profile, vehicle condition, and driver actions affect the load
How to inspect a used car body before buying
High-strength steel requires adherence to factory repair technology, and corrosion resistance depends not only on zinc, but also on sealants, primer, and maintenance
Mercedes-Benz crashed two CLAs at 56 km/h, testing passenger and battery protection
After the side impact, safety systems activated, and the high-voltage battery of the electric CLA remained undamaged
CATL Unveils Dual-Battery System for Electric Trucks with Five-Minute Swap
The Chinese manufacturer combined a swappable traction battery with a capacity of up to 513 kWh with an additional 77 kWh battery
Volvo Seat Belt: What Nils Bohlin Really Invented
The 1955 patent changed the history of automotive standards
Five Tesla robotaxi collisions occurred under remote control
Reports to the regulator describe incidents in Texas where operators remotely took control and hit other vehicles
Fiat CEO criticized Euro NCAP: buyers no longer understand star ratings
Arnaud Belloni stated that the methodology revision every two years confuses buyers.
AI threatens automotive designers' jobs: warning sounded at Škoda
Neural networks turn sketches into realistic images in seconds, which can reduce the need for specialists and make it harder for young artists to start their careers
In Sweden, electric vehicles caught fire 15 times less often than ICE cars in 2025
Firefighters registered 46 fires involving electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids from a fleet of 1.03 million vehicles.
Tesla renamed Full Self-Driving in Europe after regulatory claims
The system was named Tesla Assisted Driving; pan-European approval for the technology has not yet been obtained
BYD to install 100 ultra-fast charging stations in Europe by the end of 2026
Chargers with up to 1500 kW are designed for cars with compatible second-generation Blade Battery
Ford, Chevrolet, and GMC pickups failed crash prevention system tests
In IIHS tests, electronic assistants poorly recognized other vehicles and pedestrians, and some vans lacked automatic braking