Technologies and products

Do sunshades really protect a car from heat?
An external reflective screen, parking in the shade, and even the color of the car body significantly affect the temperature inside the car.

Hongqi tests battery with up to 70% charge in less than four minutes
New battery developed in collaboration with Lishen Battery

Why a car "eats up" a tank in city traffic jams
The physics of engine operation explains why at minimum speed, gasoline consumption is much faster than expected

Zeekr to Change Overseas Car Locking System After High-Profile Incident in Kazakhstan
The company will add the ability for self-unlocking via an app and allow owners to disable the cross-border protection feature

Two Schoolchildren Created an Exhaust Filter That Converts Harmful Gases into Oxygen
The development using microalgae has already shown reduced emissions during tests and could become a new direction for ICE development

Why cars are imported into Russia in parts and what a "constructor" is
Economic benefits exist, but they are accompanied by additional costs and legal risks

Volkswagen Prepares Level 3 Autopilot, But Only for China First: What Will Change in 2027
The new automated driving system is being developed jointly with Horizon Robotics and will allow the car to drive autonomously without constant driver supervision.

How to Clean Your Throttle Body in 20 Minutes
Following a few simple rules will help you avoid mistakes and prevent damage to expensive intake system components.

Trunk Spoiler: Real Benefit or Design Element?
Why sports cars and family hatchbacks use similar parts with completely different tasks

Disc-less wheels: why they were invented and why they were forgotten
Ease of maintenance, lower weight, and low cost made them popular, but technological advancements changed the situation

Toyota has figured out how to protect SUV and pickup batteries from frame twisting
The company has patented a new battery mounting design that should reduce stress on the battery when driving off-road

Head Gasket Failure: 5 Dangerous Symptoms
White smoke, emulsion in oil, and constant overheating are signs that cannot be ignored

BMW Upgrades Inline-Six and V8 Engines to Retain Powerful Units After Euro 7 Introduction
The brand's engineers have updated the S58 and S68 gasoline engines to meet future environmental requirements and remain in production until the next decade.

Why motorists weld the differential and what are the dangers
A rigid connection of the half-shafts improves traction but increases stress on the transmission and accelerates tire wear
