Not everyone was born in a carefree Blue Blood family or hit the jackpot in the stock market (especially in current economic conditions), but almost every driver looks with envy at the neighbor's shiny sports coupe or track day roadster when they're parking the family econobox in the...
Apple and Google started an infotainment revolution a few years ago when carmakers began introducing enhanced smartphone compatibility in their models. As some of you already know and even use, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are two systems installed in the multimedia interfaces of modern cars,...
When it comes to the basics of driving, one of the first drive safety challenges to arise from... well, the list of drive safety challenges, is driving through the rain. Since I've never been there, I'm not sure if “the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain” or not, but in...
Autonomous cars are more tangible than ever, and Tesla seems to be the brand that is closest to achieving this. While Mercedes-Benz and other carmakers have been experimenting with self-driving technology since the 1980s, Tesla was the first company to launch a commercially available system that...
Selling a car is a tricky business. Even if your ride is perfect, you can still end up getting way less than it is worth, or wait for weeks or months to sell it. There are many mistakes you can do when selling a used car, and the worst of them will make you lose money, and you can even be scammed...
Starting with September this year, the new Euro 6 emission regulations will be applied to all new vehicles. The subject made some fuss and we heard people panicking over it and over the fact that they won’t be able to buy the cars they wanted. You should know it’s not that crazy as it...
Electric Vehicles and Plug-In Hybrid cars are more expensive than their equivalent conventional models, but the U.S. government and other legislatures have introduced incentives to convince more people to buy them. According to an estimate of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, two-thirds...
Sir William Grove knew a lot of stuff about electrolysis, so he hypothesized that by reversing the procedure (which split water into hydrogen and oxygen by sending electricity through it) he might create electricity. He only reached the experiment stage, but managed to prove his ideas, which made...
The warm season brings new challenges for drivers, who now have to share the road with bikers. Along with the spring refreshment guide for a vehicle, drivers must also be careful on the road to avoid collisions with other types of vehicles. Authorities worldwide are promoting a defensive driving...
At the beginning of this month, ZF showcased its new electric drive system and announced that volume production would start in 2018. While overlooked, the technology brings a modular approach to electric axle drive. The ZF solution is suitable for electric cars, hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles. ...
After Tesla started production of the Model X crossover, the outfit headed by Elon Musk stepped up the EV game for everyone. But the Model X isn’t as revolutionary and forward-thinking as the Model S was when it was introduced in 2012. The Tesla Model 3 will be the game-changing electric...
The March equinox took place at the beginning of this week, marking the official start of spring. In light of the change, car owners must prepare their vehicles for the new season. We have made a simple guide to help you remember everything you have to do to your vehicle so that it stays in the...
Formula 1, the most expensive branch of motorsport, is also the safest. After this weekend’s crash at the Australian Grand Prix, we take a look at the recent safety innovations that help save drivers’ lives in the case of an accident. Since all Formula 1 races are held on tracks and...
According to a report by the World Health Organization released a few years ago, one of the leading injury-related causes of death among people aged 15 to 44 years is, believe it or not, traffic injuries. The number of cases according to traffic accident attorneys support this data, for which drunk...
Torque steer is the dreaded enemy of fun in front-wheel-drive cars with big power figures. Over the years, the phenomenon has grown out of the hot hatch segment and into the volume market. What is torque steer? Well, if you have not experienced it yet on a front-wheel-drive vehicle, you either did...