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Modern cars are equipped with numerous electronic systems, each with its own warning indicators. In total, there are over a hundred indication symbols in a car. Here we’ll explain them all in detail. Let's start with the signs indicating whether a system is switched on or off.
Which engine types were the most popular among EU & EFTA countries during the first six months of 2018?
What percentage of cars have these engines? Which country has the most alternative-fuel cars?
Our new infographic has the answers to all these questions.
We put together rankings of the top summer tyres in 2017 based on the test drives carried out by several reputable car industry magazines. Our rankings include both recent favourites and the latest offers on the market. The parameters taken into account were road performance, braking performance, road grip coefficient, wear resistance, comfort level and affordability.
A special alertness is required from a driver in a cold season. If you distract from the road just for a few seconds, this may result in a road accident. Here we tell what to beware of on the road in winter and how to avoid troubles.
A car and its systems require special attention during the cold season. Many car components and systems have to work under extra strain, due to which they can suddenly break down. To prevent this, we are giving you advice how to prepare your car for the cold season.
In these days, contraction of demand on diesel cars is shown in Europe. It is suspected that such tendency will remain in the following years. Let us get all this straightened out.
The winner of the Car of the Year contest has been announced in Geneva. In 2019, it’s the Jaguar I-Pace electric crossover. It’s the first time a car by this British brand has won this award.
ABS (Anti-lock braking system) is a system, which prevents full locking of the vehicle wheel at sharp braking.
Steptronic is a function of manual gear shifting on an automatic transmission. It was created by the ZF Friedrichshafen AG German manufacturer, based on BMW’s design in 1996. It can be seen on BMW, Mini, MG and Rover cars. The gearbox can be controlled using the selector lever or the buttons located on the steering wheel.
The power steering system is intended to last the entire lifetime of a car, but only if it doesn't have any fluid leaks. Using substandard fluid or not replacing it regularly are the most common causes of power steering defects. Read our article to learn how to avoid mistakes when choosing and replacing the hydraulic fluid.
One of the most common brake disc defects is overheating. In case of overheating, the disc temperature reaches critical values, causing the brake pad to slip on the disc and reducing the efficiency of the brake system to a minimum.
