After a twenty-year hiatus, Moskviches was once again being produced. In the former Russian Renault factory

After a twenty-year hiatus, Moskviches was once again being produced.  In the former Russian Renault factory

Chinese semi-finished products with the Moskvich logo began to be produced in Russia. It is being built in the former Renault factory, which the French gave to the Russians for a ruble. A number of foreign manufacturers, including automakers, have fled the country following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Moskvich is a rebranded Chinese model … Read more

A slightly different electric car. Nio can now be bought from neighbors, batteries are changed at the pumps

A slightly different electric car.  Nio can now be bought from neighbors, batteries are changed at the pumps

Three models, range up to a thousand kilometres, price from 1.2 million crowns. Tesla’s Chinese competitor has started sales in Germany and offers an unusual service: Those who don’t want to wait at the charger while traveling can replace an empty battery with a charged one. The whole event is said to last no longer … Read more

For the first time as a trambus: the Škoda 706 RO became a pillar of post-war bus transport

For the first time as a trambus: the Škoda 706 RO became a pillar of post-war bus transport

After World War II, Czechoslovakia needed to get back on its feet. In addition to passenger cars, the transportation of a large number of people at the same time was also addressed: how else than with buses. However, the pre-war hooded structures were already outdated, so the new type of trambus bus came in handy. … Read more

How the Saxons conquered both Arizona and Texas. The Volkswagen Atlas is an American with a big heart

How the Saxons conquered both Arizona and Texas.  The Volkswagen Atlas is an American with a big heart

As far as American thinking from ours is concerned, so few American cars are sold here. They are dominated by large SUVs like Jeep and Dodge, which have no competition in Europe. However, American models from global brands are also increasing. The Volkswagen Atlas is one of the most interesting. It fills the generous dimensions … Read more

Better to avoid these used, advise the data of the German STK. Dacia is the most disruptive

Better to avoid these used, advise the data of the German STK.  Dacia is the most disruptive

The rankings of TÜV Süd have revealed used cars that you should be careful when buying. According to the data of the German equivalent of our STK, which works with the number of cars that fail the technical inspection for serious or dangerous defects, the Dacia Logan is the least reliable car for 2023. But … Read more

Museum where Stalin’s ZiS supports Ukraine. In Riga, Russian cars warn of an invasion

Museum where Stalin’s ZiS supports Ukraine.  In Riga, Russian cars warn of an invasion

French actor Gérard Depardieu, a well-known admirer of Russian President Vladimir Putin and a holder of a Russian passport, has shut down his Russian production center called PTS ZhD. The reason is a “pause in projects”, the step has nothing to do with the war in Ukraine, the Russian reported tax agency quoting the producer … Read more

Mercedes confiscated a record number of fakes. Most of them are life-threatening

Mercedes confiscated a record number of fakes.  Most of them are life-threatening

Brake pads that don’t brake as they should. Alloy wheels that crack in a stress test. With two examples of fake spare parts, the car manufacturer shows how dangerous a seemingly advantageous purchase on the Internet can be. According to Mercedes-Benz, the coronavirus pandemic and new distribution channels are behind a new record in the … Read more

The fastest and most expensive Tesla. Model S and X Plaid are heading to the Czech Republic, they don’t lack rams

The fastest and most expensive Tesla.  Model S and X Plaid are heading to the Czech Republic, they don’t lack rams

The fastest Tesla models can also be ordered in the Czech Republic. The American automaker has published the prices for the Model S and Model X in the Plaid version, which has three electric motors and a power exceeding the thousand-horse mark. It is not surprising that the manufacturer of electric cars does not even … Read more

Photos that will entertain: a dog has a kitten instead of a pillow, a cat sticks out of a hedge

Photos that will entertain: a dog has a kitten instead of a pillow, a cat sticks out of a hedge

The dog sits behind the wheel of the car and with great importance pretends to be driving. The cat gets stuck high in the hedge and can’t get out. Pets quite often cause a smile and sometimes even bursts of laughter. Pictures from the global Comedy Pet Photo Awards photo competition try to capture such … Read more

Russian cars go back to the Stone Age. The ladies are without equipment, the Moskvich won’t even be Russian

Russian cars go back to the Stone Age.  The ladies are without equipment, the Moskvich won’t even be Russian

The Russian car industry came to a standstill after the invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions on Western suppliers have completely crippled production, and automakers have only recently found a way to do without the necessary parts: they will simply make cars without them. This applies to Lady as well as UAZ models. As a reaction to … Read more