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Refusal to warm-up and excessive kick-down: 9 driver mistakes that destroy the automatic gearbox

Refusal to warm-up and excessive kick-down: 9 driver mistakes that destroy the automatic gearbox

An automatic transmission can last a long time, but 9 driver mistakes kill it prematurely. Here's what to avoid.

10 well-known car brands owned by Volkswagen

10 well-known car brands owned by Volkswagen

Volkswagen controls dozens of brands – from budget cars to Bugatti hypercars and MAN trucks. Here's who makes up the VW empire.

The Most Stolen Cars in Japan Revealed: Land Cruiser Unbeatable

The Most Stolen Cars in Japan Revealed: Land Cruiser Unbeatable

In Tokyo, the first half of 2025 saw a surge in car thefts, and a list of the most popular car brands was compiled.

The Worst Car Model Names in the History of the Global Auto Industry

The Worst Car Model Names in the History of the Global Auto Industry

Some cars could have become iconic if not for their names. In these cases, marketers really overdid it.

10 cars to avoid if you don't like expensive repair bills

10 cars to avoid if you don't like expensive repair bills

Even the most prestigious cars can turn out costly to maintain — here are ten examples to consider beforehand.

Mazda RX-7 from 'Fast & Furious' sold at auction for 1.2 million dollars

Mazda RX-7 from 'Fast & Furious' sold at auction for 1.2 million dollars

The coupe can be considered the second most expensive car from the set of this franchise

Retro Classics Test Review - BMW 3 Series: E21 (1975–1982)

Retro Classics Test Review - BMW 3 Series: E21 (1975–1982)

Paul Horrell tests the first BMW 'Three'. And falls in love with it.

Car Owners' Misconception: Modern Car Engines Heat Up Less Than Retro Cars

Car Owners' Misconception: Modern Car Engines Heat Up Less Than Retro Cars

We explain why engines in modern cars heat up no less than in old cars.

Top 5 Most Exported Cars from the USSR in History

Top 5 Most Exported Cars from the USSR in History

Enigmatic cars from a country that no longer exists. Soviet cars, despite challenging times, were in demand abroad, exported to dozens of countries, and even became symbols of an era.

Why Some Cars Have a Straight Gear Lever and Others a Zigzag One

Why Some Cars Have a Straight Gear Lever and Others a Zigzag One

The gear lever in an automatic transmission can switch in a straight line or in a zigzag pattern. What is the fundamental difference between these options?

Cars Named Capable of Driving 1,000,000 Kilometers (621,000 Miles) Without Major Overhaul

Cars Named Capable of Driving 1,000,000 Kilometers (621,000 Miles) Without Major Overhaul

The endurance of these cars is astounding: owners have driven them for over a million kilometers without significant breakdowns and repairs.

Volvo XC60 Surpasses Iconic Volvo 240 in Sales

Volvo XC60 Surpasses Iconic Volvo 240 in Sales

The Volvo XC60 has become the best-selling car in the history of the Swedish brand.

What Happens if You Pour Oil Into an Engine Without Manufacturer's Approval: Examining the Dangers of Counterfeits

What Happens if You Pour Oil Into an Engine Without Manufacturer's Approval: Examining the Dangers of Counterfeits

Oil without approval—cheap and available. But what lies behind the attractive price? And is it worth risking your engine for a few saved coins?

The Uprising of Machines — the Beginning: The first electric sports car in history 'Inizio EVS', how it was. But something went wrong

The Uprising of Machines — the Beginning: The first electric sports car in history 'Inizio EVS', how it was. But something went wrong

Inizio EVS is claimed to be the world's first mass-produced electric sports car. But is it really so?