How does a head-up display work? + Tips for retrofitting
Additional features in cars are always on the rise. Today it is no longer enough that a car can drive, horn and brake. It is too tempting to take the …
What are the pros and cons of Electronic Parking Brake?
The Electronic Parking Brake or EPB is a technology in motor vehicles that uses actuators on the rear wheel brake and a control unit to replace the conventional parking brake. …
What is the future of wireless phone charging in cars?
The inductive charging of smartphones in the car is becoming increasingly popular. That is why more and more OEMs are installing inductive charging stations. This article shows what challenges there …
How dangerous is an electric car on fire?
What happens if an electric car burns in an underground car park or tunnel? Researchers at the Swiss Materials Testing and Research Institute have carried out a spectacular field test. …
Ten best-selling electric cars in 2020 in Germany
The number of registered electric cars rose significantly in July. Which models particularly benefit from the higher purchase premium. With the increased purchase premium, the demand for electric cars is …
What will drive us in the future? Electricity, hydrogen or synthetic fuels?
The Corona crisis unexpectedly helped private transport to rebound. For fear of getting infected on public transport, people like to use the unsuspicious retreat in their own car. So the …
What matters more in an electric car? Charging speed or battery capacity?
Is the size of the battery really the fundamental factor when evaluating an electric car? Until now, the most common approach to solving the range challenge in electric cars has …
How China became world’s largest electric car market
The use of electric cars in China represents a growing industry in the country. In 2019 China was the largest producer of electric vehicles, with nearly 1.2 million units. Industry …
Top 12 cheapest and longest range electric cars of 2020
The future of the automotive industry lies in the electric car. Anti-pollution regulations are forcing manufacturers to develop cars with less and less emissions, seeking to ensure that the average …
Winter tires can extend braking distances
In the cold season, the summer tires have to be replaced. But rough profile does not always ensure better driving behavior. There are many rumors about tires – and winter …
Five car brands that failed in Europe
With Genesis and Lynk & Co., two car brands that are about to offer cars in Europe. A look at history shows that it will not be easy. The European …
The evolution of SpaceX – world’s largest private satellite operator and spaceflight company
SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corporation) is a private US space and telecommunications company. The company was founded with the aim of developing technologies that should enable mankind to colonize Mars …
Tesla Roadster (2008-2012), the electric car that sparked a revolution
The Tesla Roadster is a purely electric two-seat sports car. It is the first production vehicle from Tesla and the first production vehicle in the world to be launched into …
Volkswagen UP and e-UP are fun little city cars – history and review
The VW up! is a small car from Volkswagen AG. It is counted among the “New Small Family” in the group. The vehicle is the successor to the VW Fox …
How Ford became the best selling automaker in the United States, full history
The Ford Motor Company based in the US Dearborn, is the fifth-largest automaker worldwide with a turnover of 159.6 billion US dollars and a profit of 7.8 billion US Dollar, …
The evolution of Tesla – how it became the world’s most successful EV brand
Tesla, Inc. (formerly called Tesla Motors) is an American company located in Silicon Valley, California, and led by Elon Musk that designs, manufactures, and sells electric cars, components for electric …
A brief history and evolution of Porsche AG – How it became the world’s most successful sports car brand
Dr. Ing. Hc F. Porsche AG, normally abbreviated as Porsche, is a German car manufacturer specializing in luxury, high-end sports cars, SUVs and sedans. Porsche AG is owned by the …
When Ford thought making a nuclear powered car was a good idea
The 1950s, those wonderful 1950s. Shortly after physicists had managed to build the first nuclear fission reactor and echoes of World War II and the use of atomic bombs were …
Why does car sickness occur? Which driving method is comfortable for passengers?
Being aware of the passengers comfort is crucial when driving, especially elderly people, whose legs and hips may become weak and body movements may become sluggish, so it is necessary …
Kia e-Soul and Telluride big winners of 2020 World Car Awards
Kia is the big winner of the 2020 World Car Awards. The e-Soul was voted ‘World Urban Car’ and the Telluride took the top prize, ‘World Car of the Year’. …
Mazda RX-7, the best selling rotary engine car ever
The Mazda RX-7 was decisive for the future of the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda. Thanks to the RX-7, Mazda gained millions of extra fans worldwide. The RX-7 debuted in 1978 …
How Nissan Z-Series evolved over the years, 370Z 50th Anniversary
The iconic sports range celebrates half a century of life. Lets examine how it all started and evolved over the course of last 50 years. At the Tokyo Motor Show, …
Best electric cars in Europe that do not give range anxiety on highways
The days when electric cars were only useful for short urban journeys are almost behind us. Manufacturers strive to increase the range of the batteries of their models, which is …
What would urban transport look like in the 2050s?
By 2050, the world will be urban, nearly 70 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, many of them in mega cities with populations of more than 10 …
How Audi evolved over the years and plans to electrify its fleet
In the U.S., German automakers rule the luxury market. But among them, Audi looks at first like an absolute laggard. The four rings sold 224,111 new vehicles in the United …