Autonomous cars will change the way people think about traffic jams
City dwellers will agree: one of the most annoying things is traffic jams. A part of the inhabitants of Vilnius, Riga or Tallinn regularly has to deal with this phenomenon, for which there are still no alternatives. Public transport? It is often slower and less comfortable. A bicycle? The comfort is also lower and is […]
Car security systems – enginegeek.online
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) was developed in 1978, but it wasn’t applied to passenger cars until about a decade later. It helps a vehicle stop optimally regardless of road conditions. The grip of the wheels on the road depends on the road surface and the tires. Without ABS, lateral forces are generated during braking, causing […]
Engine oil viscosity: the risks everyone should know
Engine oil viscosity is one of the most important parameters that many motorists have heard about. However, today there is still a myth that oil of one or another viscosity is equally good for any engine: experts warn that this is not true and mention the risks that await if you do not comply with […]
Winter tyres: from retreaded to studded. Which is better?
Current affairs for motorists during the cold season: the ban on the use of studded winter tires has been canceled and what to choose for next winter? A duel between new and used As autumn deepens and temperatures drop, not only pedestrians but also drivers are becoming aware that winter is approaching. For drivers, winter’s […]
Electric cars: the end or rise of sports cars?
Since Volkswagen’s inception, its traditional function as a means of transportation has been inextricably linked to racing passion—what other car could accomplish this task faster, more stylishly, and more thrillingly? Therefore, it’s unsurprising that, apart from mass-market models, no automaker has consistently invested additional resources in developing sports cars that truly represent their engineering prowess […]
New automotive technologies: when to take a break from driving?
While there are still car enthusiasts, for most people, a car is simply a necessary or practical means of transportation that makes daily life more comfortable. Driving itself is an extra activity for most, one they would rather avoid. New cars attract these drivers with various technologies that simplify driving and bring autonomous driving closer […]
Scania and DHL test a hybrid heavy-duty vehicle
Scania and DHL have jointly developed an electric truck equipped with a gasoline generator. This model enables the transition from heavy-duty transport to battery power without waiting for a fully developed charging network. Pure electric vehicles are undoubtedly the best example of sustainable mobility, therefore, the transition to electric vehicles must be accelerated. However, many […]
Hyundai Ioniq 5 represents a big step forward in the electric car market
The highly anticipated and much-discussed electric vehicle, the IONIQ 5, is now available in Lithuania. While the previous generation of the Hyundai IONIQ was a success, merely retaining its name and accumulated technology, the new model not only boasts a strikingly different appearance but also stands out in the market. But it’s not just the […]
List of cars with the most frequently falsified mileage made public: German Premium class cars dominate
Faking vehicle mileage is one of the most common fraud methods in the used car market. Mileage falsification inflates the price of a used vehicle and ruins the driving experience. According to a recent study by carVertical, buyers of high-end German cars are at the highest risk of purchasing a car with correct odometer readings. […]
new challenges that will have to be overcome when switching to electric heavy transport
At the Transport and Innovation Forum in Vilnius, the most effective measures to achieve zero emissions were among the key topics. Technology experts, along with representatives from the private and public sectors, discussed the prospects for the logistics industry. Alexander Fraskamp, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing at Scania, emphasized the crucial […]