In harsh winter road conditions, snow chains help drivers. Classic chains are heavy, bulky and take up a lot of space. However, an alternative has emerged. In harsh winter road conditions, snow chains help drivers. Classic chains are heavy, bulky and take up a lot of space. However, an alternative has emerged. There are so-called textile snow chains, i.e. special covers for tires that increase traction and allow you to use them not only on completely snowy surfaces, but also on slush and ice. The pads are also recommended for vehicles equipped with systems such as ABS or ASR, although manufacturers advise not to exceed 50 km/h and avoid sudden starts and stops. Like conventional chains, they are installed only on the wheels of the drive axle. Textile…

Mercedes-Benz S-class went to the workshop of Wald International. The tuner made a lot of stylistic changes to the body. At the beginning, it was decided to remove any chrome fittings. All surpluses are covered with eye-catching blue lacquer, and details are black. Editorial recommends: — Fiat Tipo. 1.6 MultiJet Economy Version Test - Cabin Ergonomics. Safety depends on it! — Impressive success of the new model. Lines in the salons! The bumpers were changed, and additional LED lights were installed at the front. A tuck appeared on the trunk lid, and the car was enriched with spoilers. Forgiato alloy wheels also add character to the car. Unfortunately, it is not specified whether the tuner of the Mercedes S-Class has also changed mechanically.

Last weekend, the 9th and 10th stages of the Drift Masters Grand Prix took place in Gdansk. For 3 days, the players drove sideways in the area of ​​the Energa stadium. It all started with a Friday workout. The drivers had at their disposal a technical route through the exhibition halls of AmberExpo. 22 riders took part in the competition. Among others, Piotr Wenchek, Paweł Trela, Grzegorz Hyupki, Marcin Mošpinek, Paweł Borkowski and the driver of the only station wagon on the field, Michal Szefer. Saturday morning greeted the drifters with rain. Luckily, the rain stopped quickly and the track dried up in a matter of minutes. Thanks to this, drifters passed all qualifying races on dry surfaces. This part of Saturday's competition fell to the lot of Jakub Przygonski. The second was Grzegorz Hyupki and the third was James Dean.…

At night, the reaction time of a driver with high psychomotor performance is three times longer than during the day, and after two hours of continuous driving, he reacts as if he had 0,5 ppm of alcohol in his blood. That is why it is so important to illuminate the road as best as possible when driving at dusk. OSRAM is constantly improving its products, and the result of its latest work is a completely new line of Night Breaker products with even better parameters. The new generation of OSRAM Night Breaker Lasers, available from autumn, is the most innovative line in the manufacturer's portfolio, designed for drivers seeking the maximum amount of light on the road. OSRAM has made a number of improvements and technical changes to the design of the lamp. Among other things, the shape of the laser has changed ...

The owners of the Mercedes G63 AMG, who believe that the standard power of 571 hp. not enough, they can take advantage of the G-Power offer. As standard, the Mercedes G63 AMG has a V8 unit that produces 571 hp. power and 760 Nm of maximum torque. Thanks to him, we can accelerate to 100 km / h in 5,4 seconds. The editors recommend: The most rusty cars Mercedes GLE 450 coupe AMG. How did it perform in our test? This is how the new Skoda SUV should look Specialists of the tuning company G-Power have prepared a Bri-Tronik 5-V1 kit. By adjusting the engine management electronics, power is increased to 645 hp and maximum torque to 900 Nm. Acceleration time to 100 km / h was reduced from 0,1 to 5,3 seconds, and the maximum speed ...

This year, two TALAS in-car cameras, MiVue 821 and MiVue 826, premiered at IFA in Berlin. They will also be available in Poland from November. TALAS DVRs record in Full HD 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second. Compared to 30 fps, this doubles the data density, resulting in exceptionally detailed and smooth video images even when recording at high speeds. F1.8 multi-lens glass optics capture exceptionally high-quality images. The actual viewing angle is 150 degrees. No wonder we are talking about the present, because often only the angle of view of the optics is given, and not the video recording. The GPS module built into the DVRs records the speed of movement (recording also…

Garmin introduced the Garmin Dash Cam Tandem. This is a car recorder with two lenses that allow you to record what is happening around and inside the car. The front lens, which records in HD 1440p, is equipped with Garmin Clarity HDR technology and captures a high-quality image of the road situation. By pointing the lens inside the car, you can also shoot in the dark thanks to Garmin's NightGlo technology. “Dash Cam Tandem allows you to record incredibly clear images inside the car at night, which makes it very different from other devices available on the market. With the growing popularity of platforms like Uber and Lyft, documenting what's going on around and inside a vehicle can make a big difference for drivers,” commented Dan Bartel, vice president of sales at Garmin.…

As part of Tune it! Safely! tuning companies modify cars and turn them into police cars. We decided to take a look at what such vehicles have to offer. All actions are aimed at showing that tuning that improves the appearance and performance of cars can be done in a safe and legal way. This year, a modified Ford Mustang was shown. Changes have been made previously, including the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray, BMW X4, and even an electric Mini. The campaign has been running for 11 years. The editors recommend: Are new cars safe? Probation period for drivers. This is what you need to know Ways to get cheaper third party liability insurance Modified police cars are not usually used for car chases.…

Buying a car is a difficult task. He has a choice of at least several levels of equipment, additional packages and long lists of options. How to optimize the car? For a long time in Poland, the most important criterion for choosing a car was the lowest possible purchase price. For her, drivers deliberately abandoned more powerful engines or equipment that affects comfort (air conditioning, factory audio) or safety (ABS, ESP and airbags). However, trends are changing. Clients are becoming more and more demanding. Car manufacturers are trying to meet their needs by offering additional equipment packages. Business strategies vary. In addition to standard packages, financial discounts are offered with the possibility of exchanging specific items from the list of additional equipment for sets. Škoda also decided to take such a step ...

The Polish company Taurus has released a new series of aluminum ski holders SnowUp, mounted on the roof of the car. Equipment manufacturers are counting on a good reception of the product. As they point out, it's hard to find better value for money pens. SnowUp is one of the main novelties of this year in the offer of Taurus, a company specialized in the production and distribution of roof racks. In the summer, the company launched a bike rack (BikeUp), and now offers an aluminum rack for carrying skis and snowboards. “This is another important step in the development of the company. We have accumulated a lot of experience working on our previous models of the Ski and Alu Ski series. The opinion of customers also played a significant role. The result is SnowUp, a pen that's even better, also with…

If you don't have much room in your car to mount a big CB radio, or want it to be "unobtrusive", then the Midland M-mini is worth considering. One of the smallest CB transmitters on the market. We decided to check what is hidden in this inconspicuous "baby". Does CB radio make sense in the age of smartphone apps? It turns out that it is, because it is still the fastest type of communication between drivers and the most reliable. Yes, it has some disadvantages, but still the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Until recently, one of the largest was the size of the transmitters, which made them difficult to covertly install. However, the Midland M-mini solved this problem, as did some others. Little Midland…

The Lexus SUV is available in two new special editions. News for the Japanese market developed in two different ways. The Black Tourer version emphasizes contrasting colors and sporty styling, while the Elegant Tourer version emphasizes the prestigious and elegant side of the family SUV. What separates the two new limited edition Lexus RX? The Lexus RX has two new limited editions in the Japanese market. The Black Tourer and Elegant Tourer variants will complete the range and offer extensive equipment, a range of stylish accessories and a unique character. The new versions are available for both petrol and hybrid versions. Black Tourer – Contrasting colors and sporty style The Black Tourer variant gives the SUV a sporty character. The accessories are tasteful and although…

The new Mercedes-AMG SL returns to its roots with a classic soft top and a decidedly sporty character. At the same time, as a luxury 2+2 roadster, it is ideal for everyday use. It also transfers power to the asphalt for the first time with all-wheel drive. Its dynamic profile is underlined by high-tech components such as the AMG Active Ride Control suspension with active roll stabilization, rear axle steering, the optional AMG ceramic-composite braking system and standard DIGITAL LIGHT headlights. with projection function. In combination with the 4,0-litre AMG V8 biturbo engine, it provides unparalleled driving pleasure. Mercedes-AMG developed the SL entirely independently at its headquarters in Affalterbach. At launch, the lineup will include two options…