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It’s in your hands: Intelligent shifting saves a lot of fuel

How to drive a car with an internal combustion engine to save money? Is it possible to adapt our driving to use as little fuel as possible? Of course, most…

A L. Novak
Exhaust gases can vary in colour. In some cases, however, it is safer to investigate the cause from outside the vehicle.

If smoke of this colour is coming from the exhaust, stop immediately.

When we were kids and my parents were driving around in the car, my sister and I would always talk about when someone’s tailpipe was smoking. So drivers who tended…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

Important news for Polish drivers: big changes at petrol stations

May brought with it a change at Polish petrol stations. It concerns not only fuel prices, which are fluctuating due to world events. Polish drivers have started to fill up…

A L. Novak
Stocking up on fuel seems like a great idea to people. In reality, however, it doesn't pay to stock up on petrol or diesel.

It doesn’t pay to stock up on fuel. With old fuel, it’s like using the reserve frequently.

My grandparents try to save wherever they can. And they also like to reminisce about the old days. And it’s that combination that often forces them to make decisions that…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

Polish speed cameras are getting tougher, statistics confirm massive fines for even slight over-runs

Speed limits are set to be obeyed. I hope every driver realises that. However, there are those who break the rules. Some simply don’t want to drive slowly and would…

A L. Novak
People in Brazil who own a car older than 10 years will pay less property tax. In some cases, they will be exempt from it altogether.

Brazil changes rules for 2026, owners of cars older than 10 years will be eligible for tax exemption

My grandparents were surprised when I mentioned at home that Brazil has a so-called motor vehicle ownership tax. We don’t have anything like that here, but we do pay compulsory…

A Šárka Cvrkalová
Overtaking trucks is a very dangerous manoeuvre and will now be punishable by heavy fines in Poland.

Thousands of zlotys for one manoeuvre: Polish police have started to punish overtaking trucks severely

When my parents and I went on holiday to Croatia years ago, we spent a lot of time on the motorway. And I remember that even though my grandfather would…

A Šárka Cvrkalová
In Poland, the traffic rules are the same as elsewhere in the world. But some drivers have figured out how to get around the laws a bit and avoid certain penalties. Or at least postpone them.

Drivers in Poland are using a legal loophole to legally delay the accrual of penalty points

The points system is something that is followed in many countries in transport. It is also one of the biggest scares for drivers. My grandfather is a professional driver, but…

A Šárka Cvrkalová
The German government wanted to support the switch to electric vehicles with subsidies. But what will it really be like in the end?

Do you think the Germans have electric cars under control? The EU can turn the tables on them

I have many supporters in my area, but also many opponents of electric cars. It is true that these cars are environmentally preferable. It’s just that their range is shorter,…

A Šárka Cvrkalová
New types of fuel are appearing on the market. But what exactly does this mean?

Who can refuel and who can’t: New fuel arrives at the pumps

I don’t drive very often, usually more as a passenger. I pay attention to fuel labels at gas stations and I know that I and most of my friends fill…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

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