Toyota Aqua: how to choose between the first and second generation
From the very beginning, the Aqua was produced only as a hybrid: it did not have a regular petrol version in any generation.
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Nissan Note and e-POWER: which engine in which generation
Под именем Note выпускали заметно разные машины: бензиновый 1,5, трёхцилиндровый 1,2 и последовательный гибрид e-POWER.
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Japanese Car Body Code: How to Understand the Version
Body code is a short designation of the version of a Japanese car, for example 6AA-MXPK11 , or 5BA-T32.
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One generation, different markets: Japanese and Chinese versions
The same model name and year of manufacture do not mean the same car.
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Hybrid power: why the power of the motor and electric motor do not add up
In the characteristics of the hybrid version, the power of the internal combustion engine and the power of the electric motor are side by side.
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What to check for the car before bidding at the auction
Car requirements, the auction sheet, photos and the bid limit: what to discuss with the team before the auction.
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How to check the specification of a car from China before buying
A checklist for a vehicle from China: exact version, manufacturer, documents, equipment photos and questions to settle with the seller before payment.
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Are Japanese car documents even legal?
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A secret cipher on your wheels, which is often kept silent at ordinary tire shops.
Have you noticed bright yellow and red dots on new tyres?
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Why are car fans ready to pay a million rubles for ordinary-looking Japanese wheels?
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Why can't you find studded tires in Japan during the day with fire?
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Rotary samurai: how the Mazda RX-7 turned the idea of engines upside down
In the 60s, the idea of a Wankel rotary engine seemed too bold even for the automotive industry.
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