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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows the moment a tank truck tips over and crushes a car in Sacomã, in the South Zone of SP

A tank truck tipped over in Sacomã, São Paulo, crushing a car; thankfully, no injuries were reported despite a significant fuel leak.

Feb 20 • 22:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How do you survive an earthquake in your car? Here’s what to do in case of a tremor

The article provides essential safety tips for individuals who may find themselves in a vehicle during an earthquake, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm and following specific steps to ensure safety.

Feb 18 • 13:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How to maintain your car engine for decades?

The article provides tips on how to ensure the longevity and efficiency of car engines through proper maintenance, focusing on oil change intervals and the importance of clean air and fuel filters.

Feb 17 • 05:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Crane tips over and hits car and wall in MG

A crane in Paracatu, Minas Gerais tipped over and struck a car and a wall, causing property damage but no injuries.

Feb 13 • 21:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

If you're traveling for winter vacation by car: Remember these critical supplies!

As winter vacation season kicks off, travelers heading to ski resorts by car are reminded to ensure their vehicles are equipped with necessary winter safety supplies.

Feb 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What You Need to Know Before Buying an Electric Car: Driving Instructor Gave Important Tips

A driving instructor shares essential tips regarding purchasing and charging electric cars based on personal experience and common misconceptions.

Feb 9 • 11:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Did you buy a used car? These cleaning mistakes can be costly

A report highlights the importance of thoroughly cleaning key areas in a used car to prevent unpleasant odors and dirt accumulation.

Feb 8 • 05:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

On the way to a ski holiday in an electric car: Here are some good tips to avoid range anxiety

As the busiest ski holiday weeks approach, many Danish families are preparing to travel in electric cars while seeking tips to minimize range anxiety due to cold weather.

Feb 6 • 12:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Did you see this car in Hämeenlinna? Call 112

Police are seeking tips regarding a burglary that occurred in Hämeenlinna on February 4, where a gray Volkswagen Sharan with foreign plates and two men inside were observed near the scene.

Feb 5 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Tired of finding your car's windshield and windows frozen? The ultimate trick

The article discusses effective methods to protect your car from freezing temperatures, while warning against harmful homemade remedies.

Feb 4 • 23:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Are you heating up in the car and wasting money? Here are five key mistakes that empty your tank in winter

Drivers often make critical mistakes while trying to heat their cars in winter, leading to unnecessary fuel consumption.

Feb 4 • 18:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Did this warning light turn on your dashboard? Stop the car immediately!

A red warning light with a thermometer on your dashboard indicates that you should stop your vehicle immediately to avoid serious engine damage.

Feb 3 • 11:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Electric car driver: Don't forget this after washing your car in freezing temperatures

Electric car drivers are facing a new problem in freezing temperatures as charging ports can freeze, causing inconvenience especially because they are used multiple times a day.

Feb 3 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

One-button trick defrosts car's windscreen and melts ice in minutes

Driving experts reveal a simple method to quickly defrost car windscreens using the vehicle's fan, eliminating the need for scraping and standing outside in the cold.

Jan 16 • 11:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

NASA engineer's easy four-step method to defrost your car in the morning

Former NASA engineer Mark Rober shares a simple four-step method for quickly defrosting your car on cold mornings.

Jan 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Ignoring these details turns wintering into a nightmare: What you must check on your car before the trip?

Thorough vehicle checks are essential for anyone embarking on a journey or deserving vacation, starting with tire pressure which directly affects fuel consumption and handling.

Jan 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

You've been defrosting your car wrong - dad shows cheap and easy way to do it

A dad demonstrates a simple and cost-effective method to defrost your car using just a sandwich bag and warm water.

Jan 12 • 10:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Defog car windscreen 'twice as fast' by pushing forgotten switch

Motorists can clear their car windscreens much faster by using a simple trick instead of waiting for their engines to warm up.

Jan 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Why does a car consume as much as a tank in winter? Not everything is left to the minus, with these tips you can save on fuel

Drivers face increased fuel consumption in winter due to physical and mechanical reasons, with a reported 15% increase in consumption at minus seven degrees Celsius compared to more temperate conditions.

Jan 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Tips from the Car Purchase Guide: How to Avoid Fraud When Buying a Car

The article provides essential tips from a car purchase guide to help buyers avoid fraud when purchasing used cars.

Jan 10 • 07:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

How to make driving in winter not a hassle? For starters, leave this item on the glass to prevent freezing

The article provides essential tips for safely driving on snow and ice, emphasizing the importance of reducing speed and avoiding sudden braking.

Jan 9 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop ice from forming on car by leaving 'unlikely' food item on your windscreen

Drivers can prevent ice from forming on their car windscreens overnight by using an unexpected kitchen item, according to car experts.

Jan 9 • 06:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

It will damage it in no time: This is approximately the worst thing you can do to your car when there's a thick frost

The article discusses winter car care tips and highlights the debate between regularly washing vehicles versus preserving paint, featuring advice from the German Automobile Club (ADAC).

Jan 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Tips and Rules: What You Should Pay Attention to on Icy Roads

With severe snowfall and ice expected in Germany, recommendations are made for cautious travel by foot, bike, or car, including a shift to remote schooling and advice from ADAC to minimize car use.

Jan 8 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Little-known button combination will defrost your car quickly with no scraping

A little-known button combination can help defrost your car quickly, saving you time on scraping the windscreen in cold weather.

Jan 8 • 05:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop using sprays to de-ice car windscreen as kitchen item does it in 'seconds'

A kitchen item can quickly de-ice car windscreens, offering an economical alternative to sprays amidst the UK’s cold snap.

Jan 7 • 11:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

What to do when the handbrake freezes?

The article discusses the issue of handbrakes freezing in winter conditions and provides tips on how to manage this situation when parking a vehicle outdoors.

Jan 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Car windscreens won't mist up in cold weather if you use 1 unusual household item

Using a common household item can help prevent car windscreens from misting up during cold, frosty mornings, easing the morning routine for drivers.

Jan 6 • 14:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Do you need to clean snow and ice off your car? Here’s how to do it without ending up at the chiropractor

The article offers tips for safely removing snow and ice from cars to prevent physical strain and potential injuries, especially in cold weather.

Jan 6 • 10:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

What unusual things should be kept in the car to avoid freezing? Here are the tricks that save time before departure

As low temperatures, ice, and snow have arrived in Croatia, the article provides tips on how to avoid common issues with frozen cars, such as doors that wouldn't open and fogged windows.

Jan 5 • 18:03 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Don’t know how to put snow chains on the car yet? Be careful with these eleven mistakes

The article highlights common mistakes drivers make when installing snow chains on their vehicles, especially amidst weather challenges like snowfall in Spain.

Jan 5 • 16:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Three easy ways to get rid of frost on your car windscreen according to experts

Motoring experts share three simple tips for quickly defrosting your car windscreen to avoid delays in the morning.

Jan 5 • 10:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

How to extend the lifespan of a car battery

This article provides simple tips to extend the lifespan of car batteries and avoid unexpected repairs.

Jan 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Are the locks on your car frozen overnight? Thaw them with this remedy

The article discusses a common winter issue of frozen car door locks and suggests an alternative method for thawing them safely and effectively.

Jan 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Keep a Bottle in Every Pocket: Brits Discover Easy Way to Unfreeze Car Door Locks

A British motor expert suggests using hand sanitizer as an effective method for unfreezing car door locks during cold weather.

Jan 2 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

How to drive your car safely in snow and ice this winter

The article provides tips on safely driving in winter conditions, emphasizing the proper use of fog lamps for visibility.

Jan 2 • 11:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Message that means you should stop driving. HAK expert: 'Continue your journey only after you check this'

An expert from HAK advises drivers to check their car's oil and fluid levels before continuing their journey after receiving a 'Service Now' alert on their dashboard.

Jan 2 • 10:09 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The trick to make car windshield wipers not make noise

This article discusses a common annoyance for drivers—the noise made by windshield wipers—and provides tips for reducing or eliminating that sound without necessarily having to replace the wipers.

Jan 2 • 09:52 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Alert for intense cold: keys for starting your car

This article provides professional advice on how to successfully start your car in extremely cold weather conditions.

Jan 2 • 05:25 UTC

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