Transport
At an investor event, Californian carmaker Tesla unveiled its new CyberCab autonomous car, a fully robotic taxi that does without a steering wheel and pedals. This revolutionary model is due to be launched in 2026, or as soon as the relevant regulatory authorities allow. The expected price is less than 30 thousand dollars, or approximately 67...
The Bigster is the largest and most powerful model ever introduced by Dacia and is considered to be the carmaker's major step into the compact SUV segment. Its design and mechanical features are reminiscent of the much-loved Duster, but the Bigster is larger and roomier, aiming to appeal to a wider range of customers looking for a rugged and pra...
It has long been talked about, but many hoped that it would eventually be avoided. But now the reality is inevitable. The German car companies are facing serious problems, which is negatively affecting not only the German economy, but also the Czech economy. According to some experts, the impact on the economy could be worse than originally expe...
Germany is introducing temporary border controls at all its land borders from this coming Monday, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has announced. The measure is aimed at curbing illegal migration and strengthening internal security, particularly in view of the threat of Islamist terrorism and cross-border crime. Germany has been controlling its...
After a long time, Škoda Auto, the largest Czech carmaker, is coming up with a completely new model and model range that expands its existing offer. Although the new versions of the Octavia and Kodiaq models introduced by the carmaker are not mere facelifts, they are still upgraded versions of previously launched models. Now, however, Skoda is c...
Lime, a global leader in shared micromobility, is playing a key role in addressing the traffic situation during this year's Olympic Games in Paris. In response to the expected increase in visitors to the city, Lime has invested €6 million in a significant expansion of its fleet, strengthening staff capacity and expanding its charging station net...
The Italian fire brigade from Genoa has presented its special vehicle that is adapted for driving on railway lines. This vehicle will allow firefighters to intervene in areas where conventional vehicles would find it difficult to reach. At the Rivarolo railway depot, footage was filmed of five drivers being authorised to drive this special fi...
Online taxi service Uber has entered into a deal with Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD, the world's largest, to add 100,000 electric cars to its fleet. Both companies will offer Uber drivers incentives to switch to these vehicles through discounts on maintenance, charging, financing and leasing. The multi-year deal covers Europe and Latin A...
Although drivers in the Czech Republic have not been required to carry a physical driving licence or a small technical licence for some time, there are still situations where it is advantageous to have a driving licence at least in digital form. A digital version of a driving licence can be useful, for example, for identity verification or other...
