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Popular engines: ISUZU 1.7 4EE2

Whenever we think of ISUZU, which we never do, it's usually a tiny bus, ridiculously high for its length and width, that we have in mind, most likely provided by a travel agency as a part of a low interest optional trip to some God-forgotten village. What we should have in mind though... (read more)

Demystifying: Timing belt VS Timing chain

Blondes or brunettes, Snickers or Mars, cam belt or chain cam... All these are real concerns that plague us every day. When I say us, I mean me and my AutoManiac alter ego, since half of other people don't even know there's a difference, while the other half (read more)

Tougher than you think: Honda Civic Type-R

Somewhere in the 80's there was a breakthrough in the hot hatch segment. Just remember cars such as Volkswagen Golf Gti, Renault 5 GT, Lancia Delta Turbo Integrale, Peugeot 205 GTI etc. There, even while writing this I feel sorry for not still living in that age... (read more)

Clash: Fusion 1.4 TDCi vs Meriva 1.3 CDTI

It's not a secret that most of us desire an attractive, sporty and powerful car made by one of the world-leading brands. It should preferably also be loaded with the list of optional equipment longer than the list of required documents for the housing loan... (read more)

Automotive industry failures: NISSAN Tiida 1.5 dCi

Nissan Tiida, commonly known as "What the hell!?", represents a school example of a horribly bad move made by a world-known automotive company. In case the name of this model doesn't ring a bell - don't worry: unlike me, you make part of those 98% of normal people... (read more)