Transport
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...
Apple has added a new feature to iOS 18 that wasn't mentioned at WWDC, likely due to its unpopularity among users. In Apple Maps, some businesses, such as restaurants, stores, or services like hair salons, now appear more prominently than others. Apple is highlighting these places with larger fonts, bigger icons, and often colorful signage. S...
Despite declining interest in electric cars, carmakers are preparing for a massive wave of new models that will be more affordable and better suited to customer needs. One of these new products is the Skoda Elroq, a compact SUV that has the potential to change the electric car market in the Czech Republic and beyond. The Škoda Elroq is a smal...
The manufacturer of power supplies for wireless headphones and smartwatches has made significant progress. The company has developed a new compound that could significantly extend the life of electronic devices. But initial enthusiasm is dampened by a Czech expert. TDK, known to older generations as a maker of cassette tapes and VHS tapes, no...
