Easy Close

Monday November 30th, 2020Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 8167 Views automatické zavření pátých dveří, Easy Close, komfortní funkce, Volkswagen

Funkce Easy Close usnadňuje zavírání pátých dveří, když máte při vykládání zavazadlového prostoru plné ruce.

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DOT (Department of Transportation)

Wednesday November 11th, 2020Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 21994 Views tire marking, tire, tire age

The DOT code can be found on the tires and will help you discover the true age of the tire.

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Twindoor

Monday May 18th, 2020Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 11828 Views bodywork, liftback, sedan, Škoda, twindoor

Twindoor is a unique fifth-door opening system that combines the practicality of a liftback with the convenience of a sedan.

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Easy Open

Saturday April 4th, 2020Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 14793 Views bezdotykové otevření pátých dvěří, Easy Open, nakopnutí kufru, Volkswagen

The Easy Open function makes it easy to open the boot when your hands are full. To open the trunk easily, just keep the key in your pocket and “kick” the back of the car, the car’s electronics do the rest.

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Predictive adaptive cruise control

Wednesday March 18th, 2020Wednesday February 26th, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 15708 Views adaptivní tempomat, predictive ACC, prediktivní tempomat, cruise control

Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control represents the latest evolution in cruise control. When activated, it continuously monitors the road ahead and automatically adjusts its speed, for example when cornering.

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ContiSeal

Tuesday April 16th, 2019Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 14381 Views Continental, ContiSeal, defect, tire

Continental’s ContiSeal™ tyres have a special technology that gives them a self-sealing function in the event of a light puncture. Thanks to a special sealing compound, the tyres are able to seal themselves.

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Varioflex

Wednesday November 21st, 2018Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 16025 Views vehicle interior, seats, Škoda

VarioFlex is the name given to the rear seat attachment system, which allows the rear seats to be easily manoeuvred and thus extends the variability of the rear interior space.

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Lane Assist

Wednesday December 6th, 2017Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 20046 Views active safety, driving assistant, Lane Assist

The Lane Assist system uses a camera in the front of the car to monitor and detect horizontal markings on the road. If the car starts to leave the selected lane, Lane Assist alerts the driver with a slight counter-steering movement.

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ISOFIX

Friday October 28th, 2016Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 69915 Views child seat, ISOFIX, passive safety, seat

ISOFIX is a system that allows for easy attachment of child seats to a vehicle. The ISOFIX system securely and reliably connects the child seat to the vehicle’s body. Its main advantage is the simplicity of installation. Child seats with the ISOFIX system are safer due to the strong connection between the seat and the vehicle!

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CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)

Thursday August 11th, 2016Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 14404 Views alternativní palivo, CNG, CO2, emissions, fuel, zemní plyn

CNG stands for compressed natural gas, which is used as a fuel for motor vehicles. The advantage of running on CNG is its cost and lower environmental burden.