
Asymmetric tires (Asymmetric tyres)
Asymmetric tires combine two different tread types. At first glance, the tread shape of the right and left tires is different, as if the manufacturer had combined the symmetrical and directional tires together. Typically, tires with an asymmetric tread pattern boast the best performance. This is because their construction allows the tread to be split into two completely different parts. The first stiff part for better handling and longer tire life, and the second part aimed at reducing noise and sufficiently draining water from the track.

e-TEC
Škoda models bearing the e-TEC designation are equipped with a mild-hybrid drive system. In these cases, the function of the combustion engine is supplemented by an electric motor to assist the conventional combustion engine.

Carbon dioxide CO2
Carbon dioxide has become synonymous with the environmental friendliness of modern cars. Yet it is a non-toxic, colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that is heavier than air. CO2 is formed by the reaction of carbon with oxygen, for example in a process called combustion. But it doesn’t have to be combustion in engines as everyone thinks of it now! It’s also produced by ordinary breathing…