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DFT / DVSA MOT of the future

The anticipated and much-discussed government consultation on the future of the MOT was officially released to the public last month. The MOT test was first introduced to assure the safety of a vehicle & the 3 year threshold for the first MOT test was announced in...

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The most common reasons for MOT failure and how to avoid them

Even the most self-assured and confident drivers may have anxiety when it comes time for their yearly MOT since no matter how excellent of a driver you are, there is no assurance that your vehicle is in similarly good form. In fact, according to official figures from...

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Introducing The New Audi RS3 Sportback Performance

The brand new 2023 Audi RS3 really is one amazing vehicle! It features the same 2.5l five-cylinder turbo-powered engine in previous models but incorporates brand-new technologies and a bolder style, which have had a great effect on the vehicle's performance. The...

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Are Electric Cars Bad For The Environment – Myths Debunked

One huge debate that has sparked since electric vehicles were first produced, is whether or not they are actually beneficial for the environment. Many individuals would agree that they are beneficial due to the key fact that we are not using fossil fuels in any way,...

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Car Industry Crash: Europe Falls Under Inflation

With evergrowing prices, interest rates, and inflation, vehicle demand is constantly fluctuating. As a result of this, the price of energy, logistics, and cost of raw materials are on the rise. Europe’s automotive industry is one of the heavily affected industries by...

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New Manufacturer Logos and What They Mean

You may have noticed that over the past few years, cars are becoming more futuristic and the manufacturers are almost becoming unrecognizable. Shifts in technological advancements and the pressure of becoming more modernised have led many leading car manufacturers to...

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What Does PS Stand For In Cars?

Even if you are not an expert in automotive, "horsepower" is a term that every rookie is familiar with. You will find that a lot of vehicle enthusiasts' main concern is how much horsepower the vehicle possesses. Horsepower indicates the power that the engine of a car...

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