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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...
World Cancer Day: a reminder of the risks to lungs from work activities
Saturday 4 February marks World Cancer Day, the international awareness day to help educate and work together to reduce preventable cancer deaths. Each year, it is estimated that 12,000 people die from work-related lung diseases linked to exposure during their working...
What To Expect From 2024 Hyundai Kona And What’s So Exciting About It?
The Kona is argued to be one of Hyundai’s most underrated vehicles across their vehicle range, it is reliable, robust, technological, and comes with the choice between a variety of different trims. Hyundai has not yet revealed the price of the 2024 Kona, but we do...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Fatal Accidents While Working On Incorrectly Supported Vehicles
The Health and Safety Executive has just released their most recent bulletin which reflects information on potential fatal accidents whilst working on incorrectly supported vehicles. The information is incredibly important and should be considered in every job you do....
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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