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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...
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...
European Parliament Votes To Ban Combustion Engine Cars
On June 8th, 2022, the European Parliament voted in favor of banning the sales of the novel internal combustion engine cars in the European Union from the year 2035 and onwards. The European Parliament aims to discourage the use of vehicles that emit CO2, which is why...
2023 Polestar
The 2023 Polestar 2 has just been revealed and is set to amaze the motoring world! The Swedish manufacturer currently has a lot of potential for future growth amid the rapidly growing EV market. The UK’s push for EV only roads has left many drivers considering getting...
How has the Russia-Ukraine war impacted the automotive industry?
The Russia-Ukraine war has had a considerable effect on the world's political, environmental, and economic state and has left many people wondering when it is likely to end. At this moment in time, it’s hard to say how long the effects of the war will affect the...
Is It Illegal To Have No Front Number Plates?
You have to admit, cars look pretty cool without any front number plates on, especially if you own a sports car or supercar. Many drivers who own supercars like Ferrari’s tend to have no front number plate on their car leaving many drivers unsure of the legalities of...
Colour Changing BMW
In the past few years, there have been some amazing technological breakthroughs in the automotive industry. EVs are on the rise, new in-car technology is being developed, and car safety features are also being improved. In addition to this, one really cool development...
What Is UBER Lux And How Does It Work?
What is UBER Lux and how does it work? UBER is an incredibly well-known multinational courier, taxi, and technology firm that specializes in serving its customers through its dedicated smartphone app and was founded by CEOs Garret Camp and Travis Kalanik. The company...
What Are Cars Made Of?
What Are Cars Made Of: Everybody knows the story of the first ever vehicle made. Most of us were told in school about Carl Benz and Henry Ford, who ofcourse you now know are the creators of the highly reputable auto brands Mercedes-Benz and Ford. Whilst it is argued...
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