Those familiar with vehicle transmissions may already know what an ASG is, but for those not in the know, it stands for automated shift gearbox. It’s one of the most significant automotive innovations from Volkswagen in recent years, and in today’s blog we’re going to spend some time looking at what they are, what sets […]
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New technology is one of the most exciting parts of new automotive development. As new cars roll off the production line each model year, many of us wait eagerly for OEMs to tell us all about the brand-new technology that will be featured in the new models. Since most of us don’t have the privilege […]
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It’s no secret that if you choose a car with an automatic transmission, it tends to cost more. The cheapest trim level of virtually any car you’d care to mention is invariably one that’s supplied with a 5- or 6-speed manual transmission as standard. When you start to climb the trim ladder, you see automatic […]
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A direct-shift gearbox (DSG), also known as a twin-clutch or dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is a unique style of automatic gearbox that is increasingly offered on cars these days, but many are still wondering what it is that makes the DSG gearbox so special? Why is it becoming the top choice of many drivers? We’ll try […]
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There is no denying the fact that an electric revolution is happening on the roads of the world. With rising sales of electric vehicles, we have also seen increased interest in topics that are related to electric cars on our blog. And we love to talk and write about electric cars as it is probably […]
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The automotive industry is undergoing the biggest transformation since horse and carriage. With the world set on reducing our carbon emissions to prevent further climate damage, electric vehicles are undoubtedly the future. There are several differences between cars with petrol or diesel engines and cars with a hybrid or fully battery-electric drive. If you wonder […]
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With the number of different transmissions on the market, we can easily understand how it might be confusing for you to determine what gearbox exactly you have. Don’t worry, you are not alone. As of now, cars not only have different transmissions based on the brand, year and model, but also the engine size and […]
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The automotive world is electrifying fast, and there is no escaping this fact. This is especially true here in the UK where we are edging closer and closer to the government’s target of banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars starting in 2030, and hybrid cars from 2035. Even now in 2021, while […]
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If you’ve ever read about car clutches and other components, you’ve likely come across the terms “wet clutch” and “dry clutch” – what do these terms mean? What makes a clutch wet? Is it submerged in water? Is it constantly sprayed with a sprinkler type of system? In today’s blog, we are aiming to inform […]
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It hasn’t been very long since the government accelerated its plans to create a nation of electric car drivers, but already the subject has become one of common debate and discussion. The government’s target of eliminating the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and hybrid cars by 2035, means that the market […]
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