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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) was invented and first used by Volkswagen in 2003. The first model to contain it as a mass-production element was the Golf R32. Now there are tens of millions of VW cars that house this transmission unit and it has helped to seal VW Group’s (VAG) reputation as a true master […]
Car leasing has become a popular choice in the British automotive market, although it’s rarely called as such. You might have seen it called something like a “Personal Contract Hire” or “Personal Contract Purchase” or a similar name. All of these names indicate one form or another of leasing, usually differentiated by some unique terms […]
There’s huge demand for used cars nowadays, especially because of the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shortage of semiconductor chips affecting production of new cars. Those in need of a new car may feel pressure to choose and confirm a used car as quickly as possible since there are many interested buyers […]