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Automotive Sector

New car tax on electric vehicles: How much do I have to pay?

Drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles will be subject to a new tax called eVED by 2028.
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Types of Tow Bars: features, advantages and disadvantages

Fixed, detachable, or agricultural hitches. We explain each type so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
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Vehicle check: how often should it be done?

Keeping your car in good working order is essential for your safety, to avoid costly breakdowns and to ensure a long service life for the vehicle.
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Deregister a car: step by step

To deregister a car, you will need to distinguish between temporary deregistration, permanent deregistration and deregistration for export.
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Electric charging points: Are they enough?

The infrastructure for recharging electric vehicles in Europe is growing, but will we be able to meet the European Commission's targets?
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7 reasons to start a used car dealership

According to ACEA, sales of used vehicles often double those of new cars in most European countries.
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What is the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)?

The ULEZ area covers the City of London and 32 boroughs. We'll tell you if your vehicle is exempt and how to pay if it isn't.
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Is my vehicle taxed?

Road tax is an annual payment that can be made online or in person. We tell you everything you need to know.
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Manual vs automatic transmission: Which is better

Manual transmission is cheaper, but automatic transmission offers greater efficiency. We explain all the differences between them.