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U.S.-based company releases guide on how to avoid car transport scams

Canadian Auto Dealer

based company that deals with vehicle shipping and transport services released a guide to help consumers steer clear of car transport scams this year — including safeguarding data, verifying insurance coverage, and properly reading and understanding the terms of a contract. The post U.S.-based

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Brexit beater: how to import a classic car from Europe

Autocar

However, theres also VAT to pay on shipping and on the import duty. Usually for around 120, the agent will complete the relevant Nova sections and submit the evidence (original registration certificate, vehicle purchase and shipping invoices) that HMRC requires to calculate what is owed. Deal done, his next job was to insure it.

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What does net zero mean for cars? We ask Volvo’s sustainability guru

Drive.com

The push for automotive electrification is predominantly driven by a goal to achieve a cleaner world of low and zero-emission transportation. You’re dealing with 400 volts (not 12 volts) and that an electric car has fewer parts.” Volvo’s Head of Global Sustainability talks us through the automotive industry’s next chapter.

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How you can protect yourself when selling your car

CarExpert

Common scams include making an offer for more than you’re asking and wanting to ship the car overseas. If they don’t, you can ask them to get a customer service number or similar from your state or territory’s transport department. Also, avoid dealing with “middle men”. Deal directly with potential buyers only.

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Could India displace China as a more benign global EV leader?

Autocar

Perhaps the biggest EV exporter, however, will be Indian market leader Suzuki , which has said that its first EV, to be revealed in January, will be shipped from the country to both Europe and Japan. Not far from Chennai, on the east coast, Vietnamese car maker Vinfast earlier this year broke ground on a new factory to build EVs.

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2024 Suzuki Jimny XL review

CarExpert

In news that’ll surprise no-one, fitting an engine with 130Nm and tall gear ratios doesn’t make for a rocket ship. It’s better at dealing with pimply city streets, and feels more planted at highway speeds. Then again, that’s not really the point.

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Steve Young Blog: Where have the ACES gone?

Motor Trader

This was brought home to me by the news last week that General Motors is going to exit their Cruise autonomous car venture that particular ship has docked, and heading for the breakers yard it seems. I enjoy the electric driving experience and find even Level 2 or 3 autonomy incredibly relaxing. I feel that will never change.