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Why Toyota Australia wants you to service more frequently than most brands

CarExpert

100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. According to respective manufacturer websites, three years worth of servicing on a SR5 HiLux will set owners back $1830, while the same schedule for the equivalent Ford Ranger 3.0-litre Browse now.

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Has the solution to fierce EV fires been discovered?

CarExpert

While electric vehicle (EV) fires are less common than those affecting petrol and diesel combustion engines, their ferocity has raised concerns about how firefighters can deal with the intense blazes. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.

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Welcome back, Volvo V60: This excellent estate has plenty of life left

Autocar

Traditional estates had become so slow-selling here that the manufacturer decided it wasnt worth its trouble bringing them in. But in a combustion car this just costs money, and for a proportion of the population, and for quite a lot of those who buy new cars, thats a bit of a bind but not a deal-breaker. So they were canned.

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Dealers' margins squeezed by EV shift, greater consumer protection

Autocar

Many manufacturers have helped out their dealers by stipulating servicing intervals for EVs that mirror those of their ICE equivalents. Many dealers now bundle EV servicing into a package deal with monthly payments. Sometimes other elements are bundled in to make the deal look appealing, for example AA membership from MG.

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Do electric cars actually present a greater fire risk than petrol or diesel? EV fire myths busted

Drive.com

Aimed at enhancing safety for emergency responders dealing with electric vehicle fires, EV Firesafe distinguishes between fires involving thermal runaway and less significant fire events that are able to be extinguished via conventional fire suppression means. Locally there were two EV fires in Sydney in 2023 close together.

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WIA Conference 2024: A Transformative Experience

AutoSuccessOnline

I entered with a similar mindset, also aiming to explore mentorship opportunities and spread my company’s message. This experience allowed me to interact with dozens of women at various stages of their careers, from retail and service to manufacturing and vendor partners. This convention was unlike any other I had attended.

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This hydrogen-powered off-roader shows one way to keep V8s alive

CarExpert

Beginning with a program in 2022 to improve battery performance, the collaboration between the two saw the development of a highly specialised dielectric heat transfer fluid in which the entire battery is immersed, helping to control heat build-up caused by high-speed charging, while helping to prevent the spread of thermal runaway.