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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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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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New Bentley boss plots 'more extreme' range of cars

Autocar

He continued: “One of my biggest surprises when I came was seeing how much hand-manufacturing we do. He recalls how the weight of the pioneering 918 Spyder supercar, a plug-in hybrid with a 12-mile EV range, attracted critics until they drove it: “I kept telling them that weight is coming but there are ways of dealing with it.

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Škoda: A guide to everything you need to know

CarExpert

Skoda has a relatively short history in Australia of less than 20 years, but overseas it’s one of Europe’s longest-lasting manufacturers. CarExpert’s specialists can help you find a deal. It was manufacturing automobiles by 1905, making it the second-oldest Czech manufacturer after Tatra.

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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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The best cars of Villa d'Este are not at Villa d’Este

Autocar

But one thing that’s maybe not too apparent is that there’s not actually not a great deal to see. Down the road – a short boat ride for most – Villa d’Este spreads out, takes off its silk Hermes tie and wraps it firmly around its head. Manufacturers have cottoned on to it. But these are just the cars in the main site.

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