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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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Suzuki Swace

Autocar

Badge-engineered hybrid wagon gets an overhauled petrol-electric powertrain and extra standard equipment Badge engineering has always been a challenging concept for the car industry to deal with, even though its a practice almost as old as the car itself.

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VW’s German Plants May Soon Build Chinese Cars For Europe

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It’s in ongoing talks to acquire two VW plants in Germany, though no deal is final yet. By spreading its production across multiple European sites, Chery appears to be positioning itself not only to avoid trade barriers but also to tailor its offerings more directly to local market demands.

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What Is an Engine Control Unit (ECU)? The Brain Behind Your Car’s Performance

Car Examer

It gathers data from sensors spread across the engine, processes this information, and adjusts key settings like fuel delivery and ignition timing. Heres why its such a big deal: 1. Update Software if Needed: Some manufacturers release updates to improve ECU performancedont skip these. Book inspection What Is It?

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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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