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Renault makes EV fire suppression tech open to all manufacturers

Autocar

It takes the form of an adhesive discthat is placed over an opening in the vehicle's batteryand is designed to dislodge under the pressure of a fire hose, which allows water to quickly spread to all the cells inside- "the only fast and effective way of stopping thermal runaway", according toRenault.

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HOW MUCH IS YOUR AUTO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER MAKING YOU—AND HOW MUCH SHOULD IT MAKE?

Dealer World

Many dealerships have built an auto business development center to drive appointment rates and generate more sales. The biggest secret to success is working with a dealership consultant who’s an expert in developing those skills. What are they doing differently that’s working so much better?

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Audi toys with new shapes and sounds for electric TT

Autocar

Audi’s spokesperson for technical development, Daniel Schuster, told Autocar: “We are taking a blank sheet of paper to see what is the right ‘icon’. Rolf Michl, Audi Sport’s managing director, said developing the successor is a “huge job” for the company because it “didn’t want to lose existing customers”. Silent is the new loud.”

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Google Adding Games, Videos, Browsers, And More To Android Auto

Carscoops

First and foremost, Google built-in continues to spread as it can be found in the new Acura ZDX, Honda Prologue, and Ford Explorer. This feature will debut on Rivian vehicles in the coming months and will eventually spread to other models. Support for games, videos, and internet browsers is coming to Android Auto.

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Toyota’s Hydrogen Cartridges Could Be The Batteries Of The Future

Carscoops

However, Toyota isn’t ready to give up on them and will showcase a number of hydrogen-related developments at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024. Speaking of the latter, Toyota joined forces with the Rinnai Corporation to develop a hydrogen-powered cooker.

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Developing a Robust Referral Program

Shawn Ryder

The easier and more accessible the referral process, the more likely customers will engage and spread the word about your business. Creating Incentives that Appeal to Your Audience Once you have a clear understanding of your target audience, develop incentives that motivate them to spread the word.

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Lancia Ypsilon HF Coming In 2025 As A 237 HP High-Performance EV

Carscoops

Despite this, the company claimed the car will come with an “engine” that develops 237 hp (177 kW / 240 PS) and enables the hatch to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.8 Starting with the newly introduced sub-compact model, the Ypsilon HF will arrive next year and be 100% electric.

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