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Renault makes EV fire suppression tech open to all manufacturers

Autocar

Fireman Access is a practical demonstration of what can be achieved by combining our expertise as a manufacturer with the skills of the men and women who keep us safe every day. We're particularly proud of the partnership developed with the fire services in recent years.

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Government commits to ZEV mandate despite manufacturer pressure

Autocar

Officials from BMW, Ford, Nissan, Stellantis, Tesla, Toyota and Volkswagen all took part in the talks, along with representatives from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), charging industry body ChargeUK and the British Vehicle Leasing and Rental Association (BVRLA).

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Midsize Lucid SUV teased with sub-$50,000 price

Motor Authority

On Tuesday during the automaker's technology and manufacturing day, a teaser image of Lucid's midsize crossover SUV was posted on Twitter (now called X). Lucid's already thinking beyond Gravity. Lucid said the midsize electric SUV will arrive in late 2026 and cost less than $50,000.

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Ruf wants to brighten the lives of 993 Porsche 911 owners

Motor Authority

Ruf, a niche German sports car manufacturer that also specializes in upgrades. The sounds, the smells, and the tactile feel of the materials are all sensations that new cars can't beat. However, the fun usually stops when the sun goes down, and you realize there's nothing nostalgic about old headlight technology.

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Nio launches Onvo brand with L60 crossover

Motor Authority

Chinese EV manufacturer Nio still only sells a fraction of the vehicles that the likes of Tesla and BYD do, but it's already ready to introduce two new brands, Onvo and Le Dao, to help boost sales by offering EVs at lower price points than its own premium offerings.

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Pagani Utopia recalled because of airbag issue

Motor Authority

Pagani issued a recall for the V-12 supercar due to a manufacturing issue with the passenger-side dashboard panel, which may cause the airbag behind the panel to fail to deploy correctly in the event of a crash. The Pagani Utopia is a rare, hand-built supercar, but even it has succumbed to a recall.

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Brembo buys Öhlins for $405 million

Motor Authority

Brembo on Friday announced its acquisition of Öhlins Racing, a well-known manufacturer of performance suspension components for cars and motorcycles.