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

CarExpert

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 However, Mr Hanley stood behind Toyotas servicing arrangements and its unbeaten spread of dealers nationally, with more than 260 dotted around the country.

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5-Star Reviews Are Great, Feedback Is BETTER

AutoSuccessOnline

The Problem with Feedback Collection Methods Lets be honest, the main benefit of feedback is so we know who not to send the manufacturer surveys to. It gains public traction with the potential to spread negative attention about your business. Anything beyond that window becomes reactive, and the narrative is no longer in your hands.

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South Korea Enforces Battery Certification In Wake Of EV Fire Scares

Carscoops

Manufacturers will need approval from local authorities to confirm their batteries meet local safety standards. South Korea is taking further steps to quell fears among locals about electric vehicle fires by mandating car manufacturers to disclose their battery suppliers and introducing a new battery certification scheme.

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Suzuki Swace

Autocar

In the 1990s and 2000s, for most car-manufacturers at least, the phenomenon morphed into the more sophisticated art of platform engineering (as part of which models sold under different brands might have different bodies and dimensions, but shared substantially similar chassis, axles, engines and interiors).But,

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Geneva motor show axed indefinitely

Autocar

Organisers blame difficult market conditions and “lack of manufacturer interest” in turbulent post-pandemic period The Geneva motor show has been axed indefinitely, as organisers have cancelled next year’s edition and pulled future editions. The 2024 Geneva motor show was the first to take place since 2019.

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Over 50 Rivian R1T And R1S Models Ruined In Factory Fire

Carscoops

Fortunately, the fire didn’t spread beyond the factory’s parking lot. ” Fortunately for Rivian , the fire did not spread to the production facility itself, nor did it impact any of the brand’s forthcoming models like the smaller R2 and R3.

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