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Henkel showcasing composite leaf spring, resin technology at JEC 2017

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The leaf spring, which debuted in late 2014 on the rear suspension of the Volvo XC90 premium crossover SUV, now features at the core of a lightweight rear axle concept implemented on various models. Loctite FRP 2000 has excellent compatibility with both polyurethane and epoxy matrix resins.

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Mazda CX-60 PHEV to sell from $72,300 plus on-roads

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While it will be packed with features, it’s also the driver-focused layout, customisation options and premium finishes that Mazda believes will attract people to the all-new SUV. And it’s the PHEV that is the hero of the five-seat mid-sized SUV, which sits higher upmarket than the CX-5 it is similar in size to. PHEV the CX-60 hero.

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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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Volvo finished last overall. The Model X SUV remained “Much-Worse-Than-Average” for reliability, with ongoing problems including the falcon-wing doors and center display screen. The Grand Cherokee and Renegade improve to “Average,” while the Cherokee and Compass SUVs have “Below-Average” reliability.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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Meanwhile, brands ranked near the bottom included Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Volkswagen, Jeep, Volvo, GMC, and Lincoln. Data is accrued primarily on model years from between 2000 and 2023. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next. Sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons yielded the highest overall reliability scores.

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WM Motor aims to be China’s BEV for the masses

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One of the folks I interviewed was my old friend Freeman Shen, whom I met in the year 2000 or so when he was head of BorgWarner China. He went on to be a top exec at FCA and Volvo/Geely. WM Motor is currently selling one BEV, the EX5 SUV. I did fund raising for the Geely acquisition of Volvo.”. Everyone buy it!

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

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A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. Price and features BMW hasn’t hesitated to come out confidently with the pricing of the iX1, setting it higher than the starting point of any of its luxury compact SUV opposition at $84,900 plus on-road costs. 2023 BMW iX1 M Sport.

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Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric review

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Volvo has some of the most aggressive goals when it comes to brand-wide electrification, and the new C40 Recharge is a big step in its electric charge towards zero emissions. Its official name is the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, and it’s available as either a single motor or dual motor (the latter is called the Twin).