France took formal steps to outlaw sales of several Mercedes models, raising the stakes in a standoff over parent company Daimler’s use of a refrigerant banned by the European Union.
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SAE International Cooperative Research Project publishes a final report on R-1234yf
The SAE International Cooperative Reserach Project (CRP) team has confirmed that R-1234yf is safe to use in automotive direct expansion air conditioning systems.
As previously reported the estimated overall risk of vehicle fire exposure attributed to use of R-1234yf is conservatively estimated at 3 x 10-12 events per vehicle operating hour.
Collisions with kangaroos inspire new crash avoidance technology
Animal collisions cost American car owners, including fleet businesses, upwards of $3.5 billion annually, but an Australian company is moving to stem the tide of damage, injuries and dollars drained from the pockets of U.S. drivers.
Originally designed to reduce the rate of collisions with kangaroos Down Under, Australian company ShuRoo is bringing its latest unit, the 2013 Mk IV ShuRoo, to the US market and says it is a major leap forward in animal collision prevention technology.
Aston Martin and Mercedes-AMG join forces
British supercar manufacturer Aston Martin has announced that it’s creating a technical partnership with Mercedes-AMG. Although few details of the deal have been announced so far, joining forces with Mercedes-AMG will give Aston Martin access to resources which will assist it in the development of a new of V8 engines to replace the ageing units it currently sells.
Volvo cars with City Safety see reduced Insurance
The insurance groupings that apply to Volvo models fitted with City Safety Autonomous Emergency Braking have dropped, which means potential insurance savings for buyers.
