EVs and tech have become intertwined. That’s great for the people who want cars to act like four-wheeled smartphones, which seem to be the focus of many auto-industry product planning decisions, but not for those who want transportation. That’s abundantly clear from the development saga of the 2025 Volvo EX90. Volvo has developed an appealing … Read more
Before Canada said this week it was imposing a 100 per cent duty on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Tesla approached Ottawa and asked for a lower tariff on its autos, a Canadian government source told Reuters on Wednesday. Canada, following the lead of the United States, said on Monday it was setting the tariff for all … Read more
Photo: Lotus Looks are subjective, but taste shouldn’t be. Last week we asked what you think is the best-looking car currently on sale, and y’all certainly answered. Good designs take risks, and when you pair a willingness to take risks with a dash of taste, that’s what sets beautiful cars apart from the rest of … Read more
It hasn’t always been a great time to buy an electric SUV, but that’s finally changing. We already have options like the Rivian R1S and the Kia EV9, but there’s another option coming, and it could end up proving itself as a great option for those who like Volvo’s style and tech. The Volvo EX90 … Read more
2025 Porsche TaycanImage: Porsche Porsche has seen great success with its EVs, but it’s now rethinking things as well. The automaker originally planned for more than 80 percent of its new-vehicle sales to be fully electric in 2030. Now Porsche is leaving EV success up to consumer demand, giving a statement to Auto News that … Read more
It hasn’t always been a great time to buy an electric SUV, but that’s finally changing. We already have options like the Rivian R1S and the Kia EV9, but there’s another option coming, and it could end up proving itself as a great option for those who like Volvo’s style and tech. The Volvo EX90 … Read more
In a daring rescue, a motorist sustained severe burns pulling his 19-month-old granddaughter from the back seat as his brand-new hybrid car went up in flames and exploded. Seeing smoke, David Butler, a retired engineer at 67, sprang into action. His wife Anne, also 67, had turned back to witness the horror. The rear seat, … Read more
Photo: Amber DaSilva / Jalopnik Update July 2, 2024, 1:20 PM: Volvo reached out to Jalopnik to clarify that, while some customers have returned vehicles for a refund, the EX30 remains on sale in the UK. A company representative stated: “The EX30 continues to be sold in the UK and with more than 4,500 already … Read more
Volvo CE India, a subsidiary of the Swedish Volvo group, aims to double market share in the segments it operates in the country, a top company official said on Wednesday. “We are present in 40 per cent of the earth moving and construction equipment (CE) segment in India. The company has a market share of … Read more
Toronto-based autonomous trucking company Waabi announced this week that it raised $200 million in Series B funding, led by Uber, Khosla Ventures, and new investors like Nvidia, Porsche, and Volvo Group Venture Capital. The oversubscribed round is a notable feat, given that the autonomous vehicle sector faced several setbacks in recent years as companies like … Read more
