Initially, it was believed that the new generation would still have some thermal components. However, as revealed to Auto Express, the Volvo EX60 will be purely electric and is set to hit the roads in 2025. Positioned between the EX40/EC40 and the EX90, the EX60 is another significant model for the brand. It will utilize …
Volvo has announced its commitment to improve road safety by collaborating with various local transportation authorities, including ministries and law enforcement agencies, to provide real-time data and warn drivers of potential hazards. Asa Haglund, Head of Volvo Cars Safety Center, revealed this initiative in a brief interview with Automotive News Europe. Denmark, Sweden the 2 …
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The 2024 update for the Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge involves a name change: from this year they are respectively called Volvo EX40 and Volvo EC40, a nomenclature that varies only for the electric versions. This means that the internal combustion engine version continues to be called Volvo XC40. The choice is due to the …
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In the end, it seems our suspicions about Volvo’s growing concerns regarding Polestar were justified. The renowned Swedish automaker has chosen to “step back” from its former sports car subsidiary, opting to sell its shares. This development has been considered a positive turn for the Gothenburg-based brand. Volvo’s stocks soared by 27%, while Polestar witnessed …
Polestar’s 2024 hasn’t started in the best way. On one hand, the Swedish bank SEB, one of the largest in Sweden, devalued the brand from 12 billion crowns to zero on January 18th. The overall value has decreased by 65% since 2022, now coupled with a stock value loss of 82% in the last year …
Geely is an increasingly well-known name in Scandinavia as well, and despite being present in Europe for several years now, until recently it was not on everyone’s lips. This is because it doesn’t sell under its own brand in our countries, despite having one called Geely Auto. However, it was one of the the first …
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It’s official: the first electric minivan from the Swedish brand is called Volvo EM90 and will be presented in China on November 12, 2023, when Chinese customers can start ordering it. Some spy photos of the final vehicle have also appeared. The vehicle will also be launched in the West, probably starting in the USA …
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What will be 2024 Volvo Lineup? For the Swedish manufacturer, it will be a year of full development of the electric offerings on the market. The models have already been unveiled to the public, and now it’s time to bring them onto the road. The coming 12 months will witness a partial reorganization of the …
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Volvo’s commitment to electrification is well-known: the brand announced its departure from diesel long before the EU’s deadline, and was one of the first brands to announce its transformation into a producer of exclusively electric cars. The Swedish car maker has now decided to invest further in charging infrastructure by enhancing its offering of public …
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