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Volvo EX60, ES90 Will Be Among Five New EVs Built On Next-Gen Platforms

Volvo EX60, ES90 Will Be Among Five New EVs Built On Next-Gen Platforms

Volvo claims its the only European car company to have successfully harnessed “core compute” technology.

By Suvrat Kothari 14h ago

Autonomous Vehicles

Volvo Says The EX90's 'Hardware Ready' For Self-Driving. But There's A Catch

Volvo Says The EX90's 'Hardware Ready' For Self-Driving. But There's A Catch

If "hardware ready" for autonomy sounds familiar, you probably know what the catch is.

By Mack Hogan Sep 4 2024

Volvo ES90 Teased: Range Topping Electric Sedan Coming Soon

Volvo ES90 Teased: Range Topping Electric Sedan Coming Soon

We'd heard rumors about the ES90, but now it's officially confirmed.

By Kevin Williams Sep 4 2024

Volvo Admits Defeat, Won't Go Fully Electric by 2030

Volvo Admits Defeat, Won't Go Fully Electric by 2030

New target: plug-in hybrids and EVs should account for 90-100% of sales.

By Adrian Padeanu Sep 4 2024

2025 Volvo XC90 PHEV Has Sharper Looks, New Tech

2025 Volvo XC90 PHEV Has Sharper Looks, New Tech

Despite having a range of new models in the pipeline, Volvo still relies heavily on the XC90 to drive sales.

By Suvrat Kothari Sep 4 2024

Commercial Vehicles

Next-Gen Volvo Electric Semi Truck To Deliver Up To 373 Miles Of Range

Next-Gen Volvo Electric Semi Truck To Deliver Up To 373 Miles Of Range

That’s double the current model’s rating.

By Iulian Dnistran Sep 4 2024

What Polestar And Volvo Got Wrong

What Polestar And Volvo Got Wrong

Volvo is still behind the EV curve nearly eight years after it split with Polestar. Now the EV spin-off is in trouble on its own.

By Rob Stumpf Aug 29 2024

These Plug-In Hybrids Can Tow The Most

These Plug-In Hybrids Can Tow The Most

Some can tow well over 5,000 pounds.

By Eric Loveday Aug 24 2024

Critical Materials

This Was Not A Great Week For 'Legacy' Auto—With Two Exceptions

This Was Not A Great Week For 'Legacy' Auto—With Two Exceptions

Let's game out what this week's news meant for the EV transition at Ford, GM, Volkswagen and Hyundai. Plus, Volvo has big plans for EX90.

By Patrick George Aug 23 2024

The $80,000 Volvo EX90 Cut One Infuriating Corner

The $80,000 Volvo EX90 Cut One Infuriating Corner

Volvo copied the same cost-cutting trick that VW used in its $40,000 ID.4.

By Mack Hogan Aug 22 2024

Volvo EX90 Prices Are Already Higher Than Expected

Volvo EX90 Prices Are Already Higher Than Expected

The long-awaited Volvo EX90 has become more expensive and might be later to customers than expected, despite already being delayed.

By Mark Kane Aug 9 2024

These Were The Best-Selling EVs In Europe For 2024's First Half

These Were The Best-Selling EVs In Europe For 2024's First Half

The ever-popular Tesla Model Y is losing ground, while Chinese-made EVs are on the rise in Europe.

By Iulian Dnistran Jul 25 2024

Critical Materials

Ford Still Needs Gas Trucks To Fund An Electrified Future

Ford Still Needs Gas Trucks To Fund An Electrified Future

We also discuss Volvo's record profits and how the new sales boss at Mercedes-Benz is tasked with "fixing" its EV business.

By Suvrat Kothari Jul 19 2024

Volvo EX30 Online Reservation Page Disappears In The U.S.

Volvo EX30 Online Reservation Page Disappears In The U.S.

The future of Volvo’s most affordable car in the United States is getting harder and harder to decode.

By Iulian Dnistran Jul 19 2024

Critical Materials

Tesla Sets Time Clock To Fix 4680 Cell Problems

Tesla Sets Time Clock To Fix 4680 Cell Problems

Plus, Volvo foresees tariffs causing a major business headache in 2024 and U.S. EV chargers set to outpace gas stations within 8 years.

By Rob Stumpf Jul 18 2024

Critical Materials

Porsche Confirms Plan To Take Some Combustion Cars Fully Electric

Porsche Confirms Plan To Take Some Combustion Cars Fully Electric

The German performance brand won't reverse course on EVs. Plus, the Geely brands get hit hard by new anti-China tariffs.

By Patrick George Jul 8 2024

EX30 Boosted Volvo Global EV Sales To Another Record In June 2024

EX30 Boosted Volvo Global EV Sales To Another Record In June 2024

In Europe, two-thirds of the brand's sales are rechargeable cars.

By Mark Kane Jul 6 2024

Volvo's U.S. PHEV Sales Outsold EVs By A Ratio Of 9 To 1 In Q2 2024

Volvo's U.S. PHEV Sales Outsold EVs By A Ratio Of 9 To 1 In Q2 2024

There are still no all-electric EX models to reverse the ratio.

By Mark Kane Jul 5 2024

Ownership Experience

Volvo EX30 Buyers Are Getting Full Refunds Because Of Glitchy Software

Volvo EX30 Buyers Are Getting Full Refunds Because Of Glitchy Software

Issues ranging from blacked-out screens to failed charging attempts prompted some customers to return their cars.

By Iulian Dnistran Jul 3 2024

Volvo Email to Customers: EX90 Will Be Missing Features at Launch

Volvo Email to Customers: EX90 Will Be Missing Features at Launch

Wireless Apple CarPlay, bidirectional charging, and a light theme for the displays could be missing when owners take delivery.

By Anthony Alaniz Jun 29 2024

Here's The Note Volvo Is Sending To EX30 Reservation-Holders

Here's The Note Volvo Is Sending To EX30 Reservation-Holders

The EX30 has been delayed by anti-China tariffs and its future price is unclear. But Volvo is offering a $2,500 "loyalty bonus" toward the purchase of an XC40 or C40 EV.

By Patrick George Jun 27 2024

Volvo EX30 Delayed In America Until 2025, Production Moving To Belgium

Volvo EX30 Delayed In America Until 2025, Production Moving To Belgium

Volvo's affordable compact EX30 won't arrive this year after all. Blame the new tariffs on China-built EVs.

By Patrick George Jun 26 2024

Surging EX30 Boosted Volvo's Sales In Europe In May

Surging EX30 Boosted Volvo's Sales In Europe In May

Meanwhile, Tesla fell significantly and is expected to increase the number of idle days at the Giga Berlin factory.

By Mark Kane Jun 23 2024

Volvo EX30 Faces Delay, Unclear Future Over China Tariffs

Volvo EX30 Faces Delay, Unclear Future Over China Tariffs

The EX30 is built in China, so new tariffs could raise its price—or halt its debut in the U.S. Volvo says it's coming, but buyers claim radio silence.

By Patrick George Jun 14 2024

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