Owners of some Volvo EX30s built between 2024 and now are being asked not to charge their cars to more than 70% to mitigate the risk of a battery fire. Volvo has identified a risk of battery cells overheating in Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance versions of the EX30, which use a 69kWh pack… Continue reading Volvo EX30 Extended Range, Twin Motor owners warned of fire risk
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Kempower deploys MCS electric truck charging in Scandinavia and California
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is an emerging EV charging standard that (despite the name) allows commercial electric vehicles to charge at rates of up to 3.75 megawatts—fast enough for heavy-duty EVs to top up their batteries during mandated driver breaks or during loading and unloading. EVSE manufacturer Kempower has been at the forefront of… Continue reading Kempower deploys MCS electric truck charging in Scandinavia and California
Anglesey to Amalfi: 3000 miles in a plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90
Sometimes the job calls for a soft, spacious machine that makes an art of being undemanding. In other words, a wafter. A certain elegance to the design is always nice to have – a 5.0-litre Jag XJ will look rather better on your driveway than an ID7 – but ultimately the calibre of any wafter… Continue reading Anglesey to Amalfi: 3000 miles in a plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90
Tata Motors Targets Deep-Mining Shift with High-Torque Prima AutoShift Tippers
India’s mineral hunger for coal, iron ore, and marble is forcing a descent from shallow pits into the more demanding realm of deep mining. Tata Motors, the country’s largest commercial vehicle maker, is eyeing making a mark in this space with the introduction of its Prima 3540.K AutoShift. The company showcased these products during the recently… Continue reading Tata Motors Targets Deep-Mining Shift with High-Torque Prima AutoShift Tippers
China EVs in 2026 look less like a boom and more like a survival test as global expansion ramps up
Two Xiaomi electric car models in different colors are pictured here on Nov. 2, 2025. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s electric car boom is ending in 2025 on a soft note, with sales dipping and analysts warning that a fierce price war is likely to persist. Not only did Tesla see its sales drop by 7.4% from… Continue reading China EVs in 2026 look less like a boom and more like a survival test as global expansion ramps up
Iconic cars of the 1990s: the decade’s greatest high performance heroes together at last
Peak torque comes in at 3,000rpm and you can rev the engine up to 5,500rpm, which doesn’t sound like a particularly wide power band, but don’t forget, this is a five-speed manual with a 165mph top speed, so in typical grand tourer fashion, the gearing is long. The precise-feeling gearshift is a really rewarding aspect… Continue reading Iconic cars of the 1990s: the decade’s greatest high performance heroes together at last
Equipment-as-a-Service Model Touches Rs 100 Crore Revenue Stream for Volvo CE India
For decades, the business of India’s construction equipment manufacturers was simple: you sold a machine, shook hands, and hoped the contractor came back for another one in five years. That model is slowing down. As the Indian infrastructure market matures, the world’s leading manufacturers, such as Volvo CE, are finding that the real money isn’t… Continue reading Equipment-as-a-Service Model Touches Rs 100 Crore Revenue Stream for Volvo CE India
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Flags Off 20 Volvo 9600 Coaches for SETC
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin flagged off 20 Volvo 9600 coaches for State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) at Island Grounds on Thursday, marking an expansion of the state’s premium intercity transport services. The 15-metre coaches, configured with 51 seats each, will operate on long-distance routes connecting major cities within Tamil Nadu and neighbouring… Continue reading Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Flags Off 20 Volvo 9600 Coaches for SETC
I’m 74, and I’ll keep my mad mid-engined Clio V6 as long as I can
With just 400 Phase 1 and Phase 2 examples registered in the UK, either on the road or on SORN, a Renault Clio V6 is a rare sight – and that’s just how Martin Hassett likes it. “I like things that are rare and unusual,” he tells me. “My father never drove, so I have no desire… Continue reading I’m 74, and I’ll keep my mad mid-engined Clio V6 as long as I can
World NM: Volvo Will Stop Making Wagons for the American Market in April 2026001960
Volvo and wagons go a long way back. It all started with the Duett in 1953, whose name represents a dual-purpose vehicle that is good for both work and quality time with the family. But in recent years, increasing demand for sport utility vehicles saw Volvo slowly yet steadily trim down its long-roofed offerings. Over… Continue reading World NM: Volvo Will Stop Making Wagons for the American Market in April 2026001960