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Hyundai readying Ioniq 9 as high-tech Volvo EX90 rival

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 will be revealed later this year as the brand’s answer to the Volvo EX90. The new electric seven-seater, twinned with the Kia EV9, is a development of the Seven concept shown three years ago. Although it was originally billed to be badged as Ioniq 7, Autocar understands it was renamed because… Continue reading Hyundai readying Ioniq 9 as high-tech Volvo EX90 rival

Volvo won’t chase last bit of ICE business, but PHEVs will evolve

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German FAZ: Northvolt wants to drastically reduce costs007637

The battery cell manufacturer Northvolt is responding to its problems ramping up production. As the Swedish start-up announced, management wants to cut staff and divest from locations. Founder and CEO Peter Carlsson was quoted as saying on Monday that “hard decisions” were necessary “to secure Northvolt’s business foundations.” All resources must now be concentrated on… Continue reading German FAZ: Northvolt wants to drastically reduce costs007637

Skoda Elroq: 2025 EV is first to embody firm’s new design language

The new Skoda Elroq EV will be the first to embody the Czech brand’s Modern Solid design language when it’s launched later this year. New design sketches show the Volkswagen ID 3-sized electric crossover bearing the brand’s new Tech-Deck Face and fresh logo, with lettering replacing the old emblem. Based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the Elroq will be Skoda’s second EV to… Continue reading Skoda Elroq: 2025 EV is first to embody firm’s new design language

Chinese carmakers catch up in vehicle quality

Domestic car brands in China have narrowed the quality gap with international marques, according to a J.D. Power study released on Thursday. The China Initial Quality Study, now in its 25th year, measures initial vehicle quality by examining problems experienced by new-vehicle owners within the first two to six months of ownership. The study measures… Continue reading Chinese carmakers catch up in vehicle quality

Europe pauses EV shift as pricey models put off buyers

Volkswagen and Volvo this week scaled back grand ambitions to challenge Tesla and new Chinese rivals. Europe is stalling for time in the electric-car race as the region’s automakers struggle with the transition and politicians become wary of fuelling voter frustrations.Volkswagen and Volvo this week scaled back grand ambitions to challenge Tesla and new Chinese… Continue reading Europe pauses EV shift as pricey models put off buyers

Volvo to launch electric truck with 600km range in second-half 2025

The electrification of heavy trucks is continuing across the world and longer distances are now becoming a possibility. Next year Volvo will launch a new long-range version of its FH Electric that will be able to reach up to 600 kilometres on one charge. This will allow transport companies to operate electric trucks on interregional and… Continue reading Volvo to launch electric truck with 600km range in second-half 2025

Volvo to launch electric truck with 600km range in second-half 2025

Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as suppliers brace for impact

Toyota revealed plans to cut EV production by a third to its suppliers. The new plans include building roughly 500,000 fewer electric cars by 2026 than initially planned. Toyota tells suppliers it plans to cut global EV production According to Nikkei, Toyota notified suppliers of the changes on Friday, citing a slowing global EV market.… Continue reading Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as suppliers brace for impact

Volvo’s line-up to swell as it eyes more hybrid models

Volvo‘s line-up could swell to an “abnormal” number in the coming years as a result of the firm abandoning its target of going electric-only by 2030, according to the firm’s deputy CEO – who insists the firm is “well-placed” to handle that. The Swedish brand pledged in 2021 that it would sell only electric cars from… Continue reading Volvo’s line-up to swell as it eyes more hybrid models