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Indian Passenger Vehicle Sales Hit April Record While Two-Wheelers Decline

The Indian passenger vehicle market recorded its highest-ever April sales with 348,847 units sold in April 2025, marking a 3.9% growth compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Thursday. However, this represents an 8.5% decrease from the 381,358 units sold in March… Continue reading Indian Passenger Vehicle Sales Hit April Record While Two-Wheelers Decline

EVs are helping dealers to secure ‘impressive’ profit margins

Alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) have displayed a steady performance in April, with specific EVs securing some impressive profit margins, according to Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review (EVPR). AFV bids on the platform grew from 5,772 in March to 5,968 in April. The average age remained low – unchanged at 3.4 years, maintaining the lowest levels… Continue reading EVs are helping dealers to secure ‘impressive’ profit margins

Volvo ’empowers’ China and US divisions in push for localisation

Volvo is moving to a more regionalised business model that will help it better adapt to differing market demands and legislation in Europe, the US and China. Under the stewardship of recently re-appointed CEO Håkan Samuelsson, Volvo Cars will devolve more power to its American and Chinese divisions while “more directly” steering its European operations… Continue reading Volvo ’empowers’ China and US divisions in push for localisation

Volvo CEO: long-range PHEVs could come to Europe

Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson believes extended-range plug-in hybrids could play an important role in Europe’s electrification transition, strengthening the possibility of the new XC70 being sold here. The XC70 was previewed last week as a mid-sized PHEV SUV to sit in between the XC60 and XC90, with a claimed electric range of 124 miles – far more… Continue reading Volvo CEO: long-range PHEVs could come to Europe

VE Commercial Vehicles Emerges as LMDT Market Leader in FY25, Clocks Best-Ever Performance

In a year marked by cautious industry sentiment and a largely flat commercial vehicle market, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) not only defied the trend but emerged as the No. 1 player in India’s light and medium-duty truck (LMDT) segment. The Volvo Eicher joint venture posted its highest-ever annual volumes, revenues, and profits, closing FY25 as… Continue reading VE Commercial Vehicles Emerges as LMDT Market Leader in FY25, Clocks Best-Ever Performance

Minesto joins World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan as part of the Swedish official delegation

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Minesto, leading technology developer in ocean energy, joins the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, as part of the Swedish official delegation and partner to the Nordic Pavilion. Today 14 May, Sweden celebrated its national day at World Expo, the delegation led by HM King Carl XVI Gustaf.… Continue reading Minesto joins World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan as part of the Swedish official delegation

Minesto joins World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan as part of the Swedish official delegation

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.140)

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior return to the store cupboard as they discuss why liberal Americans like Subarus much more than conservatives do, Cropley tells Prior about the brilliance of the Lotus 49, and the pair discuss two vans with seats – the Volkswagen ID Buzz and Vauxhall Combo Life. There’s more, too, including… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.140)

Best-selling cars 2025: the year’s 10 most popular models

Latest Volkswagen Tiguan deals 9. Volvo XC40 – 10,612 It’s no longer the youngest member of the Swedish brand’s line-up, but the Volvo XC40 is clearly still a winner in terms of pure buyer appeal. This upmarket small SUV faces no shortage of competitors, but the combination of ride and interior comfort, a suite of… Continue reading Best-selling cars 2025: the year’s 10 most popular models

Tesla employees try to oust Elon, a new Volvo, and Micah’s close call

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, it’s back to your regularly scheduled news programming with reports that Tesla employees are getting fired for asking Elon to step down as the new Model Y flops hard in the global marketplace. We’ve also got a new electrified Volvo XC70 and Micah has a close call with the law!… Continue reading Tesla employees try to oust Elon, a new Volvo, and Micah’s close call