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How Luminar’s doomed Volvo deal helped drag the company into bankruptcy

In early 2023, Luminar was riding high. After going public during the pandemic and scoring a key deal with Volvo, the company had added Mercedes-Benz and Polestar as customers of its “lifesaving” lidar sensors. Founder and CEO Austin Russell called it an “inflection point,” as Luminar prepped to have those sensors integrated into the first… Continue reading How Luminar’s doomed Volvo deal helped drag the company into bankruptcy

Europe poised to water down landmark 2035 ban on new diesel and gasoline cars

A fuel nozzle is inserted into a combustion engine at a petrol pump at a filling station during a refueling process. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The European Union on Tuesday is expected to water down its effective ban on sales of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, after lobbying efforts from Germany,… Continue reading Europe poised to water down landmark 2035 ban on new diesel and gasoline cars

November 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for November pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in November 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading November 2025 new car pre-registration figures

Toyota C-HR+ here in March to rival Skoda Elroq at £34,495

The Toyota C-HR+ electric crossover will arrive in the UK in March, priced from £34,495. The SUV is the Japanese brand’s third battery EV and sits between the bZ4X and smaller Suzuki-twinned Urban Cruiser. Described as the “core” model in Toyota’s EV line-up, the C-HR+ will give the Japanese firm a foothold in the popular electric C-SUV segment. When it goes on… Continue reading Toyota C-HR+ here in March to rival Skoda Elroq at £34,495

Volvo Car India expands ‘Reverse Project’ with Aravalli plantation drive

Under the programme, individuals supporting the initiative will be allocated two to three geo-tagged saplings planted on their behalf. Volvo Car India on Monday announced the expansion of its sustainability-led Reverse Project with the launch of a new plantation initiative at Matri Van along the Gurugram–Faridabad Highway in Haryana. As part of its CSR initiative… Continue reading Volvo Car India expands ‘Reverse Project’ with Aravalli plantation drive

Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy

Lidar company Luminar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after months of layoffs, executive departures, and a legal fight with its largest customer, Volvo. The company aims to sell off its lidar business during the bankruptcy proceeding, and has already reached a deal to sell its semiconductor subsidiary. While the company will continue to… Continue reading Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy

Volvo Car India to Plant 20,000+ Trees in Aravalli Range

Volvo Car India announced an expansion of its Reverse Project with a plantation initiative at Matri Van along the Gurugram-Faridabad Highway. Under its CSR initiative for FY25-26, the company will support the plantation of 20,000+ native trees over 20 acres of Aravalli land as part of the Community Barren Land Transformation Project, led by SankalpTaru… Continue reading Volvo Car India to Plant 20,000+ Trees in Aravalli Range

Clean Technica: Huge Changes in Auto Group Share of European EV Sales004287

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Looking at sales data year by year, or month by month, it can be hard to really notice significant long-term trends. However, stepping back and looking at a chart that covers several years, you can spot some quite interesting things. I recently did this with… Continue reading Clean Technica: Huge Changes in Auto Group Share of European EV Sales004287