Having lived with a Volvo EX30 for a few months now, I’ve come to realise that the sensors are a bit on the sentive side and have been hoping that a software update would help. I’ve had a few emails from readers slightly sceptical of a car in which the “driving experience is basically a… Continue reading A software update has made our EX30 better to drive
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Automakers pool with EV makers to avoid EU emissions fines
All current alliance agreements, identified by the names of their pool managers, will expire at the end of this year. They are expected to be renewed in coming years. Automakers have formed alliances to help them avoid hefty European Union fines on carbon emissions by purchasing credits from electric vehicle companies. Several legacy automakers face… Continue reading Automakers pool with EV makers to avoid EU emissions fines
Clean Technica: These Electric Car Batteries Lasting The Longest004224
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. One of the most common concerns about electric cars from people who haven’t bought one yet (and maybe even from EV owners) is how long the battery will last. Funny enough, a new study from Swedish used car platform Kvdbil finds that EV batteries actually… Continue reading Clean Technica: These Electric Car Batteries Lasting The Longest004224
Clean Technica: Shocking Differences Between Tesla & 20 Top Automakers — Market Cap vs. Revenue & EBIT004220
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I ran across some shocking comparisons tonight. Apparently, someone shared the other day that Tesla’s market cap is higher than the combined market caps of the next 20 automakers. We’ve written about this kind of thing in the past, but it has been a while… Continue reading Clean Technica: Shocking Differences Between Tesla & 20 Top Automakers — Market Cap vs. Revenue & EBIT004220
@VW Group: Dieter Dehoorne appointed new Audi Board Member for Procurement010785
The Supervisory Board of AUDI AG has appointed Dieter Dehoorne to the Board of Management for Procurement. He will assume the position at the beginning of 2026. The Belgian native most recently served as Chief Procurement Officer at the Danish company Vestas Wind Systems. Prior to that, he held various management positions at Volvo Cars… Continue reading @VW Group: Dieter Dehoorne appointed new Audi Board Member for Procurement010785
Geely to launch 10 cars in UK by 2030, starting with £32k EX5
Chinese car brand Geely plans to launch 10 new electrified models in the UK by 2030, majoring on value as it eyes a share of the lucrative hatchback and crossover segments. Geely is the namesake brand of the Geely Automotive group, which includes Volvo, Lotus, Polestar and taxi maker LEVC – as well as the… Continue reading Geely to launch 10 cars in UK by 2030, starting with £32k EX5
Sweden’s Volvo Cars sees best trading day ever as profit tops expectations
Mikael Sjoberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sweden’s Volvo Cars on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter profit, prompting shares to rally by around 40% and driving the stock to its best-ever trading day. Volvo Cars, which is owned by China’s Geely Holding, posted operating income for the July-September period of 6.4 billion Swedish kronor ($680.4 million),… Continue reading Sweden’s Volvo Cars sees best trading day ever as profit tops expectations
‘Europe’s Detroit’ is losing its shine as an automotive powerhouse
A Kia Sportage automobile in the quality control inspection area at the Kia Slovakia sro plant in Zilina, Slovakia, on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Slovakia, a small landlocked country in the heart of Europe, faces a perfect storm as it seeks to protect its enviable automotive reputation. From the… Continue reading ‘Europe’s Detroit’ is losing its shine as an automotive powerhouse
All in a good cause: transport operators and charity work
Over the decades, companies in the road transport sector have taken part in activities designed to benefit local or national charities for causes important to employees and their families. With the availability of advertising space on the side of tractor units and trailers, coupled with the ability to carry essential goods and reach large numbers… Continue reading All in a good cause: transport operators and charity work
Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say
The VW factory in Zwickau, Germany. The company confirmed that Nexperia components are used in its vehicles. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/Getty View image in fullscreen The VW factory in Zwickau, Germany. The company confirmed that Nexperia components are used in its vehicles. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/Getty Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories,… Continue reading Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say