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Consumer Reports pushes for free automatic crash notification in vehicles

Washington — Consumer Reports is launching a campaign to pressure automakers to include free technology in vehicles that calls emergency responders in case of a crash. Most automakers provide this technology in new vehicles, the safety advocate says, but charge $100 per year or more to enable it. The effort is aimed at General Motors… Continue reading Consumer Reports pushes for free automatic crash notification in vehicles

Mr. Bean Blasted for Hating on Electric Cars

“We’re trying to take the world to a better place here.” Where You Bean Rowan Atkinson, the actor best known for playing “Mr. Bean,” apparently has a bone to pick with electric vehicles — and in response, elecric car fans have a bone to pick with him. In an editorial published over the weekend by The… Continue reading Mr. Bean Blasted for Hating on Electric Cars

New Volvo EX30 arrives at £33,795 with up to 298 miles of range

The Volvo EX30 compact crossover, the firm’s new entry-level model, will be a “cornerstone” of the Swedish brand’s reinvention as an electric-only manufacturer by helping to attract new, younger customers. The Jeep Avenger and Smart #1 rival is available to order in the UK now priced from £33,795 including three years of free servicing. Subscription packages… Continue reading New Volvo EX30 arrives at £33,795 with up to 298 miles of range

Volvo’s new EX30 is its smallest SUV with lowest C02 footprint

Volvo has revealed its EX30, which is a “cornerstone” of the company’s strategic transformation as an electric-only carmaker. The EX30 is the brand’s entry into a new and fast-growing segment of small, fully electric premium SUVs and aims to attract new and younger customers. The carmaker expects the EX30, priced at around 36,000 euros (Rs… Continue reading Volvo’s new EX30 is its smallest SUV with lowest C02 footprint

Volvo aims to shake up the EV market with the affordably priced EX30 compact SUV

/ The 2025 Volvo EX30 is a smaller SUV with decent range and a compelling starting price of just $34,950. Production starts later this year, with customer deliveries expected in early 2024. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in… Continue reading Volvo aims to shake up the EV market with the affordably priced EX30 compact SUV

Vehicle Subscription Global Market Report 2023: Increasing Penetration of Electric Vehicles Bolsters Growth

DUBLIN, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Vehicle Subscription Global Market Report 2023” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global vehicle subscription market is expected to grow from $4.27 billion in 2022 to $5.39 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.4%. The vehicle subscription market is expected to reach… Continue reading Vehicle Subscription Global Market Report 2023: Increasing Penetration of Electric Vehicles Bolsters Growth

Automakers tell Congress: Don’t make us keep AM radio

Washington — In an era when companies are building driverless cars and 30-inch infotainment screens, the auto industry found itself in Congress on Tuesday fighting over technology that’s a little more old school: AM radio. Bipartisan lawmakers are considering requiring automakers to keep AM radio in all new vehicles as some companies — including Tesla… Continue reading Automakers tell Congress: Don’t make us keep AM radio