Tag: Volvo

Is Elon Musk really putting EV buyers off Tesla?

After a turn around the block and back at the showroom, my first conversation was with a chap considering a Model 3. His company car, a Volkswagen Passat GTE estate, is about to be returned, and he thought he’d go electric to save tax. “I’ve driven a BYD Seal but it felt too Chinese and… Continue reading Is Elon Musk really putting EV buyers off Tesla?

Volvo to cut up to 800 US jobs as Trump’s tariffs bite

Volvo Group’s lay-offs are the latest response from a car and truck industry that is reeling from the Republican president’s tariffs on certain parts, which is expected to increase the cost of manufacturing vehicles. Volvo Group plans to lay off as many as 800 workers at three U.S. facilities over the next three months due… Continue reading Volvo to cut up to 800 US jobs as Trump’s tariffs bite

CV Show 2025 Preview: Part Three

With hundreds of exhibitors as well as key decision-makers from leading fleet operators in attendance, the Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham’s NEC between April 29 and May 1, is again set to be the most important industry event of the year. More than 15,000 people attended the show last year, which, as always, brought together… Continue reading CV Show 2025 Preview: Part Three

German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009199

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009199

Volvo S90 gets new look and interior update

The Volvo S90 has been updated with a fresh face, upgraded interior technology and extra electric range for the plug-in hybrid version. Visual changes include a new front grille, which matches those on the revised XC90 and XC60 SUVs, as well as sharper-looking lighting signatures front and rear, bringing it into line with the new… Continue reading Volvo S90 gets new look and interior update

German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009177

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009177

U.S. News Names the 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars

For the second consecutive year, Hyundai wins the most awards of any brand. NEW YORK, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars. U.S. News evaluated 115 vehicles and named winners across 10 categories. “As consumers continue… Continue reading U.S. News Names the 2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars