Volvo Group – The Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —  “2019 was another good year for the Volvo Group. We grew net sales by 11% to SEK 432 billion and improved our adjusted operating income to SEK 47.9 billion (40.7), with a margin of 11.1% (10.4). During the year we also continued to increase our financial strength. With… Continue reading Volvo Group – The Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019

7-Seat All-Electric Volvo XC90 Coming In 2022

Within the next several years (by 2025), 50% of all Volvo sales globally will be all-electric cars (rest to be HEV/PHEV), which means huge changes in the lineup. The first all-electric model – Volvo XC40 Recharge – will be introduced this year. We guess that it will be followed by other BEVs from the 40-series… Continue reading 7-Seat All-Electric Volvo XC90 Coming In 2022

XC40 Recharge: all the details of the first electric Volvo

Engine technology: 400 km of autonomy The XC40 Recharge P8 is equipped with an electric all-wheel drive powertrain that guarantees an estimated range of over 400 km on a single charge, according to the Wltp approval cycle, and delivers a power of 408 cv. The 78 kWh battery can be recharged to 80% of its… Continue reading XC40 Recharge: all the details of the first electric Volvo

Kids can’t take Uber and Lyft rides alone. A startup thinks it found the perfect solution — and has backing from the US’s largest school-bus company

Uber and Lyft don’t allow unaccompanied minors under 18 years old, though the stipulation isn’t stopping some. To fill the gap, startups like Kango offer scheduled rides with trained caregivers in what they call “childcare as a service.” The startup’s backed by one of the world’s largest school-bus operators, founder Sara Schaer said in an… Continue reading Kids can’t take Uber and Lyft rides alone. A startup thinks it found the perfect solution — and has backing from the US’s largest school-bus company

Stoneacre launches new Volvo dealership in Sheffield

Stoneacre is launching a new Volvo dealership in Sheffield at a cost of £6m. The group is holding a launch event on 28 January, which will be attended by Kristian Elvefors, managing director of Volvo Car UK. The new site features Volvo’s signature lounge area with Scandi-style furniture. Large panoramic glass walls will allow customers… Continue reading Stoneacre launches new Volvo dealership in Sheffield

Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market

Brussels, 22 January 2020 – Forecasting the first downturn in EU car sales in seven years this year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) today outlined the major challenges faced by the EU auto industry, as it embarks on the transition to carbon-neutral transport. “One of the biggest drivers of change for our sector is… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market

How Lotus stays disruptive after 72 years | Latest Norfolk and Suffolk Business News – Eastern Daily Press

Video PUBLISHED: 13:27 21 January 2020 | UPDATED: 13:45 21 January 2020 Stevie Smith �[The Evija] is something new for us and I don�t think the marketplace was expecting it.� Matt Windle, executive director of sports car engineering at Lotus. Photo: Lotus Lotus In a new video, Matt Windle, executive director of sports car engineering… Continue reading How Lotus stays disruptive after 72 years | Latest Norfolk and Suffolk Business News – Eastern Daily Press

Erstmals Reparaturlösung für hybride 48-Volt-Zukunft von Schaeffler

2020-01-21 | Langen Neu und nur bei Schaeffler für den freien Ersatzteilmarkt – das INA FEAD KIT für 48-Volt-Mild-Hybride. Schaeffler ist gut gerüstet für die Reparatur von heutigen und zukünftigen hybriden Fahrzeug-Generationen. Bereits heute bieten die Aftermarket-Experten für mehr als 85 Prozent aller hybriden Pkws Fahrwerkskomponenten an. Auch für den Steuer- und Nebenaggregatetrieb gibt es… Continue reading Erstmals Reparaturlösung für hybride 48-Volt-Zukunft von Schaeffler

First repair solution for hybrid 48-volt future from Schaeffler

2020-01-21 | Langen New and only from Schaeffler for the automotive aftermarket – the INA FEAD KIT for 48-volt mild hybrids. Schaeffler is well equipped for the repair of current and future hybrid vehicle generations. Already today, the aftermarket experts offer chassis components for more than 85 percent of all hybrid passenger cars. Repair solutions… Continue reading First repair solution for hybrid 48-volt future from Schaeffler