Technology giant Siemens has been named as the sponsor of the 2025 Autocar Awards, which will celebrate the people and organisations shaping the future of automotive – as well as the best cars on sale. This year’s awards ceremony takes place on 24 June, where Autocar and Siemens will name the industry’s most innovative and… Continue reading Volvo software boss to join free Autocar-Siemens webinar on 25 June
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Volvo reinvents seatbelts – again. Now they know your size
Volvo has invented a new type of seatbelt that could dramatically improve in-car safety – again. The firm, which pioneered the use of the three-point belt, has revealed a new ‘multi-adaptive safety belt’, which uses sensors to analyse an occupant’s height, weight, body shape and seating position and responds accordingly in the event of a crash. … Continue reading Volvo reinvents seatbelts – again. Now they know your size
VE Commercial Vehicles Records 7.3% Sales Growth in May 2025
VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, reported total sales of 7,402 units in May 2025, marking a 7.3% increase over the 6,901 units sold in May 2024. Eicher-branded trucks and buses contributed 7,258 units, reflecting 8% growth compared to 6,719 units in the same month last year.… Continue reading VE Commercial Vehicles Records 7.3% Sales Growth in May 2025
Clean Technica: Top Selling EV Brands & Auto Groups in Europe — April Sales Report004046
After reporting on the top selling EV models in Europe in April, let’s now take a look at the auto brands and groups selling the most plugin vehicles. Looking at the plugin auto brand ranking, the title could be Premium brands take a beating. Another possible, more predictable title could be Tesla crashes in Europe.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Top Selling EV Brands & Auto Groups in Europe — April Sales Report004046
Mahindra, MG Challenge Tata Motors’ EV Lead as India’s Electric Car Market Grows 52% in May
India’s electric passenger vehicle (E-PV) segment is witnessing a fierce three-way battle for supremacy as Mahindra & Mahindra and MG Motor India aggressively close the gap with Tata Motors, the long-time market leader. In May 2025, the top three players—Tata Motors, MG Motor, and Mahindra—accounted for a commanding 87.3% share of the electric PV market,… Continue reading Mahindra, MG Challenge Tata Motors’ EV Lead as India’s Electric Car Market Grows 52% in May
Automotive Radar Market worth $22.83 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive radar market is projected to reach USD 22.83 billion by 2032 from USD 5.36 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 23.0% during 2025–2032, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The automotive radar market is driven by the growing deployment of advanced driver assistance system… Continue reading Automotive Radar Market worth $22.83 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
VECV Wholesales Jumped by 7.3% in May 2025 YoY to 7,402 Units
VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, sold 7,402 units during May 2025, compared to 6,901 units in May 2024, translating into a growth of 7.3%. The sales number includes sales from EVs. In the domestic sales SCV Trucks and LMD Trucks (<18.5T) sales stood at 3,236 units in… Continue reading VECV Wholesales Jumped by 7.3% in May 2025 YoY to 7,402 Units
Volteras wants to connect to more EVs than anyone else
For years, people have been worried — both rightly and otherwise — that electric vehicles could strain the grid to the breaking point. But as they spread, and as EV technology advances, some think these rolling battery packs could become a lifeline for the United States’ aging electrical system. “In the future, the electric vehicle will… Continue reading Volteras wants to connect to more EVs than anyone else
Volvo XC70 returns as a PHEV with a massive EV range
Being an ‘XC’ rather than ‘EX’ (like the new EX40 and EX90) also means the the XC70 isn’t a pure-EV, favouring plug-in hybrid technology instead. Unlike the XC90, which sits on Volvo’s SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) platform, the XC70 is underpinned by the new SMA (Scalable Modular Architecture), which Volvo calls a “premium extended-range plug-in hybrid architecture”.… Continue reading Volvo XC70 returns as a PHEV with a massive EV range
Volvo EC40 Plus long-term test: understated EV is great for long trips
While we were away, the EC40 was excellent. The simplicity of the infotainment and tech suits me perfectly, and it’s a comfortable, practical car with a smooth motorway ride. I’ve spoken with colleagues about my love of Volvo and wondered if I’m the only one. Many of them have been behind the wheel of the… Continue reading Volvo EC40 Plus long-term test: understated EV is great for long trips