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Volvo Buses India launches 9600 platform

Volvo Buses India, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, has launched the next-gen Volvo 9600 platform which will spawn factory-built sleeper and seater coaches in 15 metre 6×2 and 13.5 metre 4×2 configurations. The Volvo 9600 has been derived from award-winning European design has its tall boy design marries fine aesthetics with generous space, the company said… Continue reading Volvo Buses India launches 9600 platform

Volvo Group starts process to establish plant for battery production in Sweden

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To meet the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden. “We aim to lead the transition to a decarbonized transport system and have the long-term ambition to offer… Continue reading Volvo Group starts process to establish plant for battery production in Sweden

German Handelsblatt: Chinese electric cars: BYD could become as dangerous to VW, BMW and Mercedes as Tesla004918

Would you buy a Chinese car? “Not really,” says a young woman. A man with a three-day beard shakes his head. “I don’t intend to do that,” explains a passer-by. And a pedestrian says: “I think I’m a long way from buying a Chinese car.” A little later, two of the four interviewees in the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Chinese electric cars: BYD could become as dangerous to VW, BMW and Mercedes as Tesla004918

CV sales in uptick mode in July’ 22

The domestic Commercial Vehicle (CV) segment remained in an uptrend mode in July with most CV manufacturers witnessing positive sales growth albeit on a low base effect of last year due to the second wave of Covid19.  For instance, in case of Tata Motors, its domestic CV segment recorded a total of 31,473 units in July 2022, a 44… Continue reading CV sales in uptick mode in July’ 22

Upcoming cars and bikes in India in August 2022: Royal Enfield Hunter 350 to Hyundai Tucson

The month of July 2022 saw a range of cars as well as bikes being launched in the Indian market across different segments, including TVS Ronin, BMW G 310 RR, Citroen C3, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and so on. Similarly, the month of August is also expected to be big on car and motorcycle launches, with… Continue reading Upcoming cars and bikes in India in August 2022: Royal Enfield Hunter 350 to Hyundai Tucson

Under the skin: How Bentley’s latest tech leaves you sitting pretty

Seating may not be the first thing that springs to mind when pondering car tech, but unlike living room sofas, car seats can be highly sophisticated pieces of equipment. Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the opposite was true until some car companies, notably Saab and Volvo, started making dramatic improvements. Prompted by freezing Scandinavian… Continue reading Under the skin: How Bentley’s latest tech leaves you sitting pretty

What You Need To Know About The Infamous Noble M600 – HotCars

Lee Noble founded Noble Automotive in 1999 as a low-volume British sports car manufacturer. The firm manufactures rear-wheel-drive, high-performance sports cars with a mid-engine layout. Noble M10 (1999 to 2000), Noble M12 (2000 to 2008), Noble M400, Noble M14, Noble M15, Noble M600, and Noble M500 are the seven models the company has manufactured since… Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Infamous Noble M600 – HotCars

Volvo adds missing Apple CarPlay to newer models with over-the-air update

Volvo has issued a new over-the-air update for newer versions of its cars which use Android Automotive OS-based infotainment systems, with this latest upgrade including a feature that’s been missing since the brand ditched its own software platform for Google’s development. Native Apple smartphone integration has been absent on Android Automotive-powered Volvo infotainment systems since… Continue reading Volvo adds missing Apple CarPlay to newer models with over-the-air update

Top 10 best 7-seater cars to buy 2022

Over the last 40 years or more, UK car buyers have taken the idea of the seven-seater car firmly to their hearts. Today, seven-seat vehicles are hugely popular with families but the latest crop bear little resemblance to those on offer even a decade ago. Here we round off the top 10 best new seven-seater… Continue reading Top 10 best 7-seater cars to buy 2022