Tag: Volvo

Volvo’s first EV will be a hatchback shooting for 310-mile range

In May 2016, when Volvo showed off the concept that previewed the XC40, it also unveiled a hatchback sedan called Concept 40.2. Later in the year, it announced it would electrify every model and introduce full EVs. Now, a report from Autocar claims that Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle will be a standalone model based on… Continue reading Volvo’s first EV will be a hatchback shooting for 310-mile range

MAGNA DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION HELPS LOWER EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE DRIVING DYNAMICS

SAILAUF, Germany, Jan., 29th 2018 Stricter emission legislation has become one of the major challenges for global car manufacturers. To help achieve these emission goals and to improve the dynamic driving experience, Magna will support the BMW Group´s large-volume transverse vehicle platform (UKL) with its third generation dual-clutch transmissions (DCT), the GETRAG 7DCT300. BMW Group´s… Continue reading MAGNA DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION HELPS LOWER EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE DRIVING DYNAMICS

First electric Volvo to be an all-new hatchback due in 2019

Inspired by Volvo 40.2 concept (pictures) The 40.2 continued a theme first seen with the 40.1 The 40.1 concept (right) heavily inspired the XC40 (left) Volvo will launch an all-electric hatchback in 2019. Volvo’s first stand-alone electric car will be a production version of the 40.2 concept seen in May last year, Autocar UK can reveal.… Continue reading First electric Volvo to be an all-new hatchback due in 2019

Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch

Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch   Volvo Cars’ first entry into the small premium SUV segment is proving popular among car buyers, with global XC40 orders already exceeding 20,000 units. Delivery of cars to dealers started earlier this month.   Following its successful introduction to European and American customers, the XC40… Continue reading Volvo XC40 rides strong order numbers towards China launch

Udacity’s ‘flying car’ engineering course starts next month

Flying cars have always been a goalpost of the future, but last year companies like Toyota, Airbus, DeLorean and Volvo’s parent company invested in or announced plans to get their own units flying soon. If you wanted to get in on the ground floor of tomorrow’s transportation, you might try joining the first class of… Continue reading Udacity’s ‘flying car’ engineering course starts next month

Autoliv concludes strategic review and prepares for spin-off of its Electronics segment

Tue, Dec 12, 2017 08:30 CET (Stockholm, Sweden, December 12, 2017) – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has concluded its strategic review and decided to prepare for a spin-off of its Electronics business segment, creating a new, independent publicly… Continue reading Autoliv concludes strategic review and prepares for spin-off of its Electronics segment

22 Jan 2018 Driveline Major programme wins power GKN to £2bn eDrive order book

Significant contract wins strengthen GKN’s leadership position in eDrive Sales forecast to grow from £33 million in 2017 to £500 million by 2022 Company introducing next-generation electric driveline technologies and rapidly bringing full systems capability to the market R&D spend in 2017 totals £36 million making £123 million over the past six years and securing… Continue reading 22 Jan 2018
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Major programme wins power GKN to £2bn eDrive order book

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week January 15, 2018 – January 21, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- Save The Date! The next AEA Members Reception will be held… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of January 15 – January 21, 2017