Tag: Volvo

Volvo Car India join hands with Subodh Kerkar to promote pedestrian safety through art

The artwork was unveiled at an exclusive exhibition at The Stainless Gallery in New Delhi. Volvo Car India partnered with artist Subodh Kerkar for a road safety initiative during National Road Safety Month 2025. The initiative, “The Most Ignored Painting,” focuses on pedestrian safety and the importance of zebra crossings. An art exhibition featuring Kerkar’s… Continue reading Volvo Car India join hands with Subodh Kerkar to promote pedestrian safety through art

Renault-backed start-up launches 249-mile electric vans

Flexis – a joint venture between Renault, Volvo Trucks and French logistics firm CMA CGM – has revealed the trio of electric vans that it will bring to market next year. The vans, which should come to the UK before the end of the decade, are part of a €350 million model -range development plan and based… Continue reading Renault-backed start-up launches 249-mile electric vans

Chinese cars have caught up with European ones

This may be the year in which so many new Chinese car brands finally hit UK showrooms. Within a soup that has been augmented with new ingredients only rarely over the years, we will rather suddenly have Jaecoos, Havals, Leapmotors, Xpengs, IMs and more to get to know. We will need to work out what… Continue reading Chinese cars have caught up with European ones

Volvo to upgrade new cars with enhanced UX, Snapdragon, Plug & Charge technology

Volvo has announced a series of new technology focused upgrades that will roll out to several vehicles in its lineup, including the XC40, EX40, EC40, S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90 and V90 Cross Country models. At the height of these upgrades is a new-generation user experience and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Platform. Volvo highlighted that,… Continue reading Volvo to upgrade new cars with enhanced UX, Snapdragon, Plug & Charge technology

Forsman & Bodenfors Welcomes Industry Trailblazer Justine Armour as Global Chief Creative Officer

New creative leader brings close to three decades of culture-defining experience to role LONDON, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — One of the industry’s most lauded female creative leaders, Justine Armour is to join Forsman & Bodenfors, a part of the Stagwell (STGW) network, as the Swedish-founded creative collective’s newly appointed Global CCO. Forsman & Bodenfors is… Continue reading Forsman & Bodenfors Welcomes Industry Trailblazer Justine Armour as Global Chief Creative Officer

Volvo Group – the fourth quarter and full year 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “For the full year 2024, net sales amounted to SEK 526.8 billion (552.3) and the adjusted operating income to SEK 65.7 billion (78.2), with an adjusted operating margin of 12.5% (14.0). Return on capital employed in the Industrial Operations was strong at 35.8% (36.7). We also generated a strong… Continue reading Volvo Group – the fourth quarter and full year 2024

BMW iX facelift brings 426 miles of range for £92k

The BMW iX, the Munich firm’s tech-laden electric flagship, has received a major update with substantial power upgrades and an increase in efficiency that boosts its range to 426 miles. Due to reach the UK in May, with pricing starting from £74,400, the new version of the Audi Q8 E-tron and Volvo EX90 rival has received only a… Continue reading BMW iX facelift brings 426 miles of range for £92k

Support for green tech, EV ecosystem, consumer spending boost: Automakers’ Budget wishlist

Arora said, “Budget allocation on facilitating the EV ecosystem like charging infrastructure will give further lift to sustainable mobility. Allocating a budget for better and safe road infrastructure will facilitate the growth of the auto industry.” Automakers want the government to provide merit-based policies to support a full range of green technologies and alternative fuels… Continue reading Support for green tech, EV ecosystem, consumer spending boost: Automakers’ Budget wishlist