Volvo will prolong the life of its biggest-selling mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid petrol-electric models right through to the end of the decade, with heavy, XC90-inspired facelifts, Auto Express has learned. The “new” Volvo XC90 revealed this week is, in fact, an extensive rework of the current car, designed to sit alongside the brand’s EX90 electric flagship… Continue reading More petrol Volvos coming as brand pushes back on EV deadline
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Volvo “adjusts” EV-only deadline; will sell hybrid cars beyond 2030
Volvo has backtracked on its plan to go electric car only by 2030, citing “changing market conditions and customer demands” as a reason. It now says it is aiming for “90 to 100 per cent” of its cars sold at the turn of the decade to be electrified – a mix of plug-in hybrid and… Continue reading Volvo “adjusts” EV-only deadline; will sell hybrid cars beyond 2030
First glimpse of new Volvo ES90 ahead of 2025 reveal
The all-new Volvo ES90 pure-electric saloon will be revealed in 2025, and the Swedish brand has now provided us with our first glimpse of its challenger for the BMW i5 and Audi A6 e-tron. The ES90 name, which was confirmed at the unveiling of the facelifted Volvo XC90, follows the convention that began with the… Continue reading First glimpse of new Volvo ES90 ahead of 2025 reveal
New Volvo XC90 seven-seat SUV gets a fresh look and remodelled interior
Other tech upgrades include enhanced ambient lighting and a 360-degree camera system with split screen, though the 12-inch fully digital driver’s display is the same as before. There’s a strong focus on sustainably sourced materials inside the new XC90, and the cabin is also meant to be more practical, with some changes based on feedback… Continue reading New Volvo XC90 seven-seat SUV gets a fresh look and remodelled interior
C S Vigneshwar takes over as President of FADA
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of automobile retail in India, today announced the appointment of C S Vigneshwar as FADA’s 37th President and for the years 2024-26. The decision was made at the 315th Governing Council Meeting, which was held immediately after the 60th Annual General Meeting. Vigneshwar is… Continue reading C S Vigneshwar takes over as President of FADA
SIAM appoints Shailesh Chandra as its new president
Updated On Sep 11, 2024 at 08:36 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Shailesh Chandra Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, has been elected as the new President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) for the term… Continue reading SIAM appoints Shailesh Chandra as its new president
Car giants are being forced to confront some hard truths over the EV transition
The Volvo logo is displayed at the Volvo Cars Hill Country dealership on September 04, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images European car giants are contending with a perfect storm of challenges on the path to full electrification, including a lack of affordable models, a slower-than-anticipated rollout of… Continue reading Car giants are being forced to confront some hard truths over the EV transition
StoreDot Accelerates EV adoption: 10-Minute Charging of Large Prismatic Batteries Now a Reality
Solving the EV charging speed challenge, including technical and commercial active traction with 15 leading global OEMs, StoreDot’s extreme fast charging (XFC) battery is now delivering a seamless charging of just 10 minutes with no accelerated battery degradation IRVINE, Calif. and HERZLIYA, Israel, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — StoreDot, the pioneer in extreme fast charging… Continue reading StoreDot Accelerates EV adoption: 10-Minute Charging of Large Prismatic Batteries Now a Reality
Shailesh Chandra takes over as SIAM President
The Executive Committee of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body representing the country’s leading automobile manufacturers, today elected Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, as it’s new President for 2024-25. Shailesh Chandra, who previously served as the Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Vinod Aggarwal,… Continue reading Shailesh Chandra takes over as SIAM President
Scrappage policy can boost OEM sales by 18-20%: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has stated that domestic automakers could potentially increase their sales by 18-20 percent by investing in or supporting the expansion of vehicle scrapping centres. “Germany has increased their sales by 12%, while the United States has increased their sales by 15%. Compared to European countries and… Continue reading Scrappage policy can boost OEM sales by 18-20%: Gadkari