STOCKHOLM — Volvo Cars’ sales rose to 68,034 cars in May, up 13% from a year earlier, buoyed by a 27% jump in Europe and a strong performance by its fully electric EX30, the group said on Wednesday. Sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid models rose 37% to account for 48% of group sales […]
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LONDON — Volvo Cars is launching the world’s first EV battery passport recording the origins of raw materials, components, recycled content and carbon footprint for its flagship EX90 SUV, which is about to start production, the Swedish automaker told Reuters. The passport was developed by Volvo, which is owned by China’s Geely, in partnership with
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Results from Toyota’s investigation into testing methods and certification methods in crash testing found wrongdoing as it pertains to seven different models. This comes two years after certification issues cropped up at Toyota Group companies, including Hino Motors and Daihatsu, prompting Toyota to investigate its own company. Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda apologized Monday for the
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Memorial Day weekend is upon us, bringing tourists and summer fun for many people. It also typically brings great deals on new cars, and Consumer Reports’ list of the best new car deals for this year’s holiday is full of solid options. While there might be better deals to be had out there, Consumer Reports
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Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. When it comes to outdoor gear for your car, Thule, Yakima and Kuat are some of the top brands when it comes to durability, innovation, and reliability. They’re renowned for their premium quality roof boxes,
In 2021, Ford announced plans to sell exclusively electric cars in Europe by 2030. Two years later, faced with falling EV sales, the brand admitted that its European division may not be electric-only by the end of the decade as planned. It ultimately depends on market demand. Martin Sander, the head of Ford’s passenger-car business
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The twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine composed the soundtrack to dreams around the world once it found a home in the Bentley Continental GT, which entered a production in 2003. That engine will sing its final encore in the Bentley Batur Convertible before the curtain comes down, tuned to its highest-ever output of 739 horsepower and
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EV maker Lucid (LCID) reported mixed first quarter results as a wider-than-expected loss trumped the company’s confirmation that its Gravity SUV is still on track for a 2024 debut. For the quarter, Lucid reported revenue of $172.7 million, topping expectations of $150.1 million and nearly 16% higher than a year ago. Lucid’s loss per share,
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Rivian Automotive said on Thursday it has received $827 million in an incentive package from the State of Illinois to expand operations at its Normal facility. The Irvine, California-based company’s shares rose nearly 10% in afternoon trade after having lost more than 60% of their value this year, as of Wednesday’s close. The Illinois plant,