Volvo
Polestar to double global market presence by 2022, in Australia in November
Polestar is set to double its global presence by the end of 2021, growing from the current nine market regions it competes in to 18. That includes an introduction in Australia in November this year....
Volvo reports record global half-year sales in 2021, up 41%
Volvo is having an absolutely cracking year of sales, with the company recording record-setting profits for the first-half of 2021 on the back of a staggering 41 per cent increase in global sales. Volvo posted...
Volvo to take full ownership of its Chinese manufacturing, from parent Geely
Volvo has announced that it will take back control of its manufacturing, sales and operations in China after a new agreement with parent company, the Geely Holding Group. If you’re a little confused, don’t worry,...
Volvo focused on 1000km range and rapid charging for new EV lineup
Volvo says that it is targeting maximum range figures and fast charging capabilities for its range of next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), as the Swedish manufacturer drums up excitement for its electrified future. The company says...
Volvo unveils Concept Recharge, previews future electric SUVs
Volvo is giving the world a sneak peek into its future, unveiling the Volvo Concept Recharge. It previews a new design language, as well as a number of technological advances that we can expect on...
Volvo confirms next-gen XC90 will be fully electric, debuts 20222
Volvo has confirmed an all-electric successor to the XC90 SUV is set to debut in 2022. Aside from switching to all-electric power for the first time, the large SUV will show off a heap of...
Volvo partners with Northvolt, next-gen XC60 EV confirmed
Volvo has announced plans for the construction of an all-new European battery factory in a joint-venture with battery company, Northvolt. Volvo confirmed its intention to become a major producer of sustainable batteries for vehicles after...
2022 Polestar 3 electric SUV previewed, will be produced in USA
Polestar is making news today after previewing its upcoming Polestar 3 large electric SUV, while confirming the new model will be produced in the USA, from 2022. From the teaser image (above) we can make...
Volvo global sales up 43% in May, up 49.9% year-to-date
Volvo is celebrating its 11th consecutive month of sales growth, with its global figures in May up 43 per cent compared with May last year. Most manufacturers are reporting a spike in figures compared with...
Volvo teams up with DiDi for self-driving taxis
Volvo has announced a collaboration with the self-driving arm of ride-share company DiDi, with Volvo supplying XC90 SUVs for DiDi’s self-driving fleet. The agreement will see Volvo provide a number of specially-equipped XC90s, fitted with...
Polestar 2 confirmed for Australia, arriving by end of 2021
Volvo-owned premium electrified vehicle brand, Polestar, has confirmed it will be entering five markets in Asia Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand, with the Polestar 2 set to arrive here as soon as late this...
Volvo now developing its own electric motors in-house
Volvo has confirmed it will be designing and developing its own in-house electric motors for its futures models, as part of ongoing investments as the company strives to become a fully electric vehicle maker. The...
