EX30, EX90 and the safety-first road to electric — Volvo’s EV transition, tracked.
Polestar is recalling 27,816 Polestar 2 vehicles in the United States due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall, announced by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects certain 2021-2025 models. The problem lies in a software glitch within the…
Carmakers in the UK have initiated substantial price cuts on electric vehicles to leverage a surge in consumer interest, even as confusion persists over a newly announced government grant program that has yet to fully launch. This move highlights growing frustration among manufacturers with bureaucratic hurdles, prompting them to offer discounts matching or approaching the…
Geely Automobile Holdings, led by billionaire Li Shufu, is making waves in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market by launching its namesake brand in Italy with all-electric and hybrid SUVs. Announced on Thursday, July 3, 2025, this move marks Geely’s first entry into Italy, partnering with Saudi-owned distributor Jameel Motors to introduce the EX5 electric SUV…
Volvo Cars reported a 12% decline in global sales for June 2025, totaling 62,858 vehicles, marking the fourth consecutive month of falling volumes due to trade tariffs and weaker electric vehicle (EV) demand, according to Reuters. This downturn highlights challenges for the Swedish automaker, majority-owned by China’s Geely, as it navigates a shifting EV landscape.…
Lotus, the iconic British automaker, is poised to halt production at its historic Hethel, Norfolk factory after 59 years, with plans to shift manufacturing to the United States, according to a report by Autocar. This strategic pivot, driven by U.S. tariffs and a challenging electric vehicle (EV) market, could reshape Lotus’s future as it leans…
On June 16, 2025, Polestar, the Sweden-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, announced a $200 million equity investment from PSD Investment, a firm controlled by Geely Holding Group’s founder, Li Shufu. This funding, reportedly secured through a private investment in public equity (PIPE), aims to fuel Polestar’s global expansion and strengthen its position in the competitive…
The dream of fully autonomous cars continues to stall, leaving electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and industry watchers intrigued yet cautious. Despite early optimism following the US military’s Darpa challenge two decades ago, progress toward Level 5 self-driving cars—capable of driving anywhere in all conditions—has hit significant hurdles. A Bloomberg chart projecting automation levels through 2
Volvo Cars, a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, saw a 12% decline in global sales for May 2025, totaling 59,822 vehicles compared to the previous year, according to a Reuters report. This downturn highlights the broader struggles within the EV industry as economic and regulatory pressures mount. Electric Vehicle Sales Take a Hit…
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