China’s EV Revolution Has Arrived In Mexico. Is America Next?

MotorTrend investigated the growing Chinese car market in America’s southern neighbor. This is not the end. in 6:01pm ET China is currently attracting attention in the world of electric vehicles. But they may need to be more present in America’s southern neighbors than we think. It is a well-known fact that Chinese-made EVs are making significant inroads into other countries. Read More

Volkswagen To Sell EVs Only In Norway From Next Year

Norway is set to ban the sale of new internal combustion vehicles starting in 2025, taking VW one step further. 9:20 a.m. Eastern Time Volkswagen, maker of the iconic Golf and the all-electric ID.4, will stop selling internal combustion engine cars in Norway from next year, according to Moller Mobility Group, the brand’s importer in Norway. It is said that Read More

Japan Launches BYD For Thailand’s EV Market

BYD, China’s electric car champion, is expanding its grip in Thailand, testing Japan’s long-standing dominance of the domestic car market as the two biggest automakers compete to develop the Asian market. According to Autolife Thailand, BYD only entered the Thai car market in July 2022, but already accounts for about 4% of total new car sales and more than one-third Read More

Volvo’s EV Margin Declines In Q2, EX30 Expected To Change That

Volvo said that despite high electric vehicle delivery rates in the second quarter of 2023, EV margins declined due to higher lithium prices. But that is expected to change with the arrival of the Volvo EX30, Volvo’s smallest and cheapest electric SUV. Volvo doubled its EV sales in 2022 in a breakout year that included record total sales of $32 Read More

2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Base Price Reduced By $1,700

The all-electric Volvo C40 is now slightly more affordable. The 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge is expected to see a price reduction of up to $1,700 due to the addition of a new single-motor base trim with longer range, according to ordering guide data. This could make EVs even more appealing to those looking to get more for their money. The Read More

Volvo Opens Software Testing Center In Gothenburg

According to Volvo, the approximately 22,000 square meter site will be “the new flagship in a network of development centers and technology hubs around the world.” Volvo Cars also operates software testing centers in Lund (Sweden) and Shanghai (China), but the new center in Gothenburg is by far the largest in terms of size and capacity. Initially, about 100 people Read More

Polestar Debuts Newest Space In Charlotte, North Carolina

The Swedish automaker also debuted three SUVs at 31 retail stores. 1:08pm ET Polestar’s presence in the North American market continues to grow. Polestar is not yet a well-known name (outside of car enthusiasts), but from producing limited quantities of his hybrid supercars, he now has two sedans in his 150,000th year on the road. The number has been reached. Read More

25 Cars, SUVs And EVs Coming Soon

Major brands like Ford, Hyundai, and Nissan are rolling out these new products for the 2024 model year. 12:00 PM ET With summer in full swing, more and more automakers are announcing new vehicles for the 2024 model year. Some are already on the market, while others are scheduled to hit dealers in the coming months. With that in mind, Read More

Letter From The Editor: Take A Seat.

From Car and Driver November 2023 issue. Our production manager, Juli Burke, asked us an interesting question. Her parents-in-law were considering a new SUV and were dissatisfied with the firmness of the cushions in her BMW and Mercedes, and wanted to know which car seats were the most comfortable. We have a lot of questions about buying a car, and Read More