Douglas A. Bolduc Douglas A. Bolduc is Managing Editor at Automotive News Europe. [email protected]om +49-881-901-0547 Mobile Number: +49-171-424-6373 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Bentley names former Volvo exec head of design Robin Page returns to the VW Group subsidiary after losing the top design job at the Swedish brand. Volvo EX30 watches out for bicyclists Volvo's soon-to-debut EX30 is intended as a vehicle for urban settings, where bicyclists are known to show up just when you're about to open a door. Why the EX30 will be Volvo's greenest EV By tackling emissions across the EX30's entire production and life cycle, Volvo reduced the small crossover's total carbon footprint over roughly 124,000 miles of driving to less than 30 metric tons. Volvo gives entry electric crossover cyclist-saving solution Volvo's entry electric EX30 crossover will be the Swedish automaker's first model to offer a safety solution aimed at preventing deadly accidents with cyclists. Jeep absent from Shanghai auto show camping demos Several Chinese automakers at the Shanghai auto show dedicated large swaths of space to equipment aimed at satisfying this growing passion, but Jeep was conspicuously missing. Polestar will use site of former Saab plant to extend R&D footprint The EV maker will carry out powertrain development for the Polestar 5, a Tesla Model S rival, and the Polestar 6 roadster in Trollhattan, Sweden. Polestar 4's lack of rear window helps safety, EV maker says The premium midsize crossover is expected to be Polestar's No. 2-seller globally by 2025, with volume of 79,000. Polestar 4 crossover to get Shanghai show debut The premium midsize crossover will join a segment led by the Tesla Model Y. Volvo CEO criticizes countries seeking to block EU's ICE ban Moves by Germany, Italy and Eastern European nations to weaken the EU's proposed 2035 engine ban are "a deeply worrying and disappointing development," Volvo's Jim Rowan said. Polestar reduces Q4 loss, eyes 60% sales increase this year Polestar Chief Financial Officer Johan Malmqvist said the company expects its 2023 gross profit to be in line with last year, adding that the automaker expects to increase global sales 60 percent to 80,000. Volvo intensifies push to develop software in-house Volvo will add its third technology hub in a year as CEO Jim Rowan makes in-house software development a priority. Why Volvo's game-changing design move could signal a new trend Volvo's decision to hire an industrial design expert as its global styling boss will be watched by other brands with interest -- and possibly apprehension. Volvo picks Swiss supplier to help with megacasting move The automaker's biggest, oldest car plant will use two of Bühler's largest die-casting solutions to build large aluminum structures for its next-generation EVs. Volvo design to be led by exec from EV startup Arrival Jeremy Offer will succeed Robin Page, who will remain with the automaker as senior advisor. Polestar 2 gets new styling, more range Polestar's Tesla Model 3 rival gets rear-wheel drive for the first time and expands its standard equipment. Load More
Douglas A. Bolduc Douglas A. Bolduc is Managing Editor at Automotive News Europe. [email protected]om +49-881-901-0547 Mobile Number: +49-171-424-6373 See All Staff Page