Douglas A. Bolduc Douglas A. Bolduc is Managing Editor at Automotive News Europe. [email protected] +49-881-901-0547 Mobile Number: +49-171-424-6373 See All Staff Page Recent Stories 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. Volvo's next EV ‘a really important car for us' CEO Jim Rowan expects Volvo's forthcoming affordable EV to help it boost global sales to 1.2 million, with half of that volume being full electric and half being sold online. Yanfeng looks to leverage key edge over Apple, Android The interiors specialist's latest creation, the XiM23, emphasizes an immersive experience that design chief Tim Shih says exceeds what any hand-held devices brought into the car can provide. Volvo teases 'affordable' small EV crossover The model will be a city car aimed at younger customers who could be first-time Volvo owners, CEO Jim Rowen said. Volvo gives autonomy a color in EX90 EV flagship The automaker will use green to signal when the car is in driver-assisted mode and blue/green when the car takes over control of the driving. VinFast returns to Paris show with new confidence but plenty still to prove The Vietnamese automaker is rapidly transforming into an electric-only brand with four EVs on display at the Paris auto show. Polestar chairman sees more design bosses rising to CEO Bold decisions made by former Volvo boss Hakan Samuelsson are paying dividends at Polestar. Why some major Polestar 3 features might already be known Volvo for weeks has been releasing details on its new electric flagship crossover, the EX90, which is closely linked to Polestar's first crossover. Volvo EX90 EV will be mobile power station The Swedish brand's new flagship will offer bi-direction charging, providing it the ability to give back to the grid or re-charge another battery-powered model. VinFast aims to be profitable within 3 years The Vietnamese automaker’s IPO has been put on hold until 2023 at the earliest, VinFast Chief Financial Officer David Mansfield said. Volvo EX90 flagship electric crossover will be 'safest model ever' The EX90 full-electric premium large SUV will replace XC90 as Volvo's flagship. Why Autoliv remains on 'high alert' despite market-beating outlook CEO Mikael Bratt expects to boost organic sales by up to 16 percent and have an adjusted operating margin of about 6 to 7 percent. He also foresees the Swedish safety specialist gaining from the shift to EVs and autonomous vehicles. Polestar 6 emerges as a $200,000 rival to Porsche 911 The Polestar 6, a likely Porsche 911 rival, will be the Swedish EV maker's most powerful and most expensive model when it arrives in 2026. More than one path to the top? Two automotive chiefs who rose to the C-suite from the shop floor say the top level at companies shouldn't only be for those with a university education. Load More
Douglas A. Bolduc Douglas A. Bolduc is Managing Editor at Automotive News Europe. [email protected] +49-881-901-0547 Mobile Number: +49-171-424-6373 See All Staff Page