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5 thoughts about the 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge: Filed under: Volvo,Crossover,Hatchback,Electric,Road Tests Continue reading 5 thoughts about the 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge 5 thoughts about the 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments #car #cars #awesome

Kia Tasman pickup announced for global markets at least: Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing,Toyota,Truck Continue reading Kia Tasman pickup announced for global markets at least Kia Tasman pickup announced for global markets at least originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments #car #cars #awesome

Have you ordered your Volvo Cars EX30 yet? Deliveries to the US will occur this year, instead of a previously announced delay to 2025. The EX30 is Volvo’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle to date. See EVinfo.net's article: https://lnkd.in/eYmw36eD The EX30 was unveiled in Milan in 2023. Volvo Car USA has decided to prioritize deliveries of the powerful 422-hp EX30 Twin Motor Performance model, offered in Plus and Ultra trims, starting at an MSRP of $44,900. The Single Motor variant is still slated for a U.S. launch in 2025. For those with preorder reservations, Volvo is inviting customers to configure their EX30s on its website, with configurations opening up in time for these initial deliveries. Michael Cottone, President, Volvo Car USA and Canada, broke the exciting news. With a charging capacity of up to 153 kW, the EX30’s Twin Motor Performance variant offers an impressive EPA range of 253 miles. Its fast-charging capability allows the battery to go from 10 to 80 percent in just over 25 minutes. At a price comparable to traditional combustion engine SUVs, it provides a premium, all-electric option with a minimal carbon footprint—the smallest of any Volvo EV to date. The EX30’s exceptional design and functionality have already been recognized with awards such as Popular Science’s Best of What’s New 2023, 2024 World Urban Car of the Year, and the Red Dot Best of the Best Product Design 2024. The initial batch of Volvo EX30s for the U.S. market will be manufactured in China, but Volvo plans to shift production to its Ghent, Belgium, facility. This transition is strategic, as EVs imported from China currently face a 100% tariff, which significantly impacts their cost in the U.S. market. By moving production to Belgium, Volvo can avoid these tariffs, helping to keep the EX30 competitively priced. While Volvo is known for its Swedish roots, it is part of Geely, the Chinese company that also owns Polestar and Lotus. The Department of Commerce issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would, if finalized as proposed, prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicles that incorporate certain technology and the import of particular components themselves from countries of concern, specifically China and Russia. This could cause Volvo, and many other OEMs, massive problems if enacted. It's unclear if the incoming administration will support it. What's your opinion of Volvo and the EX30? EVinfo.net loves its small size, fast acceleration, and fast charging time. A game-changer for sure. We highly recommend it and all Volvo EVs. EVinfo.net is an EV-influencer led publication, offering sponsored articles, interviews and more to the EV industry: https://lnkd.in/gH5Gdqb7 Sign up for the EVinfo.net e-news, coming in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gHq6iA2p #electricvehicles #volvo

The Toyota bZ4X is an all-electric SUV that combines style, performance, and sustainability. Here are some key benefits for company car drivers: Efficiency and Low Running Costs:Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) Tax: All electric vehicles (EVs), including the bZ4X, fall into the lowest 2% BIK bracket until 2025. As a company car driver, you could pay as little as £184 per year in BIK for the bZ4X1. Road Tax Exemption: EVs are exempt from road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) until 2025. London Congestion Charge and ULEZ: The bZ4X can enter London’s Congestion Charge and Ultra-Low Emissions Zones for free1. Driving Performance:Agile and Responsive: The bZ4X offers intuitive driving performance with a low center of gravity and body rigidity. It’s highly responsive and efficient. Single-Pedal Drive: Selected grades of the bZ4X feature single-pedal drive, allowing acceleration and deceleration using only the throttle pedal2. Safety and Battery Monitoring:Toyota T-Mate: The bZ4X includes Toyota T-Mate preventive safety and advanced driver assistance systems. It monitors battery performance and protects it in case of impact3. Range and Charging Options:Range: Travel up to 318 miles on a single full charge. Charging Flexibility: Choose from rapid public charging, a fast charging wallbox at home, or a standard socket for charging4. The bZ4X is not only environmentally friendly but also offers comfort, space, and innovative features. It’s a compelling choice for company car drivers looking to embrace electric mobility. 🌿🚗

Cheapest new cars ranked with most affordable two-seater electric car priced at £8,000: With the cost-of-living crisis forcing many motorists to save money wherever possible, many are considering buying a cheaper model for their next car. However, there is still a number of great models that can be bought new for under £14,000 and are … #car #cars #awesome

VIETNAM DOMESTIC CAR MARKET 1. The new generation Transit commercial car model is about to be launched in Vietnam in July, which will still be assembled at a factory in Hai Duong and is the second model built on the basis of a model developed for the Chinese market. (source: VnMedia) 2. In the period 2013-2023, new car consumption tripled, Toyota lost the top market share to Hyundai, MPV and small CUV gradually dominated the Vietnamese market. (source: VnExpress) 3. Kia Sonet 2024 upgraded version launched in Vietnam, sold in 3 versions, including Deluxe, Luxury and Premium all equipped with 1.5 engine and CVT gearbox. The company has not announced the selling price of the new Sonet (source: VnExpress) 4. Officially recall Mercedes-Benz GLS and GLE in Vietnam due to 48V power cable with the number of affected cars up to nearly 1,900 units. (source: VnMedia) 5. According to information from Mercedes-Benz Vietnam (MBV), Mr. Bradley Kelly - who assumes the position of General Director of MBV will end his term in Vietnam on June 30, 2024. (source: VnMedia) 6. Together importing whole cars from Thailand, Isuzu mu-X and D-max - Isuzu's slowest-selling car duo in Vietnam have just received a recall due to an electric control box error, the number of affected cars is more than 700 units. (source: Thanh Nien Newspaper) 7. Vietmap announced to become the official and exclusive distributor of Rayno insulation film brand in Vietnam. (source: Thanh Nien Newspaper) 8. MG opened the largest Premium standard showroom in Hanoi and during the opening event of MG Lang Ha, the leadership of Haxaco Group also introduced the MG4 EV pure electric SUV model (source: AutoDaily) 9. When many people planning to buy cars are still waiting for "domestic" cars to reduce registration fees, imported car distribution businesses have "launched a preemptive blow" when racing to reduce prices through the form of registration fee incentives from 50 - 150%. (source: Thanh Nien Newspaper) 10. JEEP Bicycle Vietnam has just officially announced 3 trade representatives, marking the beginning of the vision of building a strong cycling community with more than a million members participating in 2030. (source: Tien Phong Newspaper) 11. Lighting error, Isuzu D-Max and mu-X were simultaneously recalled in Vietnam. The number of affected vehicles has a total of 706 units, produced from October 2021 to July 2023. (source: Dan Tri Newspaper) 12. Haval Jolion is expected to be launched in Vietnam around August 2024, this model will be sold with a hybrid version and a price of more than 600 million VND (source: AutoBikes) (Compiled by SenMedia) P/s: love my pinky Jeep. (Pict: Pinky jeep and her bff, together with boss of Jeep Accessories 4x4 Shop)

Chinese car brands OMODA and JAECOO to hit the Belgian market this summer: … this summer when the Chery automotive group brings its OMODA and … -segment crossover SUV and a hybrid and petrol version of the … confirms. In Belgium, the Chinese cars will have a seven-year … one of the most important car manufacturers in China. In 2023 … #car #cars #awesome

New battery recycling business ? 🪫♻️🔋 🔋This news didn’t obtain much attention, but there could be more behind this. It’s a sensible way to go for a small manufacturer of high performance cars. In case of cell degradation the car‘ value will decrease and replacement becomes an issue. This is not something you like to experience if you‘ve spend 200K or more on your sportscar. 🔋So Ferrari offers a service to their customers to endure the performance in a description model. Would this be possible/viable for a mass market manufacturer as well ? Batteries are improving continuously and older BEV could be upgraded, but it’s a cost factor. Besides that older cars suffer older software and hardware, which are defining a technical knock out nowadays. Battery leasing for passenger cars failed, with or without swapping. ©️Now if future cars would be designed and developed to last longer again, it would be possible to implement. That’s not really happening at the moment, but large battery manufacturers could push to go this direction. Standardization would help, but that’s still no option. So maybe this model has a future for commercial vehicles ….. ? 🤔 Green Tech Minds Automotive Magazine Automotive News Europe Dr. Ivana Veljkovic Bart Kuijpers Dr. Wilhelm Graupner Douglas Bolduc Stefan Bratzel, Prof. Dr. Christoph SIARA Birger Schlaich Mehmet GÜLER #battery #business #performance #mobility #model #degradation #endurance #garantuee #replacement #refurbishement

KIA EV9 WINS BIG AT 2024 AUTOCAR AWARDS Jun 26 2024 The Kia EV9 has been named ‘Best Large Car’ at the 2024 Autocar Awards, following its introduction to the UK market at the start of the year. The Autocar Awards are among the most illustrious in the automotive sector, each year recognising the best new cars and most influential brands and people in the industry. Kia’s latest flagship electric SUV impressing the magazine’s experienced panel of expert judges for its breadth of ability and the positive impression it leaves wherever it goes. Mark Tisshaw, Editor of Autocar, commented: “The EV9 is a like a car just landed from a sci-fi movie set. People stare at it on the street; they seek you out in shops and cafes to talk excitedly about it and to ask what it’s like. The positive effect that interest will have for Kia, as the reflected glory trickles down to more affordable price points, could cause yet another shift of gear for the company’s European growth curve – which is exactly what halo models are supposed to do.” https://lnkd.in/e-FsJH-d