Fastback EV Previews Polestar’s Design Direction
Sleek concept distances the fledgling brand away from its parent
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Four Auto Companies Rank Among the World's Most Ethical
GM and Cooper Standard make the list for the first time, joining long-running honorees Aptiv and Cummins
Premium Interiors for Mid-Range Prices (Less Than $50,000)
The little things can add up to provide comfort, convenience and functionality
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
Autoliv Develops Airbag for Scooters
Safety specialist aims to apply automotive tech to emerging micromobility market
Bye-Bye Frankfurt Auto Show
German show leaves town after a 51-year run as attendance plunges.
Volvo Says EV Demand Is Big
Even though the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD won’t be out for some months, seems global demand is strong
Why Electric Commercial Trucks Matter
Sure, they’re not as trendy as an EV sports SUV, but they can make a big difference in terms of addressing air quality.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Volvo Is Serious About Safety: $1-Million Serious
If a safety occurs in that football game everyone is talking about, then someone is going to be very happy
600-hp Volvo Sells at Record Price for Charitable Cause
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund gets $150K from an amazing Volvo Amazon
Volvo Plans EV Battery Plant in U.S.
A new battery factory near Volvo's vehicle assembly plant in South Carolina shows commitment to America's electric-car market.
Geely Ponders Stake in Aston Martin
Geely Holdings reportedly has joined the list of investors eyeing stakes in financially struggling Aston Martin.
Volvo Recall Targets Flawed Door Latches
Volvo is recalling 145,000 cars and wagons in the U.S. to fix door latches that could break and let a door fly open when you turn.
IIHS Toughens Safety Ratings
Fewer vehicles likely will receive the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s coveted Top Safety designations in 2020.
2020 Volvo S90 T6 AWD R-Design
The sporty sedan from Volvo is a pleasant surprise
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Reinventing the Car-Buying Process
Cadillac Live lets car buyers interact remotely with product specialists, without having to visit a dealership.
Europe Okays $3.5 Billion for EV Battery Work
Europe badly trails Asia in its ability to make battery cells for electric cars. The region is hoping $3.5 billion in seed money will help it catch up.
Apex.AI Secures Funding from JLR, Hella and Volvo Trucks
Silicon Valley-based autonomous tech startup Apex.AI has landed unspecified investments from Jaguar Land Rover, Hella and Volvo Trucks.
The Importance of the MaaS Market
As urban mobility influences both public transportation as well as ridesharing and taxis, this growing segment of the automotive market is too critical for OEMs and suppliers to ignore.
Foreign-Brand Sales Climb 6% in U.S.
U.S. deliveries of foreign-brand passenger vehicles rose 6% to more than 788,000 units in November.
Car Dealer Touts Multi-Brand Subscriptions
Ohio car dealer Bernie Moreno is betting on a multi-brand luxury subscription service.
Subaru Slowly Ramps Up Electrification Plans
Targets 40% of sales by 2030, but sees little near-term demand in U.S.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Geely: No Plans to Buy Bentley
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group says it has no plans to buy Bentley from Volkswagen Group, countering reports last week to the contrary.
Mazda CX-30 Sets Top Mark in Euro Safety Tests
Mazda Motor Corp.’s all-new CX-30 compact crossover vehicle earned a top five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Program and scored a record-high 99% in the Adult Occupant Protection category.
Four Things: Electric Trucks, Quiet Gears, Radar Beams and ŠKODA Sketches
A roundup of new and interesting things. . .
Lotus Engineering Targets Growth
After years of dwindling sales, Group Lotus plc’s engineering unit aims to reestablish itself and grow its sales within owner Geely Auto Group and to other carmakers in coming years.
Fisker to Show Production-Ready EV in January
California-based electric vehicle maker Fisker Inc. plans to unveil a “production-intent prototype” of its upcoming all-electric SUV/crossover vehicle in January.
Hyundai, Renault and Volvo Invest in Cybersecurity Firm
Israel’s Upstream Security, a startup that specializes in cybersecurity systems for connected vehicles, says it has received $30 million in Series B funding.
