Volvo to Offer Autonomous Highway Capability in 2022
Expanded partnership with lidar startup Luminar paves way
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Volvo Group, Daimler Team Up on Fuel Cell-Powered Big Rigs
Can trucks save the hydrogen-based technology after a tepid response to fuel cell cars?
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup
More carmakers are poised to resume production as financial burden mounts
Carmakers Tiptoe Back into Production in Europe
The trickle will continue into early May.
JLR Begs CEO to Save the Day, Again
A plea to help the company survive the coronavirus pandemic
Volvo Stages Its Own “Hack the Crisis” Event
Hackathons look for ideas to implement quickly
Shakeout for China’s EV Market
Funding dries up as market demand swoons
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Volvo, Veoneer to Split Zenuity Software JV
Veoneer gets ADAS business, Volvo takes autonomous vehicle tech
At Your Service: Volvo Makes House Calls
Valet program picks up vehicles for maintenance, additional services coming
Polestar Begins Making Sporty EV in China
New safety precautions implemented to protect against the coronavirus
Six More Carmakers Join N. America Shutdowns
Driven by concerns about health—and now, sales – automakers are putting production on hold
UPDATE: BMW, Ford, Toyota, VW Suspend Production in Europe
UAW calls for similar move in U.S. to protect workers from pandemic
Keeping Workers Safe from COVID-19
General Motors is instituting new policies for ventilators that likely will be carried over for cars.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Munich Picked to Succeed Frankfurt Auto Show
Can the new location bring back exhibitors and jumpstart attendance?
Geely Plans Satellite Fleet to Serve Robotic Cars
Systems will deliver nav, data, cloud computing services
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
Fastback EV Previews Polestar’s Design Direction
Sleek concept distances the fledgling brand away from its parent
Premium Interiors for Mid-Range Prices (Less Than $50,000)
The little things can add up to provide comfort, convenience and functionality
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.
What the Golden State Says About the Market
It has the landscape of several states, the population of several more and a demand for vehicles that may become more of the national norm.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
2020 Volvo S90 T6 AWD R-Design
The sporty sedan from Volvo is a pleasant surprise
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
Subaru Slowly Ramps Up Electrification Plans
Targets 40% of sales by 2030, but sees little near-term demand in U.S.
