The Latest Breaking News from Volvo

A round-up of the latest car reveals, consumer issues and hot deals.

Volvo was forced to hike the starting price of its flagship electric SUV, the EX90, even before it hit the showroom floor. Because of the increased tariffs on Chinese-made batteries, the Volvo EX90 now starts at $81,290 including shipping, $3,300 more than originally intended.

If the Hyundai Ioniq 9 is not fancy enough for you, Genesis is preparing a luxed-up version, which is expected to be called the GV90. The Neolun concept, unveiled nearly a year ago, gave us an accurate preview of what's to come regarding a high-end, three-row electric SUV. Meanwhile, prototypes…

Over a dozen electric cars were put to the test in the harsh Canadian winter to see how their advertised driving range fared in freezing temperatures. Spoiler alert: All cars performed worse than what their official range figures stated. But some were better than others.

New EX30 Cross Country has been beefed up for Arctic adventures

For electric crossover buyers who like the Volvo EX30 but want something a bit taller and more off-road-capable, the Swedish manufacturer has just introduced the EX30 Cross Country. It is the first Volvo EV to bear the CC designation, and it features all the usual changes, including a raised ride…

One of many new models teased last week by Volvo is officially here. The EX30 Cross Country builds upon the hugely successful small electric crossover, which racked up 98,100 sales in 2024, its first year on sale. The rugged derivative gets all the goodies you'd expect from a CC-badged model,…

Update: Volvo originally suggested that the Volvo V90 was going out of production globally. But in a second e-mail to Motor1, Volvo has backtracked on its statement, stating the special edition marks the end of the line for the V90 only in The Netherlands. The model continues in other markets.

Like many automakers, Renault is keen on dusting off nameplates it hasn't used in decades. The R5 (Le Car in the United States) is back, and the reborn R4 goes on sale later this year. In addition, the Twingo will return in 2026. On the commercial side, the French brand…

The Swedish automaker CEO's remarks come amid major political moves in key markets.

AI is a hot-button topic, especially in the automotive industry. As time marches forward, it seems like we’re all shifting from software-driven EVs, to shoehorning AI into every nook and cranny. Will it work? Who knows. But, the world’s latest low-cost AI Chinese darling, DeepSeek, is quickly ingratiating itself with…