Volvo goes electric, ditches cars powered solely by gas
Volvo plans to build only electric and hybrid vehicles starting in 2019, making it the first major automaker to abandon cars and SUVs powered solely by the internal combustion engine.
Volvo plans to build only electric and hybrid vehicles starting in 2019, making it the first major automaker to abandon cars and SUVs powered solely by the internal combustion engine.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 5, 2017
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Kia has claimed the top spot in a survey of new vehicle quality for the second straight year.
Business
Jun 21, 2017
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On the verge of exporting the first "Made in China" cars to the United States, Volvo is determined to show they are as good as vehicles it produces in Europe.
Business
Apr 23, 2015
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Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars announced Thursday that it had completed designs for self-driving cars which it plans to put on the road in two years.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 19, 2015
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Ever had trouble getting out of a tight parking space? Had a crash in a foreign country? And what if your car could avoid a potentially fatal collision with a pedestrian?
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 2, 2014
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Self-driving cars may not be the stuff of fantasy anymore but there is a long way to go before we can programme vehicles to take us to the pub and back, according to a leading expert in vehicle control and safety.
Engineering
Aug 4, 2014
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Apple is accelerating the race to make smartphone applications easier and safer to use in cars.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 3, 2014
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Swedish auto maker Volvo said Thursday it was developing a system to enable online shopping deliveries direct to customers' cars rather than their homes.
Business
Feb 20, 2014
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Seven midsize vehicles earned the top rating in a new insurance industry test of high-tech safety features designed to prevent front-end collisions.
Engineering
Sep 27, 2013
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Researchers at Chalmers have developed a unique integrated motor drive and battery charger for electric vehicles. Compared to today's electric vehicle chargers, they have managed to shorten the charging time from eight to ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 30, 2013
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