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Volvo issues major recall of 40,000 EVs over battery fire risk

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The Independent UK

Volvo Recalls 40,000 EVs For Fire Risk

Update 2/25/26: Volvo's recall will affect 189 EX30 EVs in the United States. The automaker has also provided a statement that we have added below.

Motor1

Volvo Is Recalling 40,000 EX30s Because They Might Catch On Fire

Volvo has issued a recall for more than 40,000 EX30 electric crossovers, citing a risk that modules in the high voltage battery can overheat and catch fire.

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Forget solid-state batteries – researchers have made a lithium-ion breakthrough that could boost range and drastically lower costs

Greater energy density and reduced costs are touted

TechRadar

Volvo’s Big Software Update For Older Cars Is Finally Rolling Out

The Swedish automaker said over 2.5 million cars made after 2020 will benefit from the new user interface.

InsideEVs

This Volvo P1800 Restomod Is Just Perfect

Autoforma, a Dutch restomod design company, has introduced a stunning take on the P1800ES shooting brake from the early 1970s. The company is offering the car in three trims, starting with the Forward Fashionista—the most extreme variant.

Motor1

I’m a Mechanic: 5 Electric Cars That Are Actually Worth Buying in Spring 2026

Auto expert identified five electric cars worth buying in spring 2026: Tesla Model 3/Y lead for reliability, Hyundai Ioniq 5 delivers value and more.

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Are Western Automakers Still Cooked In The Era Of AI?

Chinese automakers have a commanding lead with electric vehicles and battery technology. AI could soon be the next big arms race.

InsideEVs

Volvo Can Finally Build A Proper Electric Wagon. Here’s Why

SUVs may be the focus right now, but there's a real opening for a large Volvo wagon. Here's why it may happen.

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Thousands of Volvo customers possibly affected in major data breach - 17,000 affected, here's what we know

The Conduent breach keeps getting worse, with Volvo North America now involved.

TechRadar

'I'm Not So Upset': Why Volvo's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Tariffs

Europe charged duties on American cars for decades. So Håkan Samuelsson isn't too surprised to find the roles reversed.

InsideEVs

Worried about winter EV range loss? Brutal test reveals the 10 hardiest models you can buy –and Tesla only just made the list

The Norwegian Automotive Federation tested some of the top-selling EVs to see how they performed in extreme weather conditions.

TechRadar

I Drove The 2026 Polestar 4. It May Be America's Weirdest EV

The dual-motor Polestar 4 boasts 544 horsepower and 280 miles of range. It also ditches the rear window. Is this SUV coupe a real contender?

InsideEVs

Tesla Has A New, Cheaper Model Y. Will It Work?

Today's EV news: Tesla's new cheaper Model Y, Volvo says EVs will be cheaper than gas cars soon, and Rivian's robotics venture takes shape.

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The Independent UK

Volvo EX30 review: An impressively premium (and safe) small EV

Volvo’s smallest electric car may be compact, but it’s big on talent and tech

InsideEVs

Volvo's CEO Thinks The U.S. Market Is 'Perfect' For EVs. He Has A Point

One key reason why it’s going to be a lot easier to electrify the U.S. compared to Europe: Most Americans live in single-family homes.

InsideEVs

25 EVs Were Range-Tested In Extreme Cold. It Didn’t Go Well

Driving at the speed limit while the thermometer shows -24 degrees can take a toll on any car, not just EVs.

Not all car makers are ditching CarPlay – "Whatever your digital ecosystem is as a customer, you make your choices," says Volvo boss

Have it your way, says Volvo as it commits to CarPlay

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Self-driving startup Waabi raises up to $1 billion and partners with Uber to deploy 25,000 robotaxis

The AI company, which had been focused on software to enable autonomous trucking, has now expanded into robotaxis

InsideEVs

The Volvo EX90 Was A Disaster. Here's Why The EX60 Should Be Different

Volvo's flagship EV arrived with serious bugs and missing features. Here's what Volvo learned from that process, according to its CEO.

InsideEVs

Here’s How The Volvo EX60 Stacks Up Against The BMW iX3 And Mercedes GLC EV

The EX60 is coming straight for Mercedes and BMW, with specs that match or beat the Germans in almost every key category.

TechRadar

650 miles from one charge – Volvo's parent company beats Tesla to the punch with first production-ready solid-state battery

Geely will commence production of its debut solid-state battery pack this year, edging closer to a 650-mile electric range.

InsideEVs

14 Family EVs Faced This Freezing Highway Simulation. One Was A Clear Winner

Germany's ADAC performed a lab test of 14 EVs: 361 miles of driving in identical but simulated conditions, and it was very, very cold. Here are the winners.

The Independent UK

Google Gemini AI upgrades to go into millions of old Volvos

This update will provide drivers with hands-free, personalised control

The Independent UK

First electric truck uses Channel Tunnel in milestone for zero-emission freight

Historic journey shows electric HGVs can operate between the UK and Europe on one of the continent’s busiest trade routes

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