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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Once Called LiDAR 'Fool's Errand' — Volvo Now Pulls Plug On Luminar Partnership: LAZR Stock Hits All-Time Low

As Swedish automaker Volvo pulls out of its partnership with Luminar Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:LAZR), are Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk's bearish views on LiDAR technology finally vindicated?

Benzinga

Volvo Bet Big On A Lidar Company. Why Is It Backing Off?

Luminar is facing bankruptcy concerns after Volvo reverses course on its promise to make lidar standard on the flagship EX90 and ES90 EVs.

InsideEVs

“I love this car, but OMG”: Volvo XC40 owner goes viral after breaking down nearly $5K in ‘normal’ repairs

If you want excellence, remember the cost of entry won’t be the only thing that’s high.

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Volvo V60 review: Classy and understated plug-in hybrid estate

The Volvo V60 is a stylish estate car that was revived for UK buyers due to popular demand. It has a long range and decent practicality, but although it’s still beautifully finished, the interior is showing its age

The Independent UK

I just drove the Polestar 4 — and it's the most tech-forward EV not made by Tesla

The 2026 Polestar 4 is a sleek looking electric SUV coupe that has a lot of style and a performance to back it up. It's the most tech-forward EV I've driven that's not made by Tesla.

Tom’s Guide

Geely EX5 review: Sensational value SUV with a little help from Lotus

The first model from Volvo, Polestar and Lotus owner Geely is a cracker – if only it went a little bit further

The Independent UK

The 800-Volt Volvo EX60 Will Be Cheaper Than You Think

Thanks to advancements in manufacturing, as well as powertrain and batteries, the Volvo EX60 will cost plug-in hybrid money when it arrives next year.

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BMW Brings Alexa+ to Its Infotainment System–Here’s What It Means

BMW vehicles will be the first to get Amazon’s new AI-based conversation assistant, which does away with fixed keywords for commands.

InsideEVs

Ford CEO Jim Farley strikes a cautious tone on Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra and its increasing control over cars: ‘Do you want the Apple brand to start the car?’

Farley said he has talked to Apple CEO Tim Cook “many times” on the subject of CarPlay.

Fortune

The 2026 Polestar 4 Is Flawed But Charming—And Probably Polestar's Best Yet

The electric Polestar 4 SUV-coupe gets up to 310 miles of range, and loses its rear window for a camera system. Here's why it all works.

InsideEVs

31 Of The Most Haunting Things Truckers Have Seen On The Road At Night

"Truckers... what is something you have witnessed driving at night that gave you chills?"

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This Controversial Plan Could Fix Plug-In Hybrids’ Dirty Secret

Germany’s biggest auto industry association wants PHEV drivers to recharge their cars more often, whether they like it or not.

InsideEVs

Another Chip Shortage Could Disrupt The Auto Industry

We also discuss why BYD’s profits are shrinking and how Volvo turned back on its EV promises.

InsideEVs

Despite Early EV Promises, Volvo Will Keep Gas Engines for a Lot Longer

In the first half of this decade, there was a race to set a cutoff date for the ol’ combustion engine. Volvo claimed an early lead, announcing in early 2021 that it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. But like many other automakers, it has since…

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The EV Brand With The Slowest Battery Degradation Isn’t Tesla

A new study into battery longevity ranks the Kia EV6 at the top, and also reveals that degradation may not be such a big deal.

TechRadar

I’ve driven Volvo’s latest ES90 electric fastback – and it’s almost too clever for its own good

Can safety tech be sexy? Volvo sure hopes so.

Clever Dude

11 Luxury Vehicles That Quietly Define Success

For many, luxury vehicles are more than just a way to get from point A to point B—they’re a subtle signal of accomplishment. These cars don’t just turn heads; they offer a blend of comfort, technology, and style that speaks volumes without shouting. Choosing the right car can say a…

Motor1

This Ford Concept Nearly Became the Mustang's Fastback Sibling

Ford has been axing cars left and right over the past few years. In a short span, we’ve had to say goodbye to the Fiesta, Fusion (Mondeo in Europe), and Taurus. America missed out on the current Focus, but that hardly matters now since production of the fourth-generation compact ends…

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One Car Brand Mechanics Warn You to Avoid at All Costs

Throughout my years as a mechanic, I worked on every car brand you could imagine. However, later in my automotive career, I focused mainly on European brands. When you think of European vehicles, most people think about German cars like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. I loved working on those cars,…

The Guardian - UK

Battle between Netherlands and China over chipmaker could disrupt car factories, companies say

Volvo, VW and Nissan among companies that could face supply problems due to Dutch takeover of Nexperia

Clever Dude

These Rare Cars Are Hiding In Plain Sight: Can You Spot Them?

I’m full of obscure automotive knowledge (ask my wife). If you want to know what the last vehicle to be produced with a tape player is, that’d be the 2010 Lexus SC 430. I also recognize rare rides when I see them on the road. Most people probably think “rare”…

Motor1

Woman Learns She Has to Pay to Remote Start 2017 Volvo XC90. Then Mechanic Husband FInds Cheaper Fix

Netflix. Spotify. Now, your car?

TechRadar

Forget free EV chargers – Volvo is offering free home charging for a year if you buy one of its cars in Sweden

Volvo has launched a new offer for EV buyers that gives them a year's worth of free home charging –but it's only available in Sweden, for now.

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These Classic Cars Are Skyrocketing in Value: Do You Own One?

Classic cars are cool. And, at the end of the day, what really matters is that you love the vehicle you’ve invested your money and time into. That said, the world of classic cars is revving up like never before. What you may have previously considered a weekend toy could…

The Independent UK

Porsche ups the performance for its all-electric Macan

Legendary GTS badge makes it onto the Porsche Macan for the first time with 0–62mph performance of 3.8 seconds

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