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2023 Volvo S-60 Recharge AWD Ultimate – Black Edition

The Volvo S60 Recharge is the best of both worlds. EV mode for around town and a hybrid for long distance trips.

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2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge AWD Ultimate Dark Theme Review

Handsome, stylish interior and roomy for a family, plus it's a plug-in hybrid that provides a 34-mile charge overnight. Volvo's XC60 is sharp!

Easy plug-in hybrid boosts mpg with 34-mile charge … Sometimes not much changes in a model between test drives, which shouldn’t be a surprise if the car or SUV was pretty much spot on originally. That’s mostly the case this week with the 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge AWD Ultimate Dark Theme. Another thing that doesn’t change is Volvo’s propensity for extremely long model names. Plus, some models in…

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2025 volvo xc90 review | volvo xc90 features | Facelift | Drive | interior | xc90 hybrid

Volvo’s XC90 remains a compelling choice in the mid-size luxury SUV segment, even after a decade without a complete redesign. A significant refresh is set to arrive in early 2025, extending its lifespan and keeping it competitive with newer rivals like the Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5.

The 2025 XC90 introduces a refreshed exterior with revised front-end styling and a redesigned dashboard. The interior also receives updates, including improved sound insulation for a quieter cabin and a larger 11.2-inch infotainment display.

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Premium Car Rentals in Kochi: Elevate Your Experience

 Kochi, the Queen of the Arabian Sea, offers a blend of historical charm, vibrant culture, and natural beauty. To fully explore this captivating city, consider renting a premium car. A premium car rental in Kochi can enhance your experience, providing comfort, convenience, and a touch of luxury.

Why Choose a Premium Car Rental?

Explore at Your Pace: Enjoy the freedom to explore Kochi's attractions at your own pace, without the constraints of public transportation schedules.

Experience Luxury: Indulge in the comfort and amenities of a premium car, making your journey enjoyable and relaxing.

Impress Your Guests: Arrive in style and make a lasting impression with a premium vehicle.

Discover Hidden Gems: Venture off the beaten path and discover hidden gems that are often missed by tourists.

Popular Premium Car Options in Kochi

Luxury Sedans: Experience the epitome of comfort and elegance with luxury sedans like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, or Audi.

SUVs: For a spacious and versatile option, consider renting an SUV from brands like Toyota, Land Rover, or Volvo.

Convertibles: Enjoy the open-air experience and feel the breeze in your hair with a convertible from brands like BMW, Audi, or Mercedes-Benz.

Hybrid or Electric Vehicles: Opt for a sustainable and eco-friendly option with a hybrid or electric car from brands like Toyota, Nissan, or Tesla.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Premium Car Rental

Your Needs: Determine the purpose of your rental, whether it's for business, leisure, or a special occasion.

Budget: Set a budget and compare prices from different rental companies to find the best deal.

Car Features: Consider the specific features and amenities that are important to you, such as advanced technology, spacious interiors, or powerful engines.

Rental Company: Research and choose a reputable rental company with a good track record and excellent customer service.

Tips for Renting a Premium Car in Kochi

Book in Advance: To ensure availability, especially during peak seasons, book your rental well in advance.

Check Insurance Coverage: Verify the insurance coverage included in the rental package and consider purchasing additional insurance if needed.

Read the Terms and Conditions: Carefully review the terms and conditions of the rental agreement to avoid any misunderstandings.

Fuel Policy: Understand the fuel policy to avoid any additional charges.

Conclusion

Renting a premium car in Kochi can elevate your experience and make your trip even more memorable. By considering the factors mentioned above and choosing a reputable rental company, you can find the perfect vehicle to enhance your journey through this beautiful city.

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2024 Volvo XC60 Review: Ignore the Germans, go Swedish

Pros: Elegant styling and beautiful cabin; spacious for the segment; excellent plug-in hybrid option; solid value Cons: Middling handling; pricey and strange Polestar performance model There’s no doubt that European luxury SUVs are dominated by German carmakers. But what if you’re looking for something a bit different? The 2024 Volvo XC60 may be the alternative […] The post 2024 Volvo XC60 Review: Ignore the Germans, go Swedish appeared first on CAR RENTAL NEWS. https://car-rental.news-6.com/2024-volvo-xc60-review-ignore-the-germans-go-swedish/

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Kia Sportage Reviewed By Experts

It’s easy to get lost in the crowded world of family SUVs but the Kia Sportage for sale looks equipped to stand out at the front of the pack.

The Sportage has dramatic styling in line with the firm’s flagship electric car – the What Car? Award-winning Kia EV6 – and there's plenty of substance behind those boomerang-shaped headlights.

Let's start with the engines. They're all petrols, and some come with hybrid assistance to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The entry-level choice is available with a manual or automatic gearbox, and if you go for the auto, you get mild-hybrid (MHEV) technology.

If you're looking to maximise traction, you can opt for four-wheel drive on top-spec models. There are plenty of trim levels to choose from, with even the entry-level version (called the Sportage 2) coming with all the essential kit you’d need.

 Kia has also given the Sportage a competitive starting price. The cheapest model undercuts the Tucson as well as the Honda ZR-V, the Mazda CX-5, the Peugeot 3008 and the Renault Austral putting it in close competition with the Nissan Qashqai, the Seat Ateca and the Skoda Karoq – all of which are seriously compelling family SUVs.

In this review, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to help you decide whether the Kia Sportage deserves a place on your shortlist. We'll rate it for performance and handling, practicality, running costs and more.

Performance & drive

What it’s like to drive, and how quiet it is

Engine, 0-60mph and gearbox

Our favourite engine for the Kia Sportage is the entry-level one, the 148bhp 1.6-litre T-GDi. You can have a six-speed manual gearbox, but if you want MHEV technology, you need to opt for the seven-speed automatic gearbox, which is slightly hesitant but introduces the option of four-wheel drive (AWD). With the manual gearbox, we managed a 0-60mph time of 8.5 seconds, comfortably beating the 9.9sec official figure.

Further up the range is the HEV, with the 1.6-litre petrol engine tied to an electric motor for a combined 226bhp to the front wheels (four-wheel drive is available if you opt for top-spec GT-Line S). Aside from the hesitant auto gearbox, performance is pleasingly punchy – at our private test track, we recorded a 0-60mph time of just 7.2 seconds, which is quicker than the Ford Kuga hybrid and the Honda ZR-V. 

The PHEV offers even more power – 261bhp – but its pace isn't that different to the HEV's in everyday driving. You’ll keep up with town and city traffic at an adequate rate in full electric mode, and even when you switch to Hybrid mode, the petrol motor only kicks in at the very last second if you pin the accelerator pedal to the floor. For maximum performance, you’ll need to twist the drive mode dial out of Eco and into Sport to combine the petrol engine and electric motor’s output. The PHEV has AWD as standard.

Suspension and ride comfort

The Sportage does a better job of rounding off potholes and ridges than the closely related Hyundai Tucson and exhibits fractionally better body control than the Skoda Karoq.

It's not quite as comfy as the Volvo XC40 though, and that's most noticeable on GT-Line models, which have big 19-inch alloy wheels fitted, and the heavier PHEV. The best-riding version is the cheapest model: entry-level 2 trim comes with smaller 17-inch wheels and big balloon-like tyres.

The Sportage is a great motorway companion, riding over undulations very well and feeling settled at speed, as is the well-controlled Honda ZR-V. 

Handling

The Sportage has never been a contender for the best-driving family SUV but the current model’s cornering abilities are more than good enough. There's quite a bit of lean in the corners, but the grip is plentiful and the precise steering helps you place the car exactly where you want it.

We reckon the Sportage’s balance of composure and comfort will be a well-judged compromise for most. If you want something a little more rewarding to drive, we’d recommend taking a look at the Kuga or the Seat Ateca.

Depending on which spec you go for, the Sportage has up to four driving settings: Eco, Normal, Sport and Terrain. Eco is the most relaxed choice for everyday driving, with the lightest steering weight and a softer accelerator response to maximise fuel economy. The heavier steering weight in Sport mode helps you place the Sportage more accurately on the road.

Noise and vibration

The quietest Sportage in the line-up is the PHEV. Its ability to run on electricity alone makes it hushed on shorter commutes. The HEV isn’t as impressive, but can still whisper along over short distances in town and in stop-start traffic. The MHEV isn't as capable because it can’t run on electricity alone, but its stop-start system is smooth and it can cut its engine when you’re coasting. The manual gearbox has a bit of a notchy shift action, but the throw is light and accurate.

In the PHEV, while Sport mode combines the petrol engine and electric motor’s output for maximum performance, it wouldn’t be our default option for every journey because the sudden power delivery can be a little too blunt.

There’s a fraction more wind noise on a motorway than you get in the Tucson and XC40, but it’s still relatively hushed and there’s a lot less road noise than you get in the ZR-V. You’re not punished with a harsh-sounding engine note when you’re pressing on, either. The brakes on hybrid Sportages can be a little grabby due to the regenerative braking system, which feeds energy back to the battery as you slow down but makes the brake pedal slightly less progressive. That said, we’ve driven hybrids with more abrupt brakes.

Driving overview

Good ride comfort; composed handling; pretty hushed, even at speed

Interior

The interior layout, fit and finish

Driving position and dashboard

The Kia Sportage's interior looks smart and uncluttered, with controls that are grouped together and easy to find. You don't get full digital dials on entry-level 2 or GT-Line models, but the 4.2-inch cluster is perfectly adequate, clearly displaying info such as range, economy and driving assistance features.

Models in mid-spec 3 trim and above come with a larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a variety of layouts to choose from. The animated graphics are smooth and clear with a high level of contrast. The screen itself sits in line with the central infotainment display, resulting in a long, curved housing that stretches halfway across the dashboard.

It’s very easy to find a comfortable driving position in the Sportage, and there's enough adjustment to cater for most people. There’s also plenty of steering-wheel adjustment, and lumbar support for the driver is offered on all but the entry-level model, with electric adjustment as standard on 3 models and above. The firm bolstering is supportive for longer journeys, and GT-Line models have suede that helps grip you in place when cornering.

Visibility, parking sensors and cameras

You get decent levels of forward visibility from the Sportage driving seat. The large side mirrors help with rear vision, but the slightly narrow rear screen with thick rear pillars can make it harder to judge the car's rear corners in a tight spot.

Thankfully, all versions come with a rear-view camera plus front and rear parking sensors as standard. Top-spec GT-Line S models add a 360-degree camera, while hybrids also include a self-parking system. All models get automatic LED headlamps and auto wipers to help improve visibility in poor conditions.

Sat nav and infotainment

The entry-level 2 model Sportage has an 8.0-inch touchscreen with DAB radio, Android Auto, Apple Carplay and Bluetooth. All other trims get a larger, 12.3-inch screen with built-in sat-nav.

The graphics on the entry-level unit could be sharper but it's perfectly adequate, while the 12.3-inch screen is richer and responds to prods more snappily. That said, some of the text and icons are still on the small side, making them a little tricky to read at a glance or aim for when you're driving. The systems in the BMW X1 and the Mazda CX-5 have rotary dial controllers, which make them less distracting to use.

The entry-level Sportage has buttons below the infotainment screen, allowing you to easily change the stereo and climate settings. All other trims get a touch-sensitive panel with shortcuts for commonly used functions. It looks slick but the base car's buttons are easier to use. Higher-spec models have a wireless phone charging tray ahead of the gear selector, an upgraded Harman Kardon stereo and ambient lighting. There are two types of USB ports up front, and each front seat has a USB-C port for rear passengers to use.

Quality

The Sportage interior feels solidly put together, with nicely damped switches, a good range of materials used, plenty of squishy plastics and metallic-effect finishes at eye level.

Some of the plastics lower down are less pleasing, but they’re generally out of sight and have a higher chance of being scuffed anyway. It's a step above the equivalent Tucson but doesn't quite reach the premium heights of the X1 and the XC40. All models feature a leather-trimmed steering wheel, with a flat-bottomed one on sportier GT-Line versions.

Interior Overview

Well-laid-out controls; good driving position; parking sensors and a rear-view camera are standard.

Graphics on the infotainment screen could be sharper; some prestige-badge rivals feel classier.

Passenger & boot space

The Kia Sportage feels quite airy for front-seat occupants, with a wide interior providing plenty of elbow room. Leg and headroom are impressive too, and while the panoramic sunroof that comes as standard on GT-Line S trim lowers the ceiling height a little, there's still enough clearance for anyone over 6ft tall.

Storage is generous, with door pockets that are large enough to take a bottle of water, a decent lidded centre cubby box, plus trays for a phone and keys, and two cupholders behind the gear lever. There's a good-sized glovebox.

The Sportage has a generous amount of space in the back compared with most family SUV rivals, with enough leg, head and elbow room to make two tall adults comfortable. There’s also plenty of space to tuck your feet under the front seats, and the outer rear seats are heated on 3 and GT-Line S models.

The panoramic roof, if fitted, compromises headroom in the back, and anyone taller than 6ft will brush their head against the roof lining unless they lean towards the centre. Thankfully, it doesn’t come as standard on our preferred 3 trim.

All models get pockets on the backs of the front seats, as well as two coat hooks and a fold-down centre rear armrest that houses two cupholders. The rear doors can hold a drinks bottle, but they open wide enough to create a large, almost square access area that is useful for loading children into their child seats.

Seat folding and flexibility

The rear seats in the Sportage are split in a 40/20/40 arrangement (rather than the usual 60/40 arrangement) for added flexibility. All models have handy levers in the wall of the boot that you pull to make the seat backs dropdown.

The rear seats can recline to allow passengers to lean back, but you can't slide them back and forth, as you can in the Audi Q3, the Ford Kuga and the Renault Austral, or remove them, like in the Skoda Karoq with the VarioFlex option.

Boot space

Entry-level 1.6-litre petrol models with two-wheel drive and a manual gearbox get a headline boot space figure of 591 litres, which is more space than in the ZR-V, the Qashqai, the Austral and the Karoq, and just fractionally behind the equivalent Hyundai Tucson. With an automatic gearbox and MHEV tech fitted, that drops to 562 litres.

The HEV has 587 litres and the PHEV has 540. Those are still big numbers by class standards, and we managed to fit eight carry-on suitcases beneath the parcel shelf of a front-wheel-drive Sportage HEV, putting it well ahead of the ZR-V and Austral that could only swallow six bags and on a par with the Tucson. 

All that means the Sportage should have no trouble handling your family's holiday luggage. The HEV’s flat floor lies flush with the boot opening, so it's easy to slide bulkier items in and out without a load lip to contend with. If you need to access the shallow storage area underneath, the floor can be flipped up and latched on to the base of the parcel shelf to keep it in place.

Practicality overview

Loads of passenger space; most versions have a big boot; rear seats split and fold flat in a versatile 40/20/40 arrangement.

Buying & owning

The starting price for the Kia Sportage undercuts the Honda ZR-V, the Hyundai Tucson, the Mazda CX-5, the Peugeot 3008 and the Renault Austral, but the Nissan Qashqai, the Seat Ateca and the Skoda Karoq have more affordable entry-level models. The MHEV and HEV versions cost more but remain competitive, priced just above the Tucson, but below an equivalent 3008. Better still, the Sportage is predicted to have stronger residuals than the Tucson. The PHEV places itself between the slightly cheaper Ford Kuga PHEV and the Tucson PHEV.

If you're looking for the lowest possible company car tax rate, the PHEV version will be the best. With its CO2 output of 25g/km and 43-mile electric-only range, it sits in the 8% benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax band, lower than the 12% rating of the Kuga and Tucson PHEVs. Even when driven in hybrid mode, you can expect to see around 50mpg (if you keep the battery charged).

The 1.6 T-GDi 230 HEV is pretty frugal, clocking up 48.7mpg in official testing, and 43.8mpg in our real-world test. That’s not as good as some diesels in the family SUV category but compares well with a lot of the petrols. The MHEV is a bit thirstier, but mid to high thirties MPG is easily achievable if the trip computer is to be believed.

Equipment, options and extras

The Sportage is not the cheapest family SUV of its size, but at least all models are well equipped, with the entry-level 2 model coming with 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, climate control and an electronic parking brake.

From there, the range moves up to the sportier GT-Line before working up to 3 and GT-Line S. Our favourite 3 trim is tempting because of its twin digital screens as well as heated front and rear seats (they’re electrically adjustable up front, too), keyless ignition and if you have the automatic gearbox, adaptive cruise control.

The GT-Line S combines sporty looks with all the kit but pushes the price up to the point where it’s far too high to recommend. What’s more, because it comes with a panoramic roof, it’s worth sitting in one just to check rear headroom is adequate before you buy.

Reliability

Kia as a brand came an impressive seventh out of 30 manufacturers in our 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey. That’s above Seat and Volvo but below Hyundai, which took fifth place. 

The Sportage itself also performed well when compared to its family SUV rivals, sitting well within the top third of the league table and drawing with the Karoq and XC40. The Tucson Hybrid came top of the table. 

Combined, those details mean that you shouldn’t have any worries throughout your ownership, but added peace of mind comes from Kia’s seven-year warranty. You won’t get that with the rivals – the closest is Hyundai’s five-year warranty.

Safety and security

When it was tested for safety by Euro NCAP, the Sportage was awarded the full five stars and scored well in all areas. The Tucson scored near identical scores in all safety categories but it’s hard to directly compare the two car’s scores because they were tested in different years and the tests become progressively more stringent.

Every Sportage comes with lots of safety equipment, including six airbags, automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance and trailer stability assist. 

If that’s not enough, going for top-spec GT-Line S trim adds blind-spot monitoring, which displays a live feed from cameras mounted on the door mirrors as you indicate, and parking collision avoidance to the standard equipment list.

Costs overview

Competitively priced; holds its value well; market-leading seven-year warranty

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Review compiled by https://www.whatcar.com/

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New Volvo V60 T6 Recharge 2023 review | Auto Express

Verdict Google infotainment tech has made the V60 more appealing than ever, while the bigger battery for the plug-in hybrid T6 Recharge model brings a useful increase in range, and a low BiK figure for company car choosers. The updates mix well with the V60’s existing strengths – decent practicality, a comfort-focused drive and handsome looks.  The Volvo V60 might just be the best-looking estate…

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Electric & Hybrid Electric BusesMarket is Booming Worldwide | Gaining Revolution In Eyes of Global Exposure

Latest added Electric & Hybrid Electric Buses Market research study by AMA Research offers detailed outlook and elaborates market review till 2027. The market Study is segmented by key regions that are accelerating the marketization. At present, the market players are strategizing and overcoming challenges of current scenario;

Some of the key players in the study are:

Daimler AG (Germany)

AB Volvo (Sweden)

BYD Company Ltd. (China)

Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. (China)

Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. (Poland)

Ebusco (The Netherland)

Proterra (United States)

NFI Group Inc. (Canada)

Zhengzhou Yutong Group Co., Ltd.(China)

Shenzhen Wuzhoulong Motors Co., Ltd (China)

Zhongtong Bus Holding Co., Ltd. (China) etc. 

Electric & Hybrid Electric Bus is a bus that does not have traditional ICE engine for its propulsion and is completely electric. Electric & Hybrid electric bus market is driven by an on-board electric motor that receives the power from on-board batteries or set of batteries. Also, these type of buses are considered as eco-friendly as they do not produces any pollutants are also economical when compared with traditional gasoline/diesel buses. The global Electric & Hybrid Electric Buses market is expected to witness high demand in the forecasted period due to surging in demand for fuel-efficient, high-performance, and low-emission buses. Additionally, stringent government rules & regulations toward vehicle emission as well as reduction in battery prices will help to boost the global market in the forecasted period.

Influencing Trend: Increasing Demand due to Reduction In Battery Prices

Stringent Government Rules And Regulations Toward Vehicle Emission

Opportunities: New Revenue Pockets in Developing Regions of Asia Pacific

Market Growth Drivers: High Adoption of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

Rise In Demand For Fuel-Efficient, High-Performance, And Low-Emission Buses

The Global Electric & Hybrid Electric Buses segments and Market Data Break Down 10458

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AMA Research & Media LLP

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Plusieurs grands constructeurs automobiles, dont GM et VOLVO, ont annoncé leur intention de produire uniquement des voitures électriques d'ici 2035 ou avant, en prévision de la transition. Mais tous les constructeurs automobiles ne sont pas sur la même page. Notamment, Toyota, le plus grand constructeur automobile au monde, a souligné qu'il prévoit d'offrir une gamme d'options, y compris des véhicules à pile à combustible à hydrogène, au lieu de se concentrer exclusivement sur les véhicules électriques. Un porte-parole de Toyota a déclaré au MIT Technology Review que l'entreprise se concentre sur la manière de réduire les émissions de carbone le plus rapidement, plutôt que sur le nombre de véhicules d'un certain type qu'elle peut vendre. La société a continué à commercialiser de nouveaux véhicules hybrides, y compris des hybrides rechargeables capables de parcourir de courtes distances à l'électricité à l'aide d'une petite batterie. En novembre, Toyota a annoncé l'édition 2023 de sa Prius Prime, une hybride rechargeable. Certains groupes environnementaux ont critiqué la lenteur de l'approche de l'entreprise envers les véhicules électriques. Pour arriver à zéro émission, affirment-ils, nous aurons besoin de véhicules tout électriques, et le plus tôt sera le mieux. Mais lors d'entretiens récents, le PDG de Toyota, Akio Toyoda, a soulevé des doutes sur la rapidité avec laquelle l'industrie automobile peut faire demi-tour sur les combustibles fossiles, qualifiant l'objectif américain de faire en sorte que les véhicules électriques atteignent la moitié des ventes de voitures neuves d'ici 2030 une «demande difficile». Alors que Toyota des plans pour que les ventes de véhicules électriques atteignent 3,5 millions d'ici 2030 (soit 35 % de ses ventes annuelles actuelles), la société considère également les hybrides comme une option abordable que les clients voudront, et qui peut jouer un rôle clé dans la réduction des émissions. L'histoire de deux hybrides Deux catégories différentes de véhicules sont appelées hybrides. Les véhicules électriques hybrides conventionnels ont une petite batterie qui aide le moteur à essence en récupérant de l'énergie pendant la conduite, comme l'énergie qui serait autrement perdue lors du freinage. Ils ne peuvent pas parcourir plus de quelques kilomètres sur batterie, et lentement en plus. Au contraire, la batterie aide à augmenter la consommation d'essence et peut fournir un couple supplémentaire. Les modèles originaux de Toyota Prius sont parmi les véhicules hybrides traditionnels les plus connus. Les véhicules hybrides rechargeables, en revanche, ont une batterie environ 10 fois plus grande que celle d'un hybride traditionnel, et cette batterie peut être branchée et chargée à l'électricité. Les hybrides rechargeables peuvent généralement parcourir de 25 à 50 miles à l'électricité, en passant à leur moteur à essence pour des distances plus longues. La Prius Prime, lancée en 2012, est une hybride rechargeable. Les hybrides conventionnels sont beaucoup plus courants aux États-Unis que les véhicules tout électriques ou hybrides rechargeables, bien que les ventes de véhicules électriques aient augmenté rapidement au cours des dernières années.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge EV United States Customer review 2022

Volvo XC40 Recharge EV United States Customer review 2022

Volvo has been on the forefront of design and innovation since its inception in 1927. The company's mission has always been to make life easier for people, whether that means developing new technologies or designing automobiles that are safe and comfortable to drive. Volvo's latest release, the XC40 Recharge, is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that offers customers the best of both worlds: the environmental benefits of an electric car with the range and versatility of a gasoline-powered car. The XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first all-electric car, and it's available in two versions: the Standard Range and the Long Range. The Standard Range has a battery capacity of 10 kWh and can travel up to 97 miles on a single charge. Read More ................. Read the full article

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Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Review - Clean, safe (obvs), but that's not all.....

Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Review – Clean, safe (obvs), but that’s not all…..

Volvo XC60 Recharge Volvo was one of the first major manufactures to make giant steps towards the brave new world of cleaner driving when they phased out pure internal combustion engines in 2019. Everything Volvo sells is now a mild hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or where they plan on ending up by 2030; fully electric. In typically Swedish, unconventional fashion, Volvo has steered away from simply…

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Auto review: Volvo's sporty 2020 XC60 Polestar SUV introduces hybrid-performance brand

BANFF, Alberta - Volvo will launch its Polestar performance line in a big way this fall with a couple of electrically augmented models, the 2020 XC60 Polestar SUV and V60 Polestar station wagon. Both vehicles get a slightly more powerful… Auto review: Volvo's sporty 2020 XC60 Polestar SUV introduces hybrid-performance brand

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Review: 2025 Volvo V60 T8 AWD

Who knew aa wagon could be sleek, sexy, AND fast? Volvo apparently as it hits for the cycle with the V60 plug-in hybrid.

Polestar Engineered plug-in hybrid a high-horse handler and beauty … One of the last cool looking station wagons (an oxymoron) was Dodge’s short-lived Magnum. Not many were sold as the wagon market was shrinking faster than a Shrinky Dink in a toaster oven. Imagine, if you can, that wagon sales made up 20% of the car market in 1960 as us Baby Boomers were just wee kids. Our parents needed a way…

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(..)“But the growing EV market masks many regulatory flaws and failures to cut emissions, such as the growing CO2 emissions from new cars prior to 2020 and the push by some carmakers towards suboptimal plug-in hybrid technology. The biggest risk is that the EV momentum could stagnate between 2022–2029 unless the current post-2020 standards are strengthened. The 2021 review is therefore necessary and timely.

P.S. The EV momentum depends from sticker prices of EVs in Europe! If Tesla and Chinese EV and battery manufacturers will keep their promise to cut battery and EV prices then regulation fluctuations and political corruption instigated by “big oil” and “legacy automakers” will lose influence over EV market....

But, if Tesla and Chinese EV manufacturers will fail to deliver affordable compact electric hatchback and crossover by 2025....then EV adoption will be painfully slow, especially in Eastern Europe and Baltics. Current generation of “long range” EVs are way too expensive, but performance of “affordable” EVs so mediocre...These “affordable” EVs are quite expensive and way too small, too slow, too flimsy. Their real world range is too short without proper charging infrastructure. 

��      Repairs of out of warranty long range EVs are extremely expensive. Imagine “affordable” second hand Tesla Model S with failed MCU (repair costs a fortune)...and compare it with an old Audi A6 diesel, very popular car in Latvia... It is almost impossible to convince people to ditch and replace their old diesel  Audi, VW, BMW, Volvo, Škoda, Opel and etc. 

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Volvo XC60 Is Handcrafted For Silent And Quiet Electric Journeys 2022

VOLVO XC60 The Swedish perspective of the Volvo is pretty evident in most of the vehicles handcrafted by the team Volvo and that makes the inclusion of its top-selling XC series and the thoughtfully curated XC60. Furnished with tasteful and artful embellishment on the outer layers and with the cabin so sweet and shining like a pearl in the glimmering oasis. There are different levels of powertrains offered and that includes one plug-in hybrid powertrain that is more than an elephant in the performance-driven challenges. The cargo spacing is pretty enlarged and commodious the like the one we find in the Mercedes Benz GLC, BMW i8, and Audi Q4 E Tron. Technological integrations of the vehicle pose a somewhat more futuristic appeal with the 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch gauge cluster.

Engine Refinements And Options There are majorly three engines offered and they are T5, T6, and T8 and they all are mated to a powerful eight-speed automatic transmission. The levitation to the models like T6 and T8 brings about a more potent all-wheel-drive option but the front-wheel-drive is kept as standard. Beneath the premium hoody of the Volvo XC60 lies a lion that spits a somewhat 250 horsepower and is on an engine diet of 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder engine. The T5 and T6 models are charged by the same level of engine displacements with a supercharger exuding more oomph and laced with a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder engine, 316 horsepower. The T8 engine powertrain borrows the power from the T6 engine and is paired with a set of electric motors that, through a blend, exude a somewhat of 400 horsepower. See complete Review at https://automartusa.com/volvo-xc60-new-updates-for-2022/

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Watched a review of the new Peugeot 508 SW Sport on Carfection today, a car I previously did not know existed. While we don’t get it here in North America, a similarly intriguing hybrid wagon we do get is the Volvo V60 Polestar! Photographed for Volvo Vancouver @volvoofvancouver @drivemarketinggroup ______________________________________ #volvo #volvovancouver #docksteader #drivemarketinggroup #volvov60 #v60 #v60polestar #polestar #wagon #hybrid #photoshoot #blakejphoto (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNrJGdRpib1/?igshid=1n08w29dbhq8j