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Volvo cars among first to get Gemini upgrade as part of Android Automotive

The innovative manufacturer Volvo has partnered with Google for AI integration in its cars.

T3 · May 21, 2025

This viral video shows how photographing a self-driving car could actually destroy your camera

Lasers can damage a camera sensor… which means so can the LiDAR on some cars

Digital Camera World · May 21, 2025

Sing when you’re winning: how karaoke in cars heralds the triumph of Chinese firms

European manufacturers of electric vehicles are scrambling to match the technology of their Chinese rivals

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

Forget SUVs: Minivans are having a renaissance—and they've never been this plush

Mercedes-Benz’s Vision V concept joins a wave of luxury minivans in China, hinting at a surprising comeback for the long-overlooked MPV.

Fortune · May 15, 2025

Another Ford recall of nearly 274,000 vehicles over brake issue

The recall targets certain Navigator and Expedition models from 2022-2024

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

The Volvo XC90 Is Starting To Show Its Age: Review

The XC90 was a world-beater when it debuted in 2015, with a stylish design, a modern interior, and an impressive selection of powertrains. But 10 years on, and mostly unchanged—save a few mild updates—some of that sheen has faded. The XC90 still looks great, and its new mild-hybrid inline-four is…

Motor1 · May 14, 2025

Why Everyone Is Struggling To Create 'Software Defined Vehicles'

No one has it easy, but some companies are doing a whole lot better than others. Still, the road ahead is a long one.

InsideEVs · May 9, 2025

Volvo Recalls Nearly 500,000 Cars Over a Simple Software Glitch

Volvo has issued one of the largest single recalls of the year so far. It affects 413,151 vehicles in the United States and another 40,673 in Canada, going back to the 2021 model year. The problem lies with the backup camera, which may fail to engage when shifting into reverse.…

Motor1 · May 8, 2025

The Volvo XC70 Returns As A Long-Range Plug-In Hybrid

When we were in China a few weeks ago, we noticed a strong trend of manufacturers putting big batteries in plug-in hybrids, giving them more than enough range for daily electric-only use. Volvo, which is owned by Chinese car conglomerate Geely, is following that trend with the all-new XC70. It's…

InsideEVs · May 7, 2025

The Volvo XC70 Is Coming Back

It’s been almost a decade since Volvo discontinued the XC70 to make way for the V60 Cross Country. The nameplate is making a surprising return, though unfortunately, not as a new wagon. Instead, the Geely-owned brand is launching its umpteenth SUV in China later this year, potentially reaching other markets…

Motor1 · May 7, 2025