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Volvo’s first electric minivan, the EM90, officially rolls off the assembly line

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The first all-electric Volvo EM90 officially rolled off the assembly line on Tuesday. Volvo’s EM90 is the brand’s first electric minivan, complete with a “Scandinavian living room” interior. The electric minivan features advanced software, including Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

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A new all-electric luxury SUV is set to hit the market next year to compete with Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Volvo is joining the luxury electric SUV market with its new EX60 launching next year. The new EX60 will rival premium models from Tesla, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Deliveries began in March.

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KBB: Average new vehicle transaction price in US in December up 1.9% from November; EV ATP dropped 5.5% due to Tesla

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The drop in pricing was driven by significant price cuts at Tesla, which commands more than 65% of the electric vehicle segment. Truck sales were particularly strong last month, and with many trucks selling for more than $60,000, a new record was all but inevitable. In December, the company reversed course. —Rebecca Rydzewski.

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Nobody Knows if the BMW M5 Touring is Coming to America

The Truth About Cars

This has led to all manner of speculation online, with some outlets confirming that the model is to officially remain in Europe. Wagons haven’t been fashionable in North America since they were supplanted by the minivan in the 1980s. BMW is probably wondering how many of those might opt for an M5 Touring instead.

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Volvo marks 17 straight months of growth as EV sales lead the way in January

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Volvo’s all-electric model lead the growth, with global EV sales up 17% in January. Although Volvo’s Recharge model sales (EV and PHEV) fell 3% to 19,171, fully electric vehicles continued to see higher demand. The growth was propelled by its EV sales, which were up 17%, with 9,226 electric Volvo models handed over last month.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

Consumer Reports has concluded its annual car reliability survey and the resulting data for 2023 has not been kind to all-electric vehicles. The biggest issues for EVs were reportedly failing electric drive motors, unreliable charging, and trouble with battery packs. All of these pull down the brand’s reliability score.”