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Volvo suddenly shifts EX30, EX90 production to Belgium to avoid China-made EV tariffs

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Volvo is reportedly shifting EV production to Belgium ahead of schedule. Production of the new Volvo EX30 and EX90 is moving to Belgium to avoid expected tariffs on electric vehicles made in China. Volvo announced it planned to build its new low-cost EX30 at its Ghent plant in Belgium last October.

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SUVs are getting wider, outgrowing roads and parking spaces in these countries

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Read more Some SUVs as wide as 2,039 mm, combined with narrow roads and crunch of parking space in many European cities are making urban traffic conditions difficult to manage. The global craze for SUVs shows no sign of slowdown. Large boxy SUVs are witnessing rapid growth in demand and sales across the world.

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Volvo recalls all EX30 electric SUVs over a software glitch, but an OTA update should fix it

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Volvo said owners can either accept the update on their vehicle or take it to the dealership to have it installed free of charge. Volvo EX30 Cloud Blue and Vapour Grey (Source: Volvo) In other news, Volvo is reportedly already moving EX30 and EX90 production to its Ghent, Belgium plant amid expected tariffs on EVs made in China.

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Volvo delays EX30 SUV due to software glitches

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Volvo EX30 Outland edition in Chrystal White (Source: Everland Customs) EV drivers looking to get behind the wheel of their new Volvo all-electric SUV EX30 may have to wait a bit longer as Volvo works to resolve some software glitches before delivery – the second time a Volvo EV launch has been delayed due to software.

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NIO (NIO) eyes buying Volkswagen plant in historic market shake up

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CEO Oliver Blume warned that Germany’s competitive advantage is at risk as the industry shifts to electric vehicles. NIO already sells vehicles in Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. Although it doesn’t sell cars in Belgium yet, NIO plans to launch there soon.

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BMW tops Tesla in EV sales for the first time as gap narrows in Europe

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BMW led the market for the first time despite slowing EV sales in Germany, France, and Belgium. million vehicles were registered in Europe last month, up 2% compared to last year. Despite sales slipping in Germany (-2%), France (-2%), and Belgium (-7%), other EU markets helped drive growth. from 14.6% in July 2023.

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Volvo EX30 continues sales surge as Europe’s second best-selling EV in August

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Despite this, Volvo was one of the bright spots, as overall vehicle sales climbed 36%. With 19,605 vehicles sold last month, Volvo topped Tesla and Fiat to become the fourteenth largest automaker in the EU, UK, and EFTA countries, according to Dataforce. Source: Automotive News FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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