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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in select markets across Europe as of this week. Like the XC40 Recharge electric compact SUV, the C40 Recharge comes with an infotainment systems jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system.

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV coming to US with $58,750 MSRP

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The New C40 Recharge will be available in the Ultimate specification level and includes every available feature such as Android Operating System with Google imbedded, oversized fixed Panoramic Moonroof, Pixel LED lighting, Pilot Assist, Harman Kardon Premium Sound, 360° Surround View Camera and Unique 20" wheels.

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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With a connected digital solution available both in-car and on mobile devices, Polestar is setting up strategic collaborations to give Polestar 2 owners easy and hassle-free access to the world’s largest public charging networks. In common with all Polestar cars, Polestar 2 will only be available for ordering online.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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Android running the dashboard means Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Store, and more, are instantly available and work the way you already use them. Hey, Google” is deeply ingrained in a lot of users by now, and Android finally makes voice commands practical in a car from a major maker.

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Volvo delays low-cost EX30 deliveries in the US until 2025

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Volvo announced it’s delaying the EX30 launch in the US as it ramps up production in Belgium. Volvo sold 14,500 EX30 models globally in the first quarter of 2024 , nearly topping the EX40 (17,400). The announcement comes “due to changes in the global automotive landscape,” according to Volvo.

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Volvo EX30 tops Mini in Europe as low-cost EV’s sales surge in May

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According to global data collection firm Dataforce , Volvo’s sales rose 27% last month in Europe. Although Volvo had already planned to begin EX30 production in the EU in 2025, Annwall hinted the US-bound model would likely come from Belgium. It includes Google built-in with Apple CarPlay as standard.

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2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800

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wide) with all-season tires are tucked into each corner; 21" and 22" wheels with summer tires are available with the Black Optic package (both optional wheel packages are 10.5" Standard technology: 3D satellite navigation imagery via Google with a newly updated e-tron route planner. Each front fender extends 0.9" upper and 8.6"

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