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Driving the XC40 Recharge, Volvo’s first electric crossover with native Android Auto

Volvo’s first EV is an impressive blend of Swedish ingenuity and electric performance

Andrew J. Hawkins
The Polestar Precept, an electric sedan powered by Android, is going into productionThe Polestar Precept, an electric sedan powered by Android, is going into production
Driving the Polestar 2, the first electric car with a brain by Google

“Hey Google, how do you compete with Tesla?”

Andrew J. Hawkins
Volvo will use Waymo’s self-driving technology to power a fleet of electric robotaxisVolvo will use Waymo’s self-driving technology to power a fleet of electric robotaxis
Volvo bucks the industry, will sell LIDAR-equipped self-driving cars to customers by 2022Volvo bucks the industry, will sell LIDAR-equipped self-driving cars to customers by 2022
The electric Polestar 2 with native Android will start at $59,900 in the USThe electric Polestar 2 with native Android will start at $59,900 in the US
Polestar teases an all-electric concept sedan running Android AutomotivePolestar teases an all-electric concept sedan running Android Automotive
A closer look at the XC40 Recharge, Volvo’s first electric car

The XC40 Recharge won’t blow people away or engender rapturous headlines like the Tesla Model 3 or the Porsche Taycan, but it may actually have more to say

Andrew J. Hawkins
Volvo unveils its first fully electric car — and a bold pledge to go carbon-neutral

‘With concrete actions, more than symbolic pledges, maybe we can bring sustainability.’

Andrew J. Hawkins
How to get Amazon packages delivered to the trunk of your carHow to get Amazon packages delivered to the trunk of your car
Volvo will use in-car cameras to combat drunk and distracted drivingVolvo will use in-car cameras to combat drunk and distracted driving
The Polestar 2’s secret weapon against the Tesla Model 3 is native Android Auto

Google’s new infotainment system is a big deal

Vlad Savov
Volvo is limiting its cars to a top speed of 112 mphVolvo is limiting its cars to a top speed of 112 mph
The Polestar 2 is a Google-powered all-electric Tesla competitor

Coming in 2020 with 275 miles of range and a native Android infotainment system

Sean O'Kane
Volvo’s Polestar offers interactive preview of the first native version of Android AutoVolvo’s Polestar offers interactive preview of the first native version of Android Auto
California dealers try to stop Volvo’s car subscription serviceCalifornia dealers try to stop Volvo’s car subscription service
The all-electric Polestar 2 will be the first car with Google’s native Android AutoThe all-electric Polestar 2 will be the first car with Google’s native Android Auto
Volvo’s 360c concept car is a fully autonomous bedroom on wheelsVolvo’s 360c concept car is a fully autonomous bedroom on wheels
Volvo’s self-driving cars are getting new laser sensors to see the worldVolvo’s self-driving cars are getting new laser sensors to see the world
Volvo’s native Google integration is the next level for Android AutoVolvo’s native Google integration is the next level for Android Auto
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Amazon will now deliver packages to the trunk of your carAmazon will now deliver packages to the trunk of your car
Tesla’s toughest competition ever was on display in GenevaTesla’s toughest competition ever was on display in Geneva
The Volvo V60 is a wagon that we’re contractually obligated to loveThe Volvo V60 is a wagon that we’re contractually obligated to love
The new Volvo V60 is a sleek wagon with more semi-autonomyThe new Volvo V60 is a sleek wagon with more semi-autonomy
We were promised smartphones on wheelsWe were promised smartphones on wheels
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The high-performance Polestar 1 is coming to just a few countriesThe high-performance Polestar 1 is coming to just a few countries
Volvo is reportedly scaling back its ambitious self-driving car experimentVolvo is reportedly scaling back its ambitious self-driving car experiment
What to see at the Los Angeles Auto ShowWhat to see at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Volvo’s SUV subscription plan starts at $600 per month — insurance includedVolvo’s SUV subscription plan starts at $600 per month — insurance included
Volvo’s parent company just bought a ‘flying car’ startupVolvo’s parent company just bought a ‘flying car’ startup
The Polestar 1 is a 600-horsepower hybrid sports coupe from VolvoThe Polestar 1 is a 600-horsepower hybrid sports coupe from Volvo
The Volvo XC40 is the fashionable SUV you can buy like a phoneThe Volvo XC40 is the fashionable SUV you can buy like a phone
Volvo buys Luxe assets to boost its car servicesVolvo buys Luxe assets to boost its car services
Volvo thinks we should watch the solar eclipse from our cars, which is an awful ideaVolvo thinks we should watch the solar eclipse from our cars, which is an awful idea
ScreenDrive: Volvo’s take on the touchscreen actually makes sense

Intuitive design is safe design

Dieter Bohn
Volvo’s new semi trucks now have more autonomous features and Apple CarPlayVolvo’s new semi trucks now have more autonomous features and Apple CarPlay
Volvo to end gas-only cars by 2019Volvo to end gas-only cars by 2019
Thomas Ricker
Volvo taps Nvidia’s hardware to put self-driving cars on the road by 2021Volvo taps Nvidia’s hardware to put self-driving cars on the road by 2021
The rise of the Android-powered carThe rise of the Android-powered car
Kirsten Korosec
The wagon is back: The Volvo V90 Cross Country drives itself through the desertThe wagon is back: The Volvo V90 Cross Country drives itself through the desert

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