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Ford Pushing Its Managers To Buy Their EVs And Help Spread The Word

Carscoops

Ford believes encouraging employees to drive its EVs will help spread the word about the vehicles. “If we cannot make money on EVs, we have competitors who have the largest market in the world, who already dominate globally, already setting up their supply chain around the world,” Farley told NBC News.

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Why Toyota Australia wants you to service more frequently than most brands

CarExpert

Speaking with CarExpert this week, Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley, said Toyota had no plans to alter its current servicing arrangements. The six-month intervals are unique to Australia, because of Australian conditions, Mr Hanley explained.

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New Volvo ES90 to offer 434 miles of range

Autocar

Bell added: The Volvo ES90 is one of the most technically advanced cars on the market today and is designed to be improved further with time. Were in a nice position as a company that we have that spread. Were 1% of the car market and were in premium, he said. There is still a demand for premium saloons in the electric age.

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Crucial Volvo EX60 to start testing this year ahead of 2026 launch

Autocar

We are designing [the SPA3] to be scalable from B to F [segments], to make sure that we have flexibility and that we can launch the products that markets decide they want when they want it. Yes, it's scalable in size, price and capabilities, but it's not spreading our products in different ecosystems.

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China’s Car Exports Soar As Electrified Vehicles Near 50% Domestic Market Share

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This increase follows a 39% jump in exports observed in March, underscoring the rapid spread of Chinese-built cars across the globe. According to the secretary general of the China Passenger Car Association, domestic automakers will need to choose whether to expand overseas or risk losing market share in the local market, Reuters reports.

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Crucial Volvo EX60 shown for the first time ahead of 2026 launch

Autocar

We are designing [the SPA3] to be scalable from B to F [segments], to make sure that we have flexibility and that we can launch the products that markets decide they want when they want it. Yes, it's scalable in size, price and capabilities, but it's not spreading our products in different ecosystems.

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Honda to give each new EV a "distinct character" with unique design

Autocar

Well have a wide spread of a line-up, with more variety than youd be used to from a European premium brand. That car is being developed with a focus on the Asian market, and Mitsuru Kariya, vice-president of Hondas BEV business unit, insisted that its not decided yet if it will be offered in Europe, adding: Personally, Id like to see it.

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