A new reputable source signals the U.S.-spec Golf Mk VIII will come only in GTI and R flavors. First reported by Motor1.com at the beginning of the month, the next-generation VW Golf will be getting a simplified lineup in the United States where at least a couple of versions are going to get the proverbial axe. Automotive News has published a report that echoes our original article stating the base version of the Golf Mk VIII will not make it to the U.S. where the more practical SportWagen won’t be available either. VW Golf 8 Officially Revealed: Volkswagen Golf: See The Changes Side By Side 2020 VW Golf 8: Here Are The Top 12 New Features VW Golf 8 GTI, GTI TCR, GTD, R Officially Coming In 2020 2020 Volkswagen Golf Ushers In Eighth Generation With 11 Power Options AN says Volkswagen of America recently informed its dealers about killing the U.S.-spec base Golf and the Golf SportWagen for the model's eighth generation, with only the GTI and R … [Read more...] about VW Tells U.S. Dealers They Won’t Get New Base Golf, SportWagen
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Jaguar Reveals Electric Future With E-Type, Future-Type Concepts
All new Jaguars and Land Rovers to be electrified from 2020. Jaguar and Land Rover will include an electrified version of every new model range they launch from 2020 – and two new concepts herald the firm's switch to electrification in bold fashion. As part of the inaugural JLR Tech Fest, Jaguar has rolled out both an all-electric E-Type and an autonomous EV concept that looks at how motoring could evolve by 2040. The 2020 electrification announcement was made by JLR CEO Dr Ralf Speth. "We will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles," he said. "Our first fully electric performance SUV, the Jaguar I-Pace, goes on sale next year.”Jaguar Land Rover is thus the latest company to commit to a future of electric drive, including a range of fully-electric battery-powered cars plus hybrids and plug-in hybrids, following Volvo's headline-grabbing … [Read more...] about Jaguar Reveals Electric Future With E-Type, Future-Type Concepts
Volvo’s Four Ton Fully Armoured Beast — The All New XC90 T6 AWD Inscription
Home Four wheelers oi-Rahul Jaswal By Rahul Jaswal Published: Friday, June 28, 2019, 17:36 [IST] BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Land Rover are the 'most preferred' sought after names when one looks for an armoured vehicle car or SUV. Sweden based auto giant Volvo has just joined that list of names. They have just about announced the launch of their bulletproof and bomb-proof XC90 Armoured SUV. The armoured XC90 looks like a standard Volvo XC90, but that's about it. The armoured variant features a lot of steel and bulletproof glass, which has pushed the weight of the SUV to a massive 4.5 tons. In comparison, standard XC90 has a curb weight of roughly 2.2 tons. Volvo's all new armoured XC90 SUV is obviously meant for high-profile businessmen, politicians, diplomats, heads of state, and the likes. Volvo has put in loads of effort and manpower hours to create this beast of an SUV. The vehicle took a total of two years to design and develop. The Volvo XC90 Armoured vehicle is … [Read more...] about Volvo’s Four Ton Fully Armoured Beast — The All New XC90 T6 AWD Inscription
Volvo Cars And Uber Reveal Production Ready Self Driving Car — The Future Of Lazy Is Here
Home Four wheelers oi-Rahul Jaswal By Rahul Jaswal Published: Thursday, June 13, 2019, 17:02 [IST] Volvo Cars and cab aggregator Uber, presented a jointly developed production car capable of driving by itself. This is the second development in the strategic collaboration between both companies. Volvo Cars and Uber entered a joint engineering agreement in 2016, and have since developed several prototypes with the sole purpose of accelerating the companies' self-driving car development. The Volvo XC90 SUV unveiled today is the first production car that features Uber's self-driving system. The vehicle is capable of fully driving itself. The Volvo XC90 is equipped with safety features that allow Uber to install its own self-driving system, outlining future deployment of self-driving cars in Uber's network as an autonomous ride sharing service. The most important features of Volvo Cars' autonomous drive-ready production vehicle include back-up systems for steering and … [Read more...] about Volvo Cars And Uber Reveal Production Ready Self Driving Car — The Future Of Lazy Is Here
Volvo XC90 Excellence Lounge Console Launched In India: Priced At Rs 1.42 Crore
Home Four wheelers oi-Rahul Nagaraj By Rahul Nagaraj Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 11:20 [IST] Volvo XC90 Excellence Lounge Console launched in India. The new exclusive Volvo XC90 is priced at Rs 1.42 Crore, ex-showroom (India). The new Volvo XC90 Excellence Lounge Console will be limited to just 15 units in the Indian market. The new Volvo XC90 Excellence Lounge Console will also be available on an order-only-basis. The SUV comes with aircraft-like seats in the second row, making it a three-seater premium SUV in the country. The new Excellence Lounge Console is based on the standard XC90 SUV in the country. However, the new exclusive variant comes with a new unit, in place of the front passenger seat. This new unit comes with a rising leg rest, storage compartment and a pop-up touchscreen display. The new SUV also comes with other luxury highlights such as crystal glasses, in-car refrigerator and champagne flute-holder. Other standard features on the … [Read more...] about Volvo XC90 Excellence Lounge Console Launched In India: Priced At Rs 1.42 Crore