(March 3, 2021) GOTHENBURG, Sweden  — The future of Volvo Cars is electric and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of its commitment to a zero emission future. The C40 Recharge has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. It is based on the CMA vehicle platform and the first Volvo model in history designed as pure electric only.

(March 3, 2021) SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Group has announced it held a virtual groundbreaking ceremony for HTWO Guangzhou, the Group’s first fuel cell system facility outside of Korea. The investment advances the Group’s global hydrogen leadership and supports its push into China’s rapidly developing hydrogen industry.

(March 2, 2021) WASHINGTON — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety regulators said Monday they were opening a probe into nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 vehicles for fire risks. The preliminary evaluation comes after 11 reports of fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. The agency said some drivers experienced stalling prior to the fire in half of the instances where the vehicle was in motion. The 12-volt battery was identified as the area of origin in a majority of incidents reviewed, the agency said.

(March 2, 2021)  Following on the heels of the Carnival MPV’s North American debut last week, Kia Motors has announced pricing for the multi-faceted people mover. "Pushing the boundaries on expected fronts and bringing new life to a staid segment," the 2022 Carnival MPV is offered in four trim levels: LX, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. This all-new MPV is expected to go on sale in the second quarter of this year and pricing starts at $33,275.