The designers and engineers behind Volvo’s all-new XC90, which will be revealed later this year, have completely re-conceived the way drivers operate their cars by dispensing with the normal array of buttons and replacing them with a large tablet-like touch screen, a head-up display and thumb controls on the steering wheel.
GM recalls 106,000 more vehicles in North America
General Motors Friday announced four more vehicle recalls, totalling about 106,000 in North America, including one to fix an air-bag system likely tied to one crash involving an injury.
W. Europe car sales rise but recovery to be ‘bumpy’
Car sales in western Europe rose about 5 percent in May, the eighth consecutive month of growth, but the seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of sales slipped back from the April level, according to analyst LMC Automotive.
Gorden Wagener’s Mercedes design philosophy key part is simplicity
Mercedes-Benz has transitioned from traditional to modern luxury by adopting styling themes such as simplicity, authenticity and craftsmanship, said Gorden Wagener, the brand’s design chief.
Volvo Cars receives prestigious Telematics Update Award
Following an intensive period of product development, Volvo Cars is delighted to receive the Global OEM Infotainment Solutions Award from Telematics Update in conjunction with the 14th Annual Telematics Conference held on June 3rd in Detroit.
