Toyota Yaris WRC Races to Victory in Sweden
The Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team celebrated its first win of the 2019 World Rally Championship season after Ott Tänak drove to a well-deserved victory at Rally Sweden. The stage held special significance for the team, as it was in the same place that the Toyota Yaris WRC car scored its maiden triumph in […]
BMW iNEXT Goes for a Spin in Sweden
In order to better understand the BMW iNEXT’s strengths and limitations, the BMW Group is testing the Sport Activity Vehicle in real-life icy conditions in Arjeplog, Sweden. During testing, the camouflaged, purely electric Sport Activity Vehicle will be but through its paces on snow-packed roads and frozen lakes. Get the Latest Innovations: See the BMW […]
Car Fires Sweep Western Sweden
When it’s back-to-school time in the United States, parents mob the stores for supplies while the kids watch in sullen silence. Apparently, a group of youths in the western Sweden city of Gothenburg wanted to express their rage in a more outward way. A wave of vehicle arson swept through the city last week, with […]
Sweden Opens World’s First Electrified Road
Sweden has set the ambitious goal of having a 100% fossil fuel free fleet of autos by 2030. To this end, the Swedish Transport Administration has initiated a variety of projects that are testing out new technologies to help the country gracefully shift into this electric vehicle (EV) reality. One of these projects is “eRoadArlanda,” […]
Northvolt Startup to Build EV Batteries in Sweden
As battery-powered cars become more and more prominent (heck, I just recently updated our EV List, and it was exhausting), one thing is certain: carmakers are going to need a ton of batteries. Currently, the vast majority are produced in Asia, such as the South Korean firm LG Chem, which produces the battery packs used […]
Sweden Opens World’s First Electric Highway
A new electric milestone has been reached: over a 1.2-mile stretch of highway passing through the coastal Swedish town of Gävle, a criss-cross of electrical wiring marks the presence of a world first: the world’s first electric-truck-powering highway. The electric cables run about 18 feet over the freeway, and are used to feed the trucks […]
Volvo Cars August Sales: Momentum Builds in China, Sweden
Volvo Cars continued its upward trend with a strong global sales performance in August. Despite steadily losing momentum in the United States, global Volvo sales in August were up 8.4 percent overall. Strong sales growth in China, Sweden, and the rest of Western Europe were the primary contributors to this growth. China remains Volvo’s biggest […]
Robyn and Volvo Cars: ‘Made By Sweden’
It basically looks like 'Drive,' only with Robyn playing Ryan Gosling's role. Come to think of it, we'd watch the hell out of that.
Two of Sweden’s most famous stalwarts are teaming up for an advertising campaign, and before you ask, one of the parties is not a school of red gummi fish. (Yeah, we dropped a Swedish Fish joke. What about it?) No, the two Swedish sensations are pop star Robyn and Volvo Cars, who are combining efforts […]
OMSE Prepares for 2014 Rallycross Action in Sweden
The 2014 Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship and FIA World Rallycross Championship seasons are very nearly upon us, and OlsbergsMSE (OMSE) is doing anything but resting on their laurels. OMSE drivers Andreas Bakkerud and Patrik Sandell recently tested out a RC-spec Ford Fiesta ST in Kall, Sweden, and if the video below is any […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Shelby GT350R Coming to Rocket League Dec. 9
Ford is bringing two of its baddest and bestest vehicles of all time to Rocket League this week. Following a successful team-up that brought the all-new F-150 to the game in February, Ford and developer Psyonix add the Mustang Mach-E and 1965 Mustang Shelby GT350R to the Rocket League item shop for a limited time […]
Volvo Cars Safety Centre Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
The Volvo Cars Safety Centre, which is responsible for the automaker’s safety ambitions, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Volvo Dropped Cars From 30 Meters for Science
In order to provide training to rescue workers, Volvo dropped multiple brand-new vehicles from a crane 30 meters in the air.
Volvo Sets its Sights On Online Sales
With two strategic acquisitions, Volvo has positioned itself to become a global leader in online car sales.
In-Car Breathalyzers Both Stop and Cause Accidents
Over the course of the decade, the number of in-car Breathalyzers has greatly increased. While the device can help reduce drunk driving, a New York Times investigation shows that it may also lead to distracted driving. Keeping Your Teen Safe: Choosing their first car How the Breathalyzer works LifeSafer sells in-car Breathalyzers and suggests that […]
6 International Christmas Songs for Your Driving Playlist
From contemporary tunes to Indie songs, the holiday season definitely has a diverse array of music to enjoy on commutes and road trips. But if you’re in the mood for something a bit different, here are some ethnic Christmas songs worth adding to your seasonal playlist. Customized Rides: Discover which Chevy would suit your lifestyle […]
How One Man Is Fighting for Longer Yellow Lights
Many drivers are familiar with intersections, where the light turns yellow for a frustratingly short amount of time. However, thanks in part to Sweden-born engineer Mats Järlström, yellow lights could soon last for a longer amount of time. A Top Safety Pick: 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross What Järlström has done thus far Back in 2013, […]
Why Do Some Countries Practice Left-Hand Driving?
Upon leaving any airport in the United Kingdom, you see two signs: a welcome sign and a reminder to drive on the left. Those of us from nations who drive on the right (or 66 percent of us) laugh at how silly the British are for going against the grain. But there’s a method behind […]
Formula 1 Will Stream Mexican GP on Twitch
Formula 1 has announced it will livestream every session of the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix on the popular Twitch website and app, which is typically used to stream video games. This is the first time that F1 will stream on-track action from a Grand Prix weekend on the Twitch platform, and it will be free […]