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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Volvo S90 discontinued in India soon after facelift launch
The Volvo S90 has been discontinued in the Indian markets. Check Offers Volvo India has announced the discontinuation of its luxury sedan, the S90. The Volvo S90 was the only sedan in the manufacturer's lineup, leaving the brand with only SUVs in its Indian showcase. The carmaker had launched the facelifted version of the S90 in India. Now that the S90 has been removed from the lineup, the manufacturer is expected to soon bring in the EX30. The Volvo S90 had been facelifted recently with modern updates to the design and interiors. Volvo S90 Facelift: Design The latest S90 received a sharper-looking exterior over its predecessor, in line with the XC90 facelift that recently made it to the Indian market. The SUV gets a new front with a larger grille with the angular chrome slats, while the headlamps are slimmer and sharper, and sport the signature Thor's Hammer LED DRLs with Matrix-design LED technology. There's also a new sculpted bonnet and restyled front bumper to give the model a fresh look. The rear sports newly designed LED taillights with the same pattern as the front DRLs. There are new diamond-cut alloy wheels as well. Also Read : Volvo's new advanced seatbelt will adapt to 'your" body in a crash to maximise protection Volvo S90 Facelift: Powertrain The new S90 is available as a plug-in hybrid with an electric-only range of up to 80 km (WLTP), as well as a mild-hybrid variant powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. According to Volvo's internal data, nearly half of the distance travelled by their latest plug-in hybrids has been on electric power alone, suggesting the potential for lower emissions during everyday driving. The company has not revealed the final specifications of the engine options. Volvo S90 Facelift: Safety Safety continues to be a priority, with the S90 offering Volvo's Pilot Assist system. This includes adaptive cruise control, lane centring and automated braking in slow-moving traffic. A reinforced safety cage and active safety features are also part of the package, aligning with the company's long-standing focus on occupant protection. Volvo S90 Facelift: Technology The S90 adopts Volvo's new-generation user interface, powered by the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform. The system promises quicker response times and includes an 11.2-inch centre display with Google built-in. Features like Google Maps and Google Assistant are integrated, while over-the-air software updates will allow future enhancements without requiring dealership visits. A revised digital driver display also offers clearer navigation support. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 20 Jun 2025, 11:44 AM IST
NDTV
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Volvo S90 Sedan Discontinued In India; Brand Shifts To All SUV Lineup
Volvo Cars India has eliminated the S90 luxury sedan from its lineup. The car has been delisted from the automaker's official website. This comes at a time when the global market has just received an updated version of the vehicle. The version that was on sale in India was launched in 2021 and had recently received a facelift. With this change in place, the Swedish automaker now has an all-SUV lineup in the country. Volvo's current lineup consists of the XC90 SUV, which comes at a starting price of Rs 1.03 crore (ex-showroom) and is the flagship SUV of the brand. It shares the ICE space with the relatively smaller XC60, which comes at Rs 70.75 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, the electric vehicle lineup consists of the EC40, which has a starting price of Rs 59 lakh (ex-showroom), and the EX40, which starts at Rs 50.10 lakh (ex-showroom). Also Read: Mercedes-Benz Issues Recall Over Fire Risk In India- Is Your Luxury Car Affected? The Volvo S90, while it was on sale, had a price tag of Rs 68.25 lakh (ex-showroom), placing it against models like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the BMW 5 Series. Under the hood, the S90 had a 2.0-litre four-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol engine, giving out 250 hp of power and 350 Nm of torque at the peak of its performance. It came paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the international market Volvo has launched the S90 with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Along with it, the Swedish automaker has already unveiled an all-electric version of the sedan called the ES90. This iteration of the vehicle comes with a 106 kWh battery pack, which offers a range of up to 700 km on a single charge. To expand its lineup in India, the brand is planning to launch the Volvo EX30. The EV will likely be introduced by the end of 2025. This will be followed by the launch of the EX90, adding to the range of electric SUVs on sale in the country.
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major car brand ‘facing challenging period' to axe 3,000 jobs in huge restructure to cut costs
A MAJOR car brand is facing a "challenging period," with a huge restructuring plan set to axe 3,000 jobs in a bid to cut costs. The popular car manufacturer blamed rising costs, slowing demand for electric vehicles, and uncertainty over Advertisement 1 Volvo is set to axe 3,000 jobs in a major restructuring Credit: Getty Volvo revealed that most of the job cuts will affect office-based staff in Sweden, which is around 15 per cent of its global office workforce. The cuts will affect about 1,200 employees and 1,000 consultants, the automaker said. CEO Håkan Samuelsson said the cuts would help improve the automaker's cash flow and reduce overall costs. He added: "It's white collar in almost all areas, including R&D, communication, human resources. Advertisement read more on motors "So it's everywhere, and it's a considerable reduction." Fredrik Hansson, Volvo's new CFO, said that despite thousands of job cuts, the move would make the company 'structurally more efficient.' Volvo's restructuring will cost an eye-watering £103million, which will impact its second-quarter results. The popular car brand is introducing these sweeping cuts following reports of a 60 per cent dip in their first-quarter operating income. Advertisement Most read in Motors Falling sales and revenues add pressure The announcement follows a turbulent few months for Volvo, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Global deliveries slumped by 6 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year, causing revenue to drop by 11.7 per cent, from £7.3bn to £6.4bn, according to Meet the new XC90 plug-in hybrid, an electric car with a backup plan The automaker is facing what it describes as 'challenges not seen before' in the automotive sector, with rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and cooling demand weighing heavily on performance. Former CEO Håkan Samuelsson, recently reinstated after Jim Rowan's exit, is leading the shake-up. Advertisement Samuelsson warned: "The automotive industry is in the middle of a very difficult period with challenges not seen before. "We must get better at delivering results." Investment cuts and uncertain forecasts Volvo also revealed it is scaling back investments further, following a big drop in earnings before interest and tax , plunging from £370m to £120m year-on-year. The company will stop providing financial forecasts for 2025 and 2026, saying market conditions remain too uncertain. Advertisement The cost-saving strategy includes a shift toward regionalised operations. Volvo recently launched an updated S90 saloon exclusively for China and started building the EX30 electric crossover at its Ghent plant in Belgium, previously made only in China. It also plans to sharpen its model range in the US and optimise production at its Spartanburg facility in South Carolina. Samuelsson added: "While our strategy is clear, we must adapt quickly to survive. Advertisement "Our focus now is profitability, electrification and regionalisation. Volvo's announcement follows a growing trend of major job cuts across the global automotive industry as companies brace for a tough market environment. Audi also revealed plans to axe 7,500 jobs as part of a huge cost-saving drive. The Volkswagen-owned manufacturer announced the cuts would be carried out at its German sites by 2029, aiming to save around €1 billion (£842.5 million) annually in the medium term. Advertisement The job cuts at Audi represent about 8.6 per cent of the brand's global workforce. Audi said in a statement: 'The economic conditions are becoming increasingly tougher, competitive pressure and political uncertainties are presenting the company with immense challenges.' The carmaker, headquartered in Ingolstadt, said the reductions would mostly affect areas such as administration and development. Audi stressed that the cuts would be implemented in a "socially responsible" manner, avoiding compulsory redundancies. Advertisement Instead, roles will be reduced through natural attrition — meaning workers will not be replaced when they retire or leave the company. Despite the cuts, Audi is investing heavily in its German operations, pledging €8 billion (£6.7 billion) over the next four years. Part of the investment will go towards producing a new entry-level electric model at its Ingolstadt plant, with further developments considered for its second German site in Neckarsulm. Audi's chairman Gernot Döllner said: 'We are setting Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm up to be robust and flexible for the challenging transition to electric mobility. Advertisement Audi must become faster, more agile, and more efficient. One thing is clear: this cannot be done without personnel adjustments. Meanwhile, Audi's parent company Volkswagen announced back in December that it would cut 35,000 jobs at its VW brand sites across Germany by 2030. The job reductions are part of the 'Future Volkswagen' agreement, hammered out with union representatives to help slash labour costs by €1.5 billion (£1.25 billion) per year. Volkswagen emphasised that the job cuts would not involve any plant closures and would also be implemented 'socially responsibly'. Advertisement Volkswagen's plan also includes a significant capacity reduction, aiming to lower production volumes by around 734,000 units across its German manufacturing network. Everything you need to know about electric cars How long does it take to Will Do How long do Check out all of our latest electric car news here
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major car brand ‘facing challenging period' to axe 3,000 jobs in huge restructure to cut costs
Check below to read more on electric vehicles DEAD END Major car brand 'facing challenging period' to axe 3,000 jobs in huge restructure to cut costs A MAJOR car brand is facing a "challenging period," with a huge restructuring plan set to axe 3,000 jobs in a bid to cut costs. The popular car manufacturer blamed rising costs, slowing demand for electric vehicles, and uncertainty over trade tariffs for its decision to cut jobs. Advertisement 1 Volvo is set to axe 3,000 jobs in a major restructuring Credit: Getty Volvo revealed that most of the job cuts will affect office-based staff in Sweden, which is around 15 per cent of its global office workforce. The cuts will affect about 1,200 employees and 1,000 consultants, the automaker said. CEO Håkan Samuelsson said the cuts would help improve the automaker's cash flow and reduce overall costs. He added: "It's white collar in almost all areas, including R&D, communication, human resources. Advertisement "So it's everywhere, and it's a considerable reduction." Fredrik Hansson, Volvo's new CFO, said that despite thousands of job cuts, the move would make the company 'structurally more efficient.' Volvo's restructuring will cost an eye-watering £103million, which will impact its second-quarter results. The popular car brand is introducing these sweeping cuts following reports of a 60 per cent dip in their first-quarter operating income. Advertisement Falling sales and revenues add pressure The announcement follows a turbulent few months for Volvo, based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Global deliveries slumped by 6 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year, causing revenue to drop by 11.7 per cent, from £7.3bn to £6.4bn, according to Autocar. Meet the new XC90 plug-in hybrid, an electric car with a backup plan The automaker is facing what it describes as 'challenges not seen before' in the automotive sector, with rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and cooling demand weighing heavily on performance. Former CEO Håkan Samuelsson, recently reinstated after Jim Rowan's exit, is leading the shake-up. Advertisement Samuelsson warned: "The automotive industry is in the middle of a very difficult period with challenges not seen before. "We must get better at delivering results." Investment cuts and uncertain forecasts Volvo also revealed it is scaling back investments further, following a big drop in earnings before interest and tax, plunging from £370m to £120m year-on-year. The company will stop providing financial forecasts for 2025 and 2026, saying market conditions remain too uncertain. Advertisement The cost-saving strategy includes a shift toward regionalised operations. Volvo recently launched an updated S90 saloon exclusively for China and started building the EX30 electric crossover at its Ghent plant in Belgium, previously made only in China. It also plans to sharpen its model range in the US and optimise production at its Spartanburg facility in South Carolina. Samuelsson added: "While our strategy is clear, we must adapt quickly to survive. Advertisement "Our focus now is profitability, electrification and regionalisation. Volvo's announcement follows a growing trend of major job cuts across the global automotive industry as companies brace for a tough market environment. Audi also revealed plans to axe 7,500 jobs as part of a huge cost-saving drive. The Volkswagen-owned manufacturer announced the cuts would be carried out at its German sites by 2029, aiming to save around €1 billion (£842.5 million) annually in the medium term. Advertisement The job cuts at Audi represent about 8.6 per cent of the brand's global workforce. Audi said in a statement: 'The economic conditions are becoming increasingly tougher, competitive pressure and political uncertainties are presenting the company with immense challenges.' The carmaker, headquartered in Ingolstadt, said the reductions would mostly affect areas such as administration and development. Audi stressed that the cuts would be implemented in a "socially responsible" manner, avoiding compulsory redundancies. Advertisement Instead, roles will be reduced through natural attrition — meaning workers will not be replaced when they retire or leave the company. Despite the cuts, Audi is investing heavily in its German operations, pledging €8 billion (£6.7 billion) over the next four years. Part of the investment will go towards producing a new entry-level electric model at its Ingolstadt plant, with further developments considered for its second German site in Neckarsulm. Audi's chairman Gernot Döllner said: 'We are setting Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm up to be robust and flexible for the challenging transition to electric mobility. Advertisement Audi must become faster, more agile, and more efficient. One thing is clear: this cannot be done without personnel adjustments. Meanwhile, Audi's parent company Volkswagen announced back in December that it would cut 35,000 jobs at its VW brand sites across Germany by 2030. The job reductions are part of the 'Future Volkswagen' agreement, hammered out with union representatives to help slash labour costs by €1.5 billion (£1.25 billion) per year. Volkswagen emphasised that the job cuts would not involve any plant closures and would also be implemented 'socially responsibly'. Advertisement Volkswagen's plan also includes a significant capacity reduction, aiming to lower production volumes by around 734,000 units across its German manufacturing network.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Haier and KEF Announce Global Partnership to Co-Engineer Immersive Audio for Haier Smart TVs
QINGDAO, China, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Haier, a global leader in household appliances, today officially announces a strategic partnership with KEF, the world-renowned audio technology brand. Haier and KEF will jointly engineer the audio systems for Haier's latest Mini LED and QLED TV models, including the Haier TV M96, M92, M80 and S90 series. These models[1] will be launched throughout 2025, covering key markets such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Together, Haier and KEF will deliver an unparalleled home entertainment experience to consumers around the world. Under this exciting partnership, the sound systems of these Mini LED and QLED TV series are co-designed by Haier and KEF, and have been meticulously tuned by the same KEF engineering team responsible for their flagship loudspeakers, including Blade and The Reference. Leveraging KEF's over 60 years of acoustic engineering expertise, these Haier TV models seamlessly integrate high-end audio experiences, making it more accessible and convenient for home entertainment scenarios. The Haier M96 series of 4K QD-Mini LED TVs, the flagship model for 2025, made its debut at the 2025 Australian Open earlier this year. Its enhanced visual and audio capabilities captivated millions of tennis enthusiasts at Melbourne Park and central Melbourne through Haier TV's fan engagement booths and activities. Benefiting from KEF's expert tuning, the M96 series boasts a 2.2.2-channel audio system for the 75-inch and 85-inch models, and an impressive 6.2.2-channel system for the 100-inch model, delivering a truly high-fidelity audio experience, right in the living room. The Haier M80 series of 4K Mini LED TVs, which officially launched in India in April, is scheduled to roll out across key markets in the coming months. Co-engineered with KEF, the Haier TV M80 series delivers clear highs, rich mids, and deep, elastic bass through its 2.1-channel speaker system. Available in multiple sizes—85, 75, 65, and 55 inches—the M80 series caters to a variety of home entertainment needs. "We are honored to partner with KEF on a global scale," said Junguang Liu, Vice President of Haier Smart Home, General Manager of Audio-Visual BU. "This collaboration seamlessly merges our smart home expertise with KEF's renowned audio technology, delivering an immersive and high-quality sound experience. Together, we are bringing next-level home entertainment to our consumers worldwide." Grace Lo, president and head of global marketing at KEF, commented: "We are delighted with our partnership with Haier TV. By combining KEF's acoustic technology with Haier TV's innovative capabilities in the field of home appliances, we are poised to provide users with a new immersive audio-visual experience with their latest TVs. We look forward to collaborating on more breakthrough audio-visual products together in the near future." This partnership marks the beginning of a shared journey. Both Haier and KEF are dedicated to elevating home entertainment and delivering unparalleled experiences. As a result of this innovative collaboration, consumers can anticipate more Haier TV products featuring KEF co-engineered audio in the near future. [1] The availability of specific models in certain markets may be subject to change. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Haier Smart Home Sign in to access your portfolio
