zzdcar
Home
/
Reviews
/
Automobile information
Automobile information
Volvo Readjusts Electrification Plans, and Teases ES90 Sedan
Volvo Readjusts Electrification Plans, and Teases ES90 Sedan
  Volvo will offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid models for some time to come.   Volvo was one of the first automakers to promise a fully electrified range, followed by an all-electric product lineup. The plan was to hit that second level by 2030, and then aim for carbon neutrality by 2040.   And the company has just presented its latest electric model,...
Feb 21, 2026
Volvo’s updated XC90 continues to make the case for plug-in hybrid SUVs
Volvo’s updated XC90 continues to make the case for plug-in hybrid SUVs
The Volvo XC90 is the Swedish automakers most important model of the 21st century. The first-generation XC90 was Volvos first SUV, while the second-generation model first shown in 2014 set a template for design and tech that Volvo is still following. And while its not a redesign, the 2025 Volvo XC90 will continue to play an important role. Much like...
Feb 21, 2026
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 evolves in a more outdoorsy direction
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 evolves in a more outdoorsy direction
Hyundai is giving the electric Ioniq 5 a wide range of updates for the 2025 model year. The crossover gains a more rugged-looking trim level called XRT, additional driving range, new standard and optional features, and access to Teslas network of Supercharger charging stations. The big news is the launch of the XRT trim level, which is exclusively offered with...
Feb 21, 2026
Volvo’s EX90 was meant to be a tech buffet, but ends up a satisfying snack
Volvo’s EX90 was meant to be a tech buffet, but ends up a satisfying snack
EVs and tech have become intertwined. Thats great for the people who want cars to act like four-wheeled smartphones, which seem to be the focus of many auto-industry product planning decisions, but not for those who want transportation. That’s abundantly clear from the development saga of the 2025 Volvo EX90. Volvo has developed an appealing and distinctive aesthetic in recent...
Feb 21, 2026
Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Maruti Jimny: The Right Buy
Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Maruti Jimny: The Right Buy
  Introduction Let’s start with the verdict. Buy the Mahindra Thar Roxx if you want a diesel-powered 4x4. But, if you wish to get a petrol-powered 4x4, buy the Maruti Suzuki Jimny. Not that you have a choice. You see, the Jimny does not get a diesel engine. And though the Roxx comes with a petrol engine, the petrol does not...
Feb 21, 2026
Does single-pedal driving actually extend EV range? It’s complicated
Does single-pedal driving actually extend EV range? It’s complicated
With the rise of electric vehicles, regenerative braking has become a whole lot more common, and many drivers of EVs assume that using maximum regenerative braking settings means theyre getting a better range. Part of this has to do with how EV manufacturers present regenerative braking as a way to recapture energy that would otherwise be lost. But when you...
Feb 21, 2026
Ariel E-Nomad Concept could create a new segment in the EV space
Ariel E-Nomad Concept could create a new segment in the EV space
Ariel, a small British company known for developing segment-bending sports cars, has unveiled an electric version of its Nomad 2 off-roader. While still at the concept stage, the E-Nomad will create a new niche in the EV space if it receives the proverbial green light for production. Going electric wasnt an excuse to tone down the styling, and the E-Nomad...
Feb 21, 2026
Rivian R2 compact SUV: everything you need to know
Rivian R2 compact SUV: everything you need to know
The Rivian R2 is set to be the best way to get a Rivian SUV at a reasonable price. Rivian took the wraps off the car earlier this year, and indeed, it hits a lower price Rivian estimates that the vehicle will cost $45,000 when it starts delivering in the first half of 2026. Contents Rivian R2 designRivian R2 interior...
Feb 21, 2026
Rivian R3: Design, interior, and what we want to see
Rivian R3: Design, interior, and what we want to see
Alongside the new Rivian R2 SUV, Rivian also announced an all-new car one thats set to be its cheapest and smallest vehicle. The Rivian R3 wont be released for some time, but it could be Rivians most exciting EV and a competitor of the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Tesla Model 3. Contents Rivian R3 designRivian...
Feb 21, 2026
Tariffs on EVs made in China: Polestar Has No Intention of Leaving Canada
Tariffs on EVs made in China: Polestar Has No Intention of Leaving Canada
  Reaction to the Canadian governments decision to impose 100-percent tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China has started.   Faced with questions about its plans in Canada, EV manufacturer Polestar asserts that it has no intention of leaving the country in the face of the new tariffs, which could greatly affect the prices of its vehicles.   In an interview with Montreal...
Feb 21, 2026
Hyundai’s new extended-range tech will bridge the gap to EVs
Hyundai’s new extended-range tech will bridge the gap to EVs
Hyundai plans to release several electric cars in the coming years, including an American-made three-row SUV, but its also investing in other technologies for buyers who arent ready to go electric. One is an extended-range system that promises over 550 miles of driving range. Announced as part of the brands mid- to long-term strategy, the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) will...
Feb 21, 2026
China Accuses Canada of Protectionism over EV Tariffs
China Accuses Canada of Protectionism over EV Tariffs
  China says Canada is being protectionist with its announcement of coming tariffs on Chinese EVs.   Not surprisingly, China has issued a statement accusing Canada of protectionism in response to the Canadian governments announcement that it will slap 100-percent tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles. The new policy is in line with a similar announcement made previously by the U.S. government....
Feb 21, 2026
BMW’s EVs trace their roots to this innovative 1972 prototype
BMW’s EVs trace their roots to this innovative 1972 prototype
In the 1960s, when the electric car looked more like a far-fetched science fair experiment than a relatively convenient way of moving people and goods, investing in electrification made little sense. And yet, its the early, rudimentary prototypes that paved the road for the current crop of EVs. For example, BMW displayed a stunning amount of foresight when it built...
Feb 21, 2026
Canada Will Impose 100-Percent Tariffs on Chinese EVs
Canada Will Impose 100-Percent Tariffs on Chinese EVs
  Its confirmed, Canada will follow the U.S. lead and impose 100-percent tariffs on EVs from China.   This past July, the Canadian government launched a month-long public consultation to determine how to proceed with tariffs on electric vehicles from China.   That consultation came in the wake of the decision by the Biden administration in the U.S. to slap 100-percent tariffs (102.5...
Feb 21, 2026
Tesla Cybertruck: everything we know
Tesla Cybertruck: everything we know
The Tesla Cybertruck is Teslas take on an electric truck, and boy has it had a controversial first few years. The truck was first announced back in 2019 complete with broken window during a demo showing how strong the windows were supposed to be. When the truck finally started rolling out to customers in 2023, it did so very slowly...
Feb 21, 2026
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zzdcar.com All Rights Reserved