At its launch in 2022, the Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 Pure Electric was the first CKD-assembled BEV in the Malaysian market. Stylish, well-built and very powerful, the XC40 P8 enjoyed a superb reception at the outset. However, with many newer models both from direct rivals such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, as well as newer competitors like Tesla in the premium segment, the XC40 P8 has faded into the background. In addition, at RM 278k currently, it is also undercut by quite a few rivals. But how does a

Volvo’s 40-series compact cars, including the Volvo XC40 and C40, are built on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform. This platform was co-developed with Geely, specifically through its Sweden-based subsidiary, China Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT). Volvo Cars’ CEO Jim Rowan has now confirmed that it will be dropping the CMA platform in favour of an all-new Nvidia core computing-compatible Volvo exclusive platform. The name of the new platform has yet to be decided but it will be an

Electric vehicles (EVs) are fast becoming the new trophy to have. Yes, it’s always nice to have a BMW 7 Series but combustion engine cars, regardless of their status, are now seen as kind of passé. The conversation starters at the golf club’s lounge have moved from V8 cars to high-end EVs, simply because spaceship-inspired EVs have a novelty factor that even flat-six turbocharged sports cars don’t have. If you run a business, especially a technology-related one, you will understand the need to m

What's your idea of future cars? Nvidia says they'll pivot to become living spaces, so obviously gaming in them should be a pivotal part of vehicle ownership, powertrain discussions aside. At least that's the bigger idea behind the Californian company's latest innovation, bringing their GeForce Now cloud gaming service to cars. No special equipment needed, you can stream games and more through the car's infotainment system. GeForce Now is a game-streaming service which enables you to take most g

Q1 2022's global sales is down 20.1 percent due to parts shortage BEVs make up 7.9 percent, more than half sold in Europe BEV sales in China is up 165 percent but volume is still too low, less than 500 units Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) now make up 7.9 percent (11,721 units) of Volvo Cars’ global sales in the first quarter of 2022, up 9 percent from last year. Europe contributed 64.8 percent of the company’s BEV sales, followed by USA (14.1 percent). Although China is the world’s biggest EV

Most powerful EV in its class Available as ICE-only, PHEV, and EV Should you pick the EV variant? Hot off the launch of the Volvo XC40 Recharge EV, Volvo Car Malaysia had arranged a media test drive for it and we’re bringing you our first impression of the EV. Here’s a quick recap - the Volvo XC40 Recharge EV represents the company’s first all-electric model and the first EV to be locally-assembled (CKD) in Malaysia, going head-to-head against the also-recently-launched Mercedes-Benz EQA. Also r