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Volvo Cars (VOLCAR B:STO) said today that it is expanding production to meet demand for its fully electric EX60 SUV. This includes its home market of Sweden and other markets such as Germany. EX60 has a claimed best-in-class 810 kilometers on a single charge in an all-wheel drive configuration. The pace of the order intake is also said to be significantly higher than it was for the EX30 small SUV after its global reveal in 2023, a car in a high-volume segment with a lower price point. (read AutoInformed.com on:Volvo EX60 Mid-Size SUV Debuts)* U.S. order books for the EX60 will open later this spring.
“That so many customers ordered the EX60 in the first month has surpassed our expectations, and it’s a good ‘problem’ to have,” said Erik Severinson, chief commercial officer at Volvo Cars. “We are very encouraged to see such strong demand for our game-changing electric SUV, and we are now reviewing our production plans for 2026, as we gear up for the start of customer car production next month.”** Continue reading
IIHS Pushing for Optimal State Safety Belt Use Laws
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said today its new Seat Belt Law Calculator (SBLC) “uses statistical models that IIHS developed. The models are based on published research findings about the effects of different types of seat belt laws. In application SBLC shows how changes to seat belt laws would affect belt use and fatality rates in each state.*
“This calculator will help advocates and policymakers understand the safety benefits a state can reap with simple legislative changes,” said Chuck Farmer, IIHS vice president for research. “For the 22 jurisdictions that already have the strongest provisions in place, it shows the cost of any potential backsliding.”** Continue reading →