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The Citizen
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Embattled Volvo slashes new car prices for a limited time
Savings of up to R271 095 offered on a wide range of XC40, C40 and XC60 electric and hybrid SUV models. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is now offered at less than a R1-million. Picture: Supplied Volvo Car South Africa recently announced its intentions of closing 12 out of its 19 local dealerships as part of a 'long-term brand strategic realignment'. Now the Swedish carmaker is slashing 15% off selected new models until 31 May where buyers can save as much as R271 095. This limited-time offer includes award-winning XC40, C40, and XC60 electric and hybrid SUVs. It includes flexible finance and added-value perks available exclusively through participating Volvo dealerships nationwide. ALSO READ: Volvo revives Cross Country name for all-electric EX30 This initiative reflects the Swedish brand's commitment to making premium, sustainable motoring more accessible. Engineered for everyday life, each model brings together thoughtful Scandinavian design, trusted safety features, and the refinement and performance expected from a Volvo. No better time to buy a Volvo 'At Volvo, we believe in creating cars that enhance the way we live, with a focus on sustainability and safety,' commented Gresham Pillay, commercial manager at Volvo Car SA. 'This 15% discount reflects our commitment to delivering value alongside cutting-edge innovation. With our electric vehicle offers, there really isn't a better time to buy a Volvo.' In addition to the 15% discount on select new models, Volvo Car SA is making electric vehicle ownership even more accessible by introducing Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) offers across its electric range. The EX30 s available from just R9 999 per month, with the GFV plan locking in a guaranteed trade-in value after 48 months. This flexible approach allows customers to upgrade, keep, or return the vehicle at the end of the term, making the switch to electric driving simpler. Added goodies for EV buyers As South Africa's best-selling electric vehicle (EV) brand in 2024, Volvo understands the importance of long-term value and affordability. Particularly for first-time EV buyers. The current GFV offers include the XC40 Recharge from R12 674 per month and the C40 Recharge from R17 158. Each offer is backed by added value including a GridCars home charger and installation up to R7 500. Plus a R12 000 public charging voucher, valid for two years and complimentary in-car data from Vodacom for three years. To qualify, vehicles must be purchased and delivered before the offer ends. Purchases can be made in cash or financed through Volvo Car Finance or any other financial institution. The offer applies only to qualifying model variants and excludes accessories or additional value-added products. Discounted pricing Original price in brackets followed by the discounted price:
The South African
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- The South African
2025 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor Electric Ultimate review
The 2025 Volvo C40 Recharge is a step in the right direction for EV mobility in South Africa. While our EV market remains largely nascent compared to Europe, North America and the Far East, Volvo has managed to position itself as the segment leader locally. The Swedish firm has captured an impressive 50% share of the premium electric SUV market. Granted, that may only be 406 units, but there are plenty of premium marques vying for those few seats. Nevertheless, South Africa's EV mobility landscape continues to be hindered by infrastructural limitations, lack of government incentivisation, sporadic load-shedding and high import duties. As a result, South Africa's journey toward widescale electric mobility has been cautious at best. Which is why manufacturers themselves have seen fit to improve the value proposition of EVs. For example, with every Volvo C40 Recharge sold, the firm offers a free charging wall box installed free of charge at your home. And two years free public charging … The sloping rear roofline won't be to everyone's taste, but it is distinctive at least. Image: Ray Leathern Nevertheless, when you drive the Volvo C40 Recharge, you still get the sense it's a bridge in Volvo's lineup. It is evolutionary rather than revolutionary. The firm has already launched the big-volume EX30 and flagship EX90, both of which we've sampled. That said, the C40 does little to dissuade you from some impressive performance metrics. The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain produces 300 kW and 660 Nm of torque. Which is totally nutty in a safe-as-houses Volvo. With characteristic smoothness and silence, the EV propels from zero to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The 78-kWh lithium-ion battery pack offers a claimed range of 510 km (on the WLTP cycle). However, in real-world conditions, you can expect closer to 400 km per charge. And if you struggle to tame stabs with your right foot, expect to see even less. Of course, the Volvo C40 Recharge setup supports DC fast charging (up to 150 kW). But finding such a powerful charger will be difficult in South Africa. Using a standard 11 kW AC wall-box takes about eight hours, which is convenient for overnight charging. That's a fairly standard Volvo interior for you, if you think the EX30 is a little too avant-garde. Image: Ray Leathern Aesthetically, the Volvo C40 Recharge represents a mixed bag of influences. A sloping roofline sacrifices practicality for visual drama. While 'Thor's Hammer' LED headlights look great alongside the smooth, grille-less front facia. And distinctive 20-inch diamond-cut alloys come smeared with low-profile Pirelli tyres. Inside, the Volvo C40 Recharge focuses on Scandinavian minimalism and recycled textiles. The panoramic glass roof brightens the cabin and offsets any potential claustrophobia from the sloping roof and tall beltline. Rear visibility is certainly compromised by the pinched rear and small rear window. However, this is a common criticism of most coupe-SUVs. Nevertheless, standard cargo capacity is adequate at 413/1 205 litres respectively with the rear seats in place and folded. By the standards of newer models, the Volvo C40 Recharge has a modest 9-inch portrait touchscreen. And, while comprehensive (it's powered by Google Assistant), the interface feels a little old fashioned. Also, the reliance on the touchscreen for even the most basic of functions might frustrate certain users. The C40 Recharge's batteries are all arranged neatly low and in-between the wheels, like a skateboard. Image: Ray Leathern However, once on the move, the Volvo C40 Recharge demonstrates all the best attributes of the Volvo driving experience. It's quiet, comfortable and always controlled. The instant torque delivery provides effortless acceleration. And this is wonderful to experience in a vehicle with virtually zero sporting pretensions. There are no drive modes or variable brake regeneration programmes. Just your right foot delivering instant torque as and when you choose. Of course, safety remains a cornerstone of the Volvo C40 Recharge experience. As a result, the vehicle includes advanced driver aids such as collision avoidance with pedestrian/cyclist detection. As well as lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert with automatic braking. No surprises the Volvo C40 Recharge earns a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, with particularly impressive scores in adult and child occupant protection. Priced at R1 324 000, the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor Electric Ultimate positions itself firmly in the premium segment. This may sound like a lot, but don't forget you'll never have to visit a fuel station forecourt ever again. Not to mention the reduced maintenance requirements of an EV with significantly less moving parts. It's no wonder the 2025 Volvo C40 Recharge emerges as a compelling, if somewhat transitional, product in Volvo's local lineup. Its performance, safety features, and novel design make a strong case for itself in South Africa. However, it does feel something like a bridge between Volvo's ICE past and EX-series future. While excellent in many respects, it lacks the holistic integration and efficiency of the purpose-built EXs. Therefore, we can conclude it succeeds as a logical steppingstone in Volvo's EV evolution – and a practical daily EV – even if you can't help but feeling the next instalment is just over the horizon … Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor Electric Ultimate Drivetrain: Twin permanent magnetic synchronous motors Twin permanent magnetic synchronous motors Net energy: 78 kWh lithium ion battery 78 kWh lithium ion battery Power: 300 kW, 660 Nm 300 kW, 660 Nm Performance: 4.7 seconds – 0-100 km/h 4.7 seconds – 0-100 km/h Efficiency: 17.1 kWh/100 km (claimed/combined), 19.5 kWh/100 km (tested) 17.1 kWh/100 km (claimed/combined), 19.5 kWh/100 km (tested) Maximum range: 510 km (claimed WLTP) 510 km (claimed WLTP) Tyres: Pirelli P Zero – 245/40 R20 Pirelli P Zero – 245/40 R20 Price: R1 324 000 Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volvo recalls more than 400,000 vehicles in US: What to know
The Brief Volvo has recalled more than 400,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a rearview camera issue, officials said. The camera image "does not display" and can reduce the driver's view – increasing the risk of a crash. The recall includes certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, and 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, and XC90 vehicles. Volvo has recalled more than 400,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a rearview camera issue, officials said. A recall notice dated May 1 and posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that the rearview camera image "does not display" and can reduce the driver's view – increasing the risk of a crash. Here's what drivers should know: What we know Volvo Car USA recalled certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, and 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, and XC90 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is put in reverse, increasing the risk of a crash, according to the recall notice. Volvo said it had not received any reports of injuries, fatalities, or crashes related to the recall. By the numbers A total of 413,151 vehicles were recalled in the U.S., in addition to 40,673 vehicles in Canada, the notice said. What's next The recall notice said the software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update – free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on June 24. What you can do Owners can contact Volvo Car customer service at 1 (800) 458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320. Dig deeper Drivers can check if their vehicle is under recall by using the NHTSA's VIN look up tool: Go to Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN Search for recalls The Source Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle notice, which gives details about the Volvo recall. This story was reported from Cincinnati.
Los Angeles Times
16-04-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
LACI Advances City Climate Innovation Challenge for Zero Emissions Delivery with Rockefeller Foundation Grant
$500,000 funding supports technology, business model, and policy pilot projects to reduce congestion and pollution, while strengthening the American economy and entrepreneurship The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) recently announced that it has received a $500,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to support LACI's City Climate Innovation Challenge for Zero-Emissions Delivery (ZED Challenge). This first-of-its-kind initiative is helping cities pilot new innovations, develop partnerships to scale them, and create good-paying jobs - all while strengthening the American economy and entrepreneurship. Louisville, KY; Miami-Dade County, FL; New York City, NY; Oakland, CA; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C., join anchor partner cities of Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and Santa Monica, where local governments' combined metropolitan populations represent 55 million people – one in every six Americans – creating a bold market signal for zero-emissions delivery. 'Thanks to The Rockefeller Foundation, LACI will help U.S. cities reduce emissions and grow the local economy by tapping into the best of American climate entrepreneurship and innovation for advancing zero-emissions goods movement,' said Matt Petersen, president and CEO of LACI. 'The Rockefeller Foundation's support could not come at a more important time to help cities and entrepreneurs continue to innovate and lead.' The inaugural Challenge, formally launched in January 2024, focuses on reducing congestion and pollution from the exploding e-commerce and goods movement sectors. These cities have some of the most congested roadways in the world – New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Washington D.C. all rank in the top 10 U.S. cities with the worst traffic. This congestion increases vehicle emissions, negatively impacting public health, particularly among frontline communities. City-scale action across the building, transport and waste sectors can contribute 3.7 gigatons (Gt) of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions by 2030, according to a 2019 study by LACI, C40 and PwC. Through disruptive innovation and new technologies, LACI can target an additional 1.3 Gt of GHG reductions. 'LACI has a proven track record of empowering local governments and nearly 500 startups to bring decarbonization technologies – and more than 2,500 jobs – to communities across the United States,' said Maria Kozloski, senior vice president at the Rockefeller Foundation. 'We are proud to support the City Climate Innovation Challenge, which is sparking opportunities that will help cities reduce emissions and create new jobs, thereby benefiting millions of Americans.' The City Climate Innovation Challenge aims to help cities better invite and scale solutions needed to accelerate equitable climate action. Building on its unique model for piloting and scaling solutions with cities, LACI launched the inaugural ZED Challenge in 2024 in partnership with Climate Mayors and C40. 'For the health of New Yorkers, and especially our youngest, we must put major polluters in the driver's seat to clean the air and reduce asthma rates in neighborhoods. And it must be done in a way that works for industry and community,' said New York City's Deputy Mayor for Operations, Meera Joshi. 'To walk such a fine line requires deep expertise and funding, and for that, we've been grateful to rely on the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator and the ZED challenge. We are grateful for this partnership.' 'Climate work done right is no different from intelligent and responsible economic development. Oakland aims to be a global climate business hub by 2035 - a goal that centers sustainable local wealth generation,' said City of Oakland Climate Program Manager Shayna Hirshfield-Gold. 'Our partnership with LACI, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, is helping us to deploy and expand on-the-ground infrastructure that will support blue-collar jobs and boost local delivery businesses, all while reducing air pollution in Oakland communities.' Information sourced from LACI and the Rockefeller Foundation. To learn more, contact cameron@ or media@
Express Tribune
12-04-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Karachi's GHG emissions
Listen to article Following Sindh's pioneering establishment of a Climate Change Directorate, Karachi has now demonstrated leadership by developing and releasing its Climate Action Plan (K-CAP). This initiative, while acknowledging the inherent challenges of implementation, signifies a crucial step forward. The city's Mayor deserves commendation for this effort, which sets a precedent for local governance. The focus now shifts to the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's (KMC) execution of the plan, as its success hinges on prioritised and effective actions. It's essential to recognise that this plan provides a critical baseline for analysing future greenhouse gas (GHG) emission trends, demonstrating the courage required to publish such vital data. A significant challenge lies in the widespread misunderstanding between air pollution and GHG emissions. While air pollution involves harmful contaminants in the lower part of the first layer of the atmosphere, greenhouse gases elevate to the upper part of the troposphere, intensifying heat retention. In Karachi, while numerous attempts have been made to measure air pollution, these have often been limited to PM2.5 monitoring. In contrast, the KMC, supported by C40 (a global cities network) and UNDP Pakistan, has successfully quantified GHG emissions, publishing the results in their climate action plan. This achievement provides a 2022 baseline for Karachi's GHG inventory, enabling future assessments of emission changes. Previously, without a situational analysis, emission reduction was difficult; Karachi has now overcome that obstacle. The K-CAP document provides a foundational GHG emissions inventory for Karachi for the year 2022, stating a total of 43.5 million metric tons (MMT) CO2-equivalent. This inventory identifies the key sectoral contributions, with Stationary Energy dominating at 67.5% (29.4 MMT-CO2e), followed by Waste at 18.7% (8.14 MMT-CO2e) and Transport at 13.8% (6.01 MMT-CO2e). Within the Stationary Energy sector, manufacturing industries and construction account for the highest emissions (56.5%), followed by residential buildings (27%). The Waste sector's primary contributor is unmanaged solid waste disposal (59% of waste emissions), while on-road transportation is the major source within the Transport sector (99.7%). Karachi's report on GHG emissions was made using a widely accepted method that tracks three main types of emissions: carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. The study focused on emissions from buildings including all types of manufacturing concerns, vehicles and waste. To measure the emissions, experts used a standard calculation tool. They gathered data on how much fuel (like natural gas, LPG, petrol, coal and diesel) was used in homes, businesses and vehicles, then estimated emission levels based on global guidelines. The report covers all of Karachi's districts and breaks down how different fuels contribute to pollution. This BASIC-level inventory, while providing a crucial starting point for climate action, prioritises major emission sectors, notably stationary energy and waste, where unmanaged solid waste is a key contributor, and also includes emissions from domestic wastewater. Notably, it excludes deforestation as a direct emission source, which aligns with the BASIC-level's focus and Karachi's primarily urban nature. The inventory's reliance on the globally accepted standards, methods and guidelines to calculate the GHG emissions of a mega city like Karachi enhances transparency and facilitates comparisons with other cities, aiding in prioritising mitigation efforts. Future inventories at a BASIC+ or territorial level — more advanced methods - may include emissions from Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) and Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU). Karachi's first-ever K-CAP marks a crucial step forward, yet key weaknesses at the mitigation side must be addressed to ensure real impact. While the report outlines GHG emissions with commendable ambition, its foundation (the data sources) lack transparency. Where exactly did the numbers come from? How were fuel consumption, waste and industrial emissions measured? Without these details, confidence in the findings remains shaky. What was the reason to consider various varieties of all types of fossil fuel as of same quality and how the undocumented part of economy was treated while doing this exercise? The inventory also takes a narrow view, omitting major emission sources like imported goods (clothing, electronics) and land-use changes. If Karachi plants thousands of trees but ignores deforestation's hidden carbon toll, can it claim true progress? Similarly, the 2022 emissions snapshot is useful, but without past trends, how do we gauge improvement? Most concerning is the missing link between data and action. The report identifies manufacturing as the top emitter (56.5% of energy sector emissions), but will this directly translate into stricter factory regulations or renewable energy shifts? Without independent verification, even the best numbers risk becoming just paperwork. KMC's effort is pioneering; but to move from promise to results, the next steps must be sharper: open data, broader emission tracking and clear policy ties. The city's fight against climate change deserves nothing less. In conclusion, the GHG inventory management process for Karachi, as presented in K-CAP, provides a necessary and commendable initial assessment of the city's carbon footprint using a recognised methodology. However, enhancing the transparency of data sources and collection methods, expanding the scope of the inventory in future updates and establishing clear linkages between the inventory data and targeted climate actions would strengthen its utility as a tool for driving effective climate mitigation in Karachi. The absence of specific data on deforestation as a direct emission source in a predominantly urban context is understandable at the BASIC-level, but future expansion to include land-use change could provide a more holistic view.
