Podcasts about volvo australia

With Volvo's parent company scrapping plans recently to become fully electricby 2030 Volvo Australia has followed suit, dropping its previously announcedcommitment to an all-EV portfolio by 2026. The current tight economicconditions, slower than expected EV sales, a volatile market and a somewhatdiscontented dealer network is believed to be behind the change of heart by thelocal company. Volvo Sweden has now declared it will still have plug-in hybridand mild hybrid models in its range post 2030 after previously declaring it wouldbe fully EV by that date. Volvo Australia sales year-to date are 20.9 percent belowthe same time last year and whilst it currently carries electric models like thepopular new small EX30, buyers have shown a marked preference for the mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants in the range. I'm David Berthon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the world slowdown in electric car uptake Volvo has announced it hasdropped plans to only sell electric cars from 2030 and will now further develophybrid power beyond that date. The Swedish company now claiming it will aim foronly 90 to 100 percent of its sales to be electrified by that date, the remaining 0-10percent to be mild hybrid. The major about face comes after the Swedishcompany announced in 2021 that it would become a fully electric car company by2030. To further confuse the issue Volvo Australia had been preparing to go fullyelectric from 2026 four years ahead of its parent. Locally, Volvo sales are running20 percent below the same time last year - it currently only has one electric model– the small EX30 SUV which has quickly become its second-best seller behind itsbest-selling mid-size XC40. I'm David BerthonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The release of V-Facts new car registration figures for May shows a record forMay sales. However, when you evaluate the market there's winners and losersespecially as we transition to electric car sales. Volvo for example is running 26.6per cent behind or 1327 less sales year to date compared to the same time lastyear. Its four staple SUV's, the C40, XC40 plus the XC60 and XC90 have allsuffered significantly since transitioning towards hybrid and electric power andgaining price increases. On the other hand, its small EX30 SUV, with 466 sales inMay has become Volvos best seller. This fully electric compact premium SUVwith extended range and chasing a younger market for the Swedish brand isexpected to make up 40 percent of Volvo Australia's sales priced from $59,990plus on road costs. I'm David BerthonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARC's Rica Facundo discusses the learnings from SXSW Sydney with WPP Australia and New Zealand's President Rose Herceg, and Chief Strategy Officer Katie Rigg-Smith.Why should we invest in creativity, and what lessons can marketers take with them to fight for creativity in the boardroom, and cultivate it with their teams? In this episode we also hear from Severine Vauleon, Global VP at LUX, Josh Faulks, CEO at AANA, Michelle Martinis, Head of Marketing at National Australia Bank, Stephen Connor, Managing Director at Volvo Australia, Pete Randeria, Director of Global Innovation at Treasury Premium Brands, David Dahan, Managing Director at WPP@Unilever, Gavin Gibson, Managing Partner at Mindshare, David Redhill, ex-CMO of Deloitte, Sam Evans, Head of Digital Marketing and E-commerce at Modus Beer, Toby Talbot, Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy. Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and advertising news with our free daily newsletter.

Toby Walsh is a professor and the Chief Scientist at UNSW's new AI Institute and has spent the past 40 years researching artificial intelligence. He is the author of several books on AI including “2062: The world that AI made”. This presentation will discuss questions such as can we trust AI or will it increasingly deceive us? How can we ensure AI is harnessed as a force for good rather than for nefarious ends? This is Part 2 of our two-part podcast. Here we will be talking with Toby about the worlds oldest profession (it is not what you think), autonomous vehicles, how parking stations and insurance will be a thing of the past and why the CEO of Volvo Australia called Toby on his way to an interview with ABC. (1:55) - Just staying with that question of autonomy, but now moving to self driving cars. They talk about the dangers of self driving cars - at times I wish there were some artificial intelligence in the car. (5:18) - How do we manage the 1%? In terms of the question around accountability, who do you blame? (7:50) - I read somewhere that you were in a taxi on your way to an interview and you got a call from the CEO of Volvo. (10:18) - When will we see the first legal case of car vs maker? Will we see an increase in lawsuits? (11:22) – How do you think cities are going to change? Are cities going to become greener? (15:21) – What timeframe are you talking in terms of autonomous vehicles? Is it already on the road in San Francisco? (17:33) – What about health data? The whole insurance model works on the basis that we pool our risks. Does the whole insurance model begin to break down? (22:06) – Wouldn't you rather know the data so that you can then address it and alleviate it? Could having the data lead to beneficial side effects? (24:07) – It's been estimated that it would take an internet user something like 76 working days per year just to read all the things they've agreed to online. (25:00) – One of the things I was most surprised in the book was the relationship you talk about between Big Tech and Big Oil. (27:12) – Are you an optimist about what the future holds?

The electric vehicle landscape is changing every day and Australian consumers are hungry for what's next according to Stephen Connor, Managing Director of Volvo Australia who have committed to an all-electric fleet by 2026. Chatting to Rusty and Nadine, Stephen shares the exciting two-way charging capabilities and a local infrastructure plan that could make EV driving easier than ever, and save you money. Our meet an EV-er tells us how the one-pedal drive in her new BMW iX3 has her happy to be sitting in traffic, and carsales journalists John Mahoney and Feann Torr beam in from overseas checking out the latest in EV-releases. Ben Wilks, Director of CUPRA Australia, also stops by to discuss the new CUPRA Born that's putting style and fun back into EVs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and Mike Costello, with Jack Quick dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what's happening at CarExpert's offices around Australia. In car news, Volvo Australia is going all-electric by 2026, Geely's Radar electric ute brand could come to Australia, a Kia dual-cab ute prototype has been snapped testing in South Korea, and the Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV has been earmarked for a 2024 Australian arrival. Mike Costello talks about October's VFACTS new car sales results, and Jack Quick dials in to talk about his time on Fraser Island with the Mazda BT-50. Where to find the CarExpert Podcast You can find the CarExpert Podcast on your favourite podcast platform. If in doubt, simply click on the RSS feed below, or follow the links to the Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts applications to subscribe. CarExpert Podcast RSS Feed CarExpert Podcast on Apple Podcasts CarExpert Podcast on Google Podcasts CarExpert Podcast on Spotify CarExpert Podcast on Podbean

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Today's download: McLaren: “We will not build an SUV”, Tesla Model S: Modified EV spotted near the Nürburgring, Driverless cars? Years away, says Mercedes, Tesla Nurburgring record attempt postponed, Honda E: Type R version ruled out, Volkswagen teases production ID.4 crossover, Ford: Half of European sales will be electrified by 2022, Tesla readying tri-motor 'Plaid' powertrain, 2020 Hyundai Venue Launch Edition on sale from $25,990, 2020 Audi TT pricing and specs, and Volvo Australia introduces capped-price servicing,

This week Scott Collie and Mike Costello are on the panel. In car news, it appears the BMW Z4 M will be off the cards, Volvo Australia is working on capped-priced servicing, Mazda is preparing inline-six petrol and diesel engines, and a Hyundai N EV sports car is coming with thanks to a RIMAC partnership. Josh Dowling reviews the 2019 Toyota RAV4, and Tony Crawford talks about the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster. Mandy chats to Kurt, who owns a 1969 Morris Mini K which will form part of an old v new soon. Lastly, Shane submitted an owner review of his 2016 Abarth 124 Spider.

Hello and welcome to Overdrive, where we experiment with ideas and activities to do with cars and transport. I’m David Brown And in the program this week we look at news stories with David Campbell 1. Rising SUV sales as the market softens in September 2. Automotive industry applauds Queensland government’s leadership on ‘alpha’ airbags 3. GM prepares to launch eBikes in 2019 4. Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles of the future will help combat motion sickness 5. Volvo Australia is having a great year 6. Queensland Police Kia Stinger takes Las Vegas spotlight 7. F1 Announces new street-race in Vietnam Overdrives resident artist Dean Oliver drives a 12-year-old Subaru. We put him in a new model and test his reaction. We hear a motoring minute on the new BMW M5 And Errol Smith and I take a sunny look at some weird and wonderful news stories about cars and transport. 1. Lincoln Aviator warning and alert sounds are played by an orchestra/ Pizza Hut and Toyota transform truck into mobile pizza kitchen (DB) 2. Volvo customizes Stan Smith Adidas shoes, you know, for kids (BS) 3. From Noddy’s car to a Vauxhall Vivaro re-imagined as the nag’s head pub from ‘only fools and horses’ ES or DB if Errol not available) You can find more information at drivenmedia.com.au or you can podcast previous programs on I-tunes. So, here’s the news Originally broadcast 10 November 2018.

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