Volvo Cars experienced a 25% growth in global sales in September, with a total of 61,666 cars sold. This represents a significant increase compared to the same period last year, driven by sales growth in Europe, the US, and China. In the first nine months of this year, the company sold 509,158 cars, marking a 19% increase compared to the previous year.
A key contributing factor to Volvo Cars’ sales growth was the Recharge line-up of models, which includes fully electric or plug-in hybrid powertrains. In September, the sales of Recharge models rose by 37% and accounted for 34% of all cars sold globally. The share of fully electric cars also saw a notable increase, representing 15% of overall sales compared to 12% in September 2022.
In Europe, Volvo Cars reported a 32% increase in sales, with 25,489 cars sold in September. The Recharge models also saw significant growth in this region, reaching 13,599 cars sold, accounting for 53% of total sales.
In the US, Volvo Cars experienced a remarkable 65% growth in sales, with 10,946 cars sold in September. The Recharge models made up 28% of the overall sales in the US during this period.
In China, Volvo Cars saw a more modest 4% increase in sales with 15,460 cars sold in September. However, the sales of Recharge models grew by 20% compared to the same period last year.
The top-selling model for Volvo Cars globally in September was the XC60, with a total of 20,243 cars sold, followed by the XC40 with 18,306 cars sold and the Volvo XC90 with 8,530 cars sold.
Compared to a typical gas station you’d find in a town or along a highway, a Buc-ee’s location is positively gigantic. In fact, the Buc-ee’s store in Sevierville, Louisiana, actually holds the current world record for the World’s Largest Convenience Store at a whopping 74,707 square feet. Not all of them are that big, of course, but they’re certainly not small.
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Buc-ee’s features just about everything you could possibly want, need, or spontaneously crave while out on the road, especially if it’s snacks. It not only has shelves upon shelves of made-on-the-premises snacks, but entire hot service counters for tasty meals, including sandwiches, kolaches, and more. There’s also a dessert counter specializing in fudge, candied nuts, and banana pudding. One of the brand’s most famous snacks is the Beaver Nuggets — caramel-coated corn puffs.
Buc-ee’s doesn’t only offer food, though. The locations also features enormous gift shops, packed to the gills with branded merchandise. Souvenirs come with the eponymous big beaver emblazoned. This includes shirts, hats, plushies, keychains, dog toys, and birthday party supplies, to name a few.
Whenever you’re in the southern States, visit Buc-ee’s for a fun time, even if it’s just to witness the splendor and use the bathroom. The flagship store actually won an award in 2012 for the cleanest restrooms in the U.S.!
When comparing the Google Play Store to the Amazon Appstore, there are distinct advantages to having the former. The Google Play Store allows for effortless downloading of all official Google apps, which are likely apps that you use regularly. These include popular apps like YouTube, Google Maps, Google Docs, Drive, Keep, and Gmail. While it is possible to find alternative versions of these apps on the Amazon Appstore, they essentially just redirect you to the website version instead. For example, the Google Drive app on the Appstore is essentially just the drive.google.com website viewed through the app. This means you miss out on the full range of features and conveniences that come with the official apps.
Another advantage of the Google Play Store is its extensive selection of apps. As of June 2023, the Google Play Store boasts nearly 2.6 million apps, according to Statista. On the other hand, the Amazon Appstore falls short, with less than a million apps available, as reported by 42matters. The broader app catalog on the Play Store provides you with better and more options.
Lastly, what makes the Google Play Store a must-have is its versatility. Unlike the Amazon Appstore, where you can only download apps and games, the Play Store offers more than just that. Here, you can also purchase books, comics, and audiobooks, some of which are even free. This multi-faceted functionality makes the Google Play Store a valuable addition to your Fire tablet.
Volvo Cars has reported a global sales increase of 18% in August, with a total of 51,636 cars sold. This growth can be attributed to strong sales performance in both Europe and the US.
In the year-to-date, Volvo Cars has sold a total of 447,492 cars, which marks an 18% increase compared to the same period last year.
The company’s Recharge models, which include fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, accounted for 33% of global sales in August. Specifically, fully electric vehicles made up 13% of total sales. Sales of Recharge cars have grown significantly by 78% compared to the same time last year.
In Europe, Volvo Cars experienced a 46% increase in sales, with a total of 16,051 cars sold in August. Recharge models made up 63% of sales in the region, while fully electric cars accounted for 26%.
Sales in the US also saw a notable growth of 31% in August, with a total of 10,644 cars sold. The company sold 2,673 Recharge cars in the US during this period, representing a substantial increase of 94% compared to last year.
However, sales in China declined by 8% in August, with 15,760 cars sold. Despite this, Volvo Cars has experienced a 5% overall sales growth in China for the January-August period, with a total of 108,468 cars sold.
Globally, the best-selling model for Volvo Cars remains the XC60, with a total of 16,476 cars sold in August. This is followed by the XC40 with 13,942 cars sold and the Volvo XC90 with 8,319 cars sold.
Volvo Cars has announced that its global sales for the month of July have increased by 21 per cent compared to the same period last year. This growth marks the 11th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increase.
From January to July 2023, Volvo Cars sold a total of 395,856 vehicles globally, representing an 18 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2022.
The company’s Recharge line-up, which includes fully electric and plug-in hybrid models, nearly doubled in sales compared to July last year. Recharge models accounted for 35 per cent of all Volvo cars sold globally in July, with fully electric cars making up 10 per cent of the total.
In Europe, Volvo Cars reported a 28 per cent sales increase, reaching a total of 20,286 vehicles sold. Recharge models accounted for 56 per cent of sales in the region, while fully electric cars accounted for 13 per cent.
Meanwhile, sales in the United States saw a significant increase of 57 per cent, with 10,785 Volvo cars sold in July. The number of Recharge cars sold in the US grew by 226 per cent compared to last year, and Recharge models made up 29 per cent of all vehicles sold in Volvo Cars’ second-largest market.
In China, Volvo Cars experienced a decrease of 8 per cent in sales, with a total of 14,182 vehicles sold in July. Recharge models accounted for 8 per cent of the total sales in China.
During the month of July, the top-selling model for Volvo Cars was the Volvo XC60, with 18,259 units sold. This was followed by the XC40 with 14,594 units sold, and the XC90 with 8,640 units sold.
Unlike many other electric vehicles, the AIM EV Sport 01 concept has a friendly and approachable appearance, and there’s a reason for that. In a recent interview, Shiro Nakamura, the ex-Nissan designer behind the concept, revealed that he finds the modern styling of EVs to be overly aggressive.
Nakamura, renowned for his work on iconic Nissan models such as the R35 GT-R, the Cube, the Juke, and the 350Z, shared his perspective with Top Gear by stating, “Cars can be charming too.” When he designed the AIM concept, he aimed to convey a sense of dynamism and sophisticated elegance through a simple and clean design.
Volvo Cars announced that it experienced a 33% growth in global sales in June compared to the same month last year. The boost in sales can be attributed to the company’s fully electric cars, which recorded a fourfold increase compared to last year. The figures for June 2022 were also affected by production constraints stemming from supply chain issues.
During the first half of this year, Volvo Cars sold a total of 341,691 vehicles, reflecting a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
The Recharge line-up of chargeable models, which consists of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, saw a remarkable surge of 129% in June. These models accounted for 37% of all Volvo car sales worldwide during the month, with fully electric cars making up 14% of the total.
In Europe, sales grew by an impressive 70% compared to last year, reaching 27,196 cars. Recharge models held a 58% share of overall sales in the region. For the first six months of this year, European sales increased by 23% to 146,943 cars.
In the United States, Volvo Cars sold 12,933 vehicles in June, marking a 53% increase compared to last year. Sales of Recharge models grew by 79% and accounted for 29% of the total sales. Overall sales in the US for the first half of 2023 amounted to 59,750, an 18% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
In China, sales reached 15,405 cars, which is a 7% decrease from the same month last year. Recharge models represented 8% of the total sales in China.
The top-selling model in June was the Volvo XC60, with 21,053 cars sold (compared to 18,275 units in 2022), followed by the XC40 with total sales of 18,170 cars (compared to 10,194 units in 2022) and the XC90 with 9,895 cars sold (compared to 9,949 units in 2022).
Compared to their European counterparts, American sports cars have always seemed to be a step behind the refined sports cars across the pond. But in recent years, that stereotype seemed to have changed with a few choice sports cars like the Chevrolet Corvette, and to a certain degree, the Dodge Viper. But they were still behind in terms of interior materials and technology.
The C8 Corvette broke the internet after its release and is no doubt the hottest car to hit the sports car market in recent times. It was set up for ultimate success from on-set with its new mid-engine layout, exotic looks, updated interior and technology, superb handling, and affordable price. It was so good that MotorTrend named it their Car of the Year which is no easy feat. But the Corvette isn’t the only one making a buzz.
The Lotus Emira looks like a sportscar that costs way above its current price. It is all new and features many new updates never found in past Lotus vehicles. You even have two engine and transmission options. It is the most important car in the brand’s history as it aims to be a more mainstream car than a niche vehicle.
The Emira is no doubt one of the most gorgeous sports cars under $100,000. It takes design cues from the multimillion dollar Electric Evija Hypercar, so you get Hypercar looks for Sports car money. You also see a lot of similarities in design with McLaren and Ferrari especially with air intakes behind the doors. It has smooth bodywork with flowing lines that exude class and sophistication. The Emira wears its look so well that you would always take a second look when you walk away from it.
The C8 on the other hand hasn’t failed to remind us of its American roots, it may have gone mid-engine but it is more edgy than ever. Its face has so many sharp edges similar to what a Lamborghini would have but it may look better with fewer straight lines. The door to the rear seems to have been designed separately from the front.
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A front 3/4 shot of a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Coupe
Its big intakes tease us of what lurks in its engine bay and give it a muscular stance. At the rear things seems to fall apart a bit, unless you opt for the Z51 package which comes with a rear spoiler the car looks incomplete. Don’t even mention those exhaust tips, they don’t look good on this car and many owners have swapped them with circular tips that look much better.Both vehicles also allow you to see the engine bay which is a trademark among supercars. Chevy does score some points for being able to take the roof off.
The Corvette Has The Better Engine But The Emira Is More Engaging
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Six-speed manual gear shifter in the Lotus Emira
This isn’t just because the Corvette has a V-8 and the Lotus makes use of a V-6, the V-8 has character which the V-6 just can’t seem to match. Once the C8 starts up the soundtrack reminds you that you have a powerful motor sitting behind your head. It is also much quicker than the Emira with a claimed 60 MPH Time of 3.0 seconds.
Testing has shown them regularly at 2.8 seconds, the Emira would be destroyed in a drag race. But speed isn’t all there is to it, the DCT transmission also adds to the excitement of the V-8 soundtrack. Downshifts are especially crisp with this engine, each shift produces a rumble that the Emira’s V-6 just can’t make.
Engine Specifications
C8 Corvette
Lotus Emira V-6
Lotus Emira i4
Manufacturer
General Motors
Toyota
AMG
Engine
NA V-8
Supercharged V-6
Turbo inline four
Displacement
6.2 liters
3.5 liters
2.0 liters
Power
490 horsepower
400 horsepower
360 horsepower
Torque
495 pound-feet
310 pound-feet
310 pound-feet
Acceleration (0-60)
2.8 seconds
4.3 seconds
4.2 seconds
Top Speed
194 MPH
180 MPH
176 MPH
Transmission
Eight-speed DCT
Six speed manual/auto
Eight-speed DCT
Layout
Mid-engine RWD
Mid-engine RWD
Mid-engine RWD
Handling has always been the reason you bought a Lotus, speed was secondary. But Lotus has at least given buyers a few choices, a supercharged V-6 Toyota and a turbocharged inline-four from Mercedes AMG. You get a six-speed manual and automatic with the V-6 but the turbo-four is DCT only, but both have similar acceleration times of 4.3 and 4.2 seconds respectively. No matter your powertrain choice you still get a responsive and dynamic chassis that will keep up with Corvette, especially on twisty roads.
Interior shot of a white interior in the C8 Corvette spyder
Both cars have come a long way from their predecessors with cheap plastic in Corvettes and sparse interior for Lotus. The C8 and Emira have updated and better-looking interiors with nice materials like leather and Alcantara with various color finishes. Both have fully digital instrument clusters which are configurable, the lotus display is slightly bigger at 12.3 inches while the C8 makes do with just 12 inches. The Emira also has the C8 beat with its center screen at 10.25 against just 8 inches with both offering Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and other infotainment features.
Despite sharing similarities in interior features, the Corvette is a nicer place to spend time. Lotus may have updated its interior but it is still sparse and has fewer gimmicks than the Chevy. The quality, feel, and layout of the C8’s interior are much better than the Emira. Simplicity is seen all over the Emira’s interior which has a lot to do with the Lotus DNA but The C8 has taken it a step further.
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Interior shot of the 2023 Lotus Emira V-6
You get better leather materials stretching the full length of the interior, brighter colors, a clearer display, and quirky square steering. Lotus has retained a nice feature found in its manual cars, a mesh in the center console which exposes the gear linkage. This allows you to see the shift action work which is so cool and is a feature you find in cars like Pagani and Spyker.
Daily driving a sports car has been made much easier with new technologies at our disposal. Breaking the norm for Lotus, the Emira has features like auto emergency brakes, lane departure warnings, and adaptive cruise control. These were never found on previous Lotus products because of their focus on being lightweight. They’ve managed to add all these without adding much weight to the vehicle while the Corvette weighs much more.
Dimensions
C8 Corvette
Lotus Emira
Wheelbase
107.2 inches
101.3 inches
Length
182.3 inches
173.7 inches
Weight
3647–3913 pounds
3175 pounds
The C8 Corvette also gets these features but with added blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Both cars have ample luggage capacity at the rear despite their mid-engine layout which can fit sizable luggage for short trips. But unlike most mid-engine cars the Emira doesn’t have a frunk (front trunk), the ‘Vette beats it in this aspect being able to carry more luggage.
Since both cars aren’t that big and wide, they are easy to maneuver around town. The smaller Lotus may find this task easier. GM’s latest Magneride suspension is so good and gives the car the ability to stiffen the suspension depending on each mode. Most owners have reported that this makes big changes in suspension compliance. On the other hand, in keeping with the Lotus ethos you have a choice of a sport or touring chassis from the factory. Once chosen you can’t make changes so you need to make a sacrifice.
Front 3/4 view of red Chevrolet Corvette Z51 and rear 3/4 view of Chevrolet Corvette Stingray parked.
With a starting price of $60,000, the C8 Corvette is the performance bargain of the century. Realistically, this is with no options which is impossible, but a well-optioned C8 will cost under $90,000. It’s a lot of money but also a lot of car for what you get but in comparison, an Emira has a starting price of $77,000. First edition models of the Emira cost around $94,000, in this regard they are similarly priced vehicles.
Choosing between both cars may seem a bit easier than you think. Lotus and Corvettes may not have been directly cross-shopped in the past but they now will. The buyer’s mindset will ultimately determine the purchase. The C8 Corvette offers a lot more in terms of performance and overall sports car value beyond what the Emira offers. But the Emira has evolved into an everyday sports car with better amenities while retaining the characteristics of a Lotus. But the ‘Vette has gotten a head-start and the Lotus has to play catchup.
While driving a sports car with a manual transmission is an unmatched experience, these configurations often have limitations when it comes to driver assist systems. Subaru has announced that it is currently working on integrating its EyeSight family of safety technologies into models equipped with manual transmissions.
In an official press release, the Japanese automaker confirms that it is adapting EyeSight to suit the driving and operating characteristics of vehicles with manual transmissions. Once the development work is complete, the system will be able to function in various conditions and provide critical assistance to the driver, similar to how EyeSight operates in vehicles with automatic transmissions.
Volvo Cars reports global sales of 60,398 cars in May, up 31 per cent compared with the same month last year. The company’s fully electric cars were the main contributor to the growth, rising 196 per cent during the period. Furthermore, figures from May 2022 were negatively affected by lower production due to last year’s supply chain constraints.
For the first five months of the year, Volvo Cars sales reached 275,312 cars, up 14 per cent compared with the same period during 2022.
Sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars increased by 55 per cent in May, accounting for 40 per cent of all Volvo cars sold globally during the month. The share of fully electric cars stood at 18 per cent.
Sales in Europe for May reached 26,272 cars, an increase of 40 per cent compared with last year. The share of Recharge models reached 63 per cent of overall sales in the region and the share of fully electric cars ended up at 29 per cent.
US sales grew by 14 per cent in May to 10,723 cars. The share of Recharge models reached 28 per cent of overall sales and sales of fully electric cars increased by 66 per cent compared with last year.
In China, sales reached 14,121 cars, an increase of 49 per cent compared with the same month last year. Sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models grew by 116 per cent, accounting for 8 per cent of the total sales in China.
In May, the Volvo XC60 was the top-selling model with sales of 18,052 cars (2022: 15,117 units), followed by the XC40 with total sales at 17,596 cars (2022: 12,097 units) and the XC90 at 9,058 cars (2022: 8,790 units).
May
May
Jan-May
Jan-May
2023
2022
Change
2023
2022
Change
Europe
26,272
18,752
40%
119,747
103,731
15%
Recharge
16,481
8,813
87%
74,552
53,120
40%
– Fully electric
7,655
1,847
314%
34,130
12,171
180%
– Plug-in hybrid
8,826
6,966
27%
40,422
40,949
-1%
China
14,121
9,488
49%
63,121
53,765
17%
Recharge
1,181
547
116%
6,271
4,367
44%
– Fully electric
263
143
84%
1,531
768
99%
– Plug-in hybrid
918
404
127%
4,740
3,599
32%
US
10,723
9,372
14%
46,817
42,151
11%
Recharge
3,039
3,348
-9%
13,696
13,787
-1%
– Fully electric
1,342
807
66%
5,480
3,258
68%
– Plug-in hybrid
1,697
2,541
-33%
8,216
10,529
-22%
Other
9,282
8,340
11%
45,627
41,750
9%
Recharge
3,266
2,737
19%
17,479
12,042
45%
– Fully electric
1,566
855
83%
8,584
3,885
121%
– Plug-in hybrid
1,700
1,882
-10%
8,895
8,157
9%
Total
60,398
45,952
31%
275,312
241,397
14%
Recharge
23,967
15,445
55%
111,998
83,316
34%
– Fully electric
10,826
3,652
196%
49,725
20,082
148%
– Plug-in hybrid
13,141
11,793
11%
62,273
63,234
-2%
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