Volvo's EV Strategy
Volvo has been experimenting with different approaches to electric vehicles (EVs). The 2027 Volvo EX60 boasts engineering improvements in a package that’s likely to have mass appeal. It’s based on a new architecture that offers improved range and charging performance, backed by software with now-obligatory AI integration.
Industry Shifts
General Motors is facing a roadblock with its effort to bring back the Chevrolet Bolt EV as an affordable electric vehicle. The refreshed 2027 Chevy Bolt EV has just started arriving at U.S. dealerships with a sub-$30,000 price tag, but GM officials now say the new model will be in production for only about 18 months.
Tesla's Autopilot Shift
Tesla has officially pulled the plug on Autopilot as a standard inclusion, signaling a massive shift toward a pay-to-play future. If you order a new Model 3 or Model Y today, it won't come with the lane-keeping tech that used to be a hallmark of the brand. Instead, you are left with basic cruise control - pretty much the same system you’d find on an economy car from a decade ago - unless you are willing to sign up for a monthly subscription.
- Tesla's Autopilot shift is about money and control
- The option to buy Full Self-Driving (FSD) for a one-time fee is disappearing on February 14, 2026
- After that date, it is subscriptions all the way down, currently priced at about $99 a month