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A new report into the demise of the Apple Car has revealed the company tested a prototype in 2020 nicknamed “the Bread Loaf” that drew inspiration from the Volkswagen microbus.The revelation into Apple’s failed automotive attempt comes from top insider Mark Gurman, who this week published an extensive Bloomberg report into the history of Apple Car. Most notably, the report reveals a swathe of previously unknown details about the nature of Apple Car, which has been a topic of hot speculation, concept creation, and wild…

CHICAGO – Kia Motors is adding a hybrid model to its Carnival minivan to meet increasing consumer demand for the technology and assist in meeting tightening federal fuel economy standards.Hybrids are a growing option for automakers as they strive to make vehicles more efficient and avoid costly federal fuel economy and emissions standards. They're also less expensive and a less dramatic adjustment for consumers who want to go greener but aren't ready to purchase all-electric vehicles.EV sales have been slower than…

The first all-electric Volvo EM90 officially rolled off the assembly line on Tuesday. Volvo’s EM90 is the brand’s first electric minivan, complete with a “Scandinavian living room” interior. A Scandinavian living room on wheels After teasing the EM90 several times, Volvo finally revealed its first electric minivan in November. “It’s an age-old cliché, but there really is no place like home,” Volvo CEO Jim Rowan said after unveiling the new EV. The EM90 is built for more than simply getting…

Kia / Kia Car buyers looking for a crossover or sedan have a plethora of options when it comes to electric cars, but those who want something a little larger have a slightly more limited selection — especially those on a budget. Thankfully, some new options have been popping up for electric people moving. The Volvo EM90 is a new electric minivan, and it joins the Kia EV9, which is more SUV than minivan, but still built with interior space in mind. The Volvo EM90 is very new, but there is a lot we know about it.…

There was a time when vans were extremely popular in India. The Maruti Omni is probably one of the most popular minivans that India ever had. It was popular as both a private and commercial vehicle. Over the years, due to strict emission and safety rules, the Omni was discontinued from the market. Maruti also introduced the Eeco, which is still on sale. The Eeco is now a commonly used commercial car with a few customers in the private segment as well. We have rarely seen anyone modify a Maruti Eeco, but in this video,…

Volvo If you want an electric SUV, crossover, or sedan, you’re spoiled for choices right now. Kia EV6? Rivian R1S? Volvo EX30? All great picks. But what if you want … a minivan? To date, there has really only been one electric minivan option — the Volkswagen ID.Buzz — and while that is a pretty cool minivan, it’s not the most practical for everyone. That’s where the new Volvo EM90 comes in. The Volvo EM90 looks like it could become the electric minivan of choice for those who want something practical and stylish. It…

has its first fully electric minivan, which is geared toward comfort. So much so, the brand describes the EM90 as a "living room on the move." While it might be comfy enough to travel in while wearing PJs, Volvo is pitching the EV as an option for those who want a space where they can get work done too.The EM90 is infused with sound isolation and road noise cancellation tech, while Volvo claims that dual chamber air suspension and silent tires will offer the driver and passengers a smooth ride. If that works as…

Volvo officially released its first electric minivan this weekend, the EM90. Rather than just a means of getting from Point A to Point B, Volvo designed the EM90 to make you feel at home no matter where the road takes you. Volvo’s electric minivan has finally made its debut. The Swedish automaker has been teasing the EM90’s “Scandinavian living room,” designed to maximize time spent in the car. “It’s an age-old cliché, but there really is no place like home.” Volvo CEO Jim Rowan explained…

Last Updated: May 01, 2023, 17:12 ISTCaleche Customs Introduces Unicamp Univan RT CL (Photo: New Atlas)The Univan RT CL pop-up roof is made with durable thermoset plastic and expands the interior space of the Carnival upward, making it ideal for light campingCaleche Customs, a conversion shop in Las Vegas, has introduced the Unicamp Univan RT CL, a Korean-designed pop-top kit for the Kia Carnival minivan camper. They now offer hardware to create both light sleeper vans and complete campers in the Carnival. Caleche Customs…

With the American compact van market fast going the way of the dinosaur and dodo (maybe not the dodo), small, affordable pop-up camper vans like the Free Bird and Cascade Camper are soon to be no more, if not already gone. Las Vegas-area conversion shop Caleche Customs is helping fill the void by bringing over the Korean-designed Unicamp Univan RT CL, a Kia Carnival minivan-camper pop-top kit. The company is now offering hardware to create Carnival light sleeper vans and more complete campers. Caleche previously focused…