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Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson and Stellantis CTO Ned Curic warn that an overly extensive break from US technologies could lead to higher costs and lost market share for European automakers. The EU plans a four-tier certification system to assess dependence on non-EU technologies, without currently explicitly excluding US companies. Manufacturers fear stricter measures would put them at a competitive disadvantage compared with cheaper suppliers, for example from China, while the Commission says the package aims to encourage investment and innovation. » More on golem.de

Volvo will let Google’s Gemini access the EX60’s external cameras via Android Automotive to interpret parking signs and other roadside information. The feature uses the EX60’s onboard Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processing and over‑the‑air updates, and aims to provide parking time limits, permit needs and contextual navigation cues. Volvo and Google say the system could expand to recall signs, read lane markings and reference nearby landmarks, though accuracy and testing will determine real‑world reliability. » More on theverge.com

Volvo will introduce a new electric model in the US in 2027 aimed at the same compact, affordable segment the EX30 occupied, though it may not match the EX30’s originally advertised price. Company executives said the EX30 was discontinued for multiple reasons including tariffs that raised its US price and a battery recall, and the new vehicle will offer more interior space while remaining engaging to drive. Volvo is meanwhile launching the EX60 in the US this summer as its only current North American EV offering. » More on theverge.com