On November 5, Volvo Cars announced that it has started mass production of the updated EX40, EC40, and XC40 models at Ghent plant in Belgium. The updated models feature new Thor's Hammer Matrix LED headlights, a redesigned grille, modified bumpers, and a new Heather Bronze exterior color.
Based on Volvo Cars Gent soc

On October 23, Volvo Cars announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 2,500 positions, including 2,000 jobs in Sweden, following an operating loss in the third quarter of 2026. The reductions will be implemented through the termination of consultant contracts, natural attrition, and targeted emplo

Continental AG (Continental)’s EcoContact 7 S tires have received original-equipment (OE) approval from Volvo for the fully electric EX60 in sizes 235/55 R20 for the front axle and 255/50 R20 for the rear axle. Both versions feature an integrated rim protector (FR). 
The EcoContact 7 S is a sporty summer tire designe

On October 15, Volvo Cars announced it is expanding its partnership with NVIDIA to unlock new levels of safety in automated driving technology in future Volvo-brand cars, building on two decades of collaboration between the two companies.
The technology will make its debut in a next-generation Volvo car as part of th

On October 2, Volvo Cars announced that challenging market conditions and a deteriorating near-term market outlook have resulted in lower-than-expected sales. As a result, the company has lowered its full-year 2026 outlook and stated that it will not meet its previously announced targets for sales volume and cash flo

On October 1, Volvo Cars South Africa announced the arrival of the 2027 XC60 and XC90, featuring an updated T8 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. The company has added two new Core variants, while pricing remains unchanged from the 2026 model year.
Volvo has improved the T8 PHEV system for better electric performance.

On September 29, Buhler announced that it has supplied two Buhler Carat 840 die-casting cells to Volvo Cars’ Torslanda plant in Sweden for series production of the new Volvo EX60. The cells manufacture the vehicle’s rear underbody as a single aluminium part, replacing around 100 conventionally manufactured and assemb

On September 24, Volvo Cars announced the launch of the first shift at its Kosice plant in Slovakia. The plant has also reached a milestone of 1,000 employees.
The plant also welcomed media representatives for a special tour of the Paint Shop. Journalists visited selected areas and saw the cataphoresis process, paint

On September 21, Gapwaves announced that its patented waveguide antenna technology is integrated into Valeo's radar sensors in the Volvo XC70. The model was launched in the Chinese market in 2025. Gapwaves' patented gap waveguide technology enables thin, high-performance antennas for automotive radar.
Volvo XC70 is e

On September 22, Accenture and Google Cloud announced that Volvo Cars has become the lead industry partner for Horizon, an open-source software development platform that helps car makers and automotive suppliers build, test, and deploy software for Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) more efficiently. 
Horizon

Reported on September 17, 2026, Volvo Car Malaysia has launched the locally assembled EX30 Cross Country at MYR 218,888, following the discontinuation of the EX30 Ultra Twin Performance. The EX30 Cross Country is now the sole dual-motor AWD variant in the local EX30 range.
The EX30 Cross Country produces 428 PS and 5

On September 17, Volvo Cars announced plans to launch 13 all-new models globally by the end of 2030, marking the company’s largest and most ambitious product expansion.
The product plan includes seven new models for Western markets and six models for China. The plan will also introduce a new design direction and expa

On September 15, Volvo Cars launched its first long-range plug-in hybrid SUVs for Europe and the Americas, introducing new XC60 and XC90 variants with electric ranges of up to 200 km and 160 km, respectively.
Order books are now open in selected markets, with production scheduled to begin later this autumn. The updat

On September 10, Geely Automobile Group Company Limited (Geely Auto Group) announced that it had finalized an agreement with Volvo Car AB (Volvo Cars) on their commercial partnership for the Lynk & Co brand in Europe.
Under the agreement, Volvo Cars will become the exclusive distributor for Lynk & Co in Europe from J

On September 10, Volvo Cars announced the coming revisions to its 40-series crossovers for the global market, as well as its plans for the U.S. and Canada. 
The revised XC40 receives new headlamps, an upgraded grille and redesigned front bumper, hood and front fenders while the interior receives upgraded materials an

Reported on September 8, 2026, Volvo Car Malaysia has launched the locally assembled (CKD) 2026 EX90 in Malaysia at MYR 428,888 on-the-road without insurance, around MYR 14,000 lower than the previous CBU model.
The updated 7-seater electric SUV uses an 800V electrical architecture, increasing maximum DC charging fro

On September 3, Durr announced that it is equipping Volvo Cars’ first all-electric vehicle plant Kosice, Slovakia, with highly automated final assembly solutions.
Durr is providing Volvo Cars with complete planning and implementation of final assembly systems, including conveyor, filling, and testing technologies. I

On August 31, Volvo Cars announced that it will close its Stockholm office on March 1, 2027, relocating most of its operations and responsibilities to the company's headquarters in Gothenburg.
The move is intended to simplify the organization's structure, reduce complexity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and

On August 26, Volvo Cars announced that it will be introducing new Connected Safety which features to warn drivers of hazards ahead and provide more time to react.
Volvo Cars’ Connected Safety technology with its latest update adds alerts for large animals, a vulnerable road user alert for pedestrians and cyclists,

Volvo Cars has received EPA certification for the 2027 EX60 P10 AWD with an estimated driving range of up to 330 miles, exceeding the company's initial projections and making it the longest-range Volvo EV offered in the U.S. The midsize electric SUV is built on Volvo's new SPA3 platform with an 800-volt electrical ar