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

On July 28, multiple sources reported that Aftab Khodro has introduced the Volvo XC90 in Iran. It will be available to Iranian customers in two completely different powertrains. The first version is equipped with an internal combustion engine that uses mild hybrid technology. It has a 2-liter turbocharged four-cylind

On July 17, Inchcape announced the return of Volvo to the Ecuadorian market and opened pre-orders for the brand's vehicles through its local website.
Beginning in August, Volvo will operate two sales and customer service locations in Quito and Cumbayá, with its first full dealership in the capital scheduled to open b

On July 16, Volvo Cars announced that it has begun delivering the first EX60 SUVs to customers in Europe, with initial deliveries taking place in Sweden. More customer deliveries are scheduled to follow across the region in the coming weeks and months.
The EX60 offers a best-in-class driving range of up to 810 km on

On July 15, Volvo Cars announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Belgian federal government and the regional government of Flanders to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of its Ghent manufacturing plant.
The agreement includes support measures of up to EUR 119 million from the Flemish gove

Volvo Cars is considering to build a pair of midsize EVs, a sedan and station wagon, to diversify its current all-crossover U.S. lineup, that could arrive in dealerships in 2028, according to a person familiar with the matter speaking with industry media.
The two electric models would be built in and imported from Eu

On June 25, Polestar announced the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has decided to not grant Polestar authorization to sell vehicles in the U.S. from model year 2027 onwards under the Connected Vehicle Rule.
The Connected Vehicle Rule restricts the use of software developed or maintained

On June 18, it was reported that Volvo Car México introduced a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter, allowing owners of the brand’s electric vehicles to access a broader network of charging stations, including Tesla Superchargers operating under the NACS standard.
The adapter is now available through Volvo