Polestar to consolidate Polestar 3 production in the USA facility On March 31, Polestar announced that it will work with Volvo Cars to improve efficiency by consolidating the production of future Polestar 3 vehicles at a single facility in Charleston, South Carolina. Additionally, Volvo Cars has agreed to convert approximately USD 274 million of its outstanding shareholder loan into equity in Polestar. It is also expected to undertake a further c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Volvo Cars intends to handle operations of Lynk & Co in Europe On March 30, Volvo Cars and Geely Auto signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a new commercial partnership with Lynk & Co in Europe, subject to final agreements. The partnership makes Volvo Cars the exclusive importer of Lynk & Co cars in Europe, managing sales, servicing, and brand operations, supporting the Lynk & Co’s growth plans in the region. The responsibilit...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Toyota plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in fuel cell JV cellcentric On March 31, Toyota Motor Corporation signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and cellcentric to collaborate on fuel cell technologies. Under the agreement, Toyota will join cellcentric as an equal-share partner alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. The collaboration aims to leverage the combined expertise of all parties to develop, produc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Polestar advances battery circularity in Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 On March 24, Polestar announced that the batteries used in its Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now contain at least 50% recycled cobalt, to reduce reliance on virgin materials, improve supply chain transparency, and promote battery circularity. Polestar works with Volvo Cars battery centres to refurbish high-voltage batteries. The Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 vehicles that need replacement...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Volvo Trucks begins Euro 6 and FH Aero truck assembly in South Africa On March 17, Volvo Trucks South Africa announced that it has begun assembling Euro 6 and FH Aero trucks at its facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The addition of Euro 6 and FH Aero production will support the plant’s existing assembly of Volvo’s heavy trucks, including the FH, FM, and FMX, and enhances the plant’s capabilities and product range. The local p...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Motor (Forthing), Maxus, and Geely Riddara; Japanese brands including Toyota and Lexus, Mazda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Honda, and Suzuki; as well as other global marques such as Audi, BMW and MINI, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Ford, Jeep, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Aston Martin, Maserati, Volvo Cars, Hyundai, and Kia. Among the exhibitors, two-wheeler brands include Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati, Triumph, and BMW Motorrad. Hig...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

AiDEN Auto, Volvo Trucks partner to deliver SENT compliance solution for Poland On March 5, AiDEN Auto announced a collaboration with Volvo Trucks to provide a regulatory compliance solution for truck drivers in Poland. The solution, developed through Volvo Group’s CampX innovation platform, addresses new SENT requirements and was brought from concept to pilot sales in under 12 months. The solution includes a driver application built into the t...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Volvo Cars to drop EX30 in U.S. market as tariffs hurt profitability On March 17, Volvo Cars confirmed it will end U.S. sales of the EX30 and EX30 Cross Country after the 2026 model year, with dealer orders closing on March 20 and production of U.S.-bound vehicles winding down throughout the summer. The model will continue to be sold in Canada, Mexico, and other global markets. Volvo Cars attributed the cancellation to financial and market-specif...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

ere 98,706 units for BYD; 40,852 units for Geely; 28,304 units for Chery; 20,393 units for Tesla China; 14,138 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 9,769 units for Leapmotor; 9,568 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 8,888 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 6,031 units for Changan Auto; 4,918 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 3,978 units for smart; 3,648 units for XPeng; 3,544 units for Polestar; 1,742 units for Changan Mazda; 1,626 units for Great ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

y Tata AutoComp, India. The new engineering centre has 16 employees. The Gothenburg team will play a key role in developing Artifex System’s next-generation interior components.  The company produces cockpit systems, dashboards, door trim systems, and various types of consoles for customers like Volvo, Scania, and Volvo Cars. Based on press release from Invest in Gothenburg...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

port Department (JPJ) data showed Proton maintaining its lead in the country’s EV market (by brand) in February 2026 with 1,802 registrations, ahead of BYD (469), iCaur (294), MG (206), and Zeekr (191).  The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (144), Leapmotor (90), XPeng (75), TQ Wuling (66), and Volvo (46), while the remaining top 20 comprised BMW, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Great Wall Motor, Dongfeng, smart, Denza, Honda, Porsche, and Chery.  By m...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Volvo Cars introduces Volvo ES90 in South Africa On March 11, Volvo Cars South Africa introduced the fully electric flagship E segment sedan Volvo ES90 to the local market.  The Volvo ES90 is built on SPA2 platform and features an advanced 800-volt electrical system that enables faster charging and improved efficiency. It is powered by a 92-kWh battery, offering a claimed driving range of up to 755 km (WLTP). The vehicle measures 5,000 mm in len...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Volvo delivers 40 buses to passenger transport company in Brazil On March 11, Volvo Buses Brazil announced the delivery of 40 new long-distance coaches to Viação Real Maia as part of its fleet expansion plan. The vehicles, sold through Suécia Veículos, were bodied by Comil and will operate on long-distance interstate routes, some exceeding 3,000 km. The new Volvo coaches are equipped with the latest generation Active Safety System (SSA), alig...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Volvo Buses begins production of Volvo B13R UNVI XL in Portugal On March 10, Volvo Buses started serial production of the Volvo B13R UNVI XL, with body construction at UNVI’s facility in Porto, Portugal. The Volvo B13R UNVI XL is powered by a latest-generation 13-litre Euro-6 diesel engine paired with a 12-speed Volvo I-Shift transmission. It is a 12.8-meter-long, 4×2 single-deck coach designed specifically for the UK and Irish markets. It wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

m orders. Faricy’s background at Amazon, especially in e-commerce and marketplace operations, denotes a focus on customer acquisition, unit economics, and direct sales. Prior to Amazon, Faricy worked at Ford Motor Company during the time when the company acquired the ailing Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo brands. Backed by investors including Jeff Bezos, Slate plans to sell its sub-USD 30,000 electric truck directly to consumers without dealership...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

hed 353 units. The result placed the brand ahead of several automakers in wholesale rankings, indicating early market acceptance in its first entry into the automotive sector. Entering 2026, sales in January continued at a smaller scale, with Polytron ranking 39th in retail sales, slightly ahead of Volvo, Changan, and Audi. The company currently offers one EV model, available in two variants: the G3 and G3+. Both are assembled at PT Handal Indone...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

ith the introduction of the Koleos full hybrid E-Tech, scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the second half of April. Unlike the locally produced Kardian and Boreal, the new Koleos will be imported from South Korea and built on the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform developed by Geely and Volvo. It becomes Renault’s first hybrid model in Brazil and will be offered in a single Esprit Alpine version, positioned above the Boreal in the b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

Irizar introduces three Efficient series buses in Mexico On March 5, Irizar México showcased 6 models of the Efficient lineup up, being this the most complete Efficient range in its history in the country. This lineup proposal is complemented by its integration onto various internationally renowned platforms such as Scania, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo, allowing for solutions tailored to each client's specific technical and operational requirements....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Volvo Cars to increase production of EX60 amid strong demand On March 4, Volvo Cars announced that it is increasing 2026 production volumes of its fully electric SUV, the Volvo EX60, at its Torslanda plant, Sweden, following strong customer demand in Sweden and other key markets such as Germany. The orders for the Volvo EX60 are coming in faster than they did for the Volvo EX30. Currently, orders are open only in European markets, while order boo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

yses from a network of climate, human rights and investor groups, that ranks global OEMs based on their efforts to build equitable, sustainable, and fossil-free supply chains for EVs. The analysis this year found among other things:    •  While Tesla remains number one in the overall rankings, Volvo led on supply chain decarbonization, and Ford on responsible sourcing. Primarily because of Tesla and Ford’s performance, U.S. companies were ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05