Volvo Trucks launches world’s first stop/start engine technology On November 4, Volvo Trucks introduced a new generation of it’s I-Roll technology, featuring an industry-first engine stop/start function for heavy-duty trucks. It is designed to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, to lower the environmental impact and operating costs of transportation. The new feature works by continuously monitoring road data and curvature. When a dow...

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es were down 52%. Kia's EVs also saw a 66% decrease for the EV9 and a 71% decrease for the EV6. Hyundai's Genesis brand saw its 13th consecutive month of year-over-year growth. European car sales in October were down 23.9% for VW, 11.6% for Mercedes-Benz, 27.3% for BMW, 24.3% for Audi, and 0.3% for Volvo. See U.S. inventory information at the end of September See OEM plant locations in Mexico and Canada...

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w hardware is manufactured by Fabrinet and precedes the highly-scalable hardware being jointly developed with AUMOVIO (formerly Continental), which is slated for production in 2027 and is expected to enable the deployment of tens of thousands of trucks. The new hardware is being integrated with the Volvo VNL Autonomous, where lineside integration is taking place at Volvo’s New River Valley manufacturing facility. PACCAR also continues to test i...

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Waabi, Canada and Volvo integrate self-driving technology into Volvo VNL autonomous truck On October 28, Waabi, a leader in physical AI, and Volvo Autonomous Solutions announced that they have successfully integrated the Waabi Driver with the Volvo VNL Autonomous, further strengthening their collaboration to advance autonomous freight transportation. Waabi Driver is an end-to-end AI model that can quickly and safely adapt to different environment...

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Volvo ES90 electric sedan officially launched in Thailand Reported on October 22, 2025, Volvo Car has introduced the ES90 electric sedan to the Thai market, marking its first regional launch. The model is imported from Volvo’s facility in Chengdu, China, and arrives in a single Ultra RWD variant priced at THB 2.99 million. Volvo characterizes the ES90 as a fusion of the refined elegance of a sedan, the adaptability of a fastback, and the spacio...

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Volvo announces 2026 FH truck lineup with I-Torque in Brazil On October 20, Volvo Trucks announced the 2026 FH truck lineup in Brazil, a new model year that introduces I-Torque feature. This new AI-driven technology, available for 420, 460, 500, and 540 hp engines, analyzes pedal position, road topography, vehicle speed, and load weight to automatically provide optimal torque, improving performance on climbs and overtakes while reducing fuel cons...

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Volvo Group sees North American trucking slump through 2026 amid tariffs On October 17, upon releasing its Q3 2025 results, the Volvo Group said that in Q3, its net sales had increased in Europe, while more difficult market conditions in North America and South America impacted sales negatively. Volvo said it expects trucking demand in North America to remain under pressure into 2026, as weak freight activity and President Trump's tariffs weigh o...

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sale in September 2025 were down 0.9% y/y to 312,791 units. For July through September of 2025, total vehicle wholesale were up 0.2% to 1,279,487 units, compared to the same period of 2024. PVs (passenger vehicle, UV and van) sales were down 1.5% y/y to 1,039,200 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Cars and Tata). CVs (M&HCVs and LCVs) sales were up 8.4% y/y to 240,287 units (excludes Daimler and Scania). Based on the release of carmakers, ...

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ass BEVs. Specifically, the export volumes were 69,258 units for BYD; 31,392 units for Chery; 19,287 units for Tesla China; 16,302 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 14,631 units for Geely; 9,889 units for Changan Auto; 7,292 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 6,888 units for Leapmotor; 5,165 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 5,004 units for XPeng; 4,656 units for Spotlight Automotive; 3,635 units for Great Wall Motor; 3,577 units for Dongfeng Motor...

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Volvo Car achieves highest global sales growth in Brazil On October 13, it was reported that Volvo Car Brazil achieved the highest sales growth among all Volvo operations worldwide, surpassing markets such as Sweden, Germany, Canada, the United States, Ireland, and Chile. From January to September 2025, the company’s sales increased by 11.8%, rising from 6,335 units in 2024 to 7,080 this year. September marked a new record for the brand in Braz...

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VECV to manufacture Volvo Group’s automated manual transmissions for India and other markets On October 8, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a Joint Venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, announced an investment of INR 5.44 billion for the production and final assembly of the Volvo Group’s globally state-of-the-art 12-speed automated manual transmission (AMT).  The greenfield factory will be established at Vikram Udyogpuri Integrated In...

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nd USD 250 million for Stellantis to convert its Indiana Transmission Plant in Kokomo to produce EV components. Other companies slated to lose grants worth hundreds of millions of dollars include Ford, Daimler Trucks North America, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Harley-Davidson, Robert Bosch, Dow Chemical and Volvo Technology of America. One award that topped USD 100 million went to Anovion, a Chicago-based startup working to build a factory to produce a do...

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Egyptian companies showcase bus innovations at Busworld 2025 On October 5, the Egyptian government announced that MCV and Geyushi Transportation Manufacturing Company showcased their latest innovations at the International Bus Show in Brussels, Belgium.  MCV Egypt highlighted its achievements, including manufacturing buses for Volvo in Belgium and Luxembourg and collaborating with other European partners. It also announced the launch of a new gr...

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al security. Regarding heavy trucks, International Motors LLC (formerly Navistar) relies on 98% of its vehicles imported from Mexico, followed by Daimler, with approximately 83%, making those companies highly vulnerable to the new levies. In contrast, companies like Paccar (Peterbilt, Kenworth) and Volvo (Mack Trucks) produce nearly all their U.S. trucks domestically. The U.S. trucking industry, which moves roughly 73% of all domestic freight, is...

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Volvo Car USA announces upgrades, new models in electric 2026 lineup On October 7, Volvo Car USA today announced details of its 2026 fully electric lineup, highlighted by major upgrades to the 2026 Volvo EX90 as well as the arrival of the EX30 Cross Country and Single Motor variants for U.S. customers. Upgrades to the 2026 EX90 include a new 800-volt electrical architecture that delivers faster, more efficient charging, adding up to 155 miles of ...

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Volvo Buses partners with Marcopolo to launch Paradiso G8 1200 coaches in Europe On October 3, Volvo Buses announced a strategic partnership with Marcopolo to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its presence in the European coach market. The partnership brings the new Volvo B13R chassis paired with Marcopolo’s Paradiso G8 1200 body to customers in France and Italy. The coaches will be offered in 4x2 and 6x2 configurations, tailored to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

third straight increase. Hyundai’s EV sales surged 153% y/y in September, helped by discounts of up to USD 9,800 on the Ioniq 5 midsize electric SUV ahead of the tax credit expiration. Among European automakers, VW fell 4.8%, Mercedes-Benz dropped 25.6%, while Audi rose 2.4%,  BMW rose 26.4% and Volvo increased 2.8%. See U.S. inventory information at the end of August See OEM plant locations in Mexico and Canada...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

ns new licenses with seven international companies to provide "IoT" services for cars in Egypt.  The signatories include several major international brands such as OnStar (General Motors Group), Mansour MG Automotive Company (Chinese brand IM), Global Auto Company (BMW), Alpha Ezz El Arab Company (Volvo - Aston Martin - Lotus - Lynk&CO), Egyptian International Automobile Company EIM (Zeekr / BAIC), Egyptian Trading Company and Automotive Company...

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received strong safety ratings in Euro NCAP’s 2025 HGV tests. The lowest cab Actros earned five stars, an improvement from its previous three-star rating. The taller Actros F and Actros L ProCabin received four stars due to limited driver vision. All three models were awarded the CitySafe label. Volvo’s FM and FH Aero models achieved five-star ratings and CitySafe designation. While the Renault T model, which now includes a nearside cyclist ...

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Volvo Cars launches all-new XC70 mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV in China On September 26, Volvo Cars launched the all-new XC70, a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV, in China. The XC70 is available in 4 models, two variants each for the two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) powertrain options, with prices ranging from CNY 269,900 to CNY 349,900.  In terms of exterior design, the XC70 retains Volvo's signature design language. It measures 4,815m...

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