Volvo Group partners with Cespira to commercialize hydrogen-fueled engine development On June 18, Westport Fuel Systems announced that its joint venture with Volvo Group, Cespira, has signed a development agreement with Volvo Group to complete the integration and commercialization of Cespira’s HPDI hydrogen fuel system technology for Volvo’s 13-litre engine. The agreement builds on Cespira’s HPDI fuel system technology, which is already us...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/19

Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standard (Saudi CAFE).  The restriction applies to newly imported light vehicles with a gross weight of up to 3.5 tonnes. The ban will remain in effect until the requirements for submitting the 2026 supply plans are fulfilled. The affected companies are Luxgen Motor, Volvo Cars, Huazun New Energy Automobile, Zhengzhou Nissan, Hotal Motor Group, Greencar Autotech, Chongqing Lifan Auto Manufacturing, etc.  Based on ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/19

Volvo EX90 and future EX60 owners can charge with Plug & Charge in U.S. On June 18, Volvo Cars announced it is making public charging simpler and more convenient for EV owners in the U.S. with the introduction of Plug & Charge functionality for all Volvo EX60 and EX90 vehicles. Plug & Charge allows drivers to simply plug in and start charging at participating public charging stations without the need to open an app, swipe a credit card, or initia...

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Renault Group acquires full ownership of Flexis ahead of electric van launch On June 17, Renault Group announced that it has taken full ownership of Flexis after getting all regulatory approvals. It bought the remaining stakes from Volvo Group (45%) and CMA CGM Group (10%), making Flexis a fully owned subsidiary. This change does not affect its product plans. Since 2024, Flexis has developed key technology for Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/18

s registered. It stayed ahead of BYD (925), iCaur (522), Zeekr (413), and Leapmotor (237). The rest of the top 10 brands included Tesla (197), Xpeng (179), MG (138), TQ Wuling (100), and Perodua (80), while the remaining top 20 consisted of MINI (72), BMW (65), Dongfeng (61), Great Wall Motor (56), Volvo (41), GAC Aion (37), Denza (34), Porsche (22), Chery (19), and Neta (16). By model, the Proton eMas 7 became the best-selling EV model in May wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/17

Astana Motors and Volvo Group announce partnership to produce Volvo trucks in Kazakhstan On June 12, Astana Motors and Volvo Group signed a memorandum of cooperation to produce Volvo trucks in Kazakhstan. Preparatory work for production is planned to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. At the first stage of the project, the company plans to produce Volvo FH13 trucks for long-distance transport. The project will also explore the possibilit...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/15

Volvo launching AV truck service in U.S. in 2027, sees USD 3 billion segment revenue by 2031 On June 10, during its Capital Markets Day 2026, the Volvo Group presented an ambitious autonomous trucking, targeting driverless on-highway operations in the U.S. during Q1 2027 and projecting autonomous transportation revenue approaching USD 3 billion within five years. The goals were presented by Nils Jaeger, Head of Volvo Autonomous Solutions, as the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/13

Volvo Trucks enables software updates in U.S. without interrupting operations On June 4, Volvo Trucks announced that it is introducing a new way for fleets to perform over-the-air software updates later in 2026, that allows updates to run overnight, during driver breaks, or while trucks are parked, without requiring drivers to remain with the vehicle. Volvo Trucks is taking its remote programming service to the next level with unattended over-the...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/13

Volvo B420R buses incorporated in transportation system in Brazil On June 8, Volvo Buses announced that Eucatur has incorporated new 15-meter, 6x2 Volvo B420R coaches into its fleet. The new layout allows up to 58 seats, helping operators improve revenue per trip while reducing cost per passenger transported. The vehicles are equipped with Busscar Vissta Buss 365 bodies and feature a rear steering axle, enabling a tighter turning radius despite t...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Volvo delivers 25 Volvo VM trucks to ANYPSA in Peru On June 4, it was reported that ANYPSA strengthened its logistics operations in Peru by acquiring 25 Volvo VM trucks, marking its second fleet renewal in partnership with Volvo Group. The Volvo VM model was selected for its adaptability, operational performance, and safety features, as well as for the support provided by Volvo’s after-sales network, which helps reduce downtime and ensure conti...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/04

ord (69 days), Lincoln (68 days), GMC (67 days), and Chevrolet (52 days) among U.S. brands; Mazda (62 days), Nissan and Infiniti (51 days), Subaru (48 days), and Honda (39 days) among Japanese brands; Genesis (63 days), Hyundai (59 days), and Kia (40 days) among Korean brands; and Mercedes-Benz and Volvo (50 days each), and BMW (38 days) among European brands Among U.S. automakers, May sales declined 4.5% year-over-year for GM, marking eight cons...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

rters and Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles (Abeifa), becoming its 14th affiliated member and reinforcing the presence of Chinese brands in Brazil’s automotive market. Denza, the luxury brand of BYD, enters the association alongside premium and niche manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Porsche, and Volvo. The move reflects its strategy to strengthen positioning in the country’s high-end vehicle segment. The brand has already established sales p...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

Volvo Cars receives specific authorization in U.S. for connected cars On May 26, Volvo Cars, majority owned by China's Geely, announced that it has been granted a specific authorization from the U.S. Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services under the "Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles" rule in the U.S. Volvo Car USA was required under the law to follow a pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

Volvo Cars expands Tesla Supercharger access across Europe On May 26, Volvo Cars announced that it is expanding access to Tesla Superchargers across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region to make public charging more convenient for electric vehicle customers. Starting from the fourth quarter of 2026, Volvo drivers will be able to use the company’s app to access more than 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across 29 European countries, including key...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

Volvo Cars to begin test production at Slovakia plant after summer 2026 On May 23, Volvo Cars announced that it will begin test production at its Kosice manufacturing plant after the summer of 2026, followed by serial production in 2027. The company stated that construction of the facility is progressing as planned, with the body shop’s 600 robots having already produced more than 100 complete vehicle bodies. The mega casting and press shop op...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

Volvo Cars demonstrates Google Gemini vehicle camera integration in all-new EX60 On May 19, Volvo Cars and Google announced that it will demonstrated Google Gemini and its vehicle camera integration in its all-new EX60 at Google I/O conference (May 19-20), showing a future in which, with the driver’s permission, Gemini will be able to see and understand its surroundings from the perspective of the car in real time. This will enable drivers to r...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/23

ributors, held a press conference confirming that B20 diesel can be safely used in 1,135 vehicle models without affecting engine performance or manufacturer warranties. The compatible models cover brands including Great Wall Motor, Chevrolet, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MAN, UD Trucks, Volvo Trucks, Scania, Isuzu, MG, Hino, and Hyundai. Authorities advised drivers to verify vehicle compatibility through the Department of Energy Busin...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

Volvo EX30 BEV sales halted in Thailand; govt seeks explanation over fires Reported on May 21, 2026, Volvo Car Thailand suspended sales of the EX30 BEV following a series of fires linked to battery overheating concerns. Thailand’s Consumer Protection Board summoned the company to explain the recall timeline for 1,668 EX30 units, compensation measures for affected owners, and the cause of the fires. A total of 45 customers filed complaints with ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

Volvo Cars announces North American debut of electric EX60 On May 18, Volvo Cars unveiled the all‑new EX60 in North America for the first time, debuting the highly-anticipated model in New York City and officially opening orders for U.S. customers. With its U.S. debut, the game‑changing EX60 is available to order now through authorized U.S. retailers and configure online. The 2027 Volvo EX60 starts at USD 58,400 (MSRP), with three powertrain ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Volvo Group North America makes a settlement with CARB over emission controls On May 18, Volvo Group North America announced it has reached a settlement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to resolve allegations regarding the description of certain emission controls on model year 2010-2016 engines installed in Volvo Group trucks that were sold in California.  Without admission of liability, Volvo has agreed to pay USD 12.5 million in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19