Volvo Cars reportedly to produce 2 ICE models at U.S. plant to avoid tariffs On July 17, multiple media reported that Volvo Cars plans to begin U.S. production of its two most popular crossovers within the next few years to avoid paying a 30% tariff on the imported models. According to two people familiar with the plan, the company will start building the midsize XC60 in January 2027 at its Ridgeville plant, South Carolina, and production of the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Volvo Cars to begin XC60 production in Ridgeville, South Carolina in 2026 On July 16, Volvo Cars announced it will add its best-selling XC60 mid-size SUV, in both mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, to the production line at its assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.  XC60 production is scheduled to start at the U.S. plant in late 2026, joining the fully electric Volve EX90 flagship and Polestar 3 SUV. The XC60 has been the company’s b...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Volvo is facing tariffs in the U.S. market, where 90% of the vehicles it sells are imported. Volvo‘s underutilized U.S. assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, trimmed its workforce in May by 5%, or about 125 employees, citing market conditions and evolving tariff and trade policies. The 2.3-million-square-foot Ridgeville plant, with a 150,000-unit annual production capacity has been producing a much lower amount of Volvo EX90 and Polest...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Polestar 4 achieves five-star rating from Euro NCAP On July 9, Polestar announced that the Polestar 4 achieved a five-star rating from Euro NCAP, becoming the third vehicle in its lineup to do so after the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3. The Polestar 4 received an 86% overall score, with standout ratings of 92% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupants, 81% for vulnerable road users, and 79% for safety assist features. It also earned maxi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

production and sales volumes in June 2025 Retail June retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.084 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 18.1%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 10.901 million units, up 10.8% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 230,000 units, down 7% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 1.34 million units, up 30% y/y. Domestic brands had a market share of 64.2%...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Volvo Cars partners with Polestar to jointly develop Polestar 7 at Kosice Plant in Slovakia On July 3, Volvo Cars and Polestar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and produce Polestar’s upcoming premium compact SUV, Polestar 7, at Volvo’s new manufacturing facility in Kosice, Slovakia. The Polestar 7 is expected to launch in 2028. If final agreements are reached, it will be the second model produced at the Kosice pla...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Polestar charge reaches 1 million charging points across Europe On July 2, Polestar announced that its public charging service, Polestar Charge, now provides access to 1 million charging points across Europe through a single app. The network includes major operators such as IONITY, Recharge, Fastned, Total, Tesla Super Chargers, and Allego, along with numerous local providers to ensure comprehensive regional coverage. Polestar drivers benefit fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Volvo Cars opens EX30 pre-sales in Brazil at 2025 Interlagos Festival On June 12, it was reported that Volvo Car Brasil is showcasing two upcoming models at the Festival Interlagos 2025, including the debut of the EX30 Cross Country in a pre-sale campaign. The EX30 is expected to arrive at dealerships in September. Equipped with dual electric motors and all-wheel drive, the SUV delivers 428 hp and 543 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for May 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for May 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in May 2025 Retail May retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.932 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 13.3%...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

ng midsize core is a good guess,” Samuelsson said, giving his strongest hint yet that the new model for the U.S. plant would be the XC60 midsize crossover. The XC60 is currently built at Volvo’s plant in Torslanda, Sweden, for global markets and was the company’s bestselling model in 2024 at 230,900 vehicles, according to company figures. The plant in Ridgeville currently builds the electric EX90 and Polestar 3 SUVs, but Samuelsson previous...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Polestar 4 performance SUV coupe on sale in U.S. ahead of fall deliveries On June 3, Polestar announced that the 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the U.S. with a starting price of USD 56,400. Following the launch of Polestar 4 in other markets, Polestar 4 production for North America is planned to start in Busan, South Korea this summer, with first customer deliveries expected in the fall of 2025.  Coupled with the assembled-in-the-U.S. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Carolina because of a parts shortage. He did not disclose the affected part or say when output at the underutilized factory might resume. “We are working to resume production as quickly as possible,” Datz said. The Ridgeville plant employs more than 2,000 people and builds the electric EX90 and Polestar 3 for the U.S. and global markets, except China. It ended production of the S60 in 2024. The plant has annual capacity of about 150,000 light...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

aled 1.755 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 14.5%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 6.872 million units, up 7.9% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 170,000 units, down 18% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 1.15 million units, up 31% y/y. Domestic brands had a market share of 65.5% of the total, up 8 percentage points y/y Retail sales volumes of mainstream joint venture brands ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Polestar 3 becomes second model recalled for camera issue by U.S. NHTSA On May 7, twelve days after Polestar issued a recall for its Polestar 2 sedan, the company is issuing a similar recall for the 2025 Polestar 3. Polestar says the problem is that the rearview camera image might not come up when the vehicle is put in reverse. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the situation increases the risk of a crash ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Polestar introduces Battery State-of-Health certificates for used Polestar 2 vehicles On May 7, 2025, Polestar announced the introduction of Battery State-of-Health (BSOH) certificates for used Polestar 2 vehicles. This initiative, part of the Polestar Pre-owned programme, provides buyers with transparent information about the battery's remaining capacity, enhancing confidence in used EV purchases. Each vehicle undergoes a thorough 112-point insp...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

e cuts would affect production at the plant. The cuts were not included in the worldwide layoffs announced April 29 together with its Q1 2025 earnings, the spokesperson said. While the Ridgeville plant has capacity to produce 150,000 cars annually, it currently only builds the EX90 electric SUV and Polestar Model 3. Most of the cars it sells in the U.S. are imported from Europe. Volvo said it remained committed to creating 4,000 jobs in South Car...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Polestar 3 factory-fitted with Continental’s SportContact 7 tires On April 29, Polestar announced it is relying on Continental’s SportContact 7 as original equipment for its Polestar 3 model. The tire manufacturer has received original equipment approval in the 21-inch tire size for the electric SUV.  The SportContact 7 is a high-performance tire for high-powered sporty vehicles with electric or conventional drives. In addition to high drivi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Polestar expands retail offense in U.S. with emphasis on U.S.-built Polestar 3 On April 23, Polestar announced the opening of a new retail location, known as a Polestar Space, in San Diego, California. The opening of Polestar San Diego is part of the brand’s continued commercial expansion across the U.S., with additional Spaces set to open in the coming months and beyond. Anders Gustafsson, Head of Polestar North America, noted the importance o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

totaled 1.940 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 14.4%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 5.127 million units, up 6.0% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 250,000 units, down 7% y/y. Retail sales volumes of local brands totaled 1.22 million units, up 31% y/y. Local brands had a market share of 62.7% of the total, up 7.7 percentage points y/y Retail sales volumes of mainstream joint venture brands t...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11