Volvo Car Canada drops U.S.-built EX90 EV over counter-tariffs Volvo Cars said it will not continue sales of its 2026 EX90 in Canada, as the electric three-row crossover is built in the U.S. and subject to 25% Canadian counter-tariffs. Canada introduced retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-built vehicles this April, soon after U.S. President Trump enacted a 25% tariff on vehicles imported from Canada. The EX90 is built alongside the Polestar 3 in Ridgev...

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Subaru tops Consumer Reports 2026 Automotive Brand Report Card On December 4, Consumer Reports revealed the top auto brands in its 2026 Automotive Brand Report Card. Subaru is the top brand in CR’s 2026 Overall Brand Report Card Rankings for the second year in a row, and the third time in five years. BMW is once again the runner-up by less than a point, followed by Porsche, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Lincoln, Hyundai, Acura, and Tesla, which round ...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for November 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for November 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025 Retail November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

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Volvo offers bi-directional charging to EX90 customers in U.S. On November 18, Volvo Cars today that 2025 Volvo EX90 owners in the U.S. can now harness the power of bi-directional charging through dcbel’s Ara Home Energy Station, turning their vehicle into an energy source whenever needed, such as during blackout situations. The EX90, the company’s flagship fully electric SUV, is the first Volvo car equipped with the necessary hardware and so...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

Euro NCAP tests 23 new models ahead of 2026 standards On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars. Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the percentage scores in each of Euro NCAP’s four safety categories. These measures...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for October 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for October 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in October 2025 Retail October retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.242 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) d...

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begun in North America. If these issues continue for a long time, there are concerns that the supply chain will fall into major disruption and inventory declines will begin again. Breakdown of October sales by vehicle type: light trucks were down 2.5% year-on-year to 1,060,967 units, and passenger cars were down 16.8% year-on-year to 211,076 units. Total vehicle inventory at the beginning of October was 2.87 million units, up 4.0% from the previ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for September 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for September 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in September 2025 Retail September retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.241 million units, reflecting a year-over-year...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

STILFOLD, Sweden launches Car Canvas to advance vehicle design and manufacturing On September 23, STILFOLD, a Swedish design and technology company, announced that it is launching Car Canvas, a new platform designed to transform the way cars are designed and manufactured. The company aims to establish a circular and cost-efficient production model that enables lighter, more sustainable, and faster-to-develop vehicles. In a recent project with Vol...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Volvo Cars India launches EX30 EV On September 23, 2025, Volvo Car India launched the EX30, its newest luxury electric car, at an introductory price of INR 4.1 million. Volvo Car India is offering the EX30 at INR 3,999,000 for those who pre-reserve the car before October 19, 2025. The deliveries of the EV will begin in the first week of November 2025. This is the third electric Volvo model to be assembled locally at the Hosakote plant in Bengalur...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year announces competitors for 2026 Awards On September 17, NACTOY revealed “The Best of 2026: The vehicles that will compete for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year” awards. The “Best of 2026” lists were announced at the Center for Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars event, in its inaugural year at Michigan Central Station in Detroit.  The ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Green NCAP conducts Life Cycle Assessment of BMW, MINI, Citroën, Fiat, Hyundai, KIA, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Volvo and VW models On September 18, Green NCAP tested 12 popular cars under its new whole-life assessment rating, showing the wide differences in environmental impact. The new system looks at real-world use, including car weight, efficiency in warm and cold weather, and hidden emissions from tyres and brakes. Most importantly, it ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Aftab Khodro to introduce Volvo EX30 EV in Iran On September 8, Aftab Khodro, in a social media post, announced the launch of the Volvo EX30 EV-AWD in Iran. Aftab Khodro Co. is a leading company in the field of car sales and after-sales services in Iran. This electric SUV can travel 590 kilometers on a single charge. This electric car can go from zero to one hundred in less than 3.6 seconds. Based on social media updates of Aftab Khodro...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for August 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for August 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in August 2025 Retail August retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.995 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) incre...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

NIB and Volvo Cars signs EUR 150 million loan to fund next-gen EV platform On September 4, Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Volvo Car AB signed an 8-year EUR 150 million loan agreement to support research and development for Volvo’s next-generation electric vehicle platform, SPA3, and the new EX60 model. The investment will take place between 2024 and 2026. The project supports Volvo Cars’ transition to an all-electric lineup. The SPA3 platfo...

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Volvo Cars starts production of new fully electric Volvo ES90 in China On September 4, Volvo Cars started production of its new, fully electric Volvo ES90 for European markets. Volvo Cars has opened the ES90 order book across several European markets, and customer deliveries will start later this year. The ES90 will also become available soon to some of Volvo Cars’ key markets in the Asia Pacific. It is the first Volvo car to feature 800-volt t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04