Volvo BEVs, PHEVs in U.S. lose braking capability after OTA update On July 17, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a warning to owners of 2020-2026 Volvo plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicles to immediately complete an important over-the-air safety recall.  Without this recall remedy, an affected vehicle could completely lose its ability to brake while going downhill. Volvo has advised owners not to drive their c...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/19

Volvo Cars reveals low carbon footprint of new ES90 On July 10, Volvo Cars announced the carbon footprint of its new fully electric ES90. The vehicle is designed with a strong focus on sustainability. According to Volvo’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report, the ES90 has a carbon footprint of 31 tonnes when charged with a European energy mix, which drops to 26 tonnes with wind energy. The vehicle’s footprint is about 50% lower than the S90 mi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

implementation of the 90-day extension of reciprocal tariffs approaching July 9, trade negotiations are still in flux, and the possibility of an upward swing cannot be ruled out, depending on the outcome. By vehicle type, sales of light trucks were down 3.2% y/y to 1,040,714 units, while passenger cars were down 15.9% y/y to 218,323 units. Seasonally adjusted at annual rates (SAAR)  2024Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2025Jan F...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Salzgitter Group, Germany and Volvo Cars expand partnership for low CO2 steel products On June 18, Salzgitter Group and Volvo Cars announced that they are expanding their partnership. In 2026, significant amounts of steel scrap from the Volvo Cars’ body parts plant in Olofström in southern Sweden will be sold to the Salzgitter AG steelworks. Salzgitter Group will feed it back into the production process at Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH. The Salzg...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Volvo Malaysia to keep MHEV, PHEV lineup based on demand amid EV shift Reported on June 19, 2025, Volvo reaffirmed the importance of maintaining a balanced mix of mild-hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Malaysia in the short to medium term, even as the parent company stays on course to become a fully electric brand by 2030. According to the Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia & Thailand, over 80% of Volv...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Volvo Malaysia preparing to launch ES90 EV in 2026; no plans for 2025 S90 facelift Reported on June 18, 2025, Volvo Car Malaysia is set to launch the Volvo ES90, an all-electric sedan, in early 2026. The ES90 will be offered exclusively as a battery electric vehicle (BEV), with no internal combustion engine (ICE) variant planned. Meanwhile, the 2025 S90 facelift will not be introduced in Malaysia to replace the current S90, of which local stocks ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Volvo Cars selects Tata Technologies, India as supplier for SDV and PLM Support On June 19, Tata Technologies announced its selection as a supplier by Volvo Cars. The expanded partnership will focus on key areas including product engineering, embedded software solutions, and product lifecycle management (PLM) services. Tata Technologies will provide support from its global delivery centers, including Gothenburg, Sweden, as well as locations in In...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

Volvo Cars launches Abbey Road Studios Mode in EX90 models On June 17, Volvo Cars announced it officially launched Abbey Road Studios Mode, a new in-car audio experience developed in collaboration with Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios, available in all Volvo EX90 models equipped with the optional Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio system and will be delivered free of charge via an over-the-air (OTA) update in the coming weeks. The mode r...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

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

Volvo Cars signs recycled steel deal with SSAB, Sweden On June 12, Volvo Cars signed a new agreement with SSAB for the supply of high-quality, recycled, and near-zero-emission steel starting in 2025. Volvo Cars is the first car maker to sign a supply agreement with SSAB for recycled, near-zero-emission steel for serial production deliveries. The recycled steel will be used in selected components of the forthcoming electric EX60 SUV, as well as ot...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

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

Volvo Cars unveils world’s first multi-adaptive safety belt, Debuting in EX60 SUV On June 5, Volvo Cars unveiled the world’s first multi-adaptive safety belt to improve safety and protection for all passengers in real-world traffic situations. The new safety belt, debuting in the fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026, uses real-time data from the car’s sensors to adapt to both traffic conditions and the person wearing it, offering better prote...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Euro NCAP rates 9 cars on assisted competence and safety backup On May 21, Euro NCAP announced ratings of 9 vehicles based on assistance competence and safety backup. The lineup includes Kia EV3, MAZDA CX-80, MG ZS, Porsche Macan, Renault 5, Tesla Model S, Toyota bZ4X, Volvo EX30, and XPENG G9. Kia EV3 (with 74%), Porsche Macan (with 85%), Renault 5 (with 73%), and Toyota bZ4X (with 83%) all earned a ‘Very Good’ rating in Euro NCAP’s Assist...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Volvo Car USA announces 2026 hybrid lineup with tech upgrades On June 2, Volvo Car USA announced details for the company’s 2026 lineup of hybrid vehicles in the U.S., including the introduction of two major tech upgrades and updates to one of its best-selling SUVs.   For the 2026 model year, every new Volvo car will come equipped with its next-generation user experience, Volvo Car UX. Already seen in the EX90, EX30, and new XC90, Volvo Car UX ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Volvo Cars CEO says customers will pay for rising U.S. tariff costs On May 23, Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson said that its customers would have to pay a large part of tariff-related cost increases, and that it could become impossible to import one of its most affordable cars to the U.S. if levies increase. U.S. President Trump said on May 23 that he was recommending a straight 50% tariff on goods from the EU starting June 1. Samuelsson said tha...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24

Volvo Cars expands partnership with Google to integrate Gemini AI and advance Android features for vehicles On May 21, Volvo Cars expanded partnership with Google to deliver the latest Android Automotive OS features more quickly to Volvo models with Google built in. This includes Google Gemini. With the launch of Google Gemini in cars, Volvo drivers with Google built-in will be among the first to use this new AI technology. Gemini lets you speak ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for April 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for April 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in April 2025 Retail April retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.755 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

.9% y/y. The number of business days in April was 26, one day more than in the same month last year. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annualized sales (SAAR) for April 2025 was 17.3 million units versus 16.0 million units one year ago. The U.S. has imposed an additional 25% tariff on all passenger car and light truck imports since April 3. President Trump, impatient with the progress in tariff negotiations, announced on April 29 a presidential d...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Volvo Cars starts production of fully electric EX30 in Ghent plant, Belgium On April 25, Volvo Cars started the production of the fully electric EX30 small SUV at its Ghent manufacturing plant in Belgium. The company will also begin production of the EX30 Cross Country variant at the same facility later this year. The EX30 production in Ghent will create around 350 new jobs, bringing the plant's workforce to almost 6,600. To support EX30 producti...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

Volvo Cars may take two years to expand U.S. production to avoid tariffs On April 11, Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson told local Swedish media that the company will need up to two years to expand its U.S. car production to avoid hefty import tariffs. Samuelsson was responding to a previous statement that Volvo Cars was working towards increasing production at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina as a response to tariffs. Samuelsson said it wou...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16