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 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

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 Cars open to U.S. partnerships for South Carolina plant On May 13, Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson said that the company is open to cooperation with other companies in the U.S. as it seeks to better utilize the existing production capacity at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Speaking at the Financial Times Future of the Car Summit, Samuelsson said that Volvo Cars is open to cooperation in assembly and construction, as well as in sou...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for April 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for April 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in April 2026 Retail April retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.384 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

, the most recent regular gasoline price is about USD 4.4 per gallon, roughly 38% higher year on year. With gasoline prices exceeding the symbolic USD 4 threshold, April sales have begun to show trends such as a higher share of electrified vehicles and a return to more affordable sedans and compact cars.Regarding additional tariffs, refund procedures have begun following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed them illegal. However, on May 1, Presiden...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/02

Volvo Cars begins launch of Google Gemini AI assistant in U.S. On April 30, Volvo Cars announced it will begin rolling out AI-enhanced Google Gemini to models across its portfolio. Moving beyond fixed voice commands, Gemini introduces an intuitive, intent-based experience in which the system can understand natural conversation, context and the driver’s needs.  The rollout begins with a first wave of customers in the U.S., before scaling across...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

n imported vehicles. Looking ahead, another source of uncertainty has emerged: the Iran conflict, which has pushed up oil and gasoline prices. If the conflict drags on, it could negatively affect the market. By vehicle type, March light truck sales fell 10.2% y/y to 1,163,134 units, while passenger car sales declined 21.1% to 234,701 units. U.S. new vehicle sales (March 2026) 2026Mar. 2025Mar. y-o-y 2026Jan.-Mar. 2025Jan.-Mar. y-o-...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for February 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for February 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in February 2026 Retail February retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.034 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Volvo Cars launches largest-ever over-the-air update On March 3, Volvo Cars announced the launch of its largest over-the-air software update to date, introducing a new and more intuitive user experience that will be rolled out to millions of customers starting this week. Volvo Cars will roll out its new user experience, Volvo Car UX, to approximately 2.5 million vehicles across 85 countries, featuring a more user-friendly central display that all...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

a deceleration. Our European results are robust and consistent. In 2026, we benefit from LCV recovery following the Master phase-in and phase-out, the renewal of Clio and expansion in A-segment with the new Twingo and new Dacia EV. We also have a stable C-segment position plus a new Dacia C-segment car, and we have also maintained international growth overall. We give priority to value over pure pricing power, with strong channel mix, residual va...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for January 2026 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for January 2026. China passenger car production and sales volumes in January 2026 Retail January retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.544 million units, reflecting a y/y decrease of 13.9%....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

n demand. January is typically one of the weakest months of the year for new-vehicle deliveries, and severe weather across a large swath of the U.S. late in the month further depressed volumes, analysts said. By vehicle type, January light truck sales rose 0.8% y/y to 913,445 units, while passenger car sales fell 4.8% to 191,508 units. U.S. new vehicle sales (January 2026) 2026January 2025January y/y Passenger Cars 191,508 201,178 -...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Volvo ES90 fully electric sedan launched in Malaysia; locally assembled Reported on January 22, 2026, Volvo Car Malaysia has launched the ES90, a fully electric sedan assembled locally in Shah Alam. The ES90 features Scandinavian design, advanced safety systems, and connectivity and is priced from MYR 339,888. The ES90 combines a fastback profile with SUV-like interior space. It uses Volvo’s 800-volt architecture, offering a WLTP range of up to...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

Volvo Cars reveals first look of EX60 Cross Country On January 21, Volvo Cars revealed the first glimpse of the EX60 Cross Country, which features all the benefits found in the EX60, including electric range, fast charging, and state-of-the-art technology. The vehicle measures 4,811 mm in length, 1,899 mm in width, 1,651 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,970 mm. The model is 20 mm higher than the standard EX60, with air suspension allowing an a...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

Volvo Cars unveils all-new EX60 mid-size EV with up to 810 km range On January 21, Volvo Cars unveiled the all-new EX60, an electric mid-size SUV. The all-new EX60 is built on Volvo Cars’ SPA3 electric architecture and powered by the HuginCore system. The vehicle measures 4,803 mm in length, 1,899 mm in width, 1,635 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,970 mm. The all-new EX60 is offered with three powertrain options:the P12 AWD Electric with a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

GlobalData blog: The ADAS endgame: Global outlook for Autonomous Vehicles Overall, the autonomous driving endgame is shaping up less like a sudden leap to fully driverless cars and more like a long, uneven climb. Autonomous driving has come a long way since Tesla debuted Autopilot on its Model S in 2014. Today, companies invested in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are navigating a game of hardware costs, software maturity, and regulatio...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

Volvo Cars announces new fully electric EX60 with AI-powered features On January 15, Volvo Cars announced that the new fully electric EX60 will be the first Volvo designed to launch with Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, making it the company’s most intelligent and technologically advanced car to date. The new mid-size electric SUV is packed with state-of-the-art, AI-powered technologies. The EX60 features the latest version of HuginCore, Volvo...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15