on 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 9.9% y/y to 1,167,144 units, while passenger car sales declined 19.7% to 238,673 units. U.S. new vehicle sales (March 2026) 2026Mar. 2025Mar. y-o-y 2026Jan.-Mar. 2025Jan.-Mar. y-o-...

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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/...

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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...

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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...

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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%....

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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 -...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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China Passenger Car Association analysis of production and sales volumes for December 2025 The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for December 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in December 2025 Retail December retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.261 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/...

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Volvo Cars reveals teaser images of all-new EX60 On January 8, Volvo Cars unveiled teaser images of the all-new EX60, highlighting its best-in-class driving range in an all-wheel-drive configuration. The EX60 is built on new SPA3 electric architecture, which improves efficiency across key systems. It offers the longest range of any electric Volvo ever produced, offering up to up to 810 kilometres on a single charge. Using a 400-kW fast charger, t...

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U.S. auto sales down 1.5% in December, up 2.7% for 2025 full year to 16.39 million units Note: Some figures were updated on January 21. MarkLines' data compiled as of January 6, 2026, shows that U.S. new car sales for December 2025 were 1,476,588 units, down 1.5% year-on-year, and 16,390,701 units for the full year, up 2.7% year-on-year. December had 26 business days, one more than the same month last year. Light vehicle seasonally adjusted annua...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

Volvo ES90 EV CKD launch in Malaysia set for early 2026; ROI now open Reported on January 2, 2026, Volvo Car Malaysia has opened registrations of interest (ROI) for the upcoming Volvo ES90, ahead of the electric sedan’s expected arrival in early 2026. While the company did not disclose details such as the exact launch timing, variant lineup, or pricing, it confirmed a 2% early-bird incentive for the first 100 bookings made between now and March...

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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...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19