U.S. vehicle sales continued to be affected by elevated gasoline prices driven by tensions in the Middle East (regular gasoline remaining above $4 per gallon). As a result, the shift toward electrified vehicles is accelerating, along with a growing preference for more affordable sedans and compact cars. Meanwhile, stock prices have continued to hit record highs, and there is also a view that the market is being supported by affluent consumers be...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

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 expands Tesla Supercharger access across Europe On May 26, Volvo Cars announced that it is expanding access to Tesla Superchargers across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region to make public charging more convenient for electric vehicle customers. Starting from the fourth quarter of 2026, Volvo drivers will be able to use the company’s app to access more than 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across 29 European countries, including key...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

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 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

Volvo Cars selects Aptiv Gen 8 radar platform for 2028 deployment On May 12, Aptiv PLC announced that Volvo Cars has awarded Aptiv’s Gen 8 radar platform for deployment in future cars, beginning in 2028. The platform will support a range of safety and driver assistance functions as both brands continue their work concerning software‑defined architectures.“Aptiv’s Gen 8 radar platform helps us deliver even more robust perception capabiliti...

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

Oy, Finland, to produce coach bodies at Valmet’s Uusikaupunki plant, Finland. The partnership supports Valmet’s plan to expand into new industries and helps Carrus Delta grow its production and develop new products. In 2025, Valmet announced a strategy to use its manufacturing expertise beyond cars. Producing coach bodies fits the plan by using its strengths in electrification, modern factories, and quality systems. Carrus Delta makes high-q...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

Volvo Cars starts production of EX60 electric SUV On April 22, Volvo Cars started production of the new, fully electric Volvo EX60, with customer deliveries starting in early summer. It is built at Volvo Cars’ manufacturing plant in Torslanda, just outside the company’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Last month, Volvo Cars already announced it is increasing its EX60 production volumes for 2026, thanks to strong demand. The EX60 is expect...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Indian passenger vehicle wholesale increase by 14.1% in March 2026 Indian passenger vehicle wholesale in March 2026 were up 14.1% y/y to 376,268 units. For January through March of 2026, total vehicle wholesale were up 14.3% to 1,642,086 units, compared to the same period of 2025. PVs (passenger vehicle, UV and van) sales were up 13.2% y/y to 1,316,282 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Cars and Tata). CVs (M&HCVs and LCVs) sales were up 1...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

n, 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-y Passenger Cars 234,701 297,382 -21.1% 618,536 726,064 -14.8% Light Trucks 1,163,134 1,295,895 -10.2% 3,075,897 3,196,917 -3.8% Total 1,397,835 1,593,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Polestar to consolidate Polestar 3 production in the USA facility On March 31, Polestar announced that it will work with Volvo Cars to improve efficiency by consolidating the production of future Polestar 3 vehicles at a single facility in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Additionally, Volvo Cars has agreed to convert approximately USD 274 million of its outstanding shareholder loan into equity in Polestar. It is also expected to undertake a further c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Volvo Cars intends to handle operations of Lynk & Co in Europe On March 30, Volvo Cars and Geely Auto signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a new commercial partnership with Lynk & Co in Europe, subject to final agreements. The partnership makes Volvo Cars the exclusive importer of Lynk & Co cars in Europe, managing sales, servicing, and brand operations, supporting the Lynk & Co’s growth plans in the region. The responsibilit...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Polestar advances battery circularity in Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 On March 24, Polestar announced that the batteries used in its Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now contain at least 50% recycled cobalt, to reduce reliance on virgin materials, improve supply chain transparency, and promote battery circularity. Polestar works with Volvo Cars battery centres to refurbish high-voltage batteries. The Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 vehicles that need replacement...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

& Jaecoo and Lepas), Dongfeng Motor (Forthing), Maxus, and Geely Riddara; Japanese brands including Toyota and Lexus, Mazda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Honda, and Suzuki; as well as other global marques such as Audi, BMW and MINI, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Ford, Jeep, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Aston Martin, Maserati, Volvo Cars, Hyundai, and Kia. Among the exhibitors, two-wheeler brands include Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Volvo Cars to drop EX30 in U.S. market as tariffs hurt profitability On March 17, Volvo Cars confirmed it will end U.S. sales of the EX30 and EX30 Cross Country after the 2026 model year, with dealer orders closing on March 20 and production of U.S.-bound vehicles winding down throughout the summer. The model will continue to be sold in Canada, Mexico, and other global markets. Volvo Cars attributed the cancellation to financial and market-specif...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18