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...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

Motorq, USA partners with Volvo Cars to deliver real-time vehicle data and insights in US and Europe On December 9, Motorq, a leader in Connected Vehicle Intelligence, partnered with Volvo Cars to provide real-time embedded vehicle data and insights to fleets across the United States and Europe. This integration expands Motorq’s network of more than 10 OEM partnerships and highlights the industry’s shift from aftermarket telematics devices to...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

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/...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

roduction and sales disruptions from the global semiconductor shortage linked to China-backed Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, as well as a fire at Novelis’s New York plant, which constrained aluminum supplies. By vehicle type, November light truck sales fell 4.5% y/y to 1,071,593 units, while passenger cars dropped 16.8% y/y to 203,031 units. Seasonally adjusted at annual rates (SAAR, millions/year) 2024Nov Dec 2025Jan Feb Mar Apr May...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

capabilities with Artifex’s manufacturing, precision painting, and assembly expertise. Artifex Systems AB runs three production sites in Låssby (Gothenburg), Färgeland, and Skara, employing around 1,800 people and supplying interior and exterior systems and components to manufacturers including Volvo Cars, Volvo Trucks, and Scania.  Based on the Tata AutoComp press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

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

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

Volvo Cars unveils strategy to boost profitability and growth On November 6, Volvo Cars outlined its strategy at an event for investors in Stockholm, Sweden. During the event, the company said it plans to build a structurally strong business targeting a long-term EBIT margin of over 8%, robust positive cash flows, and continued growth driven by electrification. Volvo Cars aims to reduce costs by increasing joint hardware sourcing in collaboration...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

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

sale in September 2025 were down 0.9% y/y to 312,791 units. For July through September of 2025, total vehicle wholesale were up 0.2% to 1,279,487 units, compared to the same period of 2024. PVs (passenger vehicle, UV and van) sales were down 1.5% y/y to 1,039,200 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Cars and Tata). CVs (M&HCVs and LCVs) sales were up 8.4% y/y to 240,287 units (excludes Daimler and Scania). Based on the release of carmakers, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

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

s have so far absorbed much of the cost increase and avoided large-scale price hikes. In addition, sales were boosted by last-minute demand ahead of the expiration of the federal EV purchase tax credit on September 30. By vehicle type, light trucks rose 10.0% y/y to 1,046,504 units, while passenger cars fell 9.5% y/y to 209,862 units. Total inventory stood at 2.76 million vehicles in early September, up 4.8% from the previous month but still 3.9%...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

NTRA, Egypt, announces new licences for IOT services feature for cars in Egypt On September 30, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), in a social media post, announced that it has approved allowing companies specialized in the manufacture of smart vehicles to operate the "Internet of Things" services feature for cars in Egypt. It will benefit drivers for navigation, tracking, and emergency distress systems in a safe and org...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

Volvo Cars launches all-new XC70 mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV in China On September 26, Volvo Cars launched the all-new XC70, a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV, in China. The XC70 is available in 4 models, two variants each for the two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) powertrain options, with prices ranging from CNY 269,900 to CNY 349,900.  In terms of exterior design, the XC70 retains Volvo's signature design language. It measures 4,815m...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

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 confirms expanded production in South Carolina with fourth model On September 23, Volvo Cars confirmed it would expand production at its existing factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina to produce a new hybrid vehicle by the end of the decade, as a fourth U.S.-built vehicle, to cater to American tastes and avoid tariffs. Currently, 90% of the cars Volvo sells in the U.S. are built in Europe. “The Charleston plant is foundational to our stra...

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

Volvo Cars launches upgraded 2026 EX90 with faster charging and powerful 800V system On September 23, Volvo Cars announced that it has started sales of the upgraded 2026 Volvo EX90 in Europe, featuring hardware and software enhancements. It offers faster charging, while a core computer upgrade brings advanced safety, collision avoidance, and driver support features. The new features include safety alerts for slippery roads, hazards, and accident...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23