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

Green NCAP conducts Life Cycle Assessment of BMW, MINI, Citroën, Fiat, Hyundai, KIA, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Volvo and VW models On September 18, Green NCAP tested 12 popular cars under its new whole-life assessment rating, showing the wide differences in environmental impact. The new system looks at real-world use, including car weight, efficiency in warm and cold weather, and hidden emissions from tyres and brakes. Most importantly, it ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Volvo Trucks unveils new FL 4x4 model, Scheduled for production in November 2025 On September 16, Volvo Trucks announced the launch of a modified Volvo FL 4x4 truck, built on the compact and agile medium-duty Volvo FL model. It is designed for enhanced off-road performance in challenging environments. The Volvo FL 4x4 features new front and rear axles with updated ratios for better all-wheel drive performance. It also has a strong build, single t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

2025. BYD maintained its lead with 7,389 units, followed by Proton with 5,455 units and Tesla in third with 3,162 units. Other top brands included BMW (1,117), XPeng (842), Denza (787), Zeekr (679), Mercedes-Benz (527), Chery (514), and Porsche (467). Further down the list were MINI (427), MG (407) Volvo (371), GWM (256), Leapmotor (225), smart (179), Neta (115), Hyundai (102), Dongfeng (86), and Lexus (56). In August alone, BYD strengthened its ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

NIB and Volvo Cars signs EUR 150 million loan to fund next-gen EV platform On September 4, Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Volvo Car AB signed an 8-year EUR 150 million loan agreement to support research and development for Volvo’s next-generation electric vehicle platform, SPA3, and the new EX60 model. The investment will take place between 2024 and 2026. The project supports Volvo Cars’ transition to an all-electric lineup. The SPA3 platfo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/08

Volvo Cars announces 9% global sales decrease for August 2025 On September 4, Volvo Cars reported global sales of 48,029 cars in August, a 9% decrease compared to the same month last year. Sales of BEV and PHEV models accounted for 43% of total deliveries but declined 17% year-over-year. Fully electric models represented 20% of sales, while plug-in hybrids made up 23%. The XC60 was the brand’s top-selling model for the month with 17,366 units, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/06

Volvo Cars to unveil all-electric EX60 SUV in January 2026 On September 3, Volvo Cars announced that it will reveal the new Volvo EX60 on January 21, 2026, in Stockholm, Sweden. The new EX60 is Volvo Cars’ first fully electric premium mid-size SUV, built on its latest technology platform. It will offer the longest electric range of any Volvo so far and introduce a new user experience, making it a key model in Volvo’s move toward becoming a fu...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

ECARX, China to supply Volvo XC70 with Antora 1000 Pro and Cloudpeak platform On August 29, ECARX announced that its Antora 1000 Pro computing platform and Cloudpeak cross-domain software stack will power the cockpit of the Volvo XC70 hybrid mid-size luxury SUV. The XC70 is the first model to feature Volvo's SMA super hybrid architecture. ECARX and Volvo worked closely throughout the development and lifecycle of XC70. The partnership covered ever...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Volvo Cars unveils all-new XC70 plug-in hybrid with over 1,200 km of driving range On August 27, Volvo Cars revealed the all-new Volvo XC70 SUV, its first long-range plug-in hybrid. The model offers an all-electric range of over 200 km under the CLTC cycle, the longest of any Volvo plug-in hybrid to date. The vehicle, built on Volvo Cars’ new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform, is a key addition to the brand’s lineup. It supports fa...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Volvo Trucks lands major order in North America Volvo Trucks has received an order for 264 all-new VNL 860 trucks from Averitt Express, one of the largest single orders for the model in North America. The trucks will expand Averitt’s fleet of over 4,600 vehicles, more than half of which are Volvos. The new VNL offers up to 10% better fuel efficiency, advanced safety, and enhanced driver comfort, supporting fleet modernization trends. Earlier th...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/23

Volvo launches Volvo BZRLE EV bus chassis in Brazil On August 8, Volvo Group Brazil announced the launch of the Volvo BZRLE, a new low-floor electric bus chassis designed to expand the brand’s urban electric lineup in Brazil. The BZRLE offers the option of one or two 200 kW motors (up to 400 kW/540 hp), with all components, including batteries, located under the floor for optimal passenger space. Equipped with four or five 90 kWh lithium-ion ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/09

Volvo Cars provides update on cost and cash turnaround plan On July 17, Volvo Cars announced that its SEK 18 billion cost and cash turnaround plan is fully on track and the company is confident about more positive effects from the programme. The reduction of 3,000 jobs worldwide is going into execution, and around 1,100 employees have already left the company. This will help reduce expenses and create a leaner, more efficient organization. Volvo ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Volvo Cars to begin XC60 production in Ridgeville, South Carolina in 2026 On July 16, Volvo Cars announced it will add its best-selling XC60 mid-size SUV, in both mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, to the production line at its assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.  XC60 production is scheduled to start at the U.S. plant in late 2026, joining the fully electric Volve EX90 flagship and Polestar 3 SUV. The XC60 has been the company’s b...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Volvo Cars cuts 15% of U.S. headquarters workforce amid general cutbacks Volvo Cars has cut about 15% of its commercial workforce in the U.S. as the company battles recent market headwinds. Volvo eliminated about 60 jobs, mostly at its Mahwah, New Jersey, headquarters, according to a person familiar with the matter. Some of the cuts were made through attrition. Volvo’s U.S. field staff is not affected. “Volvo Cars is taking measures to become...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Volvo Cars partners with Polestar to jointly develop Polestar 7 at Kosice Plant in Slovakia On July 3, Volvo Cars and Polestar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and produce Polestar’s upcoming premium compact SUV, Polestar 7, at Volvo’s new manufacturing facility in Kosice, Slovakia. The Polestar 7 is expected to launch in 2028. If final agreements are reached, it will be the second model produced at the Kosice pla...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Volvo Cars announces XC60 as new best-selling model ever On June 25, Volvo Cars announced that the XC60 has become the best-selling model in the company’s history, surpassing the iconic Volvo 240 with over 2.7 million units sold globally since its 2008 debut. Initially produced in Europe and later in China, the XC60 gained popularity for its safety, comfort, and Scandinavian design. Its current generation introduced PHEV variants and was the to...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

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