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 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 Group North America makes a settlement with CARB over emission controls On May 18, Volvo Group North America announced it has reached a settlement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to resolve allegations regarding the description of certain emission controls on model year 2010-2016 engines installed in Volvo Group trucks that were sold in California.  Without admission of liability, Volvo has agreed to pay USD 12.5 million in ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

JPJ data shows Malaysia’s Top EV brands and models in April 2026 Reported on May 11, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton keeping its position as the leading EV brand in April 2026, registering 2,408 units. It remained ahead of BYD (1,413), iCaur (547), Zeekr (357), and Tesla (172). The rest of the top 10 included Xpeng (150), Leapmotor (108), MG (92), TQ Wuling (91), and MINI (81), while the remaining top 20 compr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Volvo introduces Safety Zones service for its trucks in Brazil On May 13, Volvo announced the introduction of its Safety Zones service in Brazil, a connected technology designed to automatically limit vehicle speed in predefined areas. The system uses GPS connectivity to create virtual geofenced zones where speed is controlled regardless of driver input. When a truck enters one of these areas, engine braking is automatically activated, and accele...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

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

to subsidiaries. To date, 14 subsidiaries have been established in global countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, and the UK, to further enhance dealers’ operational efficiency. -          In the European market, Geely Auto Group will adopt a model of dealing in ICE vehicles and NEVs in parallel, and deploy over 1,300 stores. Product plans for markets outside of China -          Mu...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

ands: Mitsubishi (18 days), Toyota (23), Lexus (25), Infiniti (33)Korean brands: Kia (29)European brands: BMW (31), Audi (33) Other brands showed: U.S. brands: Chevrolet (49), Cadillac (40)Japanese brands: Mazda (52), Nissan (44), Subaru (42)Korean brands: Hyundai (54), Genesis (47)European brands: Volvo (45), Mercedes‑Benz (43) Among U.S. automakers, GM’s April sales fell 12.0% year on year, marking a double‑digit decline for the second co...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/02

Marcopolo launches new double-decker model in South Africa On April 2, Marcopolo announced the launch of a new double-decker bus model in South Africa, marking the introduction of the first four-axle, right-hand drive (RHD) vehicle of its kind globally. The Paradiso G8 1800 Double Decker will be supplied to Intercape as part of an order of 21 units, to be deployed on international and intercity routes in Sub-Saharan Africa. The model is built on ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/14

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in March 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on April 3, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton maintaining its leadership in the local EV market (by brand) in March 2026, registering 2,377 units. It was comfortably ahead of BYD (879), Tesla (338), iCaur (257), and Zeekr (177). The rest of the top 10 included MG (112), Volvo (90), Xpeng (72), BMW (67), and Leapmotor ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

ays), Toyota (26) and Lexus (28) among Japanese brands; and Kia (32) among Korean brands. Other brands were as follows: Chevrolet (54) and Cadillac (48) among U.S. brands; Subaru (47), Honda (46), Nissan (45), Mazda (41) and Infiniti (39) among Japanese brands; Genesis (62) among Korean brands; and Volvo (45), Mercedes-Benz (40), BMW (38) and Audi (36) among European brands. Among U.S. automakers, GM’s March sales fell 16.7% y/y, marking a sixt...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

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

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in February 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on March 10, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton maintaining its lead in the country’s EV market (by brand) in February 2026 with 1,802 registrations, ahead of BYD (469), iCaur (294), MG (206), and Zeekr (191).  The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (144), Leapmotor (90), XPeng (75), TQ Wuling (66), and Volvo (46)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

hed 353 units. The result placed the brand ahead of several automakers in wholesale rankings, indicating early market acceptance in its first entry into the automotive sector. Entering 2026, sales in January continued at a smaller scale, with Polytron ranking 39th in retail sales, slightly ahead of Volvo, Changan, and Audi. The company currently offers one EV model, available in two variants: the G3 and G3+. Both are assembled at PT Handal Indone...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

ith the introduction of the Koleos full hybrid E-Tech, scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the second half of April. Unlike the locally produced Kardian and Boreal, the new Koleos will be imported from South Korea and built on the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform developed by Geely and Volvo. It becomes Renault’s first hybrid model in Brazil and will be offered in a single Esprit Alpine version, positioned above the Boreal in the b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

Irizar introduces three Efficient series buses in Mexico On March 5, Irizar México showcased 6 models of the Efficient lineup up, being this the most complete Efficient range in its history in the country. This lineup proposal is complemented by its integration onto various internationally renowned platforms such as Scania, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo, allowing for solutions tailored to each client's specific technical and operational requirements....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Volvo Cars updates EX30 with new powertrains, extended range, and V2L functionality On February 25, Volvo Cars announced new updates for the upcoming model year of the Volvo EX30, including new entry-level powertrain options, an enhanced interior design, and an expanded Black Edition lineup. The Volvo EX30 will be available with a new powertrain delivering 110 kW (150 PS), paired with a 51 kWh battery that offers a range of up to 339 km. Customer...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

f 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 values, and model mix discipline. There’s a focus on pricing over volume.  Nissan and FlexisQ: Could you detail the capital allocation for Nissan and Flexis? A...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Renault Group to acquire full ownership of Flexis from Volvo and CMA CGM On February 23, Flexis announced that its three founding shareholders i.e., Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM Group have agreed that Renault Group will take full ownership of the company. Renault Group will buy the 45% stake from Volvo Group and the 10% stake from CMA CGM Group. This will allow Renault to fully lead the development and production of the next generation...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23