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

Volvo VNR begins production at New River Valley Plant in Virginia On February 17, Volvo Trucks North America announced the beginning of production of its all-new Volvo VNR regional hauler at the company’s New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Virginia, where all Volvo trucks for the North American market are built. Designed to meet the needs of urban and regional delivery operations, the Volvo VNR was first unveiled in March 2025, with order books ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

JPJ reveals Malaysia’s top EV registrations in January 2026, rankings by brand and model Reported on February 11, 2026, Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) data showed Proton leading the country’s EV market (by brand) in January 2026 with 3,276 registrations, far ahead of BYD (913), Zeekr (489), and iCaur (451). The rest of the top 10 included Tesla (176), Leapmotor (171), MG (169), XPeng (97), Mercedes-Benz (83), and Denza (55), while...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

units), Chery (27,033 units), Leapmotor (14,523 units), SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle (13,071 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (11,097 units), Dongfeng Motor Corporation (6,745 units), Great Wall Motor (6,102 units), Changan Auto (4,952 units), Spotlight Automotive (3,713 units), Changan Mazda (3,391 units), Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific (3,316 units), XPeng (3,204 units), Polestar (2,758 units), Seres Auto (Hubei) (2,108 units), smart (1,665 units), BAW (1,530 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Volvo Trucks to invest BRL 2.5 billion in Brazil On February 11, Volvo Group Latin America announced it will invest BRL 2.5 billion in Brazil between 2026 and 2028, the largest investment cycle in its history in the country. The funds will support research and development, factory upgrades, dealer network expansion, and new services across trucks, buses, construction equipment, marine and industrial engines, and financial services. Despite high i...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Volvo delivers first bi-articulated BZRT bus in Brazil On February 2, Volvo announced that its Volvo BZRT vehicles started operations in Goiânia, being the first city in the world to operate a fleet of electric bi-articulated buses in regular service as part of the city's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system modernization. The buses were acquired by the system's operator, GreenMob Capital. The bi-articulated BZRT model is 28 meters long, has a capacit...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

90 days), Lincoln (70) and Ford (64) among U.S. brands; Acura (68) among Japanese brands; and VW (78) among European brands. Brands with tighter inventory included Dodge (29 days) among U.S. brands; Mitsubishi (27), Toyota (25) and Lexus (23) among Japanese brands; Kia (29) among Korean brands; and Volvo (27) and BMW (26) among European brands. Other brands were as follows: Ram (61 days), Buick (53), GMC (52), Chevrolet (46), Chrysler (42) and Ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Volvo Cars considers large SUV for U.S. production At a press conference at Volvo Cars headquarters in Stockholm on January 22, CEO Hakan Samuelsson said the company is exploring the idea of adding a larger, full-size three-row SUV to its lineup to compete with the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7 in the U.S. and China, though the concept has not yet been approved. In September  2025, the company revealed plans to begin production of its XC60 crosso...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

Daimler Truck unveils NextGenH2 hydrogen truck On January 26, Daimler Truck introduced Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck, a new hydrogen-powered truck. As part of a small production run, 100 trucks will be built at the Wörth plant, Germany and will begin real-world use with customers from late 2026. The new model builds on the strengths of the first GenH2 Truck. It still uses liquid hydrogen, allowing driving ranges of over 1,000 km with a full load...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

nd commercial vehicle sales volume exceeding 6.5 million units (with New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and sales from markets outside of China accounting for around 75% and over one-third, respectively) to rank among the world’s top 5 automakers, and develop a new architecture covering A- to E-class NEV models to reduce the average R&D cycle and overall cost per model by over 30%. Geely Holding Group will give full play to the brand advantages of Geel...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

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 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

obal automotive leaders. The selected companies will now begin a six-month program focused on technical validation. They provide solutions to advance automated drive systems, increase safety, improve manufacturing, etc. The startups will work directly with MobilityXlab’s industry partners: Magna, Volvo Group, Zeekr Technology Europe, and Zenseact. The selected start-ups are as below  Ototo (United Kingdom): Provides a Symbolic AI foundation m...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20