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Volvo Already Has A New CEO, Just Two Years After Bringing Back Its Old One

Klaus Zellmer will take over from Håkan Samuelsson in 2027, keeping Volvo Cars’ current strategy and leadership structure in place during the transition.

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Volvo Cars names Škoda boss Klaus Zellmer as next CEO for a turnaround

Volvo Cars has appointed Klaus Zellmer, current chief executive of Volkswagen's Škoda brand, as its next president and CEO, handing him the task of completing a turnaround at a carmaker whose shares have fallen by around 40% this year.

Euronews

Volvo’s CEO Is Out. Again.

Håkan Samuelsson came out of retirement less than two years ago to steer the brand in the right direction.

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Range is no longer the whole story: how EV batteries are getting smarter, stronger and are built to last

The rhythm of long-distance electric vehicle travel is changing. And battery breakthroughs are shifting the perceptions – and anxieties – of EV ownership

The Guardian - UK

Volvo just created its most intelligent car – and it doesn’t want drivers to notice

When you step into the new EX60, you’ll be surrounded by cutting-edge technology, but the best part is that it all feels so simple, stripping away digital clutter to deliver an effortless, ‘calm’ drive

The Guardian - UK

From hygge to horsepower: why Swedish design has become the blueprint for modern EVs

The Scandi aesthetic has shaped countless aspects of everyday life. Now, as combustion engines give way to battery packs, those same pared-back principles are proving a natural fit for the latest electric vehicles

The Guardian - UK

Crash test genius: the new EV that learns on the road how to keep you safer

Seatbelts appeared on the scene almost 70 years ago, since then car safety has improved exponentially. Now, in an age of sensors and software, Volvo’s new EX60 can actively learn how to prevent accidents – even after it’s left the factory

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Volvo Wants To Make You A Safer Driver—And Lower Your Insurance Bill

An optional app will provide a safety score based on the driver’s behavior, and higher scores could lead to lower insurance rates.

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Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs

Volvo Cars anticipates improved profitability in the second half of the year. Rising raw material costs and a severe China slowdown are impacting current operations. The Swedish automaker experienced a significant sales drop in the Chinese market. This downturn has squeezed operating profit margins considerably for the company. Volvo is…

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Volvo Is Bringing Native Apple Music To Over Two Million Cars

To entice owners to switch to Apple’s music streaming platform, Volvo is offering up to three months of free access to the service.

InsideEVs

Consumer watchdog to file civil suit against Volvo Cars' Thai unit

Thailand's consumer watchdog has approved the filing of ‌a civil lawsuit against the local unit of Volvo Cars and its repair and maintenance unit, Scandinavian Auto Co Ltd, over battery-related fires in its EX30 model, Pradoemchai Bunchualuai, ⁠an adviser to the minister who chairs the watchdog, said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Volvo Gets A Pass To Keep Importing Connected Cars To The U.S.

Volvo can continue to sell connected cars in the U.S., thanks to a special authorization.

InsideEVs

Thai consumer watchdog to sue Volvo over battery fires

Thailand’s ⁠consumer ⁠watchdog will file a civil suit against the local unit of Volvo Cars over battery-related fires in its EX30 model, ‌an official said after a meeting between customers and the carmaker failed to reach an agreement.

Bangkok Post

Have a strong brand in a world of noise—it’s like having the only red T-shirt in a stadium full of white ones

Electric is no longer a compromise: Inside Volvo’s big bet on the EX60—and the CCO, Erik Severinson, selling skeptics on EVs.

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Volvo Recalls 40,000 EVs For Fire Risk

Update 2/25/26: Volvo's recall will affect 189 EX30 EVs in the United States. The automaker has also provided a statement that we have added below.

The Independent UK

I’ve been in the new Volvo EX60 that beats BMW’s iX3 with its 503-mile range

All-electric EX60 offers groundbreaking tech, ultra-fast charging and a reinvention of the seatbelt

InsideEVs

Volvo Bet Big On A Lidar Company. Why Is It Backing Off?

Luminar is facing bankruptcy concerns after Volvo reverses course on its promise to make lidar standard on the flagship EX90 and ES90 EVs.

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Volvo Is Giving Some Of Its EV Owners Free Home Charging

I’ve heard of complimentary DC fast charging and complimentary home chargers, but this is a new one.

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European carmakers clash over emission targets ahead of Brussels meeting

Over 150 executives from Europe's electric car (EV) sector have urged the EU to maintain its 2035 zero-emission target for cars and vans, countering earlier claims by traditional car manufacturers that the target was "unfeasible". European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to hold talks with automotive industry…

Euronews

Volvo trialled wireless charging stations for EV taxis in Sweden – here’s how it went

The technology works much like a giant wireless phone charger.

Euronews

Volvo Cars CEO: dual tech for China and the West is new trade reality

Tech restrictions and tariffs show “we’re going into a more regional world” said the head of the Swedish automaker.

Euronews

Volvo Cars sales plunge 12% in May as tariff challenges continue

Rising tariff uncertainty and higher material prices, among other factors, has resulted in several European car companies to implement drastic cost-cutting measures.

Euronews

Volvo Cars announces that it will be slashing 3,000 jobs to cut costs

The majority of the job cuts will affect office-based positions in Sweden. Volvo Cars said the decision would help to build a stronger and more resilient company down the line.

The Independent UK

Chinese-owned Volvo announces 3,000 job cuts

Volvo boss says the automotive industry ‘is in the middle of a challenging period’

The Independent UK

Volvo Cars cutting 3,000 jobs to reduce costs

Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the automotive industry faces challenges from trade tensions and economic uncertainty

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