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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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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.

Volvo Is Giving Some Of Its EV Owners Free Home Charging

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.

European carmakers clash over emission targets ahead of Brussels meeting

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…

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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

Volvo Cars to slash costs worth billions following weaker performance

Volvo Cars cited a planned inventory reduction, as well as wider global auto industry turbulence as reasons for its lagging first quarter performance.

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Volvo Goes Into Cost-Cutting Mode

Volvo isn't off to a good start in 2025. After posting record sales and profits last year, the Swedish automaker is going into a cost-cutting frenzy to try to stay on top of its game. That’s because the results for this year’s first quarter are in, and it’s bad.

Volvo’s CEO Is Out

Volvo Cars's Chief Executive Officer, Jim Rowan, will step down today. The company’s board of directors voted to replace him after three years at the helm of the Swedish automaker. Rowan, who was also the automaker's President, will be replaced by Håkan Samuelsson, who will serve a two-year term starting…

International Business Times

Trump Tariffs To Hit European Automakers Hard

President Donald Trump's tariffs on auto imports will deal a heavy blow to European carmakers, especially German manufacturers, which rely on the US markets for a big chunk of their profits.

International Business Times

Volvo Cars Anticipates Bumpy 2025 As Demand Slows

Sweden's Volvo Cars, owned by China's Geely Group, said Thursday that annual profits rose in 2024 despite a final quarter slowdown but that the outlook for this year is tougher.

The Guardian - UK

Volvo Cars to buy out Northvolt from jointly owned gigafactory in Sweden

Plans are further blow to Europe’s hopes of creating a homegrown electric car battery

International Business Times

Volvo Cars Cuts Sales Forecast On Market Headwinds

Sweden's Volvo Cars on Wednesday drastically cut its sales forecast for the year, saying car markets in China, Europe and the United States are "increasingly under pressure."

Hyundai Mobis To Build Electric Car Parts Plant In Slovakia

Hyundai Mobis to build electric car components plant in Novaky, Slovakia, as Volvo Cars plans entry, boosting country's automotive industry.

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