The Latest Breaking News from Volvo

Last year was a good year for Zeekr. Despite growing anti-China tensions, a softening Chinese economy, and overall weirdness in the EV market, it’s been largely nothing but net for the Sino-Swedish brand. It doesn’t even sell cars in America but it still stole the show at CES, while announcing…

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For electric crossover buyers who like the Volvo EX30 but want something a bit taller and more off-road-capable, the Swedish manufacturer has just introduced the EX30 Cross Country. It is the first Volvo EV to bear the CC designation, and it features all the usual changes, including a raised ride…

One of many new models teased last week by Volvo is officially here. The EX30 Cross Country builds upon the hugely successful small electric crossover, which racked up 98,100 sales in 2024, its first year on sale. The rugged derivative gets all the goodies you'd expect from a CC-badged model,…

Update: Volvo originally suggested that the Volvo V90 was going out of production globally. But in a second e-mail to Motor1, Volvo has backtracked on its statement, stating the special edition marks the end of the line for the V90 only in The Netherlands. The model continues in other markets.

Like many automakers, Renault is keen on dusting off nameplates it hasn't used in decades. The R5 (Le Car in the United States) is back, and the reborn R4 goes on sale later this year. In addition, the Twingo will return in 2026. On the commercial side, the French brand…

AI is a hot-button topic, especially in the automotive industry. As time marches forward, it seems like we’re all shifting from software-driven EVs, to shoehorning AI into every nook and cranny. Will it work? Who knows. But, the world’s latest low-cost AI Chinese darling, DeepSeek, is quickly ingratiating itself with…

Last year was Volvo's second consecutive year of record sales, with 763,389 cars delivered, or 8 percent more than the previous year. Despite this solid result, the Geely-owned brand braces for a "turbulent 2025 due to challenging market conditions." To stay competitive, it's putting the finishing touches on an updated…

No truly Chinese brand sells in the U.S. market. Until last year, Chinese-built cars were subject to a 25% import tariff. Then it ratcheted up to 100% last summer. Despite this, and despite the fact that there are seven UK-based brands on sale in the U.S. market, American consumers still…