Volvo News
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Volvo is set to become the first foreign automaker to fully own its operations in China.
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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge debuts as automaker's first electric-only model for $59,845The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge straddles the line between hatchback and crossover coupe, and is set to arrive as Volvo's second electric vehicle.
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Geely-backed Ecarx buys 15% of Volvo self-driving unit Zenseact
A new deal with Ecarx is expected to help self-driving technology company Zenseact expand into China.
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As it turns toward EVs, Volvo spins off internal-combustion engine operations
Volvo and Geely will merge their respective internal-combustion engine departments into the new company Aurobay.
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Volvo V60 and V90 wagons discontinued in US, Cross Country models live on
The Volvo V60 and V90 wagons are the latest wagons to be discontinued. After the 2021 model year, Cross Country versions of the wagons will be offered as well as the V60 Polestar Engineered plug-in hybrid.
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Volvo Concept Recharge is the electric wagon of the future
The Concept Recharge shows the direction of future fully electric models from Volvo, toward a goal of being a fully electric brand by 2030.
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Volvo together with its in-house self-driving technology arm Zenseact announced Wednesday that owners of its next-generation vehicles will be able to supply real-time data gathered from sensors to help in the development of electronic driver-assist features, including future fully self-driving systems. Volvo owners will be able to choose whether this data is collected, and much of it will be kept anonymous. The data will be stored in a data center with some 225 million gigabytes of capacity, and be used by artificial intelligence systems that can quickly process it all. The AI looks for...
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Volvo's US plant to be automaker's first dedicated to EVs
Volvo's U.S. plant will start churning out its first electric vehicles in 2022.
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Electric Volvo XC90 successor to be revealed in 2022 with lidar and advanced driver-assist tech
Volvo's successor to the XC90 will be offered as a fully electric vehicle and come with lidar and over-the-air updates to enable self-driving when it becomes feasible.
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Volvo IPO back on the table
Volvo could go public as early as this year, with previous estimates valuing the company at up to $30 billion.
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Daimler, Volvo developing fuel-cell trucks via Cellcentric joint venture
More and more companies are starting to see fuel-cell-electric technology as ideal for zero-emission long-haul transport.
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Lynk & Co. going big with Volvo XC90-twinned 09 SUV
Lynk & Co. used the 2021 Shanghai auto show to teased a mid-size SUV dubbed the 09.
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Volvo could become the first automaker with a Level 4 self-driving system on the market.
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Volvo to help develop next-gen infotainment system for all Geely brands
Volvo plans to establish a joint venture with China's Ecarx to develop a next-generation infotainment system.
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Preview: 2022 Volvo XC60 arrives with revised looks, Android infotainment
Volvo's XC60 has been given an update to keep it fresh as it enters the second half of its life cycle.
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Volvo CEO confirms sub-XC40 crossover
Volvo is set to expand its lineup by going smaller rather than bigger.
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Volvo commits to fully electric lineup by 2030
Volvo plans to have a fully electric lineup and online sales model just like Tesla.
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Volvo and Geely plan deep collaboration but rule out full merger
While they won't merge, Volvo and Geely will still collaborate on platforms, powertrains and even dealerships.
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Volvo's second electric vehicle will be revealed in March and hopefully on sale before 2021 is out.
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Mercedes, Volvo parent companies to jointly develop gas engine for hybrid applications
Daimler and Geely Holding are developing next-generation hybrid powertrains.
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Volvo moves electric motor development in-house with opening of powertrain center in China
Volvo is investing in electric motor research as it electrifies its full lineup and launches more EVs.
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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, company's first EV, costs $53,990
Volvo launches its first electric vehicle, the 2021 XC40 Recharge, in push to become carbon neutral by 2040.
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Volvo files patent for steering wheel that slides from left to right
A sliding steering wheel would allow Volvo owners to turn right-hand-drive into left-hand-drive cars.
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Geely previews EV modular platform destined for future Volvos
Geely's new dedicated EV platform can deliver a range of over 400 miles and will spawn its first model in 2021.
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