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02.09.26 - 09:01
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Volvo Cars reports rolling three-month sales for the period ending August 2026 (Cision)
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Volvo Cars reported global sales of 148,239 cars for the three-month period between June and August 2026, down by 7.4 per cent compared to the same period last year.
The company's sales of electrified models – fully electric and plug-in hybrid models – grew by 13 per cent and accounted for 53.5 per cent of all cars sold during the three-month period. Fully electric cars comprised 29 per cent of all cars, and plug-in hybrid models accounted for 24.5 per cent.
Sales during the three-month period were significantly impacted by the continuing market downturn in China, caused by increased...
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01.09.26 - 13:06
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Volvo Cars turns the EX30 into a mobile power bank (Cision)
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Thanks to a new software update, the Volvo EX30 can now power external devices directly from its battery, transforming the EX30 into a mobile power source wherever it's parked. The EX30 also gains Plug & Charge functionality, making public charging simpler and more convenient.
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Picture a cold early morning at a football pitch. You've just dropped off a group of keen young players and there's time before kick-off. You open the boot, plug a coffee machine into the car and brew a fresh pot, sharing a few cups with fellow onlookers. The same setup can run tools for a DIY project, keep...
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31.08.26 - 11:18
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Volvo Cars concentrates and strengthens Swedish resources across fewer sites (Cision)
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Volvo Cars has decided to concentrate its competences and resources in Sweden across fewer sites, by relocating the majority of the responsibilities of its Stockholm office to the company's headquarters in Gothenburg. As a result, the Stockholm office will close on 1 March 2027.
The decision is aimed at creating a more focused and effective organisation. It will help Volvo Cars to simplify its business, reduce complexity and increase the speed of cross-functional collaboration, thereby strengthening the company's competitiveness in an increasingly challenging market. It will also generate...
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26.08.26 - 17:12
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Volvo Car Canada Ltd. Appoints Director of Digital (Cision)
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RICHMOND HILL, Ontario (August 26, 2026) – Volvo Car Canada Ltd. (VCCL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Narcis Tajvidi as Director, Digital.
Currently serving as Online Business Lead, Narcis has played a pivotal role in advancing Volvo Car Canada's digital business and customer experience strategy since joining the company in 2021, helping drive improvements across e-commerce, digital performance, retailer engagement, and omnichannel customer journeys.
With more than 15 years of leadership experience in the automotive industry, Narcis brings a strong combination of commercial,...
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26.08.26 - 14:48
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New intelligent safety features coming to Volvo EX60 and EX90 (Cision)
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Volvo Cars is introducing new Connected Safety features to alert drivers of hazards ahead, so they have more time to adapt and drive more safely. As part of the same software update, Volvo EX90 drivers will be able to enjoy Spatial Audio support in Apple CarPlay*, taking music and audio to the next level.
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Pioneering safety features
First launched in 2016, Volvo Cars' connected safety technology enables real-time hazard alerts based on data shared from other cars. The latest software update introduces four new alerts:
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The Large Animal Alert can warn other drivers...
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26.08.26 - 13:03
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Polestar Announces Change to Board of Directors (Business Wire)
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) announces the appointment of Arek Nowinski to its Board of Directors. Arek is currently Head of Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific at Volvo Cars and has held several other senior sales leadership positions during his career. He holds an MSc in International Finance from the University of Derby and an MA in Finance and Banking from the Warsaw School of Economics.
Arek replaces Francesca Gamboni, who has chosen to retire from the Polestar Board of Directors.
Winfried Vahland, Polestar Chair, says: “I would like to thank Francesca for her excellent contribution to the work of the Board. I'm also pleased to welcome Arek, who brings significant commercial expertise and experience, as Polestar enters a phase of model expansion and sales network development across existing and new markets.”
About Arek Nowinski
Arek is currently Head of Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific at Volvo Cars. Previously, he was Presiden...
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26.08.26 - 09:06
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New intelligent safety features coming to Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90 (Cision)
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Volvo Cars is introducing new Connected Safety features to alert drivers of hazards ahead, so they have more time to adapt and drive more safely. As part of the same software update, Volvo EX90 and ES90 drivers will be able to enjoy Spatial Audio support in Apple CarPlay*, taking music and audio to the next level.
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Pioneering safety features
First launched in 2016, Volvo Cars' connected safety technology enables real-time hazard alerts based on data shared from other cars. The latest software update introduces four new alerts:
· The Large Animal Alert can warn other drivers...
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24.08.26 - 17:01
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Volvo macht Alexander Petrofski zum neuen CTO (Electrive)
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Alexander Petrofski, der bereits seit über 20 Jahren für Volvo tätig ist, wird neuer Technologiechef (CTO) des schwedischen Autoherstellers. Er verantwortete zuletzt das Geschäft mit kleineren Fahrzeugmodellen wie dem EX30, EX40 oder XC40. Vorgänger Anders Bell leitet künftig eine neue Startup-Initiative innerhalb von Volvo Cars....
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19.08.26 - 17:54
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„Vier Räder und ein Sofa“: Geely-Patriarch Li Shufu zieht sich zurück (Börsen-Zeitung)
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Er war der Junge aus den Reisfeldern, der der Welt erklärte, ein Auto sei „nichts weiter als vier Räder und zwei Sofas“. Er kaufte Volvo, als alle ihn für verrückt hielten. Er überflügelte die Staatskonzerne und baute Chinas schillerndstes privates Automobilimperium. Nun ist Li Shufu von der Spitze seines börsennotierten Kronjuwels zurückgetreten....
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19.08.26 - 12:06
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Volvo Cars strengthens Executive Management Team to support next phase of growth (Cision)
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Volvo Cars today announces changes to its Executive Management Team, including the appointment of new members and revised responsibilities across key areas and regions.
The changes are designed to strengthen Volvo Cars' leadership team and organisation for an increasingly regionalised world, a fast-transforming automotive industry and new customer expectations in a highly competitive market.
Alexander Petrofski will join the Executive Management Team (EMT) as Chief Technology Officer, succeeding Anders Bell. Anders Bell will take on a new responsibility, leading a newly formed key...
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18.08.26 - 11:36
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Geely will ab 2028 in Volvo-Werken produzieren (Electrive)
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Geely will ab 2028 höherpreisige Modelle aus seinem Markenportfolio in europäischen Volvo-Werken fertigen. Damit konkretisiert der chinesische Autobauer frühere Überlegungen, das Produktionsnetzwerk seiner Tochter Volvo Cars für weitere Konzernmarken zu öffnen. Welche Modelle produziert werden, ist noch offen....
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13.08.26 - 09:12
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New Safety Coach app helps Volvo drivers build safer habits and lower insurance rates (Cision)
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Imagine being empowered to drive more safely while lowering your car insurance premium at the same time. This is the concept behind Safety Coach, a new app that Volvo Cars is introducing this month.
The optional app will provide drivers with real-time driving insights and tips directly through the infotainment screen and the Volvo Cars mobile app. These tips are based on the driver's behaviour in daily traffic, such as braking, acceleration and cornering.
The tips are guided by findings from Volvo Cars' unrivalled, decades-worth of real-world safety knowledge and data. Each Volvo driver...
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07.08.26 - 15:06
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Volvo Car USA encourages drivers to buckle up every member of the family – including four-legged ones – for Dogust (Cision)
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This August, Volvo Car USA is reminding pet owners that the safest road trips start with every occupant properly secured – including their dogs. As part of Dogust, the annual celebration recognizing August 1 as the birthday for rescue and shelter dogs, Volvo Car USA partnered with YouGov to survey U.S. dog owners about their driving habits with their furry co-pilots.
According to the survey results, 93% of dog owners confirmed their dogs ride in their vehicles, but of those, 61% do not use safety restraints when their dog is riding in the car. In addition, 73% of dog owners whose dogs ride...
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