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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.

'I'm Not So Upset': Why Volvo's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Tariffs

'I'm Not So Upset': Why Volvo's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Tariffs

Europe charged duties on American cars for decades. So Håkan Samuelsson isn't too surprised to find the roles reversed.

Volvo's CEO Thinks The U.S. Market Is 'Perfect' For EVs. He Has A Point

Volvo's CEO Thinks The U.S. Market Is 'Perfect' For EVs. He Has A Point

One key reason why it’s going to be a lot easier to electrify the U.S. compared to Europe: Most Americans live in single-family homes.

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The Volvo EX90 Was A Disaster. Here's Why The EX60 Should Be Different

Volvo's flagship EV arrived with serious bugs and missing features. Here's what Volvo learned from that process, according to its CEO.

'The Second Generation Plug In-Hybrid': Why Volvo's Future PHEVs Will Feel A Lot More Like EVs

But will they be EREVs? Well, it’s complicated. They'll have EREV-like range, but there will still be a mechanical connection between the wheels and the engine.

'Entirely Different': The Next Few Years Of Vehicle Autonomy Will Change Everything

Today on Critical Materials: Rivian's autonomy day is coming, the math on Trump's MPG rollback and Volvo keeps its eyes on the U.S.

Volvo's CEO Just Said The Quiet Part Loud About 2035's Gas Car Ban

Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelson and his counterpart at Polestar both oppose the European Union's retreat from a 2035 ban on new gas and diesel cars. Here's why.

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‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date

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'Unacceptable For Customers': Volvo Is Racing To Fix Software Issues

'Unacceptable For Customers': Volvo Is Racing To Fix Software Issues

Volvo's EVs, including its flagship EX90, are riddled with software bugs. Its CEO says the automakers is focusing on fixing these as quickly as possible.

Car industry needs to ‘shape up’ to compete with Chinese EVs, says Volvo CEO

Car industry needs to ‘shape up’ to compete with Chinese EVs, says Volvo CEO

“There is really no protection in the form of tariffs. The only protection for our industry is that we shape up and we need to be more competitive,” Volvo’s CEO told Euronews.

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 Goes Into Cost-Cutting Mode

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’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…

Håkan Samuelsson: outgoing Volvo boss and electric car pioneer

Håkan Samuelsson: outgoing Volvo boss and electric car pioneer

Having ensured the Swedish firm led the switch away from fossil fuels, its former boss is full of praise for Tesla – but has no regrets about filling city streets with SUVs

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