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2026
Volvo vehicle price discounts in China
The report says the Volvo XC90 B5 four-wheel-drive Inscription Luxury five-seat model had a full-payment vehicle price of RMB 394,900, compared with a listed price of RMB 638,900, and the XC40 B3 model was priced as low as RMB 134,900, compared with a listed price of RMB 269,800.
2026
Volvo and NVIDIA expand driver-assistance partnership
Volvo and NVIDIA expanded their partnership to jointly develop driver-assistance technology for Volvo's future models, using NVIDIA's Hyperion sensor and compute architecture.
2026
Traditional luxury brands offer vehicle discounts in Beijing
A Beijing Lincoln dealership offered a limited-time price of 239,000 yuan for the Lincoln Nautilus two-wheel-drive Qihang Edition, alongside gifts and a trade-in subsidy. The article also reports that Lincoln, Volvo, Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi had models with various promotional offers at Beijing dealerships.
2026
Volvo launches EX90 electric SUV in India at ₹1.26 crore
Volvo Cars' Indian subsidiary launched the EX90 electric SUV in India at ₹1.26 crore, undercutting the Kia EV9 GT-Line (₹1.30 crore) by ₹4 lakh and the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 (₹1.49 crore) by ₹23 lakh. The six-seat flagship has a 106 kWh battery and 456 PS. Customer drives start in November 2026 and deliveries begin in January 2027; bookings made by December 31 include an 11 kW home charger and three years of servicing.
2026
Volvo abandons full-year guidance amid tumbling sales
Volvo reported tumbling sales, forcing the company to abandon its full-year guidance, as reported by InsideEVs.
2026
Volvo debuts cloud-based hazard warning system for EX60, EX90 and ES90
Volvo introduced a software update for its EX60, EX90 and ES90 electric vehicles that lets them detect road hazards such as large animals, cyclists and pedestrians via onboard sensors and cameras, upload positional data to the cloud, and warn nearby connected Volvo vehicles in real time. The functionality also extends to the European Data for Road Safety programme.
2022
Volvo Car Malaysia launches XC40 Recharge Pure Electric
Volvo Car Malaysia launched the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric for the Malaysian market. The company said it was Volvo’s first EV in Malaysia.
2022
Volvo announces updated Recharge T8 AWD plug-in hybrid powertrain for the U.S.
Volvo announced an improved Recharge T8 AWD plug-in hybrid powertrain that is planned for the United States and will be available in the S60, V60, XC60, S90 and XC90. The announced update includes a larger battery and increased electric-only range and power.
2022
Volvo confirms XC40 Recharge facelift and equipment updates
Volvo confirmed styling and equipment updates for the all-electric XC40 Recharge, including a frameless grille, revised adaptive LED lights, a new bumper, leather-free upholstery, new paint colors and alloy wheel designs.
2022
Volvo adds a single-motor C40 Recharge model
Volvo added a more affordable single-motor model to its C40 Recharge line. The front-wheel-drive model has a 69 kWh battery and a stated WLTP range of up to 269 miles.
2022
Volvo announces South African sales of XC60 B5 Momentum
Volvo announced that the new entry-level XC60 B5 Momentum would go on sale in South Africa in February 2022.
2022
Volvo launches free UK tire and windshield repair service
Volvo launched a free tire puncture and windshield chip repair service for its customers in the UK. Volvo retailers assess whether repairs are safe and possible; replacement tires or windshields are not free.
2021
Volvo introduces an over-the-air update for selected XC40 and XC60 models
Volvo brought over-the-air updates online for selected 2021 and 2022 XC40 and XC60 models in the United States. The update adds SiriusXM satellite radio and includes range-management and safety-system improvements.
2021
Volvo Car India launches petrol mild-hybrid S90 and XC60
Volvo Car India launched new petrol mild-hybrid versions of the S90 luxury sedan and XC60 SUV in India.
2021
Volvo Group unveils a vehicle made with fossil-free steel
Volvo Group unveiled a load carrier for mining and quarrying made using fossil-free steel from SSAB, described in the release as the world's first vehicle made with fossil-free steel.
2021
Volvo India introduces lifetime parts warranty
Volvo India introduced a lifetime parts warranty plan for eligible Volvo parts bought from October 2021 onwards. The warranty covers parts installed at authorised workshops until the owner sells the vehicle.
2021
Volvo recalls S60 and S80 vehicles over airbag inflator risk
Volvo's recall covers S80 cars produced from 2001 to 2006 and S60 cars produced from 2001 to 2009. The source reports that an airbag inflator could rupture and send metal fragments outward, potentially causing serious injury or death; it also says the issue had caused at least one fatality.
2021
Volvo expands airbag recall
Volvo and NHTSA released an expanded recall covering about 460,000 cars worldwide, including S60 and S80 models with airbag inflators that could degrade and release shrapnel. The article reports one incident in which a person died. Volvo said it would replace affected airbags at no charge.
2021
Volvo recalls 19,149 vehicles over seatbelt issue
Volvo issued a recall affecting 19,149 vehicles on U.S. roads because seat belts produced by supplier AutoLiv may have an automatic locking feature that deactivates early, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Volvo said it would inspect and test recalled vehicles and replace seat belts if necessary at no charge.
2021
Volvo unveils the new XC60 with SK Telecom infotainment
Volvo Car Group’s South Korean unit unveiled the new XC60 in South Korea with SK Telecom’s integrated in-vehicle infotainment system, including GPS navigation and music streaming.