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2021
Volvo to discontinue the V90 in the U.S.
The article reports that Volvo is phasing out the V90 in the U.S. after the 2021 model year; the V90 Cross Country will remain available.
2021
Volvo and Northvolt announce battery joint venture
Volvo announced an agreement with Northvolt to establish a jointly owned venture to develop and produce sustainable batteries for future Volvo and Polestar vehicles. The article says the two companies will each hold a 50% stake.
2021
Volvo announces recall of nearly 100,000 vehicles
Volvo announced a recall affecting almost 100,000 vehicles in the United States. A fuse associated with the low-pressure fuel pump can break and cause a vehicle to stall; dealers will replace the faulty fuse, and owners will be contacted in August.
2021
Volvo Group breaks ground on Hagerstown vehicle lab expansion
Volvo Group broke ground on a $33 million expansion of its research facility near its Hagerstown manufacturing operation. The project will add a vehicle propulsion lab, with completion planned for the second quarter of 2023.
2021
Volvo recalls affected 2019–2020 vehicles over fuel-pump fuse issue
Volvo recalled almost all its 2019 and 2020 vehicles in Canada and the U.S. because an undersized fuse for the low-pressure fuel pump could blow, causing the engine to stall. Transport Canada issued safety recall 2021-345 as of June 2, 2021; Volvo said it would replace the fuse at no charge.
2021
Volvo and DiDi Autonomous Driving sign collaboration agreement for self-driving test vehicles
Volvo signed a strategic collaboration agreement with DiDi Autonomous Driving to provide a fleet of self-driving test vehicles. Volvo Cars will provide XC90 SUVs, and DiDi Autonomous Driving will integrate additional software and hardware for autonomous driving.
2021
Volvo and DiDi sign strategic partnership for autonomous-driving research
Volvo and DiDi signed a strategic partnership agreement under which Volvo committed to provide vehicles for DiDi's autonomous-driving technology research and development.
2021
Volvo and DiDi partner on self-driving vehicle fleet
Volvo and DiDi Chuxing's Autonomous Driving division announced a partnership to build a fleet of self-driving vehicles, using DiDi's Gemini hardware platform in Volvo XC90 SUVs.
2021
Volvo confirms use of Nvidia Drive Orin for upcoming autonomous vehicles
Volvo confirmed it will use Nvidia's Drive Orin processor for its upcoming self-driving technology. The system is planned to first appear on the next-generation XC90 next year.
2021
Volvo Group and Aurora partner on autonomous trucking
Volvo Group chose Aurora as its primary technology partner for hub-to-hub autonomous trucking in North America. The article says no timing was announced for when the trucks would be on the road.
2021
Volvo announces updates to the 2022 XC60
Volvo announced updates to the 2022 XC60, including an Android-based infotainment system with built-in Google apps and services, styling changes, and updated safety features. Production was planned to begin at the end of May.
2021
Volvo announces 2022 XC60 updates and broader Android infotainment rollout
Volvo announced minor updates for the 2022 XC60 and plans to offer its Android-based infotainment system on additional models, including the 2022 XC60, S90, V90 and V90 Cross Country. The system includes a four-year Digital Services Package, and Volvo is adding a ChargePoint app to its Android infotainment system.
2021
Volvo and Geely agree to combine powertrain divisions
Volvo and Geely reached a cooperation agreement to combine their powertrain development departments into an independent company focused on developing next-generation hybrid and internal-combustion engines.
2020
Volvo announces recalls of imported S60 and S80 vehicles
Volvo Car Sales (Shanghai) filed a recall plan covering 4,779 imported S60 and S80 vehicles because the driver-side airbag inflator could rupture under certain conditions and cause injury. It plans free replacement of the driver-side airbags with improved units.
2020
Volvo names Hua Chenyu as endorser
Volvo invited singer Hua Chenyu to serve as an endorser, with the article linking the appointment to the XC40 RECHARGE.
2020
Volvo recalls S60 and S80 sedans over airbag inflator risk
Volvo recalled more than 54,000 S60 and S80 sedans from model years 2001 through 2003 because a driver-side airbag part could rupture and propel metal fragments toward occupants. The report states that one person was killed as a result of the faulty airbags; dealers would replace the airbags free of charge.
2020
Automakers sue the Trump administration over tariffs on Chinese parts
Tesla, Volvo, Ford and Mercedes sued the Trump administration seeking cancellation of tariffs on certain imported Chinese parts. Tesla's filing also sought repayment of tariffs paid and interest.
2020
Care by Volvo extends across the UK
Volvo extended its Care by Volvo car subscription service beyond London to the rest of the UK, including rural areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2020
Volvo recalls 135,316 XC60 vehicles in China
Two manufacturers filed a recall plan with China's market regulator for 135,316 imported and domestically produced 2018–2020 model-year Volvo XC60 vehicles. The stated cause was incorrectly set installation parameters for the front-windshield wiper-arm nut, which could leave it insufficiently tightened and create a safety risk.
2020
Volvo announces mild-hybrid XC40 B4 and B5 variants
Volvo announced the introduction of two mild-hybrid XC40 variants, the B4 and B5, which replace the existing T4 and T5 models. The B4 is available with front- or all-wheel drive, while the B5 is available with all-wheel drive.