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| 2025 | Volvo discontinued the S90 model in the United States, reportedly due to Donald Trump's tariffs. |
| April 17 2025 | Volvo introduced the second facelift of the S90 model, featuring a front end design matching the 2024 XC90 facelift and a new 11.2-inch infotainment screen. |
| 2025 | Expected end of production for multiple engine variants including T4, D3, and hybrid powertrains in the Volvo S90 model line. |
| March 30 2025 | Volvo Cars announces the reappointment of Håkan Samuelsson as CEO, succeeding Jim Rowan, who will step down on March 31. Samuelsson will serve a two-year term while searching for a long-term successor. |
| 2025 | Volvo Car Gent is set to start production of the Volvo EX30 in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, expanding their electric vehicle lineup. |
| 2025 | Planned launch of Volvo ES90 sedan and Lynk & Co 900 SUV on SPA platforms. |
| 2024 | Volvo XC60 continued its safety legacy by earning the IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the most recent model year. |
| 2024 | Volvo introduces Twin Motor all-wheel drive (AWD) variant of the EX90, with a larger 107 kWh usable battery capacity and improved acceleration of 5.9 seconds. |
| 2024 | Volvo Cars scraps its goal of becoming fully electric by 2030, adjusting its strategy. |
| 2024 | Battery electric XC40 was renamed to the Volvo EX40, aligning with newer electric models. The C40 Recharge was also renamed to the Volvo EC40. |
| 2024 | XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is renamed to the EX40. |
| 2024 | Volvo XC40 global sales reached 20,380 units, with sales in Europe (1,578 units), U.S. (1,420 units), and China (783 units) |
| 2024 | Volvo S90 sales in China slightly decreased to 34,265 units, with new market entry in Turkey with 1,720 units sold. |
| 2024 | Introduction of SPA2 platform vehicles: Polestar 3 SUV and Volvo EX90 SUV. |
| 2024 | Volvo launches the EM90, an electric multipurpose vehicle (MPV), in the Chinese market with projected sales of 751 units. |
| November 2024 | Volvo Cars sells its 30% stake in Lynk & Co to Zeekr for RMB 5.4 billion. |
| September 2024 | Volvo XC90 receives its second facelift for the 2025.5 model year, featuring a redesigned front fascia with new headlights and grille, modified front bumper, updated tinted LED taillights, a new 11.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, increased interior storage, repositioned wireless charging pad, redesigned dashboard air vents, and materials made from recycled materials. The trim level nomenclature changes, with Ultimate trim now called Ultra. |
| July 2024 | The V60 returned to the United Kingdom market with new Plus and Ultra trim levels, replacing the previous Core, Plus, and Ultimate trims. These new trims feature mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. |
| June 2024 | Production of the third generation Volvo S60 ended in Ridgeville, South Carolina after approximately 5.5 years of manufacturing. |
| May 2024 | Volvo began production and market introduction of the EX90, establishing it as the brand's flagship full-size electric luxury SUV. |
| May 2024 | The Volvo EX90 entered production, launching as the brand's flagship full-size electric SUV with seven-seat capacity. |
| April 14 2024 | Volvo inaugurated the World of Volvo experience center on its 97th anniversary in Gothenburg. |
| March 2024 | The XC90 was the final Volvo car built with a diesel engine. |
| 2023 | Volvo eliminated conventional engines as an option, making mild hybrid engines the standard base engine option in the United States. |
| 2023 | Sales continue to grow, with total annual sales reaching 228,646 units, reinforcing the XC60's position as Volvo's best-selling car. |
| 2023 | Volvo XC60 returned to the Top Safety Pick award, maintaining its strong safety performance record. |
| 2023 | Battery size for the XC90 T8 was increased to its largest capacity to date. |
| 2023 | Volvo launched the EX30, a medium car on the SEA platform. |
| 2023 | Volvo launched the EX30 and EM90 models, continuing their expansion into electric vehicle segments. |
| 2023 | Introduction of B5 petrol engine model with 247 hp I4 turbo configuration |
| 2023 | Volvo launched the fully electric EC40, further expanding their compact premium segment offerings. |
| 2023 | Volvo revised the single motor version of the XC40 Recharge, adopting a rear-wheel drive layout for the first time in 25 years. The new version received an updated motor, improving range and efficiency. |
| 2023 | The XC40 received a full model year facelift, which included dropping diesel-powered models from the lineup and implementing a new ADAS sensor platform. |
| 2023 | Volvo removed conventional engines as an option in the US, making mild hybrids the base engine option. |
| 2023 | Rear-wheel drive electric version of the XC40 became available. |
| 2023 | Volvo XC40 wins Drive Car of the Year – Best Small Luxury SUV for the third consecutive year. |
| 2023 | The XC40 received a comprehensive model year facelift, aligning its design more closely with the C40 Recharge and implementing a new ADAS sensor platform. Volvo simultaneously discontinued diesel-powered models from the XC40 lineup. |
| 2023 | Volvo S90 sales in China increased to 39,286 units, demonstrating renewed market strength. |
| 2023 | Volvo introduced the SPA2 platform, an electric vehicle-exclusive architecture, which was first used in the Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 models. |
| December 2023 | The former Volvo Museum in Gothenburg closed, marking the end of its exhibition run before the new World of Volvo location. |
| November 2023 | Volvo Cars launches an Energy Solutions business with a vehicle-to-grid pilot programme in Gothenburg. |
| November 12 2023 | Volvo officially introduced the EM90, a battery electric luxury MPV, marking the company's entry into the electric multi-purpose vehicle segment. |
| June 2023 | Ukraine blacklists Geely due to its refusal to leave the Russian market, prompting Swedish authorities to discuss a potential Volvo Cars boycott. |
| April 2023 | Volvo unveiled the EX90 Excellence, a four-seater flagship version of the EX90, at the Auto Shanghai show. The model features a two-tone exterior paint, unique 22-inch wheels, and a redesigned interior with two individual rear seats separated by a center console with a refrigerator. |
| 2022 | Introduction of a new B4204T35 hybrid engine variant for the S90 |
| 2022 | Volvo updated the T8 hybrid engine by removing its supercharger and increasing the battery pack from 11.6-kWh to 18.8-kWh, improving the electric range. |
| 2022 | Volvo S60 maintained its IIHS Top Safety Pick+ status, showcasing consistent high-level safety performance for the third consecutive year. |
| 2022 | Introduction of an additional hybrid variant (B4204T35) to the Volvo S90 engine lineup. |
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