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Volvo Autonomous Solutions, DHL to Partner on Hub-to-Hub Transport

Volvo Autonomous Solutions announced it will offer a new hub-to-hub autonomous transport solution in North America, designed to serve shippers, carriers, logistics service providers and freight brokers.

May 9, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Volvo Takes $423 Million Hit as Russia Business Halted

Volvo AB said Russia’s war in Ukraine has forced it to make provisions in the first quarter totaling $423 million that will have a negative impact on operating income.

April 8, 2022
Business

Volvo’s New CEO Says Carmaker Must Smarten Up on Software

Volvo Car AB needs to be more in control of the software it develops and deploys in its vehicles, the automaker’s new CEO said.

March 29, 2022
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Volvo Group Invests $41 Million in North Carolina

The Volvo Group announced a $41 million investment in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region to purchase and expand the building housing its U.S. Uptime Center, which will now also serve as the global headquarters for Volvo Financial Services (VFS).

February 24, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Allison Regional Haul Series Transmission Available in Volvo VNL

Allison Transmission announced its 3414 Regional Haul Series fully automatic transmission is available to order in Volvo Trucks North America’s heavy-duty VNL model.

February 8, 2022
BusinessTechnology

Volvo Reports Mixed Q4 Results

Volvo Group reported net income slipped and revenue increased modestly in the fourth quarter, and noted that global demand for trucks remained high amid a steep decline in sales of construction equipment in China and a falloff in its bus business.

January 28, 2022
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Volvo’s IPO Marks One of Europe’s Biggest in 2021

Volvo Car AB gained in its trading debut in Stockholm after raising 20 billion kronor ($2.3 billion) in an initial public offering, as investors bought into the company’s successful turnaround and promise of an electric future.

October 29, 2021
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Volvo Income, Revenue Rise Despite Supply Chain Disruptions

Volvo Group reported strong third-quarter earnings and revenue gains in the face of chip shortages and other issues caused by global supply chain disruptions.

October 22, 2021
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Volvo Warns More Chip Woes Will Curtail Truck Production

Volvo Group said the chip shortages and supply chain snarls will continue to cap truck making, leaving the Swedish manufacturer with little choice but to turn away some customers.

October 21, 2021
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Volvo Integrates Aurora Driver on Autonomous VNL Model

Volvo Autonomous Solutions announced its first major steps toward the autonomous Volvo VNL model in North America, drawing on its partnership with Aurora Innovation Inc., a self-driving vehicle technology company.

October 14, 2021