Volvo Cars (the passenger-car arm) is a Swedish automaker known for safety innovations and Scandinavian design. It was founded in 1927 and is now part of the Geely Holding Group. Core strengths: emphasis on safety, durability, and practical design; strong push into electrification with a roadmap to become a fully electric or plug-in hybrid brand in the near future. Current direction: expanding electric models (Recharge lineup), software/electrification tech, automated safety systems, and sustainability across manufacturing and supply chains. Notable milestones: pioneering structural safety features, pedestrian detection, run-off-road protection, and advanced driver assistance systems; recent focus on reduced emissions and climate-friendly manufacturing. Volvo Group vs Volvo Cars: Volvo Group makes trucks, buses, construction equipment, and marine engines; Volvo Cars focuses on passenger vehicles.
This new video about “World of Volvo” is produced by Bertil Lundin
