Volvo has been approved to build a new battery factory in Mariestad despite local concerns about environmental and safety risks, including ammonia emissions and fire hazards.
European automotive suppliers face unprecedented job losses amid low demand and rising Chinese competition, while Volvo Cars sheds all staff at its battery unit following Northvolt's bankruptcy.
By 2025, autonomous vehicles and AI systems will transition into commercial use and real-time self-learning, marking a breakthrough in technology's role as a creative and decision-making partner.
Terranet advances its BlincVision collision avoidance system featuring AI and event cameras, preparing for commercialization with promising MVP tests and broad sector applications.
Telenor IoT provides regulatory-compliant solutions to help automakers manage cybersecurity and data challenges amid a surge in connected vehicles across the EU.
Volvo Cars has navigated and resolved a semiconductor shortage linked to China, benefiting from its Geely partnership, while advancing its electric vehicle technology.
Tobii's eye-tracking technology, approved under strict safety regulations, advances automated driving by improving driver and passenger monitoring in European premium cars.
The automotive industry’s move to connected vehicles faces challenges from fragmented regulatory standards in the EU, prompting industry efforts to simplify compliance and ensure cybersecurity.
Sweden and Ukraine are advancing plans to establish a Jas Gripen fighter jet factory in Ukraine alongside a major aircraft purchase agreement, with deliveries set to begin in three years and hopes to accelerate the timeline.
Volvo Cars reports a record profit surge in Q3 2025 driven by cost savings and tariff adjustments, prompting a strong stock market response amid supply chain vigilance.