One in three UK drivers with hay fever admit to closing their eyes at the wheel, new research reveals
27[th] May 2026 – Nearly one in three (31%) drivers affected by hay fever have closed their eyes while driving due to their symptoms, according to new research commissioned by Volvo Car UK.· The Volvo Car UK study shows almost a third (31%) of drivers who are affected by hay fever have closed their eyes while driving · Survey participants (29%) said June is the worst month for hay fever · Nearly 1 in 20 have experienced a near miss linked to hay fever symptoms – equivalent to an estimated 535,000 UK motorists · London records the UK’s highest levels of drivers affected by hay fever
Volvo Cars is making public charging more convenient in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region by expanding access to Tesla Supercharging.
From the fourth quarter of this year, Volvo drivers will be able to use the company’s app to charge their fully electric Volvo at more than 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across Europe.
This gives the drivers easier and more convenient access to Tesla Superchargers in 29 European countries*, with the majority located in key markets such as Germany, France, Norway, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Spain.
Volvo Cars is also planning to
Volvo Cars and Google aim to create a new generation of contextually aware driving experiences by bringing together the best of their respective technologies, leveraging the latest advancements in AI and Google Gemini.As part of a world first, Volvo Cars and Google will demonstrate Google Gemini vehicle camera integration in the EX60, at Google I/O conference (May 19-20). This paves the way for a future where, with the driver’s permission, Gemini will be able to see and understand its surroundings from the perspective of the car in real time.
This will enable a more helpful driving
18 May 2026 – Long-time Volvo owners have transitioned from their cherished Amazon 122S to a fully electric Volvo EC40 after nearly five decades of loyalty to the brand.· Decades of unforgettable journeys move to the electric age, as family retires sentimental Amazon for EC40 · Volvo Car UK purchased the Amazon 122S from its owners for restoration and inclusion in its heritage fleet
Bohdan and Marian Antoniw purchased their four-door Amazon 122S in December 1980 from a retailer in Greenwich, South London. Over the years, the car became an integral part of family life, even bringing
14 May 2026 – Volvo Car UK will be attending SMMT Test Day 2026 with a fully electric line-up, showcasing the brand’s strong EV offering across many segments.· Fully electric car line-up will showcase the brand’s EV offering · All new Volvo EX60 will be on display
Less than one month since the first all-electric Volvo EX60 rolled off the production line in Torslanda, Sweden, the game-changing SUV will make its UK debut on display at Millbrook. Having been built on Volvo Cars’ latest SPA 3 electric vehicle architecture, the EX60 is
Volvo Cars and Google today mark a historic step change in how drivers interact with their cars, as Google Gemini begins rolling out to Volvo cars.
Moving beyond fixed voice commands, Gemini introduces an intuitive, intent-based experience where the car can understand natural conversation, context and the driver’s needs. This makes life on the road easier and more enjoyable.
The rollout begins with a first wave of customers in the United States, before scaling across the country and into additional markets in the weeks ahead. Drivers of Volvo cars dating back to 2020 will be
The game changer is rolling: Volvo Cars today started production of the new, fully electric Volvo EX60, with customer deliveries starting in early summer.The fully electric mid-size SUV is built at Volvo Cars’ manufacturing plant in Torslanda, just outside the company’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Last month, Volvo Cars already announced it is increasing its EX60 production volumes for 2026 thanks to strong demand.
As the first fully electric car to be designed, developed and built in Sweden, the EX60 highlights Volvo Cars’ long-term commitment to its home country as a centre for
7 April 2026 – Volvo Car UK has achieved its strongest-ever monthly sales performance, registering 12,412 cars in March 2026, and 19,125 total new car sales for the quarter, marking new records for the brand in the UK.· 12,412 cars sold in the UK in March 2026 – Volvo Car UK’s highest monthly total · Record breaking quarter with 19,125 total new car sales · Market share for March is strong at 3.26% as demand for its broad portfolio and electrified models grows · Momentum builds ahead of the roll-out of key upcoming products
The result is a record for the month of March and is
25 March 2026 – Volvo Car UK has expanded its electric vehicle line-up with the introduction of the EX30 Cargo, a new car-derived van designed specifically for business and fleet customers.· Volvo Car UK unveils the EX30 Cargo, a new car-derived van based on the fully electric EX30 · Available as both EX30 Cargo and EX30 Cross Country Cargo for enhanced ground clearance · Designed for business and fleet customers requiring practical load space with premium comfort and safety · Available exclusively through Volvo fleet sales channels, priced from £36,010 on the road
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Volvo Cars has achieved the highest possible ranking on carmakers’ software defined capabilities by S&P Global Mobility . It is the only legacy carmaker globally to reach Level 5 SDV (software-defined vehicle) capability.
The recognition highlights Volvo Cars’ ability to improve nearly every function of the car throughout its lifecycle and offer better value to customers, through software. For example, it can use over-the-air updates (OTA) to add safety features, unlock faster charging speeds, increase driving range and enhance user
05 March 2026 - Volvo Car UK is celebrating 70 years of pioneering seatbelt technology this year with the debut of the world-first multi-adaptive seatbelt in the new EX60 model.· Volvo is celebrating 70 years since it first introduced the seatbelt to the European market in its 1956 Amazon prototype · Volvo was the first company to fit the three-point safety belt as standard in its cars, then offered the patent to all car makers free of charge · Anniversary comes as the brand launches the new all-electric EX60 which features a world-first multi-adaptive seatbelt · For more
Volvo Cars is increasing 2026 production volumes for its fully electric EX60 SUV, on the back of strong customer demand for the car in its home market of Sweden and other key markets such as Germany.
Barely a month after the car’s public reveal, nearly all major European markets are reporting retail orders considerably higher than internal forecasts. This includes over 3,000 orders in Sweden alone, helped by a new Care offer designed for simplicity, transparency and precision, as well as the inclusion of three years of free home charging.
The pace of the order intake is also
Volvo Cars is launching its largest over-the-air software update ever, as it rolls out a new, more intuitive user experience to millions of customers starting this week.
Around 2.5 million Volvo cars across 85 countries around the globe will receive the new user experience, called Volvo Car UX. A more user-friendly new layout for the car’s central display screen allows drivers to enjoy a faster, easier and more intuitive way to interact with their cars while reducing the number of taps to get to different functions.
Customers who drive a Volvo car with Google built-in* will
Volvo Car UK has announced the top-performing retailers in 2025 at its prestigious annual awards ceremony.The highly coveted Volvo Retailer of the Year Awards saw ten retailer groups from across the country recognised as the best in their area. Retailers were chosen by consistently exceeding market opportunities and surpassing a range of consumer-focused targets during the course of the year.
The ceremony was held on Saturday 28 February at the Park Hyatt London River Thames Hotel, hosted by Volvo Car UK Ambassador and proud XC90 faithful, Claudia Winkleman.
Going above and beyond
The Volvo EX30 has added another prestigious award to its long list of accolades, as Volvo Cars’ small fully electric SUV has been awarded the prestigious Good Design® Award 2025. As one of the company’s most popular models, the EX30 combines stylish Scandinavian design with a special emphasis on sustainability principles. The EX30 has the lowest carbon footprint of any fully electric Volvo and is packed with recycled and natural materials, making it a winner of the Good Design Award in the Transportation category.The Good Design Awards are among the world’s oldest and most respected design
For the upcoming model year, Volvo EX30 customers can look forward to new entry-level powertrains, elevated interior design, and an expanded Black Edition offering. The EX30 will also be available with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, allowing the car to act as a powerbank and supply energy to other devices and appliances. In addition, forthcoming software updates will introduce a more intuitive user experience. Several of the features will also be available to current EX30 drivers, free of charge, via over-the-air software updates.
“We’re making some big improvements to our
16 February 2026 - Volvo Car UK and BASF Coatings have renewed their partnership for a further three years, with Volvo Car UK appointing BASF as preferred paint coatings supplier for its UK Approved Bodyshop Network.· Volvo and BASF Coatings have renewed their partnership for a further three years · BASF Coatings with its premium brands Glasurit and R-M, is the preferred paint coatings supplier for the Volvo Car UK Approved Bodyshop Network
BASF Coatings, a leading provider of premium automotive refinish solutions in the UK, will continue to supply Volvo’s Approved Bodyshop Network
13 February 2026 - Volvo has launched the Black Edition variant of its award-winning, all-electric EX30, boasting an eye-catching new look.· Black Edition adds design enhancements to the popular compact SUV · Available across single and twin motor variants priced from £40,060
Available for order in the UK now, the Black Edition styling can be seen in several exterior details, including the prominent high gloss black 19-inch wheels and tinted rear windows. The front grille strikethrough, iron mark, rear Volvo script and model name badge are also adorned in high gloss black, alongside
The all-electric Volvo EX60 has been crowned the winner of the Reader Award at the 2026 What Car? Awards, just one day after its global reveal.· The game-changing new Volvo EX60 takes home the Reader Award at 2026 What Car? Awards ahead of its launch in the UK later this year · Readers of the magazine voted for the EX60 as the car they are most excited for in the coming year · Multiple other models across the Volvo range have also been recognised for design, interior, and usability
Maidenhead, 23/01/26 – The all-electric Volvo EX60 has been crowned the winner of the Reader Award at
Say hello to the Volvo EX60 – a new, all-electric mid-size SUV that changes the game in the largest electric market segment in terms of range, charging speed, performance and price.The five-seater, family-friendly EX60 ends range anxiety, delivers a groundbreaking user experience and represents the next frontier in safety. It is also Volvo Cars’ first entry in the largest electric segment globally, allowing it to substantially increase its addressable market and electric market share.
"The new, all-electric EX60 changes the game in terms
