This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Volvo Cars is boosting its investment in South Carolina to build its XC60 mid-size SUV for the U.S. market starting in late 2026, the automaker announced in a press release Sept. 23. Currently, the XC60 is primarily produced in Sweden. Following U.S. production of the vehicle, the plant will also build a new, next-generation hybrid model for the ...

Volvo Cars on Tuesday announced plans to produce a new hybrid model in the US as its supply chain continues to feel the pressure from President Trump’s tariffs.The Swedish automaker is aiming to add a next-generation hybrid model to the production line at its Ridgeville, South Carolina plant near Charleston before 2030, the company said in a press release.“The Charleston plant is foundational to our strategic growth plan for the US,” Luis Rezende, president of Volvo Cars Americas, said in a statement Tuesda ...