A Swedish luxury automobile brand known for its emphasis on safety and Scandinavian design, with car operations owned by Geely.
Origins
Volvo was founded in 1927 in Gothenburg, Sweden by Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson as a subsidiary of the ball-bearing manufacturer SKF. The first car, the OV 4, was unveiled the same year.
Products
Volvo Cars produces sedans, SUVs, and estates including the XC40, XC60, XC90, S60, S90, and the all-electric EX30 and EX90. The brand pioneered the three-point seatbelt and has long emphasized safety innovations.
Operations
Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Ford owned Volvo Cars from 1999 to 2010, when the Chinese automaker Geely acquired the brand. The separate Volvo Group, which makes trucks and buses, has different ownership.
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