Volvo Cars, Polestar, Scania and the electric shift: the Swedish car and vehicle industry, and driving in Sweden.
The European Commission wants to lift the total ban on new gasoline cars after 2035. The requirement will instead be at least 90 percent emission reductions and compensation measures with green steel and e- and biofuels.
CarsAmerican Ford is making a huge writedown equivalent to 180 billion kronor as the car giant scales back its ambitions for electric cars.
CarsThe goal of introducing a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the EU by 2035 is being scrapped according to a proposal from the European Commission, reports the Financial Times.
CarsThree manufacturers of classic car batteries receive EU fines for long-term cartel activities.
CarsThe emissions ban for new cars in the EU from 2035 will be changed to require a 90 percent reduction, according to German politicians.
CarsAmerican Ford Motor has reached an agreement with French Renault to collaborate on small electric cars for the European market - as a response to fierce competition from Chinese car brands such as BYD.
CarsThe new electric car bonus is being delayed. The revised rules are complicated and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency will have difficulty keeping up with the original schedule.
CarsThe number of new car registrations fell sharply in November compared to the same month last year, according to figures from the industry organization Mobility Sweden.
CarsNew car registrations in the EU increased by 5.8 percent in October compared to last year, according to statistics from the industry association Acea. This is the fourth consecutive month of increasing trend.
CarsElectric car manufacturer Polestar's revenue was 36 percent higher in the third quarter compared to last year. But losses remain large.
CarsSweden's automotive, iron and steel exports have been hit hard by US President Donald Trump's increased tariffs, according to an analysis from the Swedish Board of Commerce.
CarsChina has lifted the ban on semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia from exporting chips, Bloomberg reports, citing a German industry source.
CarsVolvo Cars decreased sales in October compared to the same month last year, their sales figures show.
CarsThe number of new car registrations decreased in October compared to the same month last year, according to figures from the industry organization Mobility Sweden.
CarsThe government's climate initiative on a scrap car premium ends on the last of October and everything indicates that the premium, despite a sugar coating this spring, will be a flop. As of the first of October, only just over 55 million of the total allocated 500 million kronor has been approved for payment.
CarsSouth Korea will get tariffs of 15 percent from the USA after the countries have written a new agreement, reports Bloomberg. The agreement also applies to car tariffs which are thus reduced.
CarsTruck and bus manufacturer Scania reports profit and decreased sales – both in volume and revenue – in the third quarter. But order intake takes a significant step up. And on the stock exchange it's a thumbs up.
CarsRegistrations of new cars in the EU increased by 10 percent in annual terms in September, to 888,672, according to statistics from the industry organization Acea. It is the third month in a row with an increasing trend.
CarsVolvo Cars surged more than 38 percent on the Stockholm stock exchange after a positive quarterly report. At the same time, the broad OMXS index rose 0.8 percent.
CarsVolvo Cars increases the result despite a declining sales after the savings have begun to take effect. The report makes the stock rush 35 percent on the Stockholm stock exchange. I think that now we should after many months with reduced volumes return to growth, but at the same time maintain profitability, says CEO Håkan Samuelsson.
CarsThe American lender Prima Lend Capital Partners has applied for bankruptcy. The application comes after several months of attempts to reach a settlement with financiers.
CarsChina's expansion of charging stations for electric cars is at a frantic pace. The goal is to set up 800 new ones – every day.
CarsKia and Tesla's electric car batteries receive the highest grade when the car broker Kvdbil grades the second-hand market's electric car batteries. At the same time, eight out of ten are deemed to have a continued high capacity. They are actually better than we thought, says Martin Reinholdsson, test manager at Kvdbil.
CarsSmall investor favorite Volvo Cars is soaring on the Stockholm stock exchange. This after major bank SEB has changed its stance on the stock and, among other things, assesses that there will not be a ban on Volvo cars in the USA.
CarsThe electric car manufacturer Polestar is giving notice to 100 people in Gothenburg, reports Gothenburg-Post. All affected are in the research and development department.
CarsSales of passenger cars in China – the world's largest car market ahead of the US and India – increased 11 percent in September compared to August, reports Bloomberg with reference to Chinese industry figures.
CarsGermany's Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to scrap the EU's 2035 deadline for when new petrol and diesel cars will be banned. The move comes against the backdrop of the crisis in the German automotive industry.
CarsWith the start on November 1, 25-percent import duties on trucks will be introduced, according to the President of the USA, Donald Trump.
CarsAmerican electric car giant Tesla delivered more cars than expected during the third quarter, according to new figures from the company.
CarsVolvo Cars sold slightly more cars in September this year than the same month last year. A total of 63,212 cars were sold globally in September, which is 1 percent more than the corresponding month last year.
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Something has exploded outside the entrance to an apartment building in Rosengård, Malmö, police say.
CrimePolice are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
CrimeA ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.
SwedenThe Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice chairwoman, Ida Gabrielsson, says on X.
Swedish politicsAfter decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
SwedenThe scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
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Democrat Haley Stevens lost the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat to Abdul El-Sayed. She is now endorsing the state’s Republican candidate, Mike Rogers.
World politicsPresident Ilijana Jotova looks set to win Bulgaria’s election. According to two exit polls, she is expected to receive between 51 and 53 percent of the vote.
ConflictsThe rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
World politicsThe flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
ConflictsBritish police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
ConflictsFrench prosecutors have decided to open an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at gendarmes during clashes at a large demonstration in Paris.
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The stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
TechnologyHandelsbanken's currency forecast suggests the euro and US dollar could weaken against the Swedish krona by summer 2027, potentially making holidays abroad somewhat cheaper for people spending kronor. The forecast is conditional, not a promise.
BusinessThe number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
BusinessThe European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
BusinessBinance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
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Victory in the New York Marathon brings nearly one million kronor in prize money. But the big money is likely still to come for Andreas Almgren after his success. “All doors will open,” says his manager, Daniel Wessfeldt.
SportsReigning champions Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 away in the Premier League. Afterwards, Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola said that striker Alexander Isak needs to start going to ground.
FootballAndreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon on his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
SportsBoth police officers and spectators were injured when unrest broke out in the stands during the Allsvenskan derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg. A total of 15 people have been arrested.
FootballVäxjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockeyAndreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon. The Swede crushed the opposition to win the major race on his marathon debut in a time of 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
EntertainmentAmerican film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & filmThe year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
EntertainmentHeidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
EntertainmentThere has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & filmAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in SwedenIn Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
SwedenSwedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in SwedenSweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
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