Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Volvo President and CEO Håkan Samuelsson with new EX90
CEO of China-Owned Volvo Says, "Good Luck, the Rest of You" Legacy Automakers
21 Jan 2026 | Abstracted from The Drive
Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson says Geely‑owned Volvo is ahead of legacy rivals in building software‑defined vehicles, telling competitors “good luck.” After EX90 delays, Volvo claims the new EX60 proves it has mastered its in‑house software stack. His remark targets both European rivals like VW, Mercedes, BMW and U.S. automakers such as Ford and GM, all struggling with software integration.
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