Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Way up north, in the Norwegian town of Kirkenes, Chinese energy buses will now be driving on the icy roads. The buses have been constructed by Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., …
Chinese energy buses successful in Kirkenes’ arctic climate Read More
Volvo Car Thailand is set to open a battery repair center for EVs and PHEVs in Thailand. The center is planed yo open by mid-year, extending its reach to the …
Volvo opens news battery repair center in Thailand Read More
Volvo Malaysia is eagerly awaiting details on the upcoming High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT). There is still a hope that the luxury tax will avoid hindering efforts to promote electric vehicle …
Volvo Malaysia awaits details on new High-Value Goods Tax Read More
Polestar Automotive Holding fell short of its 2023 delivery target, citing weak demand for higher-priced models in China as a reason for the shortage. The company delivered 54,600 vehicles last …
Swedish Polestar misses 2023 delivery target amidst weak demand in China Read More
China has become the global producer of drive motors and power batteries, with a 74 percent share in power battery patent applications. In Norway, Chinese high-end electric vehicles are making …
The Norwegian market embraces Chinese EV brands Read More
Chinese automaker Geely has confirmed, that the company has reduced its stake in Volvo AB, the Swedish truckmaker. Geely transferred over 7 billion SEK ($685 million) worth of stock to …
China’s Geely decreases Volvo stake Read More
Volvo Cars announced a stellar performance in 2023 with a total of 708,716 cars sold during the year. The Swedish automaker attributed the success to a 15 percent overall sales …
Volvo Cars celebrates sales surge in 2023 fueled by growth in China Read More
Geely Automobile Holdings and BYD Co reported notable increases in their 2023 vehicle sales. The two China-based companies are now setting ambitious targets for 2024, according to Reuters. Geely’s global …
Chinese automakers surge in 2023 sales with growing focus on Scandinavia Read More
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, XPeng Motors, secured the third position in Denmark’s Car of the Year 2024 awards with its XPeng G9 SUV. The recipients were announced by the association …
Chinese XPeng places third in Denmark’s 2024 Car of the Year Read More
A Finnish business delegation, led by Consul General Anu Vuori and Executive Director of FinnCham Shanghai, Ville Lintervo, undertook a visit to the Shanghai Auto Innovation Park in Anting on …
Finnish business delegation exploring automotive opportunities in China Read More