Volvo Can Keep Selling Cars In The U.S. - Jalopnik

Volvo Cars, majority owned by China's Geely Holding, has obtained government authorization to keep selling connected cars in the United States. The decision reflects a regulatory landscape where Washington's stance on Chinese technology embedded in vehicles is evolving. Volvo said the authorization followed a review by the U.S. Department of Commerce and allows continued imports and sales of its connected models. Biden administration rules finalized in January 2025 aim to limit Chinese-developed software and hardware, with March 2026 as the effective date for the 2027 model year and ongoing scrutiny of firms with significant Chinese ownership. Volvo framed the authorization as enabling its growth plans in the U.S.

Volvo stressed that the permission is specific to the continued import and sale of connected cars, not a blanket exemption from future policy changes. The company noted the decision reflects a formal authorization process with the Commerce Department and signals a path for other automakers under similar ownership structures. The development matters for Volvo's U.S. customers seeking connected-services features and for the automaker's market strategy as regulatory dynamics shift. Reuters reported on the Washington update, and Volvo's statement framed the move as a milestone for its U.S. growth.