Paris Motor Show: Volvo Unveils New XC90

Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson discusses the company's strategy to compete with German luxury car manufacturers, emphasizing rebranding and simplicity in design. He highlights Volvo's focus on safety and responsibility as premium features. The discussion covers market trends in Europe and Russia, Volvo's advancements in autonomous driving, and regulatory challenges. The CEO also addresses Volvo's position in the Chinese market, noting the support from parent company Geely and the impact of geopolitical events on growth.

What is Volvo's new strategic focus according to its CEO?

• Expanding into the electric vehicle market

• Competing with German luxury car manufacturers

• Competing with American car manufacturers

• Focusing solely on family cars

What design philosophy does Volvo emphasize in its new models?

• Bold and aggressive

• Minimalist and cost-effective

• Simple and functional

• Complex and feature-rich

How is the European market performing for Volvo?

• Experiencing rapid growth

• Declining significantly

• Stable with no growth

• Growing slightly with some challenges

What is a key feature of Volvo's semi-autonomous driving technology?

• Automatic parking

• Voice-activated navigation

• Ability to follow the car in front in traffic

• Full self-driving capabilities

What is the current situation in the Russian market for Volvo?

• Experiencing growth

• Stable with no changes

• Facing a significant decline

• Rapidly expanding

How does Volvo's Chinese ownership affect its market position?

• Provides a significant market advantage

• Limits its market reach

• Has no impact on market position

• Offers support in industrial development

What is the expected impact of political events in Hong Kong on Volvo's sales in China?

• Significant decline in sales

• No impact on sales

• Slightly slower growth

• Rapid increase in sales