Volvo Cars has pushed back large-scale production at its factory under construction in Slovakia to early 2027 from 2026 to optimise the Swedish automaker's product launch timeline, a spokesperson said on Thursday.

Hopefully Polestar's first model produced in Europe will be able to avoid some of the tariffs swirling around the world.

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar announced on Thursday, 3 July, that it will produce its new SUV model, the Polestar 7, at Volvo’s plant in Slovakia. The company is shifting more production from China as it seeks to reduce its exposure to high European and US tariffs, according to Reuters.