Volvo’s Q1 profit falls less than expected as U.S. EV sales slide
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Volvo reports $7.8 billion in revenue in Q1 of 2026, down from $8.9 billion in Q1 last year.
Cost cuts of roughly $190 million cushioned a steep...
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