Why Volvo is not a 'wannabe' among global premium players

"We are part of the serious alternatives for consumers in the premium segment," Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson said.

February 11, 2022 03:32 PM

Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson says the automaker had a record market share in 2021, signaling that it is "not a wannabe" in the premium sector.

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