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Meet the Swede making very 'un-Swedish' supercars
For a quarter century, Koenigsegg has been making supercars for a niche market typically reserved for Italian luxury brands, while challenging perceptions of Swedish modesty.
These are the Swedes' favourite car models
Yes, the most popular car is a Volvo. But that's not all.
Driving in Stockholm is about to get more expensive
Stockholm is set to increase the charges for driving in the city in a bid to ease congestion during rush hour. Here's what you need to know.
Trump's plans for car tariffs 'threaten Swedish jobs', says ambassador
The USA's continued threats of new tariffs on European cars are "unacceptable" and would hit the Swedish car market hard if implemented, according to Sweden's ambassador to the USA.
Volvo recalls 86,000 cars in Sweden
Volvo has issued a recall notice for around half a million cars worldwide, of which 86,000 are in Sweden.
ROAD TRIP: These are Sweden's best rest stops
Sweden's size and generally well-maintained roads make it ideal for car journeys. But where are the best places to stop for a rest and toilet break along the way?
Swedish spy suspect 'had worked on Volvo simulation'
The Swedish man arrested last week on suspicion of spying for Russia had worked for Volvo Cars, looking at fields such as traffic simulation and advanced safety systems.
Volvo recalls thousands of cars – for the second time in a week
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo is recalling 13,000 vehicles in Sweden, and 167,000 cars worldwide, because the power-operated tailgate may stop functioning in cold climates.
Volvo recalls 37,000 cars in Sweden
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo has recalled tens of thousands of cars after a potential problem in the exhaust system was found.
Swedish officials ban Christian car registration plate
Swedish transport authorities have denied a car owner's request to have his number plate changed to reflect his religious beliefs.
Sweden has safest roads in the EU: European Commission
Sweden has the lowest level of traffic mortality in the European Union, according to new figures from the European Commission, which say Bulgaria and Romania are the worst with around four times as many traffic-related deaths per citizen as the Nordic nation.
Stockholm air quality 'best in 50 years': report
The air quality in Stockholm was better in 2017 than at any time since the 1960s, thanks to less polluting modern cars, a congestion charge, and unusually windy weather.
Watch: Slapstick chaos of Stockholm junction captured in new documentary
A Swedish documentary maker has recorded the slapstick chaos at one of Stockholm's busiest traffic junctions, where tourists and other unsuspecting drivers fall victim to a bus trap on a daily basis.
David Bowie's luxury Volvo sells for record price
Safety-first Volvo may not be the most rock and roll brand in the world, but it turns out one of the greatest figures in rock history was a fan as the late David Bowie's car fetched a pretty penny at auction.
Volvo celebrates strong growth in third quarter
Swedish car maker Volvo, owned by Chinese group Geely, cheered continued strong growth in 2017.
One in ten road users in Sweden don't stop at red lights: survey
Almost one in ten road users jump red lights, according to a new survey.
Sales of green cars soar in Sweden
Swedish sales of environmentally friendly cars continued to increase in the first half of 2017.
Seven Swedish startups that help make your life better
Think startups are just about making a profit? The Local contributor Nicole Zerrer found seven from Sweden that will make your life, and the world, a better place.
Record number of used cars sold in Sweden in 2017: Here are the most popular
Used cars are experiencing a surge in popularity in Sweden, where 646,000 previously owned vehicles were bought in the first half of 2017 – more than the entirety of 2016.
Volvo reveals plans to go all electric... and it's going to happen sooner than you think
All new Volvo cars will be equipped with an electric motor from 2019, making it the first of the world's traditional car makers to pull the plug on cars powered only by a combustion engine.
Volvo to start assembling premium cars in India
Swedish carmaker Volvo said on Thursday it will start assembling cars in India this year in a move into a fast-expanding market where it has had only a small presence until now.
Volvo considers scrapping diesel engines
The head of Swedish carmaker Volvo said the firm might stop developing new diesel engines due to high costs triggered by stricter regulations, in an interview published by the German media on Wednesday.
Volvo to build Android into new cars with Google's help
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo has partnered up with tech giant Google to build Android connectivity into its next generation of cars.