Volvo was founded in 1927 by Assar Gabrielsson and engineer Gustaf Larson in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a commitment to building robust family cars tailored to Nordic conditions. Early successes included the PV444 compact and the 1956-launched Amazon sedan, while the 1974-introduced 240 series cemented Volvo’s reputation for safety and longevity. Today, Volvo Cars—owned by Geely since 2010—offers premium crossovers (XC60, XC90), sedans (S60, S90) and the fully electric EX90, balancing performance with advanced driver-assist systems. The brand leads in safety innovations—from the three-point seatbelt to pedestrian detection—and is accelerating toward a fully electric lineup by 2030. Volvo’s emphasis on sustainability extends to its circular-economy manufacturing and renewable-energy commitments.