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Keeping Volvo Swedish In A Chinese EV World

Chris Wailes, Managing Director, Volvo Car Malaysia & Thailand

30-Jul-25 08:00

Keeping Volvo Swedish In A Chinese EV World

Volvo has transformed from a safety-first Swedish brand into a sleek, electrified marque under Geely’s ownership. Chris Wailes, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia & Thailand talks about how the carmaker is preserving its premium identity while navigating local realities in Malaysia and Thailand as well as what’s next for the brand in Southeast Asia.

Produced by: Natalie Tan, Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Keith Kam


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Categories:  marketseconomyinternational

Tags:  volvoelectrical vehiclestransportationmanufacturingcarbon footprint





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