Volvo cancels EX40 in the US, updates XC40 with better sensors and Gemini AI

What happened

Key facts

• Today, Volvo said it was canceling the entry-level electric EX40 in the US, while also giving its aging hybrid XC40 a new look.
• Reported by The Verge and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:08:16 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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• Independent testing or verification of the claims made
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When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

1. 07:00 UTC · Engadget

   2028 Volvo XC40 First Look: Hello new tech, goodbye EV

2. 13:08 UTC · The Verge

   Volvo cancels EX40 in the US, updates XC40 with better sensors and Gemini AI

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