Volvo Cars has been granted a specific authorization from the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services under the “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles” rule in the United States.
Under the rule, Volvo Car USA was required to follow a process with the US Department of Commerce to obtain specific authorization for continued import and sale of connected cars in the US.
The process was carried out on a case-by-case basis, and issuance of specific authorization followed constructive discussions with US Department of Commerce and other US officials regarding Volvo Cars’ governance, technology, and data security.
With this specific authorization, Volvo Cars can continue its growth plans in the US.
US Market Significance and Manufacturing Investment
The US is one of the largest markets for Volvo Cars and home to its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Charleston, South Carolina, where it has invested over 1.3 billion USD to date, creating over 2,000 jobs.
At end of September 2025, Volvo Cars announced additional investments in South Carolina to bring two additional vehicles into production before 2030.
Organizational Presence and Employment
The company’s US headquarters is based in New Jersey with around 400 people employed and additional 200 corporate employees located across the country.
Last year, the company celebrated 70 years in the US. Currently, Volvo Car USA has 281 dealers in 48 states employing approximately 11,500 people.