Electric Vehicles

Geely-Owned Volvo Seeks Parts Outside China – FT

 

Fear of more pandemic lockdowns has prompted Volvo Cars to undertake sourcing alternatives for its Chinese-made parts, the Financial Times reported.

Lining up two providers of automotive parts allows carmakers to reduce their exposure to shocks but adds to costs, chief executive Jim Rowan said. Volvo is owned by China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding.

 

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George Russell

George Russell is a freelance writer and editor based in Hong Kong who has lived in Asia since 1996. His work has been published in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Post, Variety, Forbes and the South China Morning Post.

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