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Company announces "decisive reinforcement" to its turnaround plan as China and US sales spiral

Volvo plans to cut 2500 jobs by mid-2027 as part of a plan to dramatically cut costs in response to a “very disappointing” performance in the third quarter.

With deliveries down 11% and revenues plummeting 23% from July to September, the company has outlined a “decisive reinforcement” to the turnaround plan it initially detailed at the end of summer, significantly cutting its workforce.