Brand · Sweden · since 1927
VoWho owns Volvo Cars?
Volvo Cars is owned by Geely (79%). The ultimate parent is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.
- HQ Gothenburg
- Founded 1927
- Ownership changes tracked 4
Ownership timeline
← rows are shareholders in Volvo Cars. → rows are stakes Volvo Cars held in others. Darker bars mean bigger stakes.
Every stake, year by year
| Years | Stake | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 1999–2010 | 100% | Owned by Ford · view 1999 on map |
| 2010–2021 | 100% | Owned by Geely Bought from Ford · view 2010 on map |
| 2017–2024 | 50% | Holds Polestar · view 2017 on map |
| 2021–today | 79% | Owned by Geely Volvo Cars listed in Stockholm · view 2021 on map |
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Sister brands under Geely
Former owners
Quick answers
- Who owns Volvo Cars?
- Volvo Cars is owned by Geely (79%). The ultimate parent is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.
- When was Volvo Cars founded?
- Volvo Cars dates back to 1927. It is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Who has owned Volvo Cars in the past?
- Past shareholders include Ford (1999–2010) and Geely (2010–9999).