Volvo sticks with North America outlook after first-half sales slump
THE SO WHAT
Data center buildouts are now a visible demand pillar for heavy trucks — enough for Volvo to hold guidance despite a sales slump. If you touch freight, power, or construction, treat hyperscale and AI infra as a core customer segment with its own cycle, not a side bet.
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