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Only Volvo with a Bulge on the Roof Will Remain. Revolutionary Technology at the Swedish Manufacturer Ends

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It was supposed to be one of the competitive advantages of the new Volvo models. Lidar in the basic equipment, which was supposed to further increase driving safety and help with the introduction of advanced assistants. But it ended up being a failure for the Swedish carmaker. The technology was definitely scrapped, and some cars already sold will also have a strange bulge on the roof.
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It was supposed to be one of the competitive advantages of the new Volvo models. Lidar in the basic equipment, which was supposed to further increase driving safety and help with the introduction of advanced assistants. But it ended up being a failure for the Swedish carmaker. The technology was definitely scrapped, and some cars already sold will also have a strange bulge on the roof.

Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter Jeremy Clarkson called the Volvo ES90 "the stupidest car he's ever driven." He was annoyed by the car's overreliance on displays and electronics, as well as the lack of a physical key.

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auto.cz broke the news on Monday, August 3, 2026.
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