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[^3]\n\nThe closure of the Stockholm office will result in the layoff of 450 employees. [^4]\n\nVolvo Cars announced on an unspecified date that it is closing its Stockholm office, which was established in 2022. [^5]\n\nVolvo Cars announced on Monday that it will close its Stockholm office and relocate its operations to Gothenburg. [^6]\n\nVolvo Cars is facing a challenging automotive market characterized by weakening demand and global trade uncertainties. [^7]\n\nVolvo Cars plans to relocate most activities from the closed Stockholm office to its headquarters in Gothenburg, affecting approximately 450 employees currently at the site. [^8]\n\nThe closure of the Stockholm office is linked to the necessity of optimizing expenses and increasing work productivity. [^9]\n\nThe work of the Stockholm office will be fully stopped on March 1, 2027. [^10]\n\nVolvo Cars stated that the functions of the Stockholm IT division will be transferred to its headquarters in Gothenburg. 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