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Volvo adds hazard alerts and Spatial Audio to three electric models

Volvo is updating its EX90, ES90, and EX60 EVs with connected hazard alerts and Spatial Audio for Apple CarPlay, enabling cars to warn each other about road dangers.

AI News Feed · 2026-08-27 03:41

According to The Verge, the new hazard alerts use data from Volvo’s fleet of cars in Europe, the US, and Canada. When a Volvo’s sensors detect a hazard, it automatically logs the location and sends it to Volvo’s servers, and alerts are then sent to other Volvo vehicles traveling along the same road. The alerts cover four types of hazards: large animals, vulnerable road users such as pedestrians or cyclists, roadwork, and accidents. Volvo says it has 1 million vehicles on the road today with connected safety alert capabilities.

The company shares its alert data with traffic management centers and other vehicle brands, so the benefits are not limited to Volvo vehicles. Volvo has used connected vehicle technology for hazard warnings since 2016, with a cloud-based system developed in partnership with Ericsson that warns of slippery roads and notifies nearby vehicles when hazard lights are activated. The new alerts depend on the car being connected to the cloud and the road existing in the map database.

On the audio side, 9to5Mac reported that Volvo detailed Spatial Audio in CarPlay with Dolby Atmos technology for the EX90. The feature is enabled by the Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system with 25 high-performance speakers, delivering a multi-dimensional and immersive sound experience. Volvo added that Spatial Audio in CarPlay requires the Bowers & Wilkins system, which is available when ordering the EX60, EX90, and ES90. Earlier this year, Volvo reaffirmed its commitment to Apple CarPlay despite some automakers pulling back support. Pioneer also launched the first aftermarket CarPlay system with Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio playback earlier in 2026.