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Next-Gen Volvo XC90 to Launch in Late 2014
The next generation Volvo XC90 is due for some radical changes, but we won’t be seeing them until the SUV debuts later than expected, in late 2014.
Volvo S60 Polestar Concept is a Swedish Sports Car: 2012 LA Auto Show
Packing 508 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque, the Volvo S60 Polestar Concept looked right at home under the Los Angeles spotlight.
Koenigsegg One:1 has Dizzying Power-to-Weight Ratio
An even more extreme supercar is on the way from Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg with a knee-knocking power to weight ratio from which its name is derived.
Saab Looking to Postpone EV, Relaunch 9-3 Next Year
National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), the new rightful owners of Saab, might hasten its relaunch plans by resurrecting the 9-3 model in conventional gasoline form next year.
Volvo S60 Polestar Concept Heading to LA Auto Show
The 508-hp Volvo S60 Polestar Concept will be making its North American debut later this month at the 2012 LA Auto Show.
Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Production Begins
Volvo has successfully integrated the assembly of the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid on the same production line as several of its regular models.
Saab 9-3 Convertible EV Under Consideration
Saab‘s new owners, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), is looking forward to resurrecting the brand, and one model under consideration is a 9-3 convertible electric vehicle.
Nine Car Brands Americans Keep the Longest
Toyota and Honda vehicles are known for their quality and longevity. These two Japanese automakers have built their reputations on sensible virtues like dependability and fuel efficiency – they’re certainly not known for styling or performance. Decades of hard work and attention to detail have brought sales, market share and respect to both. You might…
Volvo Offers Special Pricing for Sandy Victims
As east coasters continue to reel in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Volvo is taking the chance to offer special pricing for people who lost cars in the storm.
Volvo Developing new Fast Charging System
Volvo is testing out a new fast-charging station that will put charging times under two hours for the brand’s C30 electric car that is available in Europe.
Volvo C30 Polestar Edition Takes a Bow: 2012 SEMA Show
In the sea of modified cars at the 2012 SEMA Show, it’s fairly easy to miss a few, no matter how hard you’re looking. We spotted this hidden gem in the form of a limited edition Volvo C30 Polestar Edition in the Ohlins booth.
Volvo V60 Racing Wagon Unveiled
Last week, Volvo teased its V60 Racing wagon that was scheduled to make its debut at the 2012 Sao Paulo Motor Show, and now the Swedish automaker has unveiled its newest race car.
Volvo V60 Racing Teased Before Sao Paulo Motor Show
The latest Volvo race car will be unveiled shortly at the Sao Paulo Motor Show, and the Swedish automaker released a teaser today to whet appetites.
Volvo Improves Safety with Communicating Cars – Video
Volvo Car Corporation has joined the CAR 2 CAR Consortium, which consists of several other European automakers, to help build a common platform for vehicles to communicate within five years.
Volvo ‘Million Miler’ Club Gets a New Member
Maryland resident Selden Cooper has joined the ‘Million Miler’ club as his 1987 Volvo 240 has eclipsed 1,000,000 miles on the odometer.
Volvo Halting Production for a Week Due to Low Demand
Volvo has announced that it will be halting production at its main plant from October 29th to November 2nd due to weak market demand.
Volvo C30 Axed at Year’s End
Those still debating whether or not to get their hands on the Volvo C30 Polestar Edition should probably stop hesitating. The Swedish automaker is pulling the plug on that special edition and the rest of the C30 lineup at the end of the year.
Volvo S60, S80 Facelifts by 2013, XC90 Due Late 2014
Volvo may not have had anything exciting to unveil at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, but the Swedish automaker has plenty in the works as it plans on increasing worldwide sales to 800,000 vehicles by 2020.
Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby Suffers Mild Stroke, Takes Sick Leave
Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby has suffered a mild stroke, but thankfully he is recovering while taking a temporary sick leave from his duties.
Volvo V40 Cross Country Gets Off-Road Style: Paris Motor Show Preview
Inspired by the original Volvo Cross Country model, the V70, the Swedish automaker has announced a new iteration of its newest V40 model.
Self-Driving Volvos Coming Soon: Company Says
One of Volvo’s most recent projects in automotive safety, the “road train,” is finished testing and might well bring autonomous driving to life soon, the brand says.
Koenigsegg Agera R BLT is as Tasty as it Sounds
For one Koenigsegg Agera R customer in China, a factory-stock model from the Swedish automaker wasn’t good enough. Instead, a bespoke Agera R “BLT” was commissioned, showing off the company’s personalization service.
Volvo V40 Gets the R-Design Treatment
After yesterdays announcement of the C30 Polestar, today Volvo revealed another performance oriented model, this time of the V40, dubbed the V40 R-Design.
2013 Volvo C30 Polestar Edition Announced With 250 HP
A brand known for safety is trying to break the stereotypes, as Volvo announced today that it will build a limited run of C30 Polestar Limited Edition cars.
