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Volvo S60 Polestar Performance Concept Packs 508-HP
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Earlier in the month, Volvo teased its S60 Polestar Performance Concept model, hinting at the potential of its sedan to take on rivals like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.
Volvo Teases S60 Polestar High Performance Edition
Volvo has unleashed the first partial picture of the S60 Polestar performance edition today, not quite a full reveal, but enough to see the front-end of the car.
2014 Volvo XC40 Compact Crossover Caught Testing – Spy Photos
With the recent debut of its V40 model and word that it’s likely to make its way to America, the next new product to join the Volvo lineup will be the XC40.
Volvo C90 Under Consideration for Development
There’s a chance Swedish automaker Volvo might be looking at developing a competitor to the Mercedes E-Class coupe and if that chance comes true it will be called the C90.
Volvo XC90 New Design Revealed in Sketches
The recently refreshed 2013 Volvo XC90 did not receive very distinct changes, but for the 2015 model year the SUV will be getting a fresh redesign, hinted at by these sketches released by the company.
Volvo Subcompact Crossover a Possibility, V40 Coming Stateside
Volvo surprised a few of us when it originally decided against bringing the V40 stateside, but it seems that the Swedish company is changing its mind about the hatchback.
Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 Diesel Racer Showcases Upcoming Tuner Parts
The H-S V40 sports a carbon finer body kit with a deeper front spoiler, competition style rear wing and prominent fender flares designed to accommodate the race rolling stock. In addition, it also features a performance exhaust system, lowered and stiffened suspension and upgraded brakes.
Volvo ‘Road Train’ Travels 120 Miles on Public Roads
The Volvo road train has already undergone successful testing on a closed course. Now, a 120-mile drive across Spain marks the first use of the technology on public roads.
Polestar Volvo S60 to Rival BMW M3 – Spy Photo
Volvo is out to prove that even at the performance level it can compete with Germany’s luxury brands and is going about doing so with the Polestar S60.
Volvo Pedestrian Airbag System Explained in Video
Volvo, the Swedish car brand known for a promoting safety first is at it again, this time with pedestrian airbags, a system which is meant to absorb the impact of a car hitting a person.
Volvo XC90 to Become New Chinese Flagship
Volvo’s aging XC90 is becoming a hand-me-down to Chinese luxury buyers as the automaker signs it over to its parent company Geely.
Volvo S60L Long Wheelbase Rumored to Join China Lineup
It would seem that every automaker involved in the Chinese market is jumping onboard the long wheelbase craze. The newest addition to the group is rumored to be the Volvo S60L, a stretched variant of its popular sedan model. The Swedish automaker will be joining the Infiniti M Long Wheelbase, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase,…
Volvo S60 Designers Reveal Styling Inspiration- Video
Volvo is a brand that established a reputation of safety and reliability, but rarely received praise for sporty or exciting looking cars. The S60 concept was unveiled in 2008 and changed that perception, showing a new design direction which is being adopted across the Swedish automakers full line.
2013 Volvo XC90 Gets Refreshed, Priced From $39,500
The Volvo XC90 got a refresh for the 2013 model year, with the Swedish automaker boasting that it’s the most significant update to the SUV since it launched a decade ago. The updated XC90 now has color-matched front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and wheel arches that gives it a sleeker appearance on the outside….
Volvo Mean Green Breaks Record, Misses Targeted Top Speed
Volvo makes a hybrid with 5,000 lb-ft of torque and 2,100 hp, it’s true. While you won’t find those numbers pumping from any of its passenger cars, the “Mean Green” semi is a highway tracker designed for speed with mainly Volvo production components.
Volvo XC60 Inscription Edition Adds More Luxury, Style
The Volvo XC60 crossover is getting a boost in luxurious interior styling with the all new Inscription edition model. The Inscription edition doesn’t influence the cars performance or ride, it is simply a package for the consumer who wants that added feel of a luxury automobile. The seats and door inserts are wrapped in semi-aniline…
Volvo Celebrates 85th Anniversary in 1927 ÖV4
April 14, 1927 marked the first mass-produced Volvo ÖV4 model to roll off the Volvo Lundby factory of Göteborg, Sweden. Now, 2012 marks the 85th anniversary of Volvo cars. To celebrate the occasion, Volvo president and CEO Stefan Jacoby will join Volvo Group president and CEO Olof Persson to drive a restored ÖV4 past the…
Top 10 Cars With Highest Percentage of Women Buyers
Ever wonder just how different men are from women when it comes to picking their vehicle of choice? Here’s a top 10 list of vehicles with the highest proportion of female buyers, provided by Polk via InsideLine. There are a few unexpected models on the list, and a couple of models that, to our surprise,…
Volvo Shows Off The C30 Electric In Very Cold Climate
Batteries and cold climates often don’t mix well. Anyone who has tried to operate an electric device, like a camera that has been sitting in the cold, will soon find that the batteries have lost their charge. This sort of issue isn’t catastrophic with a small device, just a little inconvenient. The same can’t be…
Volvo “Mean Green” Hybrid Truck Attempts World Speed Record
Volvo’s “Mean Green” is one tough looking truck. Although it is not ready to haul any trailers down the road, the hybrid is going to make an attempt to break its own record by hitting a top speed in excess of 165 mph (260 km/h). “Mean Green” puts out a whopping 2,100 hp and makes just…
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL to Debut at New York Auto Show
Six years ago, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its new GL Class crossover, a full-size vehicle designed specifically for the North American market, at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. Enjoying quite a bit of commercial success, Mercedes-Benz now prepares to unveil a refreshed second-generation 2013 GL Class for the upcoming New York Auto Show. Details are…
Volvo S60, XC60 Recalled for Possible Vehicle Fire Risk
Volvo has issued out a recall for 2,742 of its 2012 S60 sedan and XC60 crossover for a potential fire risk. The NHTSA recall report cites that an incorrect mixture of underbody coating could have been over applied, resulting in “rigid, icicle-like areas hanging from vehicle’s undercarriage.” Those icicle-like areas can penetrate the fuel lines causing…
Jeremy Lin to Endorse Volvo in China
New York Knicks star basketball player and NBA sensation Jeremy Lin is reportedly in talks with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co, the company which owns Volvo to appear in advertisments for the Swedish brands cars. Bloomberg reports that three people who are close to the matter have revealed that Lin is being scouted by the Chinese…
Volvo V40 Has Worlds First Pedestrian Airbag System – Videos
Swedish automaker Volvo has always been known for manufacturing some of the world’s safest vehicles. But now Volvo is looking to not just protect the passengers in the car, but the pedestrians roaming the streets. We all know accidents happen, and try as we might to prevent them with technology – it’ll still happen because…
