The Volvo Swedish manufacturer has announced the pricing details for its 2015 XC90 model in Europe, with the car also revealing some of its features, items or fuel consumption. To begin with, the entry level 2015 Volvo XC90 will be set at 59,472 euros, the version coming with the D5 AWD Kinetic, a third row of passenger seats and a...
The Volvo Swedish based automaker has recently announced its intentions of introducing a new powertrain that would output an impressive torque. The Volvo`s new Drive-E 2.0-liter engine is said to be quite powerful, as it would develop 450 horsepower and would be the perfect choice for future rivals like the A45 AMG or the CLA 45 AMG from Mercedes-Benz, which...
Volvo officially presented the XC90 R-Design, a model which comes with a series of styling tweaks at the exterior and interior. To begin with, the Swedish carmaker offers new front and rear bumpers, larger alloy wheels, silver roof rails, matte silver side mirrors as well as revised wheel arches. Volvo XC90 R-Design Enter the cabin and you will find a...
If there is just one word to describe each car manufacturer, when it comes to Volvo, that word has to be "safety". The car maker not only offers some of the safest cars on the road today, but they also invest a lot into developing new safety technologies. Volvo XC90 The Volvo XC90 SUV was recently unveiled, and with it...
The Volvo`s first plug-in hybrid V60, has been recently tuned up by the Polestar tuning company, which has put a performance upgrade package worthy of a Swedish car. Unfortunately for the overseas Volvo fans, the upgrade package is only available in Europe for the moment, meaning that only the UK, Sweden and Netherlands will benefit the package. Volvo V60 Plug-In...
The Volvo V40 Cross Country gets today some special treatment from Heico Sportiv. The Cross Country version of the V40 is basically a more rugged version which can tackle all sorts of terrains. The tuning house took it to a new level by offering a Cross Chassis sport suspension which raises the car by 30mm. Tuners usually provide lowering modules...
The Swedish folks at Volvo released details on the Inscription special edition for the XC60 and S80. The model will be offered in the United States and comes with several styling tweaks. At the exterior, buyers will get 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels while inside, the company offers embroidered headrests, a leather-wrapped dashboard, Sovereign Hide leather seats and other minor...
The Volvo Concept Estate has just been rendered over the internet ahead the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, which will begin next week. The rendered images with the Volvo Concept Estate have been rolled out into the air by Jalopnik publication, with the concept revealing its true P1800ES characteristics. Volvo Concept Estate The Volvo`s trio of concept cars have already been...
The Volvo Concept Estate was scheduled to debut tomorrow but a batch of images hit the web today. The Swedish concept stands out thanks to the LED daytime running lights, alloy wheels, a dual-pipe exhaust system, new tailgate and a massive front grille. This is basically a wagon version of the Concept Coupe, as its name suggests. Volvo Concept Estate...
Volvo is planning to unveil new concepts car at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, bringing its entire lineup at the show. We are talking about the freshly new V70 and XC70 to receive the Edition name, as well as the V40, V40 Cross Country, V60 and Xc60 to receive the Volvo Ocean Race Editions. First, the Edition models will bring...
The Australian V8 Supercar Series is just around the corner, with the Swedish car manufacturer announcing the forthcoming of its S60 racer for the event. The Volvo S60 will be equipped with a naturally aspired 5.0-liter V8-engine, taken from the Volvo B844S production line, tuned to produce a massive 650 horsepower, running on E85 ethanol. Volvo S60 Racecar The power...
Finally, after more than three years being under the Chinese from Geely, the Volvo might soon show up in the US, due to the joint-venture`s plans for a new model. Some recent reports from Automotive News state that the US market might soon receive the Chinese-made Volvo, with no words on any specific models. 2015 Volvo S60 But perhaps, the...
While loans are not that uncommon for the car making industry, even speaking of this kind of sums, this one took a shine to the media. The reason is that the car maker went to China Development Bank for the money, which might be more than just convenience. Volvo While Volvo has made no announcement about the reasons behind choosing...
Volvo released official details and photos on the V40 Sport 200, a special model which will be unveiled at Auto Zurich. The Swedish model is built in partnership with Heico Sportiv and will be offered in a limited series of 200 units. Under the hood, we find a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine capable to deliver 200 horsepower. We are not told...
With safety being the primary concern of the Sweeds from Volvo,the power house in each vehicle feels a bit ignored. Not anymore, as the car maker announced two new engines for use in their products. Volvo Engine First off, they presented a very nice 2.0 liter turbo diesel, dubbed D4. With power output at 181 Hp, it has a pretty...
Volvo brings today into the spotlight the Concept Coupe, a futuristic prototype which is meant to show us how the future models will look like. At the exterior, the Swedish concept which received a Gran Tourer shape sports LED daytime running lights, a "floating" front grille, 21-inch alloy wheels and a panoramic glass roof. Volvo Concept Coupe Inside, Volvo offers...
Planning to launch a new unit somewhere next year, Volvo officially announced that their next generation of Volvo XC90 will enjoy three different and very special safety systems. Each of them will represent a worldwide breakthrough as a presence among the standard options of a series model, no matter the segment. Volvo XC90 Concept Volvo XC90’s safety technology will be...
The self-parking technology has been on the market for quite a while now. You would drive your car next to an empty space, push a button or two and the vehicle would just get in spot you chose. But with so many strides taken towards a full autonomous car, Volvo decided to demonstrate the evolution of the self-parking system. Volvo...
Volvo's C30 is close to stopping production, after a long and successful life. Launched at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, the C30 has made a name for itself, but after seven years, it is time to hand in the towel. During its lifetime, the Volvo C30 sold around 210.000 units, and 1 in 7 of them were bought by the...
In this market, where more and more people scream out for cleaner running cars, few can deliver a solution that is satisfying and also cheap. But apparently Volvo managed to hit the sweet spot with their V60 plug-in hybrid, as the demand has skyrocketed in Europe, more specifically Holland, Belgium and Italy. Volvo V60 Hybrid The response of the Sweedish...
