I don't like it, I'm sure plenty of others will not find the Volvo Universe concept very appealing either, but why all the hate? Simply because whereas the Swedish at Volvo have recently turned themselves around into a pleasant direction, one which I really like. It's the whole new Volvo does safety and can still be naughty and sporty at...
Models such as S80, V70 and XC70 will get soon a revised version of the 2.4-liter unit known as D5. The new D5 five-cylinder engine develops 215 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque but manages to obtain a lower fuel consumption by up to 8%, according to the official statements. Of course, each of the three models reminded above that...
We already know Italians make their cars with a bit more of a visual flair than other nations, but can they be persuaded to buy something from those nations? Volvo certainly thinks their C30 can cut the mustard, but even so, they decided to help along sales in Italy with this special edition. Called the C30 Black Design, this Volvo...
With the new Volvo XC90 on hold, the Germans from Heico Sportiv, a tuner well-known for their appetite for Volvo models decided to create a new package that affects just the appearance while the performance remains the same. A white exterior was picked by the tuners while a set of new components are trying to refresh the exterior appearance. More...
The IIHS testing is clearly known as being some of the most rigorous ones a car may ever have to come against but if there was ever a car maker to be ideal for them it's Volvo. Their latest model to hit the U.S. market, the 2012 Volvo S60 has just been put through its paces at the results are...
Whoever said the Swedish are sensible people had obviously hadn't heard about what they plan to do with the brand new C30 Electric. Environmental friendliness may be considered big by the people who have a "green" disposition but Volvo rate it at a lot more than that. Swedish or not, Volvo's C30 Electric version doesn't really take any prisoners but...
Volvo is planning to launch this year a new special edition, called Ocean Race. However, they will introduce the new Ocean Race package on more than one model, something you probably did not expected at the first glance. Hitting the Volvo dealearships somewhere in June, the new Ocean Race special edition will be available for four models in the range,...
Volvo couldn't miss the opportunity to present their latest eco-friendly models ahead of the European audience from Geneva. The new Swedish diesel hybrid model based on V60 was the star of the Volvo stand at Geneva, introducing the public to a very efficient model focused on fuel consumption but also on great performance. Packing under the hood a five-cylinder unit...
The Swedish people from Volvo recently stated at an event held in Beijing that they are looking forward to build new factories in China and to become a stately rival for other big manufacturers on the market. According to the first details a new Volvo plant will be built in Chengdu, a factory which most probably will start its activity...
The Swedes from Volvo are coming with a very interesting proposal for the Geneva Motor Show which starts in March. The new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is a multifunctional four-wheel drive vehicle which fits the requirments of a wide variety of customers. The new hybrid model based on V60 is powered by an electric engine and also a 2.4-liter five-cylinder...
It seems that the Swedes from Volvo are preparing something quite attractive for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. According to some rumors, Volvo will unveil a hybrid model based on the current V60, a hybrid vehicle able to provide a fuel consumption of just 1,9 liters/100 km. Volvo fitted an electric engine able to develop 70 horses assisted by a...
It just seems that we can't have a week go by without a new recall. Am I wrong for wanting that to happen? The company affected this time is Volvo and the model that will be hitting dealer garages is... erm, more than one. According to the Swedish car maker, the affected models are the S40, S60, V50 and XC60....
Volvo decided to get in the Los Angeles Design Challenge with a new concept called Air Motion. We recently talked about another concept which aims to win this contest, the Biome concept developed by the Germans from Mercedes. The Swedish concept was revealed recently at the Los Angeles Auto Show and is mainly built with carbon fiber elements in order...
The Swedes from Volvo decided to make a video where to show us how their models are tested in order to give as a safer and reliable vehicle. Volvo is well-known for their care and attention given to the safety of their models and this video comes as a confirmation of the reasearching and development work made in order to...
The Swedes from Volvo managed to develop a hybrid truck aiming to destroy some records in this segment. Under the bonnet, Volvo Mean Green comes with a hybrid powertrain combining a 16-liter conventional engine and an electric one able to develop 200 horsepower and 1000 Nm of torque while a revised I-Shift transmission was fitted to make the things right...
Let's be honest, it was inevitable that a company that has been marketing themselves as the sensible choice ever since they started would be interested in showing the world that they are saving the world. And if there ever was a company that sold themselves as sensible, it was the Swedes at Volvo. So it would only be logical that...
After posting news of a pretty important recall to come from Chrysler the NHTSA has yet more information to unsettle drivers. According to the announcement made by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this recall affects a total of nearly 10.000 vehicles produced by Swedish automaker Volvo. The Volvo recall is related to what's one of the company's strongest plus...
It seems that the Swedish over at Volvo are even more sensible than ever as they are offering a new option for the engine choice for the S60 starting with the 2012 model year. The offer isn't that simple, this is something Volvo will be giving people in the US as so far they only had one choice. If you're...
It seems that after launching a sports sedan in Paris the Swedish at Volvo are really going down into the performance business. Their latest announcement is hitting with a rather different punch than that of a sporty family car. The company actually announced that they will be entering the World Touring Car Championship. Ok so you got your time to...
Not only prestigious brands such as Mercedes or BMW got special sports divisions. Thus, the Volvo's R-Design sports division decided to create an upgrade kit for the new Volvo S60 and Volvo V60. They improved both the aesthetic and performance features and did this for both the sedan and wagon version of the new S60. This package developed by R-Design...
