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Whilst it may come at premium, the Volvo XC90 is one of those rare cars that, in theory, should be capable of doing just about anything. Seven seats, plenty of room and cubbies, comfortable ride quality, new SPA platform providing light weight – the list just goes on and on. So I’m sure you’re all […]
Volvo, ever the innovators in the area of vehicle safety, have gone another step in attempting to wipe out road deaths. The latest technology being trialled is 360° view, designed to provide the driver with a full view around the car to eliminate any blind spots that the vehicle may have. The technology trial was […]
The new Volvo XC90 is set for release in two weeks’ time. It is the first car built on Volvo’s latest Scalable Product Architecture modular chassis. The purpose of this new chassis design is to allow flexibility when it comes to vehicle design as well as improving driveability and safety. “SPA and the XC90 are […]
The Volvo factory in Torslanda celebrated 50 years recently with a total of over 6.8 million cars having been produced, starting with the Amazon model in 1964 and all the way to the new V60 Polestar that began to roll off the production line . The Polestar model also marks the first ever independent partner […]
I’m a big fan of Volvo. By and large their cars are safe, practical, well thought out and reliable. Those are some key traits for any vehicle and generally speaking there are few out there that don’t like the Swedish marque. The Volvo V60 Polestar brings a new dynamic to the Volvo range. It is […]
This is one of those rare occasions where the picture says just about everything instead of the actual words in the article. Volvo’s new 2014 XC90 is coming soon and the Swedish marque have started off the promotion by demonstrating the interior quality of the vehicle. This isn’t unusual in this segment (Range Rovers, Audi […]
Whilst KERS (Kinetic Energy Regeneration System) is best known as a way that was previously used to boost power for Formula 1, it hasn’t yet been harnessed for a road car. Until now. Volvo is trialing some new technology that in theory adds 80hp performance boost while cutting fuel consumption by up to 25% – […]
Volvo have always been one of the keenest advocates of safety within the automotive sector. The new XC90 will be no different. Set for release in 2014, it will come with a raft of new technology. “We are introducing the first Volvos with autonomous steering to avoid accidents and make driving more comfortable,” says Thomas […]
In case you missed the announcement, there’s a new tool from CAP that helps to compare different makes and model of car and it comes from Volvo UK. Aimed at private motorists, company car drivers and fleet managers, Volvo Compare offers full transparency to customers by revealing every significant cost and feature aspect of up […]
Here’s the latest from Volvo, frequently the manufacturer of some of the safest and most economical cars on the road, on the next step to fuel economy and lower emissions: Volvo Car Corporation is taking the next step towards zero emissions and climate impact through a new, downsized engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder petrol […]