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By Dom Kabas Aug 11 2018 - 12:02pm

Volvo Owners to Inject $1.9 billion into Making Lotus Great Again

Chinese automotive group Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely), which acquired Volvo Car Group from Ford Motor Company Volvo Car Group back in 2010, announced on their planned huge sum investment to automaker Lotus. This follows Geely acquisition of controlling stake in Group Lotus in 2017.

By Al Castro Jul 26 2018 - 11:42pm

With Polestar 2 the “Model 3 Killer” it Begs to Ask What Kind of Brand is Polestar and Can’t this Just be a Volvo?

Polestar unveils it’s second model, this time instead of a coupe it’s a sedan in the same segment as Tesla Model 3 with specs to take it on, but wonder if it matches the corporate objective of a performance brand.

By Max Marck Jun 11 2018 - 4:24pm

Why Enthusiasts Love Boxy and Beautiful Volvos That Are Coming Back

Are Boxy Volvos like the 745 the next big thing for car enthusiasts? Old Volvos are the ugly ducklings of the car world, but the 1980s are back, and they brought Volvos.

Uber's safety driver a felon who tested postivie for drugs.

By John Goreham G+ May 29 2018 - 9:59am

That Uber's Safety Driver In Fatality Was A Convicted Felon Was No Accident

Uber's safety driver was a convicted felon. Uber hires felons on purpose. Here's what the company says.

NTSB investigation of Arizona fatality reveals disturbing facts.

By John Goreham G+ May 29 2018 - 9:30am

NTSB Investigation of Arizona Fatality Uncovers Disturbing Facts About Uber's Self-Driving System

A preliminary report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on the pedestrian fatality in Arizona helps explain why self-driving tests should not be done on public roads.

By Denis Flierl G+ May 27 2018 - 8:21am

2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design; Destined to Make Waves

The all-new 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design is destined to make waves in the compact luxury segment.

Uber suspends self-driven vehcle testing in key state following death.

By John Goreham G+ May 23 2018 - 3:32pm

Uber Quits Autonomous Vehicle Testing In Arizona Following Death Of Pedestrian

Uber has announced the suspension of its self-driving vehicle testing in the state of Arizona.

By Armen Hareyan G+ May 15 2018 - 9:14pm

Toyota, Volvo and Suzuki Bet on Hybrid Cars in India

India is slowly welcoming hybrid and electric cars and some of the best car makers like Toyota, Volvo and Suzuki bet on hybrid cars in India. Here is how they do it.

By John Goreham G+ May 8 2018 - 12:09pm

Amazon Begins In-Vehicle Delivery Service - Is Your Car Compatible?

Amazon can now deliver packages directly to vehicles. Is your car compatible with Amazon's system?

By Jesse Rudavsky Apr 18 2018 - 10:46am

Quick Spin in the Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid: Sweden’s junior PHEV rocket ship

Yesterday I was at Steingold Volvo on the Attleboro/Pawtucket line on the Massachusetts/Rhode Island border and tested out the Volvo XC60 PHEV: Sweden's junior PHEV rocket ship.

Ten self-driving vehicle safety incidents.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 29 2018 - 3:57pm

Running Down Self-Driving Autonomous Cars' Biggest Crashes, SNAFUs, and Unsafe Traffic Violations

We count down the ridiculous things self-driving cars have been caught doing. Allegedly.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 27 2018 - 2:45pm

Upcoming Autonomous Vehicle Safety Conference Will Bring Together Industry's Leading Experts

The New England Motor Press has been planning a May conference for over a year. The topic, Autonomous Vehicle Technology: Who's Driving, could not be more timely and important.

By Marc Stern Mar 26 2018 - 10:57pm

Are self-driving cars ready for prime time? Not hardly; not hardly

Are self-driving cars ready for prime time? Torque News looks at the issue and finds that well, maybe, sort of, they aren't, but will be a few years from now.

Uber self-drivnig vehicle clearly at fault in death of woman.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 23 2018 - 11:31am

Analysis: Uber's Self-Driving Volvo Was At Fault In the Death Of A Pedestrian

Uber's self-driving Volvo XC90 comes equipped with a safety system design specifically to prevent the tragedy that occurred this week.

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription, New car Review

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 11 2018 - 3:04pm

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Inscription Does it With Class

This week, we drive the redesigned 2018 Volvo XC60 and give it a test at altitude. Check out the Inscriptions added class.

Volvo V90 Cross Country AWD wagon has a unique feature.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 15 2017 - 12:18pm

2018 Volvo V90 Cross County AWD's Unique Trick

The new 2017 and 2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country wagons have a unique trick we have never seen before.

By Parks McCants G+ Aug 28 2017 - 1:08pm

2018 XC60 T8 most powerful 2-row SUV in Volvo history

Producing 400 horsepower and 472 ft-lb torque, Volvo’s reinvented 2018 XC60 T8, brings a spirited drive dynamic rivaling many sport sedans; yet affords the ride height and utility demanded by today’s discerning crossover, SUV buyer. The icing on the cake? It’s electrified.

By Will Maley Jun 21 2017 - 4:02pm

Polestar Becomes Electrified! Becomes A Standalone Brand

It was only a week ago that we heard a rumor of Polestar being spun off to its own brand to work on high-performance electric vehicles. This morning, we found that rumor was right on the money.

Volvo models fail to make IIHS list of safest vehicles.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 14 2017 - 12:19pm

Volvo Models Dropping From IIHS Lists of Safest Vehicles

Volvo vehicles do not rank high in real-world crash safety data according to this report by IIHS.

By Will Maley Jun 13 2017 - 3:08pm

Rumored: Polestar Could Be Building Standalone Performance EVs

Polestar is best known for building fast Volvos. But a new report says they could be doing more.

By Will Maley May 31 2017 - 2:48pm

Future Volvo Models May Have Some Help from Lotus

With the announcement of Geely buying almost half a stake into Malaysian automaker Proton, there has been a lot speculation of what this could bring forth.

By Will Maley May 25 2017 - 3:02pm

Volvo Set A Record At the Nurburgring, Doesn't Tell Anyone About It For A Year

Most automakers are quick to tout they have broken a record on the Nurburgring as they know it will give them a brief moment in the spotlight. But not Volvo.

By Will Maley May 16 2017 - 2:31pm

Volvo Teams Up With Google For Next-Gen Infotainment System

Infotainment systems found in vehicles tend to range from ok to downright terrible in terms of usability. But one automaker is trying to improve this by partnering with a tech company.

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By Parks McCants G+ May 12 2017 - 1:36pm

Exceptional 2017 XC90 SUV continues to drive U.S. sales

Despite an overall market correction for new car sales in the U.S. Swedish maker Volvo recorded a sales uptick for April with its premium 3-row SUV leading the charge. The exceptional, well received 2017 XC90 SUV continues to drive sales for Volvo car.

By Will Maley Mar 20 2017 - 3:05pm

Volvo Spills Some More Details On Their Upcoming EV

Back in 2015, Volvo announced that it would be launching their first electric vehicle in 2019. Since then, we haven't heard much about it. But that changed thanks to Volvo Cars USA CEO Lex Kerssemakers.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 7 2017 - 2:26pm

New Volvo XC60 presents stunning, autonomous accident avoidance

For Volvo fans that don’t require 3-row seating in a premium SUV format, Volvo engineering takes the most popular premium 2-row SUV in Europe, to the pinnacle of automated hands-free accident avoidance and hybrid sports performance.

By Will Maley Feb 27 2017 - 2:46pm

Volvo Recalls A Number of 90 Series Models For An Airbag Issue

Volvo has a reputation for building safe and dependable vehicles. That doesn't mean they are immune from recalls.

By Will Maley Feb 24 2017 - 3:27pm

Volvo XC60 Opens Its Eyes In New Teaser

Next month will be the Geneva Auto Show and automakers are beginning to tease their showings. Case in point is Volvo.

By Will Maley Feb 23 2017 - 4:48pm

Polestar Turns To Hybrid For High-Performance S90 and V90

Volvo's Polestar division is working on high-performance variants of the S90 and V90. But they want these models to stand out from the competition. How does Polestar plan to do this? Hybrid power!

By Parks McCants G+ Feb 16 2017 - 8:50pm

Drone Flies New York International Auto Show [Video]

What if you could view the New York International Auto Show from the air? Today I was toying with the idea of attending 2017 NYIAS, and ran across this very cool video.

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