Looking to the rather conservative bodyline of Volvo’s latest premium sedan offering, one isn’t necessarily inclined to think “high performance sedan,” in the drive performance sense anyway, Think again.
The Chinese auto market is an interesting place for a number of reasons. Take for example the midsize luxury sedan class. Automakers who compete in class offer a long-wheelbase version. It may seem odd, but many buyers of these vehicles tend to be driven around.
With self driving cars roaming the streets of Cupertino, Pittsburg and Gothenburg, it’s quickly coming to light that pedestrians are less than comfortable with the inevitable, as Autonomous Cars go mainstream. The solution may be as simple as a smile.
Almost 20 years ago, Volvo took a page out of Subaru's playbook: Take a wagon, raise the ride height, make changes to chassis and suspension, add all-wheel drive, and give it a name that tells everyone this isn't your ordinary wagon. The name chosen was Cross Country.
In a few days time, Volvo will be revealing the newest member of the 90 Series family, the V90 Cross Country. To prepare for this, the Swedish automaker has been dropping some teasers.
2016 has been a year of anniversaries for Volvo. Within the past few months, the automaker has celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 850 and the 50th of the 140 series. Now comes a big and important anniversary.
Semi trucks aren't usually built for speed. They are built with the task of hauling heavy items over long distances. But someone at Volvo Trucks didn't get this memo.
Did the death of the American icon “station wagon” come about with the advent of the SUV and the all too familiar crossover, Or did automakers simply abandon them?
How will Volvo and other auto manufacturer’s filter through and apply your cars transmitted, collected data into a safer “hands free” driving experience?
Scandinavian design and wood model maker Playsam of Kalmar AB, Sweden, announces the release of a rolling 2017 S90, V90 Estate inspired wood art piece.
When Volkswagen admitted they used illegal software in their diesel vehicles to circumvent emission tests in the U.S., there was one group that wasn't surprised by this; automakers.
Volvo elevates 4 cylinder gasoline turbo power into the luxury confines of the largest and most drive-dynamic sedan in the maker's history. 2017 Volvo S90 T6 is a bit of a mind blower!
Throwing around the phrase 'the most powerful Volvo ever' seems slightly odd. At the moment, the most powerful Volvo you can buy is the XC90 T8 PHEV with 400 horsepower and 472 pound-feet. But the folks at Polestar believed more power could be made from it.
While the diesel emission scandal hasn't hit Europe as hard as the U.S., many automakers are reconsidering diesel due in part to tougher emission standards coming around the corner.
Volvo has been focusing on the higher end with their revitalization plan with the introduction of the XC90 and S90. But today in Sweden, Volvo turned their focus to small cars.
Having packages delivered to your house or apartment is sometimes a hassle since they are left out in the open to the elements or a burglar. Then there are the times where you have to stay at home to sign for a package or the delivery company will leave a note saying they were not able to deliver it.
Volvo is getting ready to launch a fleet of self-driving vehicles in Gothenburg, Sweden that will be driven by ordinary people next year. The Swedish automaker would like to do the same program in the U.S.
The humble car key has undergone a number of changes within the past twenty years. From immobilizers that only allow your key to start a car to proximity keys that allow you to unlock and start a car without taking it out of your pocket. But Volvo wants to take next step in key technology by not having one.
Today was a momentous occasion for Volvo as they would be introducing to the world a new chapter in their wagon history. The new chapter came in the form of the 2017 V90.
Very few automakers are known for wagons, but Volvo has produced some of most iconic ones: The 122 Amazon, 1800 ES, 240, 850R, and V70 to name a few. On February 18th, Volvo plans on adding to that history.
You have decided to go with the Volvo's T6 engine in the S60, V60, XC60. But you wished there was a bit more performance. Polestar, Volvo's tuning arm may have the solution for you.
