Following a 19-year motorsport partnership, Volvo has acquired 100 per cent stake in fellow Swedish tuning house, Polestar. No financial details have emerged as of yet, but Volvo has confirmed the news and all current Polestar employees are now officially Volvo employees. The name Polestar will be used as the […]
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Volvo S60 Polestar Scott McLaughlin edition announced for NZ
Volvo New Zealand has put together a special edition version of the S60 and V60 Polestar performance cars, paying tribute to Scott McLaughlin and his efforts in the V8 Supercars series. The McLaughlin edition celebrates four victories and ten podium finishes Scott and the team achieved last season. Unique features […]
HSV Senator Signature vs Volvo S60 Polestar: track test (video)
SPECS DRIVE VERDICT These two might not seem like the most appropriate vehicles to compare, but they do follow a similar set of values and offer very similar performance. Think of it as a luxury V8-Supercars-for-the-road comparison. The HSV Senator Signature and the Volvo S60 Polestar deliver performance, practicality and […]
2015 Volvo V60 Polestar review (video)
There’s something different about the way the Scandinavians do things; punctual, precise, meticulous, and efficient. They put exactitude in everything they do, just like with the 2015 Volvo V60 Polestar. The trouble for Volvo is this market is a tough one to tap into. Buyers are usually loyal to their […]
Video: PDriveTV’s 2015 Volvo V60 Polestar POV review
If you’re after a high-performance wagon that’s also safe for all the family, the 2015 Volvo V60 Polestar is the perfect option. We’ve put together a point-of-view review for you so you can see how this beast goes and sounds, and also to show you how some of the safety […]
Polestar enhancing Drive-E Volvo engines & drivetrains
Volvo’s performance arm Polestar has announced its next generation optimisation options will be applied to the Swedish brand’s new eco-focused Drive-E powertrains, including transmission enhancements. The sub-brand has been providing customers with in-house tuning options for a few years now, and even launched a bespoke Polestar model based on the […]
Polestar tunes the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
While Polestar is usually out working its magic with petrol-powered top-line Volvo models, it has now turned its attention to the V60 D6 Plug-in Hybrid. Volvo’s motorsport partner has tweaked performance for the hybrid by making some adjustments to the engine computer of the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel five-cylinder combustion engine. In […]
Volvo S60 Polestar vs Lexus IS F: comparison review (video)
Before you get to heavyweights like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C 63, you have these two tantilising underdogs. Can the turbo newcomer be a match for the V8 veteran?