When the first batch of electric vehicles hit the market, the public – quite rightly – saw them as more regressive rather than progressive. This was no doubt illustrated by lacklustre sales when they first hit the market; why pay a lofty premium for an electric car that has a […]
Volvo V40
2020 Volvo V40 to come in electric & plug-in hybrid form – report
Some more details are starting to emerge regarding the next-gen Volvo V40 small premium hatch, with word the new model will be offered with a fully electric powertrain option for the first time. According to a recent Auto Express report in the UK, the next-gen V40, due around 2019-2020, will […]
Volvo sets new global sales record in 2016, profits up 66 per cent
Volvo has reported its annual sales figures for 2016, setting a new record globally in terms of units shifted and profits made. The Chinese-owned Swedish company sold 534,332 vehicles around the world during 2016, up 6.2 per cent compared with the previous year. A large chunk of this was thanks […]
2017 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar review (video)
Its revival time for the Scandinavian car maker’s offering in the small luxury hatch segment. First hitting Australian shores in 2013, the mid-life Volvo V40 update has been tweaked with some needed touch ups, and now we are offered an energising Polestar Performance pack option. Earlier this year, we saw […]
Volvo reports 16th consecutive month in sales growth
Volvo has seen a growth in sales of just under 10 per cent in the first nine months of 2016, year-to-date, riding on the back of strong Chinese sales and demand for the new XC90. The Swedish manufacturer announced its 16th consecutive month for growth in sales, with a six […]
Volvo Concept 40 revealed, previews 2018 XC40 SUV & S40 sedan
Following a number of teasers, Volvo has now gone ahead and unveiled its new Concept 40 concepts cars, previewing an all-new small SUV, set to be called the XC40, as well as a sedan version to be called the S40. At this stage these are only concepts but they give […]
More Volvo XC40 teasers released via Snapchat, hybrid confirmed
Volvo has released more Snapchat previews of its upcoming V40 and XC40 models, based on the CMA architecture co-developed with Chinese parent Geely. From the images, we can see the ‘Thor hammer’ LED headlights, with a more pronounced grille as well as lower bumper intakes. Also shown is a plug-in […]
Volvo previews all-new model via Snapchat, new XC40 small SUV?
Volvo has released some intriguing teaser images via Snapchat, showing glimpses of the front end of a brand new model. No specific details accompany the detail shots, however, Volvo says it is “the future of Volvo”. It’s also looking to shake its perceived senior citizen customer base, saying that it […]