The owner of the Volvo S80 V8 in the video below thought it would be a top idea to unbolt the exhaust to see what kind of sound it would make. Turns out the S80 V8 makes quite a noise. Volvos aren’t known for sounding like muscle cars, however, with […]
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Volvo borrows US$800 million from China Development Bank
In an attempt to try and double vehicle sales to 800,000 per year before 2020, Volvo Cars has borrowed a staggering US$800 million from China Development Bank. A Volvo spokesman said the credit would be used to develop new products and enhance the company’s capital structure. It’s been a rough […]
Volvo considering compact ‘MINI rival’ – report
According to a recent Automotive News report from Europe, Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby is considering adding a MINI rival to the company’s lineup. The car would also be pitched against cars such as the Audi A1. The smallest Volvo currently on sale is the Volvo C30 (T5 Polestar review here) […]
Irvin Gordon and his Volvo P1800 approach record 3 million miles
Here at PerformanceDrive we celebrate driving and everything that encompasses being a car enthusiasts. And for Irvin Gordon and his 1966 Volvo P1800, life just isn’t complete without driving. You see, Gordon (72) currently sits in the Guinness Book of Records for having the highest mileage on his vehicle – […]
Video: Volvo ‘Mean Green’ 2100hp truck breaks speed records
Ever wondered what the fastest truck in the world is capable of over a flying, and standing kilometre? The Volvo ‘Mean Green’ hybrid truck has just set both records. Trucks aren’t usually our focal talking point here at PerformanceDrive, but when you’re talking about anything to do with speed and, […]
2013 Volvo V40 revealed in leaked images
Images of the all-new 2013 Volvo V40 have been leaked online. The Volvo V40 will be the Swedish company’s new compact vehicle, ready to take on the likes of the Volkswagen Golf, BMW 1 Series, and the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Volvo isn’t set to unveil the V40 and S50 (wagon) […]
2012 Volvo V40 teaser revealed
An early teaser image of the new 2012 Volvo V40 – C30 replacement – five-door hatch has been revealed online. The V40 will rival the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series hatch. Little details of the new model have been found with the image, but it is […]