Volvo
First Polestar 1 prototypes go into production in Sweden
The first prototype versions of the upcoming Polestar 1 have gone into production as they get ready for their road verification processes, including crash tests, weather testing and driving assessments. Volvo’s Polestar brand, which has...
2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country revealed
Sure to fulfil the increasing demand of SUVs and crossovers, this is the 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country. It’s back. And this one is all new but it still carries the company’s long-held tradition of...
2019 Volvo V60 R-Design pack revealed, adds cool sporty character
Volvo has revealed a very stylish and racy R-Design package for its new V60 wagon in Europe. It gives the already suave cargo-carrier a sleeker character and performance undertone. The 2019 Volvo V60 was revealed...
Volvo 360c concept revealed, rival to short-haul flights
Welcome to the future. This is Volvo’s idea of a vehicle that can pick you up from home and take you on a cross-state journey without needing to get behind the wheel. It’s called the...
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 15 – switch to LM7
We know, we know. It’s dragging on a bit now. But the main thing is we haven’t given up. In fact, we’ve just been toying around with our plans and we think we’ve come up...
2018 Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design review (video)
Finally, the new Volvo XC40 has hit Aussie shores. But, it joins an already flourished small SUV market. To mark the occasion Volvo Australia is offering special ‘Launch Editions’ that come jam-packed with the latest...
Top 10 best electric & hybrid cars coming in 2019-2020
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...
Volvo global sales jump 15% in July, record year in sight
Volvo is off to a great start into the second half of this year, with global sales jumping an impressive 15 per cent in July. Year-to-date sales are also up a very healthy 14.5 per...
Mazda CX-8 & Volvo XC40 score 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The new Mazda CX-8 and Volvo XC40 have been the first vehicles to be tested under ANCAP’s new, most stringent criteria yet, and they both achieved the full five-star safety rating. ANCAP’s latest assessment program...
Top 10 best-selling SUVs in Australia during first half of 2018
The first half of 2018 is over and the car industry is seeing some big changes in vehicle choice and popularity among buyers (see our June 2018 VFACTS report for more). The SUV market is...
2019 Volvo S60 revealed, topped by T8 Polestar Engineered
Volvo Cars has unveiled the all-new 2019 Volvo S60 overnight, revealing its fresh new look and confirming a range of petrol engine options and advanced safety features. The new S60 builds on the from the...
2019 Volvo S60 previewed one last time, debuts tonight
Volvo has sent out one last teaser of the 2019 Volvo S60 sedan ahead of its full reveal in less than 24 hours. The latest teaser gives us a decent look at the suave front...
