Volvo is getting ready to unveil a fully electric variant of the Volvo XC40 small SUV by the end of this year, a report has revealed. This is set to coincide with its plans for electric powertrains to account for half of its global sales by 2025. The news stems […]
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2019 World Car of the Year Awards down to top 3
It’s getting down to the pointy end now, with the top three finalists now confirmed as we count down to the 2019 World Car of the Year Awards. The final winners will be announced at the New York auto show in April. As reported last month, this year’s awards are […]
Volvo cars to feature 180km/h speed limit from 2020
Volvo Cars has announced it is planning to put a 180km/h speed limiter on all of its production vehicles from 2020. This is part of its plan to have nobody killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo by 2020. The speed limit is similar to what the Japan Domestic […]
Polestar 2 debuts as suave Tesla Model 3 rival
As promised, this is the Polestar 2. It’s the Volvo sub-brand’s second car, and it’s getting ready to jump into the ring with the likes of the Tesla Model 3. Yep, things are getting serious for the Swedish marque. The Polestar 2 is described as a premium, five-door fastback, built […]
2020 Volvo XC90 announced, new B badge for mild hybrid
Volvo has unveiled a fresh update for introduction of the 2020 Volvo XC90 large SUV, debuting brand new electrified engine options including a new naming structure with B-badged variants. New badges will be introduced for a number of Volvo models in the future, with the badge B5 to be used […]
Polestar 2 previewed ahead online reveal on February 27
Volvo’s performance and electric vehicle brand Polestar has sent out another teaser of its second bespoke vehicle, creatively called the Polestar 2. In the teaser image we get a quick look at the rear end, including the thin LED taillight which looks like it’ll be single piece job running the […]
2019 World Car of the Year finalists announced
The 2019 World Car of the Year finalists have been announced, as judges narrow down on the best cars of the year before the final crowns are handed out during the New York auto show in April. This year the jury consists of 86 international automative journalists. They were tasked […]
Polestar 2 previewed, gets 4-door coupe design
Volvo’s performance and electric vehicle brand, Polestar, is planning to launch its second bespoke car this year, creatively called the Polestar 2. The company has sent out a few teasers to get the excitement going. A dedicated website section for the new 2 has been set up which includes some […]