As no surprise to anybody, really, the all-new 2018 Volvo XC60 has just been crash tested by the Euro NCAP division and assessed by ANCAP and given the full five-star seal of approval. As you would expect, the new XC60, which is built on Volvo’s latest scalable architecture, received high […]
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Polestar 1 revealed with new 600hp hybrid powertrain
Following the teaser from yesterday, Volvo’s Polestar arm has now unveiled its first bespoke vehicle. Creatively, it’s called the Polestar 1. As you can probably tell the Polestar 1 shares some foundations with the Volvo S90. In particular, the Scalable Platform Architecture (SPA), which provides a 2+2 seating configuration for […]
Polestar’s first car previewed again, looks fat
Volvo’s Polestar performance arm has sent out the last and most revealing teaser yet of its first bespoke model, showing the fat-arse rear end of a coupe with Polestar’s new badge sitting in the centre. Polestar was recently spun off as the new brand for Volvo-based performance cars. It’s going […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 13 – engine in
Yes, we’re still building our crazy Volvo 240 GL with an LS1 Chevrolet V8 engine conversion. You might have thought we forgot about it but don’t worry, it is just around the corner now. In the past few months George from Pro Flow Fab & Dyno has been busy. Very busy, actually, […]
Polestar previews first bespoke model, performance coupe?
Volvo’s now-separate Polestar brand is planning to unveil its first bespoke model later this month, and has released some interesting teaser images onto its Instagram account to build excitement. As you might remember, Polestar is being transitioned into a separate brand from Volvo and will be the badge responsible for […]
Volvo XC40 officially revealed, debuts Care by Volvo subscription
Meet Volvo’s new, and first, small SUV; the XC40. It made its debut at a special event in Milan, Italy, today. The new SUV boasts a number of company firsts and even segment firsts, which should help it crack the premium rivals. The XC40, as we’ve already seen via leaked […]
2018 Volvo XC40 leaked online, T5 hybrid confirmed
Images of the 2018 Volvo XC40 have leaked online, revealing the company’s first small SUV ahead of its official debut on September 21. As you could have predicted, the XC40 will come in below the XC90 and XC60 SUVs, wearing the same design language. At the front are the new […]
Volvo XC40 getting Pilot Assist, large tablet-like touch-screen
More teasers of the upcoming Volvo XC40 small SUV have been handed out, with some advanced technologies confirmed. The company is hoping to set new standards for safety and user experience in the small SUV segment with the new model. As we know, the XC40 will be built on Volvo’s fresh […]