The next-generation Volvo S60 mid-sizer will go into production at a new production plant in South Carolina, USA, in 2018. It will be based on an all-new, never-before used platform for the S60/V60. Volvo will apply its Scalable Production Architecture to the new model, replacing the existing setup which was […]
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New Volvo S90 to debut at Detroit show in January – report
Some more details are starting to come through regarding the all-new 2016 Volvo S90 large luxury sedan, following an exterior glimpse which surfaced in the form of an S90 scale model last week. According a recent Automotive News report in the US, the new model will be unveiled at the […]
Is this the 2016 Volvo S90 luxury sedan?
Toy/model cars seem to be a great source lately for uncovering future car designs. Here is a scale model showing what appears to be the 2016 Volvo S90. Volvo hasn’t even revealed the model to the public, yet, toy manufacturers in Asia have already been given the plans to make […]
New Volvo XC90 lands in Australia; D5, T6, T8 available
The all-new Volvo XC90 has officially landed in Australia. It’s available in three different powertrain levels, and boasts some of the most impressive safety technologies currently available. Local buyers have the choice of three engines, spanning from the D5 diesel, the T6 petrol, to the range-topping T8 Twin Engine hybrid. […]
Autonomous vehicle tech being tested in Australia for first time
South Australia will this year be leading the nation head-first into the world of autonomous driving, thanks to a collaboration between the SA government, ARRB research group, Volvo, Bosch and Telstra. A series of tests of driverless cars will be conducted on closed courses as well as sections of the […]
Volvo acquires Polestar, more performance models coming
Following a 19-year motorsport partnership, Volvo has acquired 100 per cent stake in fellow Swedish tuning house, Polestar. No financial details have emerged as of yet, but Volvo has confirmed the news and all current Polestar employees are now officially Volvo employees. The name Polestar will be used as the […]
2015 Volvo V40 T5 vs Peugeot 308 GT: warm hatch comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Okay, so the 2015 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design and the Peugeot 308 GT aren’t exactly spec-for-spec rivals. But if you’re after a distinct European ‘warm’ hatch that offers more exclusivity to the common and perhaps less practical hardcore hot hatches, these two could be the perfect […]
Volvo S60 Polestar Scott McLaughlin edition announced for NZ
Volvo New Zealand has put together a special edition version of the S60 and V60 Polestar performance cars, paying tribute to Scott McLaughlin and his efforts in the V8 Supercars series. The McLaughlin edition celebrates four victories and ten podium finishes Scott and the team achieved last season. Unique features […]