We’ve seen the hot new Volvo V40 R-Design before in an earlier reveal, and the V40 Cross Country (previously thought to be called the XC40) has been spotted during filming, however, the Paris show is the first time the two have been officially shown to the public. As previously reported, […]
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2013 Volvo V40 R-Design officially revealed
Even though the new 2013 Volvo V40 R-Design has already been revealed in a leaked brochure image earlier this year, the Swedish company has now made it all official before its public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month. Like with other Volvo models currently on sale, the […]
2012 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design Polestar review
The 2012 Volvo V60 T6 Polestar has to be one of the best sleepers on the market. Can you believe this rather innocent wagon pumps out 242kW of power? It’s the ultimate traffic-light humiliator. 2012 VOLVO V60 T6 R-DESIGN POLESTAR – PROS AND CONS PROS: Relentless power and delivery Cool […]
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) […]
Volvo S60 only vehicle to pass harsh new crash testing (video)
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US has implemented a rather serious new crash testing procedure. Many new luxury vehicles has failed the test, except for the latest 2012 Volvo S60, which has recently been given the highest rating of ‘good’. The new testing involves a front-end […]
Volvo V40 Polestar edition on the way, Paris debut possible
According to reports, Volvo’s official motorsport partner, Polestar, is believed to be working on a new special Volvo V40 Polestar edition. The bespoke model is expected to debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September. (Regular Volvo V40 R-Design pictured) Polestar is coming closer and closer to becoming a […]
Volvo S60 Polestar ‘not ruled out’ for production – report
Remember the Volvo S60 Polestar? Not to be confused with the more regular Volvo S60 T6 Polestar currently on the market, this bespoke concept features a unique interior and exterior, and a 374kW turbo engine. Word has now come through that it may eventually hit production. According to a recent […]
Volvo XC40 prototype spotted undisguised, again
More images of the jumped up SUV version of the new V40 Golf-rival have surfaced online. The Volvo XC40 prototype appears to be wearing no camouflaging at all, giving us a full preview of the upcoming model. The Volvo V40 is set to be a bit of a game-changer in […]