Volvo recently introduced its new range of Drive-E engines, including – finally – an eight-speed automatic. Here we’re putting the XC60 T5 Luxury to the test to see how the new powertrain combination performs. Although an SUV typically features all-wheel drive, many buyers are now wanting the high-riding cabin of […]
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2015 Volvo S60 T4 Sprint Edition review (video)
You might not have associated Volvo with Aussie motorsport just a few years ago, but now the brand has developed quite a following in the local V8 Supercars series with the S60-shaped race car. And to thank the fans Volvo Australia has come up with this, the S60 T4 Sprint […]
Volvo releases touching ‘Vintersaga’ commercial (video)
Volvo has officially thrown down the gauntlet when it comes to car commercials, with its latest four-minute work of art. The ad originally named ‘Vintersaga’, or winter-saga translated into English, takes the viewer through the harsh landscapes of a Swedish winter, with a soft melody echoing names of locations in […]
2015 Volvo S60 & V60 Polestar review – Australian launch
The evolution of the performance Polestar brand continues with the launch of the 2015 Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar. Handling has been fine-tuned, technology is updated, and the styling has been tweaked. German performance cars, step aside, the Swedes are on the way to setting new benchmarks. Australia was the […]
2014 Volvo S60 Polestar Review (video)
Looking for a performance car that isn’t pumped up with German muscle or overloaded with Japanese quirkiness? The 2014 Volvo S60 Polestar is Sweden’s answer to the flourishing craze that is fast mid-size cars. Landing in Australia in 2013, the first S60 Polestar makes way for the updated 2014 model […]
2014 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design review (video)
When it comes to subtle, understated performance, there aren’t many cars on the market that pull it off as well as the 2014 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design. Don’t be mistaken by its smart Swedish looks. Underneath, this is a turbo all-wheel drive powerhouse. The S60 has been around now since […]
2014 Volvo XC60 D4 review
The 2014 Volvo XC60 D4 Luxury is an SUV that you could happily live with day to day, even if you aren’t heading bush. It’s comfortable and easy to drive, like a sedan, and it’s powered by an efficient turbo-diesel engine. This could be the ideal family wagon that you’ve […]
Volvo builds AstaZero; world’s first realistic proving ground
You’ve probably heard of proving grounds in the form of circuit-style test tracks and high-speed rings. Volvo’s idea of a proving ground is a little bit different. Introducing, AstaZero. AstaZero is the world’s first full-scale proving ground that has been set up purely to test traffic safety scenarios and accident-mitigating […]