Here at PerformanceDrive, we’re often asked ‘what’s the quickest car we’ve tested?’ To answer the question to a more broader audience, we’ve put together a top ten list of the quickest vehicles tested for 0-100km/h, so far. Officially, the 2013 Nissan GT-R is the quickest car on sale in Australia, without […]
Volvo S60
Exciting new Polestar Volvo S60 Limited Edition on the way
Polestar Racing has released an intriguing little teaser video onto its YouTube channel giving us a preview of a new Polestar Volvo S60 Limited Edition sedan that is heading to Australia. Very little details accompany the video, other than the fact that it’s ‘coming soon’ of course. The new model […]
2014 Volvo S60, V60, XC60 R-Design revealed, on sale late-2013
Volvo has unveiled the new range of sporty R-Design ’60’ series models, including the 2014 Volvo S60 and V60, and the XC60 SUV. They showcase a distinct performance theme inside and out with a sports chassis and suspension setup. The trim level, which includes a neat bodykit on the outside, […]
2014 Volvo S60, V60, XC60 revealed
Volvo has revealed the new-look 2014 Volvo S60, V60, and XC60 SUV facelift ahead of their Geneva Motor Show debut next month. All based on the same platform, the updated models showcase more mature styling, better fuel economy, and some interior tweaks. Taking on a more mature design character than […]
Volvo to introduce nine new vehicles by 2015 – report
Volvo is set to launch up to nine new vehicles by 2015, according to the company’s recently appointed CEO, Hakan Samuelsson. Eight of the new models are set to include significant current model updates that are expected within a year. The current crop of Volvo vehicles have been around for […]
2013 Volvo XC70 T6 flagship added to the range
Volvo Australia has introduced a new performance flagship to the updated 2013 Volvo XC70 range. The ‘T6’ comes with the company’s powerful 3.0-litre turbo petrol engine. The Volvo XC70 is the company’s largest SUV behind the XC90. It sits above the XC60 in terms of size. It’s not quite as […]
Volvo S60 and S80 major refresh coming in 2013
The sporty Volvo S60 in its current shape has only been around since 2010, but the company’s head of sales and marketing has said a facelift is on the way next year. An updated S80 will also be introduced at the same time. Speaking at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, […]
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 […]