Volvo’s performance brand Polestar has announced it will soon be offering bespoke sporty accessories for most models in the showroom, allowing customers to personalise their factory Volvo cars. A bit like how BMW has its M Performance accessories range and Mercedes has its AMG Sport parts, Polestar is investing time […]
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2015 Volvo XC60 T5 Luxury review (video)
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 […]
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 introduces new ‘Drive-E’ T5, D4 engines & eight-speed auto
Volvo is introducing a range of new T5 and D4 Drive-E four-cylinder engines for the S60 sedan, V60 wagon, and XC60 SUV. They replace the existing T5 and D4 units, and come with a new eight-speed auto transmission. For many years Volvo cars have been using Ford-based engines. The Drive-E […]
2014 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design review (video)
The 2014 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design is like the quiet, glasses-wearing librarian; intelligent, safe, and slightly quirky but with a passion of fire burning within
Volvo R-Design Black R editions celebrate STCC win
Volvo and Polestar have teamed up to celebrate their Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC) win by presenting the local market with special Black R editions of the S60, V60, and XC60. Polestar currently provides an engine computer tune for the S60/V60 and XC60 T6 and D5 when optioned with the […]
Volvo Concept XC Coupe previews upcoming SUV design
The next generation in Volvo SUV design will be revealed in the form of the new Volvo Concept XC Coupe early next year. The concept previews a new design direction that will front a range of upcoming Volvo SUVs. At this stage, the concept is only in preview form and […]
2013 Volvo XC60 now on sale in Australia from $58,990
The new 2013 Volvo XC60 has landed in Australia, bringing updated styling and design inside and out, a range of advanced technologies, and a more focused range of variants to choose from. The XC60 is Volvo’s best-selling vehicle in Australia. So far this year (as of September) the company has […]