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By John Goreham on June 14, 2017 - 12:19PM
Volvo vehicles do not rank high in real-world crash safety data according to this report by IIHS.
By Will Maley on June 13, 2017 - 3:08PM
Polestar is best known for building fast Volvos. But a new report says they could be doing more.
By Will Maley on May 31, 2017 - 2:48PM
With the announcement of Geely buying almost half a stake into Malaysian automaker Proton, there has been a lot speculation of what this could bring forth.
By Will Maley on May 25, 2017 - 3:02PM
Most automakers are quick to tout they have broken a record on the Nurburgring as they know it will give them a brief moment in the spotlight. But not Volvo.
By Will Maley on May 16, 2017 - 2:31PM
Infotainment systems found in vehicles tend to range from ok to downright terrible in terms of usability. But one automaker is trying to improve this by partnering with a tech company.
By Parks McCants on May 12, 2017 - 1:36PM
Despite an overall market correction for new car sales in the U.S. Swedish maker Volvo recorded a sales uptick for April with its premium 3-row SUV leading the charge. The exceptional, well received 2017 XC90 SUV continues to drive sales for Volvo car.
By Will Maley on March 20, 2017 - 3:05PM
Back in 2015, Volvo announced that it would be launching their first electric vehicle in 2019. Since then, we haven't heard much about it. But that changed thanks to Volvo Cars USA CEO Lex Kerssemakers.
By Parks McCants on March 7, 2017 - 2:26PM
For Volvo fans that don’t require 3-row seating in a premium SUV format, Volvo engineering takes the most popular premium 2-row SUV in Europe, to the pinnacle of automated hands-free accident avoidance and hybrid sports performance.
By Will Maley on February 27, 2017 - 2:46PM
Volvo has a reputation for building safe and dependable vehicles. That doesn't mean they are immune from recalls.
By Will Maley on February 24, 2017 - 3:27PM
Next month will be the Geneva Auto Show and automakers are beginning to tease their showings. Case in point is Volvo.
By Will Maley on February 23, 2017 - 4:48PM
Volvo's Polestar division is working on high-performance variants of the S90 and V90. But they want these models to stand out from the competition. How does Polestar plan to do this? Hybrid power!
By Parks McCants on February 16, 2017 - 8:50PM
What if you could view the New York International Auto Show from the air? Today I was toying with the idea of attending 2017 NYIAS, and ran across this very cool video.
By Will Maley on February 10, 2017 - 2:00PM
As Volvo finishes up on launching the 90 series around the world, their attention turns to another group of vehicles.
By Parks McCants on February 6, 2017 - 7:07PM
Volvo’s Hybrid SUV flagship comes standard with a steep learning curve, and it’s pricey. Granted while not for everyone, even the well heeled of Volvo’s discriminating loyal, may find that this hybrid fails to meet individual "superior hybrid" expectations.
By Will Maley on January 8, 2017 - 12:49PM
Tomorrow at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo will debut the V90 Wagon for North America. But you won't be able to pick one up at your nearest dealership when it goes on sale this summer.
By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2017 - 11:55AM
Having grown up in a “Volvo household" while having a passion for American muscle cars, I really wasn’t all that excited to spend a week driving the 2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription, but after that week in the T6 – I have to admit that I have become smitten with the high tech Swedish SUV.
By Marc Stern on December 30, 2016 - 12:00AM
Volvo plans to integrate Skype for Business in its 90-Series models so, the automaker believes, drivers can participate in business conference calling. The problem is that with all of the distractions drivers no face, isn't this just one more?
By Will Maley on December 23, 2016 - 2:23PM
Volvo is very confident in their new S90 when compared to other luxury models. In fact, they are offering something very special to owners of certain brands if they decide to go for an S90.
By Will Maley on December 22, 2016 - 4:12PM
The Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat are known for their red key. This allows you access all 707 rampaging horses under the hood. Volvo has decided to copy Dodge's idea for the red key, although it is for a completely different purpose.
By Parks McCants on November 27, 2016 - 11:57AM
Picking up our 2017 Volvo XC90 loaner at Los Angeles International Airport was a challenge; so I thought, until I transitioned into the busiest traffic patterns in North America. 2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription effectively conquered the streets of Los Angeles.
By Will Maley on November 18, 2016 - 9:46AM
For some, the ultimate luxury item for a vehicle is not having to fill it up with gas or take it to a car wash.
By Parks McCants on November 16, 2016 - 11:04AM
Looking to the rather conservative bodyline of Volvo’s latest premium sedan offering, one isn’t necessarily inclined to think “high performance sedan,” in the drive performance sense anyway, Think again.
By Will Maley on November 9, 2016 - 3:59PM
The automaker who invented the seat-belt back in the 50's has issued a recall for 79,000 vehicles because of an issue with it.
By Will Maley on November 5, 2016 - 2:23PM
The Chinese auto market is an interesting place for a number of reasons. Take for example the midsize luxury sedan class. Automakers who compete in class offer a long-wheelbase version. It may seem odd, but many buyers of these vehicles tend to be driven around.
By Parks McCants on September 16, 2016 - 10:57AM
With self driving cars roaming the streets of Cupertino, Pittsburg and Gothenburg, it’s quickly coming to light that pedestrians are less than comfortable with the inevitable, as Autonomous Cars go mainstream. The solution may be as simple as a smile.
By Will Maley on September 15, 2016 - 2:59PM
Almost 20 years ago, Volvo took a page out of Subaru's playbook: Take a wagon, raise the ride height, make changes to chassis and suspension, add all-wheel drive, and give it a name that tells everyone this isn't your ordinary wagon. The name chosen was Cross Country.
By Will Maley on September 13, 2016 - 9:31AM
In a few days time, Volvo will be revealing the newest member of the 90 Series family, the V90 Cross Country. To prepare for this, the Swedish automaker has been dropping some teasers.
By Will Maley on September 7, 2016 - 11:38AM
2016 has been a year of anniversaries for Volvo. Within the past few months, the automaker has celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 850 and the 50th of the 140 series. Now comes a big and important anniversary.
By Will Maley on August 24, 2016 - 3:26PM
Semi trucks aren't usually built for speed. They are built with the task of hauling heavy items over long distances. But someone at Volvo Trucks didn't get this memo.
By Parks McCants on August 4, 2016 - 3:34PM
Looking to the numbers: Volvo’s newest premium near full size sedan is coming to North America with segment bench setting fuel efficiency.