Volvo Counts 1M Vehicles Sold With Auto Brake
Volvo has announced that the sales of its vehicles equipped with systems for automatic braking passed the one-million mark, with more than 130,000 sold in the U.S.
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2015 Volvo XC90 Comes Closer to Driving Itself
The next-generation Volvo XC90 will arrive at the end of 2014 as a 2015 model, and it will be packed full of the brand’s latest and greatest safety technology.
Volvo Researching Electric In-Road Charging Technology
One of the biggest complaints with electric vehicles today is range anxiety, or the lack of being able to charge your vehicle on a long trip.
More Polestar Volvo Nameplates Wanted: Exec Says
Volvo is launching a 100-unit run of the sports-tuned S60 Polestar, the results from which will dictate whether or not the brand expands the Polestar treatment to other nameplates.
2015 Volvo XC90 to Gain Autonomous Steering
Volvo has developed a system that allows you to pull up to the entrance of a parking garage, hop out of your car, and continue on into your destination while your car parks itself, and it may be available to consumers when the new 2015 XC90 debuts in late 2014.
1966 Volvo P1800 Will Reach 3 Million Miles This Year
It’s been almost three years since we reported that Irv Gordon wanted to hit three-million miles in his 1966 Volvo P1800, and the Guinness Book of Records holder will achieve that milestone this year.
Volvo Confirms Australian V8 Supercars Entry
Volvo has officially announced its entry into the Australian V8 Supercars Series with a pair of S60 race cars developed by Polestar and Garry Rogers Motorsport (GRM).
General Motors Recalling 193,652 SUVs for Fire Risk
General Motors is issuing a recall on 193,652 SUVs for a possible short in a circuit board that could potentially cause a fire.
Volvo Might Join Australian V8 Supercars Series
Volvo could be the next marque to begin competing in the Australian V8 Supercars racing series.
Volvo Remaining in US: North American CEO Says
An article published on 247wallst.com named Volvo among brands it predicted to disappear by 2014, but president and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America John Maloney says it isn’t true.
Volvo Planning City Safety Improvements, Including Animal Detection
Volvo’s City Safety auto brake system has revolutionized car safety since its introduction in 2008 and the Swedish automaker is looking to make a series of updates to help stay at the forefront of collision avoidance tech.
Three Former Saab Execs Arrested on Tax Charges
Three former Saab executives, including former CEO Jan-Aake Jonsson, were arrested by Swedish prosecutors in an accounting fraud probe.
Volvo Partners with Swedish House Mafia for Ad Campaign
Volvo has been teasing what appeared to be a new car announcement, but it turns out that it was teasing a new music video from DJ trio Swedish House Mafia that features the new Volvo XC60.
NHTSA Growing Closer to Mandating Auto Braking
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) is growing closer to calling for laws making automatic braking systems in cars mandatory.
Volvo Teasing Mystery Vehicle, Could be New XC90
Volvo released a mystery teaser today revealing that something new, likely a new XC90, will be revealed in two days on May 17.
Volvo Begins Production of New Engines
Volvo has announced that a new group of engines has started production, ready to be used in cars as early as this fall.
Spyker B6 Venator Spyder to be Unveiled This Year
Earlier this year at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Spyker unveiled its B6 Venator concept, and now a top-down variant will be revealed before the end of the year.
Volvo Developing Architecture to Rival Volkswagen Golf
Volvo is working on a car sized to rival the Volkswagen Golf that will come as both a hatchback and a sedan.
Volvo Investigating KERS to Improve Fuel Economy
Volvo has completed testing of new kinetic flywheel technology that the brand claims can improve fuel economy by up to 25 percent.
Volvo C30 EV Can Fully Charge in Record Time
Volvo is preparing the C30 EV for launch in Europe, and the brand announced today that thanks to its quick charger, the car can be fully juiced up in just 1.5 hours.
Volvo Flagship Sedan Not Coming: CEO Says
Volvo won’t build a flagship sedan to compete with cars like the BMW 7 Series and says its customers wouldn’t be interested in a segment where V8 and V12 engines are the norm.
Volvo S60 Polestar Makes 350 HP, You Can’t Have it… Yet
Pack your things and head Down Under if owning a Volvo S60 Polestar is really important to you – it might be your only chance.
Costco Auto Program Launches Volvo Limited Time Offer
Costco has teamed up with Volvo to allow members to purchase or lease models from its Auto Program.
Volvo Fuel Injection Makes V8s look Like ‘Dinosaurs’
Volvo is introducing new fuel injection technology which is set to make its four-cylinder diesel engines more efficient than ever.
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