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    Volvo Canada Winners of Vincentric Best Fleet Value Awards

    Volvo Canada Winners of Vincentric Best Fleet Value Awards   Richmond Hill, ON. June 4[th], 2015. Volvo Cars of Canada has been named a winner of two Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada awards. The Volvo S60, Base Front-Wheel-Drive T5 has been recognized in the Premium Mid-Size Sedan Category. The Volvo V60, 2015.5 Base Front-Wheel-Drive T5 has been recognized in the Premium Wagon category. The Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada awards recognize the specific vehicle and trim with the lowest total cost of ownership in the greatest number of measured lifecycle cost scenarios.

    Volvo V60 Named Motoring TV’s Luxury Car of the Year

    Volvo V60 Named Motoring TV’s Luxury Car of the Year   Richmond Hill, ON. March 26[th], 2015. The Volvo V60 has been named the 2015 Luxury Car of the Year by Motoring TV, Canada’s longest running weekly national television series. The two finalist’s that were competing against the V60 were the Cadillac ATS and the Kia K900.   “Volvo Canada is pleased to see the continued recognition for the V60 sportswagon,” said Marc Engelen, President & CEO of Volvo Cars of Canada. “The V60 is a dynamic vehicle offering fuel efficiency, sportiness and performance all in a dynamic package. From

    Volvo V60 Polestar Wins Best New Sports Performance Car over $50,000 at the 2015 Canadian Car of the Year Awards

    Volvo V60 Polestar Wins Best New Sports Performance Car over $50,000 at the 2015 Canadian Car of the Year Awards Toronto, ON. December 2[nd], 2014. The Automobile Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC) announced this year’s “Best New” category winners for the 2015 Canadian Car of the Year Awards. Winning the 2015 Best New Sports – Performance (over $50k) category was the 2015 V60 Polestar. The two other finalists that finished behind the V60 Polestar in voting were the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.   “Volvo Canada is thrilled to accept the award in sports

    Volvo Canada officially welcomes V60 Sportswagon to Vancouver

    Volvo Canada officially welcomes V60 Sportswagon to Vancouver 2015 model unveiled at VIAS features world-first Cyclist Detection active safety technology   VANCOUVER, B.C. (March 25, 2014) – Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. President and CEO Marc Engelen unveiled the exciting new 2015 Volvo V60 Sportswagon to media at the Vancouver International Auto Show today. Available at Volvo Canada retailers now at a starting MSRP of $39,800, the new-to-Canada V60 has already garnered an overwhelmingly positive reaction from consumers and automotive media alike.   While the V60 follows the

    Limited edition Volvo S60 Polestar makes Canadian debut

    Limited edition Volvo S60 Polestar makes Canadian debut S60 and V60 Polestar pricing and availability announced at CIAS in Toronto   TORONTO, ON (Feb. 13, 2014) – Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. is excited to announce pricing and availability of both the 2015 S60 and V60 Polestar in Canada. Joined by Hans Bååth, Managing Director of Polestar Performance, President and CEO Marc Engelen unveiled the limited edition Polestar S60 to Canadian media today during a press conference at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The S60 and V60 Polestar will only be offered on four

    Global rating results confirm Volvo Cars’ leading safety position

    Global rating results confirm Volvo Cars’ leading safety position   Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) keeps on moving towards the vision that by 2020, nobody should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo. In 2013, top results from independent rating institutes all over the world emphasized that the company remains on top when it comes to automotive safety.   The most recent rating result is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for the Volvo S80. During 2013, sales of Volvo cars equipped with systems for automatic braking also passed the one million mark.   “Viewed together, all the

    Volvo Cars of Canada announces availability, pricing of V60 Sportswagon

    Volvo Cars of Canada announces availability, pricing of V60 Sportswagon   TORONTO, ON (Nov. 26, 2013) – Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. is excited to announce the availability and official pricing of the 2015 Volvo V60 Sportswagon. Already a success story in other parts of the world, it will be arriving in Canadian showrooms January 2014.   The whole Canadian Volvo community has been waiting for the return of a Sportswagon since the V70 took its final bow with the 2010 model year. It has been a recurring demand from enthusiasts and journalists alike.   60 years of Wagons

    The new Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar are here: world debut for a new Volvo V60 engineered by Polestar

    World debut for a new Volvo V60 engineered by Polestar Limited edition Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar coming to Canada in 2014   TORONTO, ON (Nov. 26, 2013) – Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. is excited to announce the new Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar will be available for sale in Canada in 2014.   The S60 and V60 Polestar will be offered on four different continents in a select group of countries including Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the USA. Additional markets and final production numbers to be revealed next year.   ”We are proud to

    The new Volvo Drive-E powertrain family – world-leading engine output versus CO2 emissions

    The new Volvo Drive-E powertrain family – world-leading engine output versus CO\2\ emissions     Volvo Car Group’s new two-litre, four-cylinder Drive-E powertrain family can truly be considered as offering customers a world-class blend of drivability and low CO\2 \emissions. The Volvo S60 T6 with 306 horsepower and the new 8-speed automatic is the first car in this segment that delivers over two horsepower per gram CO\2 \from only a combustion engine.   “During the development phase of our Drive-E powertrains, we promised to bring efficient driving pleasure into a new dimension.

    Volvo Canada announces V60 Sportswagon engine choices

    Volvo Canada announces V60 Sportswagon engine choices   TORONTO, ON (Sept. 25, 2013) –Volvo Cars of Canada announces engine choices for the much-anticipated Volvo V60 Sportswagon set to hit showrooms in January. Rolling out during the height of Canadian winter, the V60 will initially be available exclusively with T5 and T6 powerplants mated to Haldex electronically controlled all-wheel-drive with Instant Traction for a dynamic yet confident driving experience.   The V60 Sportswagon provides all the dynamic handling attributes of the S60 sport sedan but offers additional

    The new Volvo S60, V60 and XC60: Major renewal boosts the dynamic appearance and appeal of the Volvo 60 cluster

    The new Volvo S60, V60 and XC60: Major renewal boosts the dynamic appearance and appeal of the Volvo 60 cluster ·New design focusing on quality and attention to detail · New, more comfortable sport seats ·Permanent high beam with groundbreaking technology “This is the most extensive development of existing models in our company’s history. Each of the enhancements is designed around our customers’ needs. We have focused on quality and attention to detail in order to give these dynamic models a major boost and sharpen their competitiveness,” says Lex Kerssemakers,

    Volvo Cars’ new Drive-E Powertrains – efficient driving pleasure with world-first technologies

    Volvo Cars’ new Drive-E Powertrains – efficient driving pleasure with world-first technologies   Volvo Cars’ new Drive-E range of powertrains takes efficient driving pleasure to a new dimension in which the number of cylinders is no longer important to describe power and drivability. The first three engines from the two-litre, four-cylinder Drive-E powertrain family will be launched in autumn 2013. The diesel version features world-first i-Art technology, and the most powerful petrol version comes with a class-leading combination of a compressor and a turbocharger. “We have created

    Volvo Car Group starts production of a new engine family

    Volvo Car Group starts production of a new engine family   Volvo Car Group is now starting production of the first engine variants in the new, high-efficiency four-cylinder engine family. The development and production take place in-house at Volvo Car Group and form a vital part of the company's strategy for independence.   The strategy of four-cylinder engines and driveline electrification is the path that Volvo Cars has chosen for the future. With total control over the development and production of engines and drivelines and by reducing the number of engine variants, the

    Global safety rating results confirm Volvo Cars' safety leadership

    Global safety rating results confirm Volvo Cars' safety leadership   Every year is a safety year at Volvo Cars. The company is working towards the vision that by 2020, nobody should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo - and data from independent rating institutes all over the world emphasize and reinforce this lifesaving philosophy. The most recent results are a Top Safety Pick+ for both the Volvo S60 and XC60.   "Viewed together, all the top ratings during the past year emphasize our world-leading position in automotive safety. We are very proud to offer consumers

    Volvo Cars launches world-first in-dash, voice-activated Spotify through Sensus Connected Touch

    Volvo Cars launches world-first in-dash, voice-activated Spotify through Sensus Connected Touch    Volvo Car Group today launches a ground-breaking integrated, voice activated music system through a partnership with digital music service, Spotify. The solution is fully integrated into the dash through Volvo's Sensus Connected Touch.   Volvo's integration with Spotify is both voice-activated and touch enabled. The new system allows drivers to be able to stream music with a 3G/4G dongle or via the driver's mobile phone connection through their dashboard. Drivers will be able to

    Volvo Cars makes driving at night safer and more comfortable with innovative, permanent high beam

    Volvo Cars makes driving at night safer and more comfortable with innovative, permanent high beam   The new Volvo S60 and XC60 - shown to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show - can be fitted with an innovation that makes driving in the dark safer and more comfortable. The renewed Active High Beam Control makes it possible to use high beam continuously thanks to an ingenious mechanism that prevents dazzling of oncoming drivers. At a press conference in Geneva, Volvo Car Group will also present a new world-first collision-avoiding technology.   Driving at night

    The new Volvo S60 and XC60: Major renewal boosts the dynamic appearance and appeal of the Volvo 60 cluster

    The new Volvo S60 and XC60: Major renewal boosts the dynamic appearance and appeal of the Volvo 60 cluster  · New design focusing on quality and attention to detail · New, more comfortable sport seats · Sensus Connected Touch system with unique on-line possibilities · Permanent high beam with groundbreaking technology "This is the most extensive development of existing models in our company's history. Each of the enhancements is designed around our customers' needs. We have focused on quality and attention to detail in order to give these dynamic models a major boost and

    Ultra-thin, integrated navigation kit now available for all current Volvo models

    Ultra-thin, integrated navigation kit now available for all current Volvo models   The new, ultra-thin Garmin navigation kit that was introduced together with the new Volvo S60 and V60 in 2010 is now available as an accessory throughout Volvo Cars' current model range.   The versatile navigation kit is smoothly integrated in the car thanks to a docking unit at the driver's windscreen pillar. The Volvo unique docking unit, which has built-in speaker and charging, is installed by the Volvo workshop."The Garmin nüvi 3790 is less than nine millimetres thick, which is about the

    Now the Volvo XC60 also gets Pedestrian Detection and the new infotainment system

    Now the Volvo XC60 also gets Pedestrian Detection and the new infotainment system   As of the end of November 2010, the Volvo XC60 can be specified with the new Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake safety system. At the same time, the XC60 gets the new infotainment system that has been introduced in the Volvo S60. All the information is presented in a five or seven inch colour screen integrated into the upper part of the centre console.   Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, which was introduced in the new Volvo S60 is now also available in the Volvo XC60. This is a

    S60 and V60 R-Design - an even sharper and more exciting Volvo drive

    S60 and V60 R-Design - an even sharper and more exciting Volvo drive   Following in the tracks of the all-new Volvo S60 and V60, Volvo Cars' chassis experts are now taking the next step on the road to car enthusiast paradise.The result is the Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design - even sportier, even more dynamic and even more exciting.   "Refining a chassis is a bit like being an athlete looking to break new records. Once you're beaten one record, you're immediately focused on the next. In the R-Design chassis we've sharpened the steering, the agility and the solid overall impression

    The all-new S60 and V60 R-Design - even sportier design and driving properties for connoisseurs

    The all-new S60 and V60 R-Design - even sportier design and driving properties for connoisseurs   Introducing the all-new S60 and V60 R-Design - designed with true sports-car feel and featuring a specially developed chassis to ensure that the driving experience matches the car's appearance."The all-new S60 and V60 are our sportiest models ever. With R-Design they are even sharper. They're the natural choice for true connoisseurs," says Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President Product Development at Volvo Cars.   Sporty, sportier, sportiest - in order to keep the superlatives in

    Volvo V60 - model year 2011

    Volvo V60 - model year 2011   The Volvo V60 makes its entry onto the car market with its sights firmly set on giving the all-new S60 sedan model a tough match over the title of "The Most Dynamic Volvo Model Ever".No less than 90 percent of the annual V60 production of 50,000 cars will find European buyers. It is produced at the Volvo Cars Torslanda plant. Production started August 30, 2010.   EXTERIOR Coupe rather than estate carFrom the design viewpoint the focus was on making the car as close to a coupe as possible, while retaining that handy extra space at the rear.

    New Volvo V60 sports wagon – as sporty as the all-new S60

    New Volvo V60 sports wagon - as sporty as the all-new S60     The Volvo V60 makes its entry onto the car market with its sights firmly set on giving the all-new S60 sedan model a tough match over the title of "The Most Dynamic Volvo Model Ever". "Many of the customers who had an advance look at the new V60 during the development process feel that its attitude is at least as sporty as that of the all-new S60," says Volvo Cars Design Director Peter Horbury. No less than 90 percent of the annual V60 production of 50,000 cars will find European buyers.   "The typical

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