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    Volvo V40 takes Carbuyers’s Safest Car Award

    Volvo V40 takes Carbuyers’s Safest Car Award   The Volvo V40 has won the Safest Car category in Carbuyer’s Best Car Awards 2015. The awards are based on the 20 biggest questions buyers asked the Carbuyer team and for 2015, greater emphasis has been placed on what buyers are searching for.   The Volvo V40 received the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP collision test in 2012 and the overall result was the best ever recorded by the institute, and still is to this day. Euro NCAP publishes overall rating for each car model, plus the results of four different sub-categories,

    Strong early demand for all-new Volvo XC90

    Strong early demand for all-new Volvo XC90   The all-new Volvo XC90 is proving to be a hit with customers even before it has appeared in showrooms, with over 16,000 orders for the brand new seven-seat SUV already received.   “These strong order numbers are very encouraging and it shows that customers obviously like what they see in the new XC90,” says Håkan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo Cars. “The new XC90 represents the new Volvo Cars and it is the first in a series of new cars to come, as we renew our entire product portfolio in the coming years.” The new XC90

    Volvo Car UK Records Best Sales Performance in 20 years

    Volvo Car UK Records Best Sales Performance in 20 years ·26% year-on-year increase to 41,057 sold ·V40/V40 Cross Country tops leader board with 18,086 cars sold ·Record year leads into strong 2015 with the introduction of the all-new Volvo XC90 ·Volvo Car Corporation reveals global all-time record sales performance in 2014 of 465,866 Volvo Car UK is celebrating its best sales performance in 20 years, proof of the desirability of its cars and demand for Volvo’s new in-house Drive-E powertrains with class leading emissions and performance. 2014 sales volumes

    Volvo Cars introduces All Wheel Drive powertrain upgrade for V40 Cross Country

    Volvo Cars introduces All Wheel Drive powertrain upgrade for V40 Cross Country   · All-Wheel Drive (AWD) rugged all-road capability · Reduced emissions and improved fuel economy · Powertrain upgrade completes a series of enhancements   The successful Drive-E powertrain with a 245 hp petrol turbo T5 engine that was made available earlier this year for the V40 is now being introduced for the V40 Cross Country ­­– with the added capability of AWD.   “Volvo Cars is continuing to evolve the V40 Cross Country with this powertrain upgrade. The combination of the Drive-E

    VOLVO V40

    VOLVO V40 · Coupe-like design but with full five-door practicality · Class leading safety including the world's first Pedestrian Airbag Overview   The Volvo V40 is a five-door, five-seat hatchback that sets new ride handling, fuel efficiency and safety standards in its class.   The V40 has a sleek exterior profile with an instantly recognisable front and rear. The enlarged Volvo iron-mark on the front grille expresses the confidence from the car and the imposing lines along the body of the car extenuates the car's ground hugging qualities. Daytime running lights are

    VOLVO V40 R-DESIGN

    VOLVO V40 R-DESIGN ·         Sports-inspired derivative of the V40 ·         Sports-coupe design but with full five-door practicality and optional sports chassis ·         Features the world's first Pedestrian Airbag   Overview   The eye-catching design of the V40 has been further enhanced with the addition of the V40 R-Design derivative, which features interior and exterior design changes to differentiate itself from the class norm.   Volvo's range is no stranger to receiving the R-Design treatment from the Special Vehicles Team in Gothenburg, Sweden.  In the

    VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY

    VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY · Rugged look for the V40 · Five-seat, five-door hatchback with increased ride height · Standard fitment of the world's first Pedestrian Airbag Overview   The V40 Cross Country is designed for those who want a sense of adventure every day.  An expressive and rugged evolution of the V40, giving increased ride height and practical versatility.  It features a number of options carried over from the V40, coupled with a few unique features.   Special attention has been made by the Volvo chassis engineering team to ensure the dynamic drive of the

    Sensus Connect – Volvo Cars’ cloud solution offers total connectivity

    Sensus Connect – Volvo Cars’ cloud solution offers total connectivity With Sensus Connect, Volvo Cars now offers an updated on-board infotainment and navigation solution, offering customers a fully connected experience. The cloud-based services allow drivers to discover new restaurants at their destination, stream their favourite music seamlessly and much more.   The cloud-enabled connected car services across the Volvo product portfolio is the latest proof-point of the visionary partnership between Volvo Car Group and Ericsson. Leveraging extensive consumer research and industry-

    Volvo Cars' new V40 Drive-E powertrains - efficient driving pleasure

    Volvo Cars' new V40 Drive-E powertrains - efficient driving pleasure   General Volvo Car Group's (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. In the UK, the first engine from the new 2-litre, 4-cylinder Drive-E powertrain family, the D4, has been available in the S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 for almost a year and has already been a success with class leading power and emissions in their respective segments. This new D4 is now available

    Volvo Cars starts production of the new Volvo V60 Polestar

    Volvo Cars starts production of the new Volvo V60 Polestar   The first Volvo V60 Polestar cars have left the Volvo Torslanda factory plant on their way to customers around the world as production has begun.   ”We are very happy to see the first ever complete production cars from Polestar be built in the Volvo factory. It is a satisfying result after many hours of work by the people of Polestar and Volvo behind this,” said Henrik Fries, S/V60 Polestar Technical Project Manager. The Volvo factory in Torslanda celebrated 50 years recently with a total of over 6.8 million cars

    PLUG-IN TO VOLVO AND SAVE CASH

    PLUG-IN TO VOLVO AND SAVE CASH Why the super efficient, ultra economical Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design is the savviest investment for business buyers with premium tastes. · Only car in its class to attract Government’s £5000 Plug-in Car Grant · Just 5% BIK tax means a premium sportswagon for supermini money · Real world drivers report staggering savings on fuel bills   2[nd] June 2014:  With an On The Road price of £51,675, the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design might look expensive at first glance, but thanks to ultra low CO\2\ emissions, it’s actually more

    The new Volvo V60 Polestar - technical specifications

    Technical Specification – Volvo V60 Polestar   Performance 0-62 mph (100 kph)- 5.0 sec 0-124 mph (200 kph) - 17.8 sec   0-60 mph 4.8 sec 0-120 mph 16.7 sec   Top speed 155 mph - electronically limited   Chassis · Polestar Öhlins shock absorber system · Polestar front strut brace with carbon fibre re-enforcement · 80% stiffer Polestar springs compared to V60 T6 R-Design                Front: 62 N/mm                Rear: 72 N/mm · Stiffer Polestar top mount front and rear · Stiffer Polestar tie blade bushing  Engine · 6-

    The new Volvo V60 Polestar - overview

    The new Volvo V60 Polestar When driving matters   The new Volvo V60 Polestar is here, set for sale on four continents around the world in 2014.   ”We are proud to present the V60 Polestar. A car developed for those who share our passion at Polestar: That driving really matters and that a true driver’s car should enable you to enjoy driving all-year, on all roads and in all weather conditions. This is a driver’s car for real life,” said Christian Dahl, CEO of Polestar.   “With the introduction of the V60 model, we are proud to continue the heritage of fast Volvo estates

    Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - model year 2015

    Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - model year 2015   The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is Volvo Car Group's most technically advanced model ever - an electric car, hybrid car and high-performance car all rolled into one. The ingenious Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is available with a full range of colours and specifications including R-Design, while retaining its unique and class-leading 48 g/km emissions.   DESIGN Accentuated road presence In 2013, the design team increased the road presence of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid by emphasising its horizontal lines, which visually connects the car

    The new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design: the perfect combination of efficiency and dynamics

    The new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design: the perfect combination of efficiency and dynamics   The super-efficient Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - one of the best-selling hybrid-electrified vehicles in Europe in 2013 - is now also available in Volvo Cars’ R-Design specification.   “We sold almost 8,000 plug-in hybrids in 2013. Adding the R-Design dynamic attributes to the V60 Plug-in Hybrid – the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid -  will further broaden its appeal. The customer gets segment-topping performance combined with outstanding efficiency,” says Alain Visser, Senior Vice

    Volvo S60 - model year 2015

    Volvo S60 - model year 2015   The new dynamic S60 design, introduced in 2013, with its purposeful appearance, accentuates the car's sporting nature. The sporty feel is emphasised by comfortable sport seats. The 2015 S60 is available with three engines from the four-cylinder Drive-E engine family: The 306 hp petrol turbo T6, the 245 hp T5 and the turbo diesel D4 with 181 hp. An 8-speed automatic gearbox contributes to a refined drive and excellent fuel economy. Fuel consumption in an S60 D4 with manual gearbox is down to a class-leading 3.7  l/100 km, translating into CO\2\ emissions

    Volvo V40 Cross Country - model year 2015

    Volvo V40 Cross Country - model year 2015   The Volvo V40 Cross Country, featuring a unique blend of ruggedness and expressive elegance, is now also available with the new four-cylinder, two-litre Drive-E powertrains. The Drive-E powertrains offer a world-class blend of drivability and low CO\2\ emissions. The CO\2 \emissions of the 190 hp V40 Cross Country D4 with manual gearbox are down to 104 g/km. The Volvo V40 Cross Country also gets the new connected infotainment system Sensus Connect and can be specified with the improved top-of-the-line Premium Sound system by Harman Kardon.

    Volvo V40 - model year 2015

    Volvo V40 - model year 2015   The new Drive-E powertrains – offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO\2\ emissions – are now also available for the Volvo V40. The CO\2 \emissions of the 190 hp Volvo V40 D4 with manual gearbox are down to an outstanding 85 g/km – an offer no competitor is even close to matching. The Volvo V40 also gets the new connected infotainment system Sensus Connect and can be specified with the improved top-of-the-line Premium Sound system by Harman Kardon.   EXTERIOR Low and wide front design The classic V-shaped bonnet is further

    Volvo V60 - model year 2015

    Volvo V60 - model year 2015   The new Volvo V60 is the car for people who need the versatility of an estate but want the handling of a sports sedan - all in a stylish Scandinavian package. The sporty feel is emphasised by comfortable sport seats. The 2015 V60 is available with three engines from the new four-cylinder Drive-E engine family: The 306 hp petrol turbo T6, the 245 hp T5 and the turbo diesel D4 with 181 hp. A new 8-speed automatic gearbox contributes to a refined drive and excellent fuel economy. Fuel consumption in a V60 D4 with manual gearbox is down to a class-leading 3.8

    Volvo V70 - model year 2015

    Volvo V70 - model year 2015   Volvo Car Group has been creating wagons since 1953, when the ‘two cars in one' Volvo Duett was launched. Six decades on, the Volvo V70 carries on the tradition of combining form and function beautifully. A number of exterior design cues reinforce the sophisticated contemporary presence of the iconic estate car. The new V70 is available with two four-cylinder engines from the all-new Drive-E engine family: the turbo diesel D4 and the petrol turbo T5. Fuel consumption is down to class-leading 4.2 l/100 km (109 g CO\2\ per km) in the most efficient D4

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2015

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2015   Volvo Car Group paved the way for a totally new segment with the V70 Cross Country in 1997. The main focus during the continuous development of the XC models has been to maintain the aura of a very comfortable on-road car with capable, off-road potential. The rugged and refined contemporary look reflects the XC70's underlying strength and capability. The new XC70 is available with two four-cylinder engines from the all-new Drive-E engine family: the turbo diesel D4 and the petrol turbo T5.    DESIGN Bold and wide A number of new exterior

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2015

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2015   Volvo's best-selling model, the capable XC60, got a more urban twist in 2013 – and the car is now available with two engines from Volvo Cars’ all-new four-cylinder Drive-E engine family: The 306 hp petrol turbo T6 and the turbo diesel D4 with 181 hp. A new 8-speed automatic gearbox contributes to a refined drive and excellent fuel economy.   DESIGN Accentuated road presence The design team increased the new XC60's road presence by emphasising its horizontal lines, which visually connects the car directly to the road. All black trim has been

    Volvo S80 - model year 2015

    Volvo S80 - model year 2015   A number of exterior design cues reinforce the sophisticated contemporary presence of the Volvo S80, which was refreshed in 2013. The development work has focused on enhancing the elegant, sophisticated design and attention to detail. The new S80 is available with two four-cylinder engines from the all-new Drive-E engine family: the turbo diesel D4 and the petrol turbo T5. Fuel consumption is down to class-leading 3.9 l/100 km (102 g CO\2\ per km) in the all-new D4 version.   DESIGN Wider and Lower The front and rear bumpers create a ‘

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