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    Introducing Polestar Performance Parts for Volvo cars

    Introducing Polestar Performance Parts for Volvo cars   Polestar introduces a whole new line of high-performance products in the form of Polestar Performance Parts, offering even more driving pleasure to Volvo drivers.   Polestar Performance Parts offers a wide range of extensively developed enhancements for the Volvo S60, V60, V40 and XC60 models to begin with, including chassis parts, wheels, exhaust, interior and exterior details and more.   ”We have received strong feedback over a long period of time from customers all over the world regarding Polestar Performance

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2017

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2017   The consistently popular XC60 is Volvo’s 5-seat, mid-size premium SUV and has been Volvo’s best-selling model since 2009.   Launched in 2008, the XC60 has allowed Volvo to compete head-on with and beat its German competitors in the segment, one of the most competitive in the market. In 2015, it was the most sold mid-size SUV in Europe.   Powertrain ) As with all Volvos the powertrain offer is based on the Drive-E 2.0 litre turbo- and super-charged engines designed and built in Sweden at Volvo’s engine factory in

    Volvo Cars announces range of updates for model year 2017

    Volvo Cars announces range of updates for model year 2017   Volvo Cars today announces a wide range of updates for model year 2017, including the introduction of its latest semi-autonomous drive technology, Pilot Assist II, as standard on the XC90 in selected markets.   The introduction of Pilot Assist II on XC90 is made possible thanks to the modular approach to car building enabled by Volvo’s new SPA architecture. Introduced first in the new S90 premium sedan, Pilot Assist II supports drivers up to speeds of 130 km/h in well-marked highway conditions.   PowerPulse The

    Volvo XC60 is the best-selling midsize SUV in Europe

    Volvo XC60 is the best-selling midsize SUV in Europe   The Volvo XC60 was the most sold midsize SUV in Europe in 2015, according to independent figures compiled by automotive research firm JATO.   This landmark is another indicator of Volvo Cars’ ongoing transformation and growth story. It also highlights the lasting appeal of the elegant and adaptable XC60, which has been Volvo’s best-selling model since 2009.   The leading position for the XC60 comes as the SUV segment emerged for the first time as the most popular car segment in Europe in 2015, according to JATO. The

    Volvo Cars honours diverse workforce in new XC60 campaign

    Volvo Cars honours diverse workforce in new XC60 campaign   Volvo Cars is using a new advertising campaign for the bestselling XC60 to honour its diverse and growing workforce.   The campaign follows in the footsteps of the successful ‘Made By Sweden’ theme that Volvo Cars has been using in recent times. But this time, instead of using heroes such as footballing legend Zlatan Ibrahimović and pop icons Robyn and Avicii to build brand awareness, the Swedish car maker has chosen to highlight its own heroes – its workforce.   “A diverse workforce delivers many benefits.

    Volvo Cars’ award-winning T6 performance engine gets All-Wheel Drive

    Volvo Cars’ award-winning T6 performance engine gets All-Wheel Drive   · Drive-E powertrain program roll-out continues with high performance T6 AWD configuration · Sensus Navigation system receives real-time traffic information · Apple CarPlay available in XC90   Volvo Cars has announced a broad range of product updates, led by the continued roll-out of the Drive-E powertrain program.   Central to the powertrain upgrades is the award-winning high performance T6 petrol engine, now coming to the 60 cluster cars in an all-wheel drive variant delivering 306 hp and 400

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2016

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2016   Volvo Cars’ capable XC60 is available with four engines from the four-cylinder Drive-E powertrain family: The 306 hp petrol turbo T6, the 245 hp T5 and the turbo diesels D4 with 190 hp and D3 with 150 hp. An 8-speed automatic gearbox contributes to a refined drive and excellent fuel economy.   DESIGN Accentuated road presence The design team has increased the new XC60's road presence by emphasising its horizontal lines, which visually connects the car directly to the road. The car comes with a fully colour coordinated body. The headlamps look

    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 Cars earns top result in 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick+

    Volvo Cars earns top result in 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick+    · Four Volvo models tested by IIHS – four models awarded Top Safety Pick+   Volvo Cars has once again performed very well in the annual IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards. In this year's honours list four Volvo cars made the Top Safety Pick+ grade: the S60, V60, S80 and XC60. Volvo Cars was the only European brand with more than two models on the list. “Volvo Cars' commitment to real-life safety and our Vision 2020, which states that no one should be killed or seriously injured in or by a new Volvo car, underlines our

    Volvo XC60 passes 500,000 units sold milestone

    Volvo XC60 passes 500,000 units sold milestone   The Volvo XC60, Volvo Car Group’s (Volvo Cars) best-selling model since 2009, passed the 500,000 units sold mark in April. It has taken the model only little over half a decade to reach this milestone.   The XC60’s excellent sales performance is another indicator of Volvo Cars’ strong growth in recent years and future potential. The model, which has been on sale since 2008, has steadily seen its sales volumes increase since its introduction. In 2012 the XC60 breached the 100,000 mark for the first time with 106,203 units sold,

    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 three engines from Volvo Cars’ all-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.   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

    Volvo Cars introduces luxurious interior package for the model year 2015 line-up

    Volvo Cars introduces luxurious interior package for the model year 2015 line-up   A wider choice of personalisation possibilities is in sharp focus when Volvo Car Group presents the new model year 2015 line-up. Buyers of the Volvo XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 can order a stunning interior upgrade with the new luxurious Inscription package.   Inscription package “The Inscription package offers consumers a complete luxury upgrade of the interior. It is perfectly in line with our aim to move Volvo towards a more premium brand position,” says Anders H. Gustavsson, Vice President VLM

    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 emphasised 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 in the United States. During 2013, sales of Volvo cars equipped with systems for automatic braking also passed the one million mark.   “

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2014

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2014   On the exterior, Volvo's best-selling model, the XC60, gets a more urban twist. The redesigned front features a new hood shape that emphasises the wide, confident look. The sporty feel is emphasised by new, comfortable sport seats. Initially, the new XC60 is available with three engines from the all-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.   DESIGN Accentuated road presence

    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 D4 Drive-E engine with class-leading fuel consumption at 3.7 l/100 km (99 g/km) ·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

    International artists turn Volvo XC60 into a work of art at Volvo Art Session

    International artists turn Volvo XC60 into a work of art at Volvo Art Session   For the third consecutive year, Volvo Car Switzerland organised the Volvo Art Session at the central train station in Zurich, Switzerland. Over the weekend of June 7-9, both emerging and established artists took part by giving a 2014 Volvo XC60 a completely new look. The final artistic results can now be found online.   The theme of this year's Volvo Art Session in Zurich was "Designed Around You". On stage stood a white XC60 in front of a white dropback canvas. The international artists where

    Volvo Cars teams up with Swedish House Mafia members

    Volvo Cars teams up with Swedish House Mafia members   Volvo Cars and the members of the DJ trio Swedish House Mafia have together created a unique music video based on a brand new version of the Swedish House Mafia's hit song "Leave the World Behind". The video world premieres today at 8.30 pm CET. This song and video will also be the leading theme in Volvo's upcoming global launch campaign of the new Volvo XC60.   "We found a great connection in our joint Scandinavian roots and have built the project around this." said Per Carleö, Marketing Manager at Volvo Cars.   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 emphasise and reinforce this life-saving philosophy. The most recent results are a Top Safety Pick+ for both the Volvo S60 and XC60 in the United States and an outstanding Best in Class ranking for the all-new Volvo V40 in the Euro NCAP summary for 2012.   "Viewed together, all the top

    The new Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 R-Design: Dynamic design and sporty drive twinned with option of Polestar performance

    The new Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 R-Design: Dynamic design and sporty drive twinned with the option of Polestar performance   The new R-Design versions of Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 feature an outstanding blend of a renewed sports appearance, a dynamic driving-focused chassis and engine output up to a substantial 329 horsepower with the Polestar performance option.   "The new R-Design models are a perfect match for performance-minded individuals with a passion for exquisite details. In the new S60, V60 and XC60 R-Design, we have turned up the visual volume of these popular models

    Volvo Car Group introduces world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake

    Volvo Car Group introduces world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake   Volvo Car Group has rolled out another Volvo world first in automotive safety. The groundbreaking Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car.\\   The new functionality is an enhancement of the present detection and auto brake technology. All cars equipped with pedestrian detection will also incorporate cyclist detection. "As the leader in automotive safety, we have been first in the industry with all

    Volvo Cars reveals world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake in Geneva

    Volvo Car Group reveals world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake in Geneva   Doug Speck, Senior Vice President Marketing, Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Car Group, literally rolled out another Volvo world first in automotive safety at a press conference at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday. He introduced the groundbreaking safety feature - a technology that detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car - by entering the stage on a bicycle.   The new functionality is an enhancement of the present detection and auto brake

    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, V60 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

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2013

    Volvo XC60 - model year 2013   The XC60 is Volvo's successful, sporty and muscular challenger in the Small Premium Utility segment. The car has a true crossover character designed around urban professionals with an active lifestyle. The XC60 diesel offer is extended with a new entry-level 5-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbo diesel.  The D3 engine has an output of 136 hp and maximum torque at 350 Nm. The XC60 can also be equipped with the new systems Road Sign Information, Active High Beam and Tunnel Detection.  EXTERIOR Characteristic design Down below, the unmistakeable,

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