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    New and improved – the best-ever Volvo XC90

    What if we could make the best even better? With the new Volvo XC90, revealed today, we’ve done exactly that. The XC90 is a Volvo Cars icon, and thanks to a broad suite of technology and design updates inside and out, the award-winning and best-selling flagship hybrid SUV is now better than ever before. It’s a premium seven-seater with ‘comfortable’ as its middle name, it’s one of the safest cars on the road, and in plug-in hybrid form it’s an outstanding electric car with a back-up plan, offering more than 70 kilometres of fully electric range on a single charge under the WLTP

    Volvo XC90 and XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid named 2023 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award Winners

    The Volvo XC90 midsize luxury SUV has earned a 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This announcement comes after the IIHS strengthened the requirements for its TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards. The new, tougher, criteria demand better side crash protection, improved pedestrian crash prevention systems, and the elimination of subpar headlights from the field of qualifying vehicles.  As part of Volvo Cars’ vision that no one should be seriously injured or killed in a new Volvo car, the company has put safety at the

    Volvo Cars introduces refreshed Volvo XC90 SUV

    Volvo Cars introduces refreshed Volvo XC90 SUV   Volvo Cars has today unveiled a refreshed version of its best-selling XC90 large SUV, the company’s top-of-the-line flagship, adding a newly-developed fuel-saving engine option that marks the next step in the company’s ambitious electrification strategy.   The refreshed XC90 for the first time offers customers Volvo’s advanced kinetic energy recovery braking system, which is coupled with its existing internal combustion engines to create a new integrated electrified powertrain, under its new ‘B’ badge.     This new

    Volvo Cars expands focus on connected services and reveals refreshed interface in the new XC60

    Volvo Cars expands focus on connected services and reveals refreshed interface in the new XC60   Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced a range of updates to its global connected services program and its award-winning Sensus in-car user interface, starting with the new XC60 and the company’s existing and new 90 Series cars.   Volvo Cars’ innovative In-car Delivery service, a part of the Volvo On Call smartphone app, which launched in 2015 and allows one-time digital access for deliveries to your car, is set to expand to five additional countries during 2017.   “

    Volvo Cars celebrates 20 years of All-Wheel Drive in the snow with a firm eye on the future

    Volvo Cars celebrates 20 years of All-Wheel Drive in the snow with a firm eye on the future   Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, is celebrating 20 years of mechanical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) by putting some of its most capable cars through their paces on the frozen lakes around the Northern Swedish ski resort of Åre.   The Swedish car maker is running a winter test drive showcasing its leading mechanical and new electric All-Wheel Drive solutions on the all-road, all-weather XC90, V90 Cross Country and V40 Cross Country models.   “Volvo cars are well known for what we call ‘

    Volvo Cars adds Microsoft’s Skype for Business to its 90 Series cars, heralding a new era for in-car productivity

    Volvo Cars adds Microsoft’s Skype for Business to its 90 Series cars, heralding a new era for in-car productivity   Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced that it will introduce Skype for Business, Microsoft’s leading collaborative productivity app, to its new 90 Series cars. Volvo Cars is the first carmaker to launch such an in-car productivity tool.   “We’ve all been there. Sitting in the car trying to join a conference call. You either fumble with or drop your phone while trying to connect or you forget the long pin code to join. It’s not the best way to start an

    New Polestar optimisation makes XC90 T8 the most powerful Volvo ever

    New Polestar optimisation makes XC90 T8 the most powerful Volvo ever   The new generation Polestar Performance Optimisation has just been released for the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine, making the world’s most powerful and cleanest SUV even faster and more inspiring to drive.   The Polestar optimisation increases the performance to 421 hp and 680 Nm* and 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, all this with unchanged, class-leading consumption of 2.1 l/100 km and 43 km of pure electric range.   The new generation Polestar optimisation does not only optimise the engine performance, but

    Volvo XC90 Crowned SUV of the Year at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2016

    Volvo XC90 Crowned SUV of the Year at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2016   ·Seven-seat XC90 voted best SUV by panel of expert journalist judges ·Praised for its stand-out design, technology, luxury and safety   The Volvo XC90 has been voted SUV of the Year at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2016.   The prestigious awards are judged by a 27-strong panel of motoring journalists, who write for publications including The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Top Gear and Auto Express.   “It gives us great satisfaction that the XC90 continues to receive the attention it

    Volvo XC90 Excellence makes European debut in Geneva

    Volvo XC90 Excellence makes European debut in Geneva   The most luxurious car in Volvo Cars’ 89 year history – the exclusive four-seat XC90 Excellence – makes its European debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.   The top-of-the-line XC90 Excellence is based on the award winning XC90 SUV and further reinforces the company’s credentials as a premium car maker.   It features extended leather-covered surfacing, finest quality upholstery and hand-crafted crystal glasses from Orrefors, the famous Swedish glass maker.   The superior comfort of the individual and adjustable

    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 Cars reveals global integration of Spotify streaming music service in new models

    Volvo Cars reveals global integration of Spotify streaming music service in new models   Volvo Cars is the first car maker to integrate the hugely popular Spotify music streaming service globally in its new cars, starting with the new Volvo XC90, S90 and V90 this spring, it was announced at Mobile World Conference in Barcelona.   The Swedish car maker has worked closely with the popular streaming music service to ensure a natural and familiar user interface in the car. The integration takes advantage of Spotify’s most appreciated features using the large real-estate of the

    Volvo XC90 is Euro NCAP Best in Class 2015

    Volvo XC90 is Euro NCAP Best in Class 2015   Volvo’s ground-breaking XC90 SUV has received further recognition for its role in redefining the SUV segment – this time in the familiar Volvo territory of safety – receiving the 2015 Best in Class award for both Large Off-Road and Overall Performance categories.   The Volvo XC90 achieved overall top performance in the 2015 Euro NCAP ratings, scoring 100 per cent in the Safety Assist category,  and an outstanding 97 percent in adult occupant protection, reflecting the innovative approach that Volvo Cars continues to take when

    Volvo XC90 wins North American Truck of the Year – again

    Volvo XC90 wins North American Truck of the Year – again   Volvo Cars’ XC90 has won the prestigious North American Truck of the Year 2016 Award from a field of strong contenders for the second time. The first XC90 won the award back in 2003.   The North American Truck of the Year Award is one of few in North America based on a jury of independent automotive journalists. The 2016 jury, consisting of 53 journalists from the United States and Canada, singled out the XC90 for its blend of innovative technology, superb comfort and driving dynamics and its outstanding design.   “

    All-new Volvo XC90 named Motor Trend SUV of the Year. Again.

    All-new Volvo XC90 named Motor Trend SUV of the Year. Again.   The Volvo XC90 has been named Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year for the second time.   Developed from the ground up on Volvo’s unique Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), with a 316 horsepower, supercharged and turbocharged Drive-E engine featuring an EPA rating of 25 mpg highway, a tablet-like Sensus control system, and understated Scandinavian design, the all-new 2016 XC90 sets a new standard for the luxury SUV segment. With its full suite of IntelliSafe features and two more world firsts for safety, the all-new Volvo

    Polestar launches Performance Optimisation for the new Volvo XC90

    Polestar launches Performance Optimisation for the new Volvo XC90   The new generation Polestar Performance Optimisation is now available for the new Volvo XC90, making the car even more dynamic and responsive to drive.   ”The new XC90 is by far the most advanced car from Volvo in terms of chassis and drivetrain, making it a thrill for us to work with. The Polestar optimisation takes the dynamics and responsiveness of the XC90 another step forward from an already high base level,” said Niels Möller, COO of Polestar, the Volvo Cars Performance Brand.   The key philosophy

    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

    All-new Volvo XC90 sets new standards with Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS

    All-new Volvo XC90 sets new standards with Top Safety Pick+ rating from IIHS   Volvo Cars' XC90 has been awarded the Top Safety Pick+ rating from the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).   The XC90 received a full score in all tests (crashworthiness and front crash prevention), excelling in both preventive and protective safety performance. The XC90 also scored top marks in recent Euro NCAP testing – further proof that XC90 is one of the safest cars on the roads today.   "The independent testing result from IIHS once again highlights the exceptional

    Volvo XC90 receives top five star rating in Euro NCAP assessment

    Volvo XC90 receives top five star rating in Euro NCAP assessment   The Volvo XC90 has been awarded five stars and achieved top ratings in its 2015 Euro NCAP tests. The XC90 with standard City Safety technology stood out as the first car from any manufacturer to score full points in Euro NCAP Autonomous Emergency Braking Car to Car rear-end tests (AEB City & AEB Interurban).    “This is further proof that with Volvo XC90 we have developed one of the safest cars in the world. In fact we scored one hundred per cent in the Safety Assist category. From an industry perspective Volvo

    Volvo XC90 named Auto Express Car of the Year 2015

    Volvo XC90 named Auto Express Car of the Year 2015   The Volvo XC90 has been named Car of the Year 2015 and Large SUV of the Year at this year’s Auto Express New Car Awards.   Volvo Cars’ award-winning XC90 is already close to selling out its entire first year’s planned production run of 50,000 cars. To date over 44,000 cars have been ordered.   “This award reflects the great passion that Volvo Cars puts into its new cars. We understand our customers’ desire to have beautiful cars – cars that make their lives easier by delivering the latest technology - but in a user-

    Volvo Cars’ Torslanda plant starts up a third production shift with nearly 1,500 new employees

    Volvo Cars’ Torslanda plant starts up a third production shift with nearly 1,500 new employees   The third shift in Volvo Cars’ Torslanda plant started today, creating nearly 1,500 new jobs in the company’s Western Swedish home region. The introduction of the additional night shift comes as Volvo has now started production of the all new XC90 seven-seater SUV, for which the company has already received close to 30,000 pre-orders.   Volvo Cars upgraded its need for added staff from an earlier number of 1,300 to nearly 1,500 new recruitments, thanks to an increase in line speed at

    Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine in a class of its own at 49 g/km CO2

    Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine in a class of its own at 49 g/km CO\2\   ·XC90 T8 Twin Engine is the world’s most powerful and cleanest SUV ·Delivers 49 g/km CO\2\, combined 407 hp*, 640 Nm, just 2.1 l/100 km and 43 km pure electric range   The XC90 T8 Twin Engine has exceeded all expectations when it comes to the no compromise equation of power and low fuel consumption, coupled with world class low emissions – and all in a 7-seat luxury SUV.   The improvement over the earlier announced figures were achieved thanks to the continuous innovation cycle at the Swedish

    The all-new Volvo XC90 – model year 2016

    The all-new Volvo XC90 – model year 2016   The all-new Volvo XC90 is a visually striking, premium quality seven seat SUV with world leading safety features, new powertrain technologies, an unrivalled combination of power and fuel efficiency and a superlative interior finish.   The new XC90 marks the beginning of a new chapter in Volvo’s history, capturing its future design direction, incorporating its own range of new technologies and utilising its new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) technology.   DESIGN Volvo’s new face The new XC90 is the first Volvo to carry

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