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    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 XC70 - model year 2016

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2016   Volvo Cars 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 XC70 is available with two four-cylinder engines from the Drive-E engine family: the turbo diesel D4 and the petrol turbo T5.    DESIGN Bold and wide A number of exterior design details give the

    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 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

    Exclusive Volvo Ocean Race Edition and V70 & XC70 Edition released in Geneva

    Exclusive Volvo Ocean Race Edition and V70 & XC70 Edition released in Geneva   Exactly forty years after the completion of the first race, Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) is celebrating the upcoming 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race by presenting another special edition of sailing-inspired cars.   The fifth generation Volvo Ocean Race Edition, which includes the Volvo V40, V40 Cross Country, V60 and XC60, will be launched at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. At the same time, Volvo Cars will introduce the V70 and XC70 Editions for customers with a taste for a more dynamic look and handling.

    Swedish icons Volvo Cars, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Max Martin celebrate Sweden together

    Swedish icons Volvo Cars, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Max Martin celebrate Sweden together   Volvo Cars, world-renowned Swedish football star Zlatan Ibrahimović and leading pop music producer Max Martin now join forces to celebrate Sweden in an exciting new marketing campaign. The cooperation between the three Swedish icons is based on a shared will to highlight Sweden’s nature and people.   “Sweden means a lot to Volvo. With this campaign we want to celebrate Sweden and spirit that is the reason why we are able to lead in areas like safety, design and environment. And we are

    Specially developed new chassis underpins Volvo Cars ambitions in global police car market

    New Volvo XC70 D5 AWD receives top marks from Swedish police Specially developed new chassis underpins Volvo Cars ambitions in global police car market   Following the development of a special, new chassis for police cars, Volvo Cars is now actively targeting a significant increase of its sales of police cars around the globe. The qualities of the new chassis were recently underlined when the Swedish Police designated the 2014 Volvo XC70 D5 AWD as the best car in its fleet after exhaustive tests, with an overall score of nine out of ten.   "The vehicle fleet of the Swedish

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2014

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2014   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. Volvo Car Group’s two-litre, four-cylinder all-new Drive-E engine family is launched in the autumn of 2013. Initially, the new XC70 is available with the new turbo diesel D4 and the petrol turbo T5. The new

    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 (formerly known as VEA) 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 a combustion engine only – and the D4 with 181 horsepower and manual gearbox is the first diesel car on this power level in the premium D-

    The new Volvo S80, V70 and XC70: Exclusive sophistication on a new level

    The new Volvo S80, V70 and XC70: Exclusive sophistication on a new level ·Focus on elegant, sophisticated design and attention to detail ·New Drive-E powertrains ·New, intuitive Sensus Connected Touch system ·Enhanced IntelliSafe systems ·Active High Beam Control for more relaxed driving at night “The new features in the new Volvo S80, V70 and XC70 are based on our human-centric approach, which has been a Volvo hallmark for more than 85 years. They take the elegant sophistication of our largest models to a new level”, says Lex Kerssemakers, Senior

    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 (formerly known as VEA) 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

    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 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 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 XC70 - model year 2013

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2013   The third generation Volvo XC70 is more refined than ever. A comfortable and luxurious appearance has been combined with first-class flexibility and an expressive design. The XC70 is a sophisticated and elegant car for an active urban life. Come the weekend and it transforms into a rugged partner for all kinds of exciting adventures. New in the 2013 version are the support systems Road Sign Information, Active High Beam and Tunnel Detection.   EXTERIOR Rugged look The XC70 has a unique soft nose, characterised by a larger grille and

    Volvo Car Corporation reinforces efficiency leadership in MY2013

    Volvo Car Corporation reinforces efficiency leadership with new initiatives in model year 2013   Volvo Car Corporation reinforces its European leadership in fuel efficiency improvement by new CO\2\ initiatives. From model year 2013 the majority of all diesel-powered versions of the Volvo S60, V60, V70 and S80 will have CO\2\ emissions below 120 g/km. All of the larger cars in Volvo's model range can also be equipped with the new systems Road Sign Information, Active High Beam and Tunnel Detection.   "The conventional diesel and petrol power trains continue to play a major role

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2012

    Volvo XC70 - model year 2012   The third generation Volvo XC70 is more refined than ever. A comfortable and luxurious appearance has been combined with top-class flexibility and an expressive design. The XC70 is a sophisticated and elegant car for an active urban life. Come the weekend and it transforms into a rugged partner for all kinds of exciting adventures. The XC70 has been upgraded with a number of features including the latest user-friendly Volvo Sensus infotainment system, enhanced technology that makes driving even safer and more comfortable, and refined drivelines that

    Upgraded Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 get latest infotainment and safety technology plus even more efficient drivelines

    Upgraded Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 get latest infotainment and safety technology plus even more efficient drivelines   The Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 are now being upgraded with a number of features that further emphasise the company's focus on cars designed around the needs and wishes of people in modern society. The new features include the latest user-friendly Volvo Sensus infotainment system, enhanced technology that makes driving even safer and more comfortable, and refined drivelines that offer higher performance and lower fuel consumption.   "These cars mark yet another

    Upgraded D5 engine with enhanced performance and reduced fuel consumption

    Upgraded D5 engine with enhanced performance and reduced fuel consumption   The upgraded versions of the Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 are the first in the model range to feature sharpened versions of the five-cylinder D5 and D3 turbodiesels. In the D5 engine Volvo Cars' engine experts have boosting performance and torque from 205 hp/420 Nm to 215 hp and 440 Nm while at the same time reducing fuel consumption by eight percent. This means that the fuel consumption of the Volvo S80 D5 with manual gearbox and start/stop is now just 4.9 l/100 km (EU Combined), corresponding to 129 g of CO\

    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

    Volvo Ocean Race Edition – inspired by the sea

    Volvo Ocean Race Edition - inspired by the sea   Materials and colours that turn your thoughts to the sea. Design details inspired by life on board a boat. Tradition continues when, for the fourth time in its history, Volvo Cars' Special Vehicles Division launches a specially designed model range with a sail racing theme - the new Volvo Ocean Race edition.   Four Volvo Ocean Race Edition models - the Volvo V60, XC60, V70 and XC70.   "The cars in the Volvo Ocean Race Edition reflect all the values that our customers look for when they choose a car: an active

    The Volvo Ocean Race - creates business for Volvo Car Corporation

    The Volvo Ocean Race creates business for Volvo Car Corporation   The Volvo Ocean Race is one of the most demanding team sporting events in the world. It generates enormous media coverage and offers a unique chance for race partners and sponsors to meet customers without the presence of competitors.From a business point of view it is a goldmine of opportunities.   The ties between the Volvo Ocean Race and the Volvo Car Corporation run deep. When the fourth race under the Volvo flag starts in Alicante in October 2011, the competing teams will embark on an eight-month-long

    Volvo's Powerful T6 Engine Wins Prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines Award

    Volvo Cars' Powerful T6 Engine Wins Prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines Award       Rockleigh, N.J. Volvo Cars' hot new S60 sport sedan continues to impress the pundits with the announcement of its powerful T6 engine being lauded as one of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2011. With a blistering 300 horsepower, 325 lb.-ft. of torque at a low 2,100 rpm and combined fuel economy of 21 mpg, it's easy to see why.   This year marks a first for Volvo Cars to win the annual award bestowed by the editors of Ward's. In all, 38 vehicles with new or significantly improved engines were

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