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Volvo S90 set for 2016 release
4th December, 2015
Volvo is clearly intent on shaking up the prestige sedan segment with its distinctive executive class sedan ..... more

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DRIVING IMPRESSIONS
Volvo XC90

2nd December, 2015

Volvo playing spot the kangaroo
29th October, 2015
A team of Volvo Cars safety engineers arrived from Sweden this week to study and film the roadside behaviour of kangaroos in their natural setting. The data Volvo Cars collects will be used to develop Australia’s first kangaroo detection and collision avoidance software ..... more

Volvo XC90 gains Top Safety Pick+ rating
18th September, 2015
“Every Volvo currently rated by IIHS has earned a Top Safety Pick+, we are the only automaker that can claim that proud distinction,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America ..... more

Volvo XC90: prices announced
10th August, 2015
Prices* for the all-new XC90 start from $89,950* for the D5 Momentum through to $122,950* for the T8 R-Design; D5 and T6 Drive-E powertrains will be available across the Momentum, Inscription and R-Design specification levels. The T8 Twin Engine powertrain will only be available in R-Design spec ..... more

Volvo Car to support first ever road tests of autonomous driving technology in Australia
22nd July, 2015
Yesterday Volvo joined the ARRB Group, Australia’s national independent road research agency, and the South Australia Government to announce Australia’s first autonomous vehicle demonstration trials will begin in November ..... more

Volvo Cars acquires Polestar
15th July, 2015
Volvo Cars has acquired 100 per cent of Polestar, the Swedish high performance car company, including the Polestar brand - but not the Polestar Racing Division/Team ..... more

Volvo to commence US production in 2018
5th July, 2015
Plant will make latest generation Volvo models for sale in USA and for export. Construction will begin in early autumn 2015 - first vehicles expected to roll off the assembly line in 2018 ..... more

Volvo XC90 for Sweden's Royal Wedding
12th June, 2015
Prince Carl Philip is no stranger to Volvo’s. He is a keen racing driver and has been a member of the Volvo Polestar Racing Team since 2013 ..... more

Volvo Safety Index
22nd May, 2015
7 out of 10 drivers support tougher penalties for illegal mobile phone use; 87% say using mobiles similar to drink-driving; 42% support outright ban on mobiles being used in cars ..... more

Volvo makes a call for car makers to do more to assist in reducing child fatalities
10th May, 2015
According to Volvo, once over the age of 3 or 4, children who sit facing forward should use a booster cushion until they are 140cm tall and 10 years old ..... more

Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid
3rd May, 2015
All-New XC90 T8 Twin Engine is the world’s most powerful plug-in hybrid and cleanest SUV; Delivers 49 g/km CO2, combined 640Nm, just 2.1l/100km and 43km pure electric range ..... more

Volvo on trial with ACT Police
29th January, 2015
The six-cylinder S60 T6 R-Design is a turbocharged sedan that can reach 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds ..... more

Volvo S60 Cross Country revealed
8th January, 2015
Like the recently announced V60 Cross Country wagon, the S60 Cross Country sedan shares an increased ride height of 65mm (2.5 inches) and comes with the same capable All-Wheel Drive underpinnings of the V60 counterpart, making it the only truly capable and stylish all-road saloon cross-over on the market ..... more


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Volvo V40 & S60 Sprint Editions
24th November, 2014
Volvo Cars is celebrating race wins in the V8 Supercars Championship – and the launch of model year 2015 – with two limited edition vehicles, the S60 T4 Sprint Edition, and the V40 T4 Sprint Edition ..... more

Volvo V60 Cross Country revealed
6th November, 2014
All-road, all-weather capability and rugged design; V60 sporty driving feel with added ‘go-anywhere’ capability; Extends Volvo’s acclaimed Cross Country product line-up; Volvo Cars will unveil the highly commendable Cross Country version of its successful V60 sports wagon at the Los Angeles Motor Show this month ..... more

Volvo V60 Polestar to join updated S60 Polestar in January
28th October, 2014
Third-edition Volvo S60 Polestar will be joined by a wagon stable mate, the V60 Polestar. Both versions are scheduled to arrive in Australia during January 2015. These high-performance vehicles, which began as a pilot project in Australia in 2011, are now full production models available in Australia, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the USA ..... more

Volvo XC90 prices announced
9th October, 2014
Reaction to the all-new XC90 design, performance and technology exceeded expectations, with all 1,927 First Edition vehicles selling in less than 48 hours, and 10 finding homes in Australia ..... more

Volvo XC90 R Design announced
19th September, 2014
The visual promise of a dynamic ride is confirmed by the driver-centric interior featuring R-Design sports seats in Nubuck textile and perforated leather ..... more

Volvo XC90: new-generation unveiled
28th August, 2014
Volvo has unveiled its all-new XC90, delivering on its promise for 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 ..... more

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ROAD TEST
Volvo S60 T5 R-Design

24th August, 2014

SOLD: 1973 Volvo 1800ES for $92,400 (USD)
24th June, 2014
This 1800ES has spent its entire life in Keene, New Hampshire, and been used very little by its three owners, the first of them keeping the car for 27 years ..... more

Volvo S60 Polestar price adjusted
23rd May, 2014
Following the on-track success of Scott McLaughlin and the Volvo Polestar Racing team in the V8 Supercars Championship, Volvo’s most potent road car is now available from $99,950* ..... more

Volvo S60 Polestar for 2014
6th March, 2014
In conjunction with the launch control – and Polestar-optimised Haldex AWD system – the S60 Polestar will accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in just 4.9 seconds ..... more

Volvo V8 Supercar revealed
18th February, 2014
Utilising the resources of Volvo, Polestar and GRM, the Volvo Polestar Racing S60 V8 Supercar has been designed and built to V8 Supercars’ ‘Car of the Future’ regulations ..... more

Volvo Concept XC Coupé
9th January, 2014
The two-door, four-seater Volvo Concept XC Coupé has a strong connection with last year's Volvo Concept Coupé. However, the larger 21-inch wheels, the more accentuated wheel-arches and the taller roofline all contribute to a more robust impression and a fuller, capable look ..... more


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ROAD TEST
Volvo S60 Polestar

15th December, 2013

Volvo V8 Supercar engine debuts
11th December, 2013
Thanks to its compact size and narrow 60 degree vee configuration, the B8444S is a unique engine on today’s racing grid. Motor sport enthusiasts can expect to instantly recognise the Volvo Polestar Racing S60s in 2014 thanks to the engine’s distinctive soundtrack ..... more

Volvo XC60 updated
31st October, 2013
The updated XC60 comes with a refreshed exterior, a host of intuitive driving and safety technologies and a more focussed range of models and options, all designed to showcase Volvo's Scandinavian style and refinement ..... more

Volvo S60 updated
24th October, 2013
Now available in Australia, the new-look Volvo S60 and V60 bring purposeful design, innovative new technologies and enhanced driving dynamics to the luxury sedan and wagon segment ..... more

Volvo V40 Cross Country released
29th August, 2013
Rugged and stylish luxury addition to the premium small car sector; IntelliSafe – safety beyond star ratings thanks to class-leading, intuitive, technologies; all-wheel drive on T5 version ..... more

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ROAD TEST
Volvo V40 T4 Luxury

11th August, 2013

Volvo S60 Polestar arrives
15th July, 2013
First full road car from Volvo’s motor sport partner, Polestar; Super sedan hits 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds; Australian-only, limited-edition model ..... more

Volvo reveals driverless self-parking car
20th June, 2013
The driverless car also interacts safely and smoothly with other cars and pedestrians in the car park ..... more

Production version Volvo S60 Polestar coming to Australia
18th April, 2013
A limited production run has been developed exclusively for the Australian market as a pilot project, with the first cars being delivered to customers in late June 2013 ..... more

Volvo V40 released
28th February, 2013
Cutting-edge design, innovative driver support technologies, class-leading safety – including the world-first Pedestrian Airbag – and a dynamic driving experience sum up the all-new Volvo V40 which is now available in Australia ..... more

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ROAD TEST
Volvo S60 T4 Teknik

24th February, 2013

Volvo V40 prices announced
19th February, 2013
With the Australian release of the new Volvo V40 hatchback imminent, Volvo has announced the prices* of their prize new model and, astonishingly, free scheduled servicing for three years/60,000 kms is a standard feature of the car ..... more

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ROAD TEST
Volvo XC60

12th February, 2013


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Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
5th December, 2012
After the initial batch of 1,000 model year 2013 cars (which are already all sold), production will increase to 4,000-6,000 cars as of model year 2014 ..... more

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ROAD TEST
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

4th December, 2012

Volvo XC70 updated for MY13
5th November, 2012
The Volvo XC70 range will see the T6 petrol engine join the 'cast', along with a number of additional updates and safety features to further reinforce the Volvo XC70’s unique offering ..... more

Volvo XC60 updated for MY13
6th September, 2012
A new diesel engine and range of updated features mark the arrival of the MY13 Volvo XC60 range ..... more

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ROAD TEST
Volvo S60 T6

30th May, 2012

Volvo reveals "Pedestrian Airbag"
24th May, 2012
Seven sensors embedded in the front of the car transmit signals to a control unit. When the car comes into contact with an object, the signals change. The control unit evaluates the signals and, if it registers what it interprets as a human leg, the pedestrian airbag is deployed ..... more

Eighty five years of Volvo Cars
18th April, 2012
On 14th April 1927, the first mass-produced Volvo car rolled off the production line at the Lundby factory in Gothenburg, Sweden ..... more

Volvo brings on more "Polestar"
2nd April, 2012
From today, all T6 R-Design variants, the C30 T5 R-Design and the XC60 D5 R-Design will be optimised with Polestar's unique engine management software which gives significant power and torque upgrades ..... more

Volvo Ocean Race Special Editions
15th March, 2012
Based on the V60 T5 Teknik, XC60 D5 Teknik and XC70 D5 Teknik, the Ocean Race Editions add sport 18" Argus alloy wheels, aluminium inlays to the centre stack, Race-branded tread plates and load covers, cross-stitched leather upholstery embossed with the Ocean Race logo, and a choice of Ocean Race Blue II or Electric Silver metallic paint finishes ..... more

Volvo V40 debuts in March
28th February, 2012
The engine range includes a diesel with CO2 emissions of just 94 g/km to the turbocharged T5 petrol engine with 254 hp and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds ..... more

Volvo S60 Polestar
17th January, 2012
The Volvo S60 Polestar is based on Volvo’s S60 T6 R-Design and is the result of close collaboration between Volvo Car Australia and its performance partners, Polestar and Heico Sportiv ..... more


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Volvo C70 Inscription convertible
14th November, 2011
The C70 Inscription blends distinctive exterior details such as the painted grille and black 18-inch wheels with exclusive interior features, including Sovereign Hide upholstery and a leather-covered dashboard ..... more

Volvo recall 1,217 cars in Australia
24th October, 2011
Volvo S80, XC70 and XC60 MY 2009 to MY 2010 fitted with a 2.4L diesel engine are subject to a recall ..... more

Volvo Concept You
20th September, 2011
The Concept You combines a sleek exterior with a high-tech interior that keeps the driver in command via intuitive smart pad technology ..... more

Volvo XC90 for 2012
26th August, 2011
Volvo Car Australia has given its recently released XC90 seven-seat SUV more equipment as well as a price cut ..... more

Volvo XC60 updated
18th August, 2011
The XC60 model line-up has been changed for MY12. Previously, option packages were offered with the XC60 but for MY12 these packages have been deleted and new models have been added with revised equipment ..... more

Volvo S80 recall
3rd August, 2011
It has been determined that the power steering return line may fail due to incorrect routing of the power steering cooling line ..... more

Volvo C30 recall
28th June, 2011
Volvo Cars will recall certain C30 models to repair an engine component which may effect the car's braking ability ..... more

Volvo C30 Electric
22nd June, 2011
Initial deliveries to leasing customers, mainly companies, authorities and governmental bodies, will take place from August, 2011 ..... more

Volvo Concept Universe
24th April, 2011
The Volvo Concept Universe is a large sedan with a new design language that Volvo suggest recalls the lines of classic Volvo models ..... more

Volvo V60 released
29th March, 2011
Based on the new S60 sedan that was launched last December, the new V60 is available in three models - T5, D5 AWD and T6 AWD - with the two petrol-engined T5 and T6 AWD available in both standard and sporty R-Design variants ..... more

Volvo expand XC60 line-up
25th March, 2011
Volvo Cars Australia has expanded its XC60 range with the introduction of an all-new entry-level front-wheel drive T5 variant ..... more

Volvo S60 range expanded
14th March, 2011
The Chinese-owned Swedish manufacturer has expanded the range with sporty new R-Design variants and a fuel efficient T5 model that debut's Volvo's all-new 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct injection turbocharged petrol GTDi engine ..... more

Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid: more details
22nd February, 2011
The Plug-in Hybrid, which will be launched on the market in 2012, is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Cars and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall ..... more

Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid
22nd February, 2011
The Plug-in Hybrid, which will be launched on the market in 2012, is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Cars and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall ..... more

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
28th January, 2011
Volvo Cars will unveil its V60 Plug-in Hybrid at Switzerland's 2011 Geneva Motor Show - a virtually production-ready car with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km ..... more

Crashed Volvo C30 Electric for Detroit Motor Show
11th January, 2011
At this year's Detroit Motor Show, Volvo Cars is drawing attention to the issue of electric car safety by displaying a Volvo C30 Electric that has undergone a frontal collision test at the low speed of 64 km/h ..... more


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Volvo S60 released locally
8th December, 2010
On the road, the S60 is the sportiest Volvo sedan yet made. "The ride is firmer and yet it is much better controlled. I would say comfort has actually been increased," says Egbert Bakker ..... more

Volvo Air Motion design study
22nd November, 2010
Lighter than a Formula One racing car tipping the scales at under 1,000 lbs, the Volvo Air Motion Concept has been designed like a clam shell and sculptured from ultra light carbon fibre ..... more

Volvo S60 prices announced
22nd October, 2010
The new model will be available in three models: the 224 kW 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-charged petrol T6, Volvo's recently updated 151 kW 2.4-litre five-cylinder twin-turbo diesel D5, and introducing Volvo's new 177 kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder GTDi (Gas Turbo Direct Injection) petrol engine in T5 guise ..... more

R treatment for Volvo S60 and V60
29th September, 2010
The all-new Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design - designed with a sporty-car feel and featuring a specially developed chassis to ensure the driving experience matches the imposing appearance of both models ..... more

Volvo commence production of V60 wagon
5th September, 2010
In mid-September the daily production rate will increase to more than 100 cars and in early November, at full speed, some 240 Volvo V60 cars will be produced ..... more

Three million miles in a Volvo
20th July, 2010
With more than 2.8 million miles on his red Volvo sports car, Gordon was celebrating his birthday on 15th July by affirming his goal of reaching three million miles before his 73rd birthday ..... more

Volvo's new V60 wagon
6th July, 2010
The typical sports wagon customer is an S60 buyer who would like some extra space and flexibility, but without the slightest compromise on sporty design and exciting driving properties ..... more

Volvo Cars' crash-test laboratory turns 10
30th May, 2010
The latest technology infusion is in the form of a set of digital high-speed cameras that can take 200,000 frames per second ..... more

Volvo C70 for 2010
24th May, 2010
A four-passenger coupé and open-to-the-elements convertible in one, the frontal styling of the C70 captures the bold new visual volume seen across today’s Volvo range that was first previewed on the S60 Concept Car shown to the world in early 2009 ..... more

New Volvo C30 released
10th May, 2010
From its introduction in Australia during 2007, the compact Volvo C30 has slowing been earning sales. It has carved out a niche as a car that defies convention and applauds individuality ..... more

Volvo Museum Day
4th May, 2010
On Saturday 8th May, the Volvo Museum opens its doors for its traditional annual Activities Day. At the same time, there will be celebrations to mark the fact that it is 15 years since the museum was inaugurated in its spacious Arendal premises ..... more

Volvo C30 Polestar Performance Concept
23rd April, 2010
The main objective with the Volvo C30 Polestar Performance Concept Prototype is to explore what happens when racing engineers and designers get free hands to build a street car without any limitations set by a specific racing regulation ..... more

Ford sell Volvo to Chinese
29th March, 2010
Ford Motor Company announced overnight that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Volvo Car Corporation and related assets to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited ..... more

Looking back: Volvo PV36
14th March, 2010
It is not a copy of the Chrysler Airflow, despite the fact that some think it was ..... more

Volvo's new S60
25th February, 2010
The all-new Volvo S60, due to be unveiled at next week's Geneva Motor Show, marks its entry into one of the toughest automotive segments with a new extroverted attitude never before seen from Volvo ..... more


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Volvo's new C30
23rd September, 2009
The entire front has been redesigned, including body panels such as the front guards ..... more

Volvo lifts the lid on the new C70
6th September, 2009
Equipped with the same three-piece steel roof and seating for four adults, the new C70 features a revised front and rear design, along with an updated interior ..... more

Volvo XC60 gets the R-Design treatment
28th August, 2009
The new dynamic driving properties of the Volvo XC60 R-Design have been possible with the introduction of a stiffer chassis and stiffer damping ..... more

Volvo Cars To Try Plug-in Hybrid Technology
3rd June, 2009
A joint project with Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall will see the production of battery-powered Volvos featuring plug-in hybrid technology as early as 2012 ..... more

New Volvo XC60 Released
13th February, 2009
The XC60 is available in three models: the 2.4-litre five-cylinder D5 turbodiesel, the turbodiesel D5 LE and the three-litre six-cylinder T6. ..... more

Volvo Cars Receives Paul Pietsch Award 2009 for City Safety
4th February, 2009
Volvo Cars has been honoured with the prestigious Paul Pietsch Award 2009 for its innovative low-speed collision avoidance system, City Safety ..... more

Volvo's New XC60 Due In March
7th January, 2009
Volvo Car Australia has announced pricing for its new XC60 which is due to be launched locally in March ..... more

The Volvo S60 Concept: An insight into the future of Volvo
6th January, 2009
The Volvo S60 Concept Car that will be unveiled at this month's Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS) will provide a unique insight into the all-new Volvo S60 due in 2010 ..... more


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Volvo S60 Concept For Detroit
25th November, 2008
The first picture reveals the coupe inspired silhouette that gave the original S60 its unique stance ..... more

Volvo S80 T6 AWD: A Powerful, Dynamic Addition to the S80 Range
9th November, 2008
With 210 kW of power and 400 Nm of torque at its disposal, the T6 engine replaces the previous 3.2-litre six-cylinder powerplant to further raise performance levels and add to the refinement of Volvo's flagship sedan ..... more

Volvo R-Design Extended to V70 and XC90
5th November, 2008
Volvo's R-Design styling pack has been extended to include its XC90 and V70 ranges, increasing their dynamic appeal for Australian customers ..... more

New XC60 Said To Be Safest Volvo Yet
10th October, 2008
According to Volvo Cars Design Director, Steve Mattin, the new XC60 is, “The boldest crossover so far. This car is charged with more emotive form and far more energy than any previous Volvo model” ..... more

Volvo DRIVe models increase fuel economy and lower emissions
19th September, 2008
Volvo Cars will drive home its commitment to reducing fuel consumption and lowering CO2 emissions with the unveiling of its new DRIVe models at the Paris Motor Show in October ..... more

Volvo to introduce new systems for alerting tired drivers
25th August, 2008
Volvo Car Australia will introduce 'Driver Alert Control', a system that seeks to alert the driver to lapses in concentration, along with its 'Lane Departure Warning' system from October 2008 as part of its 2009 model line-up ..... more

Volvo Releases All-New V70
3rd April, 2008
Volvo continues to participate in the premium wagon segment with the Australian launch of the third generation V70 now underway ..... more

Volvo Shows Another Hot Rod
9th March, 2008
Just a few days ago, this unique car was unveiled at the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden. Parked side by side, the similarities between old and new are remarkable ..... more

Revealed: Volvo's New XC60
22nd February, 2008
This is Volvo's XC60, a new model for the unprofitable Ford subsidiary ..... more

Volvo Broadens C30 Line-Up
20th February, 2008
Joining the LE and T5 models that introduced the slow selling C30 to the Australian market in March 2007, the C30 D5 and C30 S expand the range to four ..... more


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Volvo At SEMA
8th November, 2007
For Volvo's fifth straight year at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show, the Swedish manufacturer showed five highly modified versions of its vehicles ..... more

Volvo Cars' Child Safety Manual Best In Sweden
29th October, 2007
Volvo Cars' manual on child safety - has been awarded "The best information manual in Sweden" in 2007 ..... more

Volvo Refines S40 & V50
12th October, 2007
A number of design cues position the Volvo S40 sedan a visual step nearer to Volvo's S80 large sedan ..... more

Volvo ReCharge Hybrid Concept
21st September, 2007
Volvo Cars has unveiled the Volvo ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors ..... more

Volvo Cars Develops Alcoguard
11th September, 2007
Volvo Cars is the first car manufacturer to launch a feature aimed at helping to reduce the number of road accidents caused by drink-driving ..... more

Volvo C30 Efficiency: A Proposal In Being Clean
22nd August, 2007
In parallel with Volvo Cars' interest with biofuels and hybrid technology, energy-efficiency improvements are being attempted with the company's conventional drivelines ..... more

More Than 2,000 Crash Tests Performed At Volvo Cars Safety Centre
3rd July, 2007
The Volvo Cars Safety Centre has reached a milestone in crash safety research. The Centre has performed more than 2,000 crash tests since its inauguration in the year 2000 .... more

Children Should Travel Rearward Facing Until 3-4 Years of Age
4th June, 2007
Small children should travel in rearward facing child restraints for as long as possible, at least until they are three to four years old. Older children should use a booster cushion until they are 140 cm tall and at least 10-years old ..... more

Safety For The Pregnant Driver And Her Unborn Child
23rd May, 2007
If a pregnant woman uses her safety belt correctly, the foetal injury risk is reduced significantly ..... more

Volvo XC90 V8 Sport & XC90 Executive
20th February, 2007
Originally not intended for Australia, the Volvo XC90 V8 Sport is now available locally as a $5,000 package above the recommended retail price of the XC90 V8 ..... more


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Volvo XC60 Concept - Six-Cylinder Bio-Ethanol Engine
27th December, 2006
The chosen power-train for the Volvo XC60 Concept, which will debut at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show, is a six-cylinder 3.2-litre bio-ethanol engine with all-wheel drive ..... more

Volvo XC60 Concept
17th December, 2006
The XC60 Concept offers the world a preview of the next XC model to come from Volvo Cars ..... more

Volvo Presents Collision Avoidance System
1st December, 2006
Volvo has announced more innovative safety technology – a unique ‘City Safety’ system that could help drivers avoid 50 per cent of all rear-end, low speed accidents that often happen in urban environments or slow moving traffic ..... more

Mattias Vöcks' classic Volvo
12th November, 2006
Believe it or not, young Swedes grow up dreaming of modifying their Swedish cars; taking a few inches out of the ride height and dropping in a late-model drivetrain ..... more

Volvo Reveals Production C30 in Paris
29th September, 2006
Compact and dynamic, the C30 is the smallest car in Volvo’s model range ..... more

Volvo D5 Engine
28th September, 2006
Volvo Car Australia is, this month, introducing the D5 (136 kW, 400 Nm) five-cylinder engine in the XC90 D5 ..... more

Volvo XC90 V8
19th September, 2006
The Volvo XC90 with V8 power under the bonnet puts added performance on the tarmac when compared to the standard XC90 - but will it be enough to sharpen Volvo's performance in the tough premium SUV segment? ..... more

Volvo C30
25th July, 2006
The C30's design is definitely distinct with two doors, four individual seats, and a glass tailgate ..... more

XC90 Sport – a new version of Volvo’s SUV
24th July, 2006
Volvo Car Corporation is expanding the XC90 range with a new variant – the Volvo XC90 Sport ..... more

Safety And Security In New Volvo S80
14th July, 2006
Volvo introduces leading-edge personal security features in the all-new S80 luxury sedan ..... more

Volvo C70 - "Two in One"
5th May, 2006
The Volvo C70 design team, headed by Fredde Talsma, first developed the C70 as a sporty coupe before removing the roof to develop a convertible ..... more

Refined Volvo S60 With Sportier Profile
3rd May, 2006
The Volvo S60 is being further refined, with the sights firmly set on sharpening the sedan model’s already sporty profile ..... more

Volvo Car Announces C70 Pricing
12th April, 2006
Volvo Car has planned a 3rd quarter arrival of its second-generation C70 in Australian showrooms ..... more

New Volvo XC90 For New York Motor Show
10th April, 2006
The Volvo XC90 rolled onto the scene with a range of innovations that elevated the segment into an entirely new dimension ..... more

Ford Designs And Builds New V8 Diesel Engine
10th April, 2006
The launch of a new V8 diesel engine at Ford's Dagenham Diesel Centre has further strengthened the site's role as the company's global centre for diesel engineering and manufacturing ..... more

Volvo's Sensational Sensor
4th April, 2006
In 1976 Volvo presented a world first in the environmental area - the three-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor for exhaust emission control ..... more

Volvo Iron Symbol Is No Ferrous Wheel
23rd March, 2006
Volvo has revived the Iron Symbol as its corporate logo. Historically, the Iron Symbol, as used by Volvo, has rolled in and out of corporate favour ..... more

All-New Volvo S80 Debuts In Geneva
2nd March, 2006
The all new Volvo S80 makes its entry onto the international stage at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show with a highly unique strength ..... more

Volvo Reveals Details Of All New S80
2nd February, 2006
Volvo has released the first details of its all new S80 saloon prior to its world debut at the 76th International Motor Show in Geneva (2nd - 12th March, 2006) ..... more

IIHS Ranks Volvo XC90 at Top in Whiplash Test
16th January, 2006
In an American test of whiplash protection systems in SUVs and light trucks (utes), the Volvo XC90 is one of few models to achieve the top rating ..... more

Volvo C30 Concept At Detroit Motor Show
11th January, 2006
Volvo has revealed a two-door concept car at the Detroit Motor Show, which gives a strong indication of the design of a new smaller Volvo C30 model which will be launched later this year ..... more

Volvo Poised for 2006
3rd January, 2006
For 2006, Volvo Car will introduce several new models – namely the S40 S and V50 S – to sharpen the value position for its sedan and wagon range ..... more


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Apple iPod Bites Into Volvo
17th December, 2005
Now it is possible for Apple iPod users to plug their entire music archive into their Volvo’s audio system ..... more

Volvo Driver Alert System
2nd December, 2005
Volvo Cars' long-term research and engineering innovation into occupant protection have taken a decisive turn toward crash avoidance ..... more

Volvo Gets Top Scores in Whiplash Tests
29th November, 2005
Volvo has achieved top scores in the latest 2006 model year new car whiplash ratings by the UK's Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham ..... more

Volvo Cars – 40 Years In Ghent
21st November, 2005
Forty years ago this month, Volvo started producing cars in Ghent, Belgium ..... more

Volvo At SEMA
8th November, 2005
Volvo Cars of North America pulled the covers off two new concept cars at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada last week ..... more

Volvo Tells All About New C70
15th September, 2005
The all new Volvo C70 is a convertible with four comfortable seats and a retractable hardtop ..... more

August a Good Month for Volvo Car
9th September, 2005
Volvo Car Australia posted very strong sales in August of its all-wheel-drive XC70 wagon and seven-seat XC90 ..... more

Breathe, Blow and Belt Up
19th August, 2005
Volvo Cars' most recent contribution to road safety is an experimental car equipped with a breathalyser lock integrated into the driver's seat belt ..... more

Volvo Prices XC70 below Luxury Car Tax Level
22nd July, 2005
Effective immediately, Volvo Car Australia introduces the new all-wheel-drive XC70 SE at a price point below the luxury car tax ..... more

All New Volvo C70 - Convertible and coupé
18th July, 2005
The all new Volvo C70 convertible, that also doubles as a coupé, is set to make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September ..... more

Dr Jakobsson Honoured For Whiplash Research
3rd July, 2005
Dr Lotta Jakobsson, safety expert at Volvo Cars, has been honoured with the SafetyEngineering Excellence award by the National Traffic Safety Administration in the United States ..... more

Volvo Museum Marks Its First Decade
27th May, 2005
The end of May will mark ten years since the opening of the Volvo Museum. The inauguration in 1995 attracted considerable public interest ..... more

Volvo Reveals Five-Cylinder Diesel Engine
12th May, 2005
A better performing, more refined new generation turbocharged diesel engine powersVolvo European large-car model range for 2006 ..... more

Volvo Enhances XC70 and XC90 All-Wheel-Drive Range
31st March, 2005
Volvo Car Australia is improving the value equation of its popular XC70 wagon and seven-seat XC90 within the luxury SUV market segment ..... more

Four Volvo Concept Cars At Geneva Show
20th February, 2005
Volvo will display of four of its concept cars from 1972 to 2005, at the 75th Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Volvo Cars Achieve A Record Year In 2004
25th January, 2005
The year 2004 was an excellent year for Volvo Car Corporation with total worldwide sales exceeding 456,000 cars. Sales improved by more than 10 per cent year on year ..... more

Volvo's Safety Ride Down Concept
21st January, 2005
The 3CC concept car is remarkably small. Yet beyond the 3CC's ability to comfortably seat three adults or two adults and two children, the concept embodies a revolutionary safety system which promises to improve the frontal impact protection of small cars ..... more

New Business Boost For Ford Bridgend
16th January, 2005
Ford's Bridgend Engine Plant in Wales has received new orders from Land Rover and Volvo. All engines in the 2006 Range Rover being unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show this weekend are Bridgend-built ..... more

Volvo Cars Declares the Environment a Top Priority
13th January, 2005
"Safe mobility needs to be enlarged from the protection of occupants and other road users in collisions to include personal health for all road users and to offer them sustainable mobility solutions," says Hans-Olov Olsson, of Volvo Cars ..... more


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