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2018 Volvo XC60 in Depth: An SUV, Nordic Style
– Volvo’s model-line overhaul continues with an all-new and fully modernized compact crossover for 2018: the XC60. More stylish, more efficient, more luxurious, roomier, and better equipped than the model it replaces, the XC60 is now far more competitive. A focus on safety is a given with the Volvo name attached, and features such as […]
Honda, Volvo, Lincoln are North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year
The Detroit Auto Show has officially kicked off, as it always does, with the announcement of the North American Car, Utility Vehicle and Truck of the Year winners. For 2018, those are the Honda Accord, Volvo XC60 and Lincoln Navigator, respectively. The Honda Accord beat out two other finalists, the Toyota Camry and the new […]
2018 Volvo V90 / V90 Cross Country – In-Depth Review
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2018 Volvo V90 / V90 Cross Country Tested in Depth: Crossover Positives without the Negatives
– Buying a sports car isn’t the only way to own a rare and unique vehicle. There’s a wagon for that. Well, two, actually. Volvo is continuing its long-boot tradition with a pair of vehicles that are far less common on public roads than Porsche 911s: the V90 and V90 Cross Country. These two Swedish […]
Ferrari Face with a Volvo Booty: 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso Review
– Overview: The GTC4Lusso is essentially an evolution of Ferrari’s now retired FF. It has two doors, four seats, and a shooting-brake rear end that puts it slightly at odds with the rest of Ferrari’s exotic portfolio. We’ve found this four-seater to be aggressive and highly capable on the road. It’s also less feral than […]
2018 Volvo XC90 Review: If Thor’s Hammer Were a Paintbrush
– Overview: As manufacturers introduce more and more SUVs and crossovers into the marketplace, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for them to stand out. Some companies have attempted bold, polarizing exteriors, while others have dropped entries into previously unpopulated segments such as SUV “coupes” and the like, and many hope to attract buyers with advanced propulsion […]
2018 Volvo XC90 – Quick Take
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Volvo V40 to offer electric versions
Volvo is working on an all-new version of its V40 to be built on the company’s new Compact Modular Architecture platform, which also underpins the new XC40 crossover, and the chassis will reportedly accommodate diesel, gasoline and electric versions of the hatchback. The British website Auto Express reports that the Polestar 2 sedan will be […]
China's Geely turns to Volvo trucks in latest Swedish venture
STOCKHOLM – China’s Geely Holding, owner of the Volvo car brand, is buying an 8.2 percent stake in Swedish truckmaker AB Volvo from activist investor Cevian Capital, worth around $ 3.3 billion at current market prices. Geely’s expertise in the Chinese market and skills in developing electric and autonomous vehicles should help the truckmaker to […]
