2016 Volvo XC70 Overview
Whether you choose to call the 2016 Volvo XC70 a midsize wagon or luxury crossover, it doesn’t change the facts that the 2016 XC70 offers some of the best advanced safety features and storage capacity of any vehicle in its segment. Featuring new engine options and safety technology for the 2016 model year, the new […]
Volvo XC70 History
Introduction When the XC70 was first introduced in the autumn of 2000 under the V70 XC badge, it wasn’t Volvo’s first cross country model—but it was definitely its best. Allowing drivers to take on demanding conditions in a comfortable and stylish body, the XC70 reflects the brand’s dedication to practicality, style, and safety. Related: Innovating […]
2014 Volvo XC70 Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Volvo XC70 For 2014, the Volvo XC70 receives a refreshed exterior design, as well as several new features, including a frontal collision mitigation system and a heated windshield and steering wheel. 2014 Volvo XC70 Exterior The 2014 XC70 breaks away a bit from the typical Volvo wagon. New, aggressively-sculpted exterior […]
Volvo V90 Makes Debut as Swedish Police Vehicle
If you’ve ever wondered how certain models are chosen to become police cars, then sit back and get ready to learn about how Sweden does it. Over in the Scandinavian country, there are high expectations for police vehicles. From the durability of the vehicle to how stylish and comfortable it is, the chosen one must pass […]
Volvo Looks to Steal the Show with Its New V90 Cross Country
The 2016 Paris Motor Show will be playing host to a number of exciting new automotive debuts when it opens its doors to the public on October 1st. Mercedes-Benz has already announced it will be showcasing an AMG version of its GLC coupe at the event. That announcement was quickly followed by the revelation that […]
Volvo at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show: Some Cars, and a Comfy Lounge
While most automakers at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show paraded around fancy concepts and new models, Volvo held strong to its new principle of concentrating less on auto shows and more on online sales. Nonetheless, the Swedish automaker still had a presence at CAS, although it was a touch less exciting than its competitors. First […]
Four Volvos Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+
We’re just a bit more than a day away from the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015, which can only mean one thing: the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is releasing their comprehensive list of 2015 model year vehicles that have scored either the Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+. Volvo […]
Volvo Adds 1,300 Jobs at Torslanda Plant
Volvo generated a ton of interest with the full reveal of its all-new XC90, and it is taking every precaution to make sure that supply meets demand when the new SUV rolls off production lines. It was announced Thursday that Volvo will add a third shift and about 1,300 jobs to the Torslanda plant where […]
Volvo is Fastest-Growing Premium Brand in Europe
Quick question: what do you think is the fastest-growing premium brand in Europe at the moment? Would you have guessed Volvo? Well, it’s Volvo. Yes. Seriously. Volvo. The Swedish carmaker is growing at a rate that more than triples the growth of its luxury competition, with the latest European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) report showing […]
Volvo Introduces Inscription Package for 2015 Lineup
Volvo Cars has announced the all-new Inscription Package for its 2015 model year lineup. The Inscription Package will be available as an upgrade on the XC60, the V70, the XC70, and the S80. “The Inscription Package offers consumers a complete luxury upgrade of the interior. It is perfectly in line with our aim to move […]
2014 Geneva Motor Show Lineup: World and European Debuts
A rundown of what's hot at this year's auto show in Geneva: concepts, new models, and familiar faces (oh my).
The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is upon us, and automakers from the world over are trotting out their best and boldest for auto enthusiasts around the globe to see. Here’s a look at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show lineup for world and European debuts from some of the most prominent brands: Alfa Romeo 4C Targa […]
2014 Chicago Auto Show: Production Cars on Display
Get the full list of production models on display at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will be on the Chicago show room floor. (Looking for reveals and […]