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Volvo will introduce the world's first consumer-available diesel plug-in hybrid in its V60 wagon in 2012.  The plug-in hybrid V60 has a range of 50km on pure electrical power with a total operating range of about 1200km. It produces a...

Sales in China are growing rapidly

Volvo is finally breaking into the Chinese market. For July, sales there were up 61.6% to 4,640 cars, compared to this year where Volvo is up 37.5% in China. Worldwide, Volvo sales were up 14% to 33,650 cars. From January to July, Volvo sales are ...

Volvo begins taking orders for the V60 plug-in hybrid in Europe in April. To celebrate the event of Volvo launching its first diesel hybrid, it has created a series of unboxing videos for the car. The videos parody the unboxing videos that are rel...

Volvo has presented a new large sedan concept at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show called the Concept Universe. Offering a sneak peek at Volvo’s next top-of-the-line luxury sedan, the Concept Universe is aimed at buyers with upmarket taste who still...

Volvo is releasing a new 2.0l, five-cylinder diesel engine for 2013 across most of its model range that will offer emissions below 120g/km of CO2 on nearly every car.  The new engine will be available in four configurations called D2 with...

Production will begin in 2014

Volvo has received permission from the Chinese government to build factories in Daqing, Zhangjiakou and Chengdu. The Daqing factory is currently under construction, and the first production cars are scheduled to leave the factory in 2014. ...

It gives a better glimpse at the front and interior

Volvo has released two new teasers for its Concept C Coupe. Unfortunately, it still has not revealed many details about the car, but Volvo is going to reveal the car on August 29 before the Frankfurt Motor Show. One hint about the Concept C Co...

R-Design trim gives a more sportier look to the XC90

Volvo is unveiling the top trim line R-Design for the new generation of the XC90. After the presentation of the model that initiates the renewal of the range of the Swedish brand, Volvo shows the trim designed for drivers who like a vehicle with a...

Volvo is launching the R-Design versions of its S60 and V60. With a specially developed chassis the S60 and the V60 receive a true sports-car feel, with looks matching the driving experience. "The all-new S60 and V60 are our sportiest models ev...

Polestar will run the racing team

Volvo will enter the V8 Supercars Champsionship in 2014 with two S60s, and Volvo’s racing and tuning arm Polestar will run the team. Polestar and current V8 Supercars team Garry Rogers Motorsport will create Volvo Polestar Racing Austral...