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Volvo is having an absolutely cracking year of sales, with the company recording record-setting profits for the first-half of 2021 on the back of a staggering 41 per cent increase in global sales. Volvo posted a 26 per cent increase ...

Volvo global sales down 30.2% in September, up 17.6 per cent YTD

Volvo has reported strong sales growth for the first nine months of 2021, up 17.6 per cent, while reporting massive declines for the month of September, 2021, due to component shortages and production slow-downs. During September, Volvo sold 47,223 vehicles ...

Volvo focused on 1000km range and rapid charging for new EV lineup

Volvo says that it is targeting maximum range figures and fast charging capabilities for its range of next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), as the Swedish manufacturer drums up excitement for its electrified future. The company says that by 2025, its third ...

Volvo global sales up 43% in May, up 49.9% year-to-date

Volvo is celebrating its 11th consecutive month of sales growth, with its global figures in May up 43 per cent compared with May last year. Most manufacturers are reporting a spike in figures compared with last year, which makes sense ...

Volvo to take full ownership of its Chinese manufacturing, from parent Geely

Volvo has announced that it will take back control of its manufacturing, sales and operations in China after a new agreement with parent company, the Geely Holding Group. If you’re a little confused, don’t worry, it took us a while ...

Volvo confirms next-gen XC90 will be fully electric, debuts 2022

Volvo has confirmed an all-electric successor to the XC90 SUV is set to debut in 2022. Aside from switching to all-electric power for the first time, the large SUV will show off a heap of new state-of-the-art safety technologies. Just ...

DHL and Volvo Trucks kick-off new zero emission cooperation with order for up to 44 electric trucks

Volvo Trucks and Deutsche Post DHL Group have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the shift to zero exhaust emission vehicles

300kW Volvo C40 Recharge EV production commences in Belgium

Production of the all-new Volvo C40 Recharge has officially kicked off at the company’s major global plant in Ghent, Belgium. The new model enters the market as a coupe-style sibling to the XC40 Recharge SUV. The C40 Recharge is, technically, ...

Volvo to raise US$2.9 billion with IPO; Geely remain major shareholder

Volvo has announced its intention to raise up to US$2.9 billion with one of the year’s largest initial public offerings (IPO), going public with Chinese parent company, Geely Holding, remaining Volvo’s largest single shareholder. The Swedish-born Chinese-owned company says that ...

Volvo unveils Concept Recharge, previews future electric SUVs

Volvo is giving the world a sneak peek into its future, unveiling the Volvo Concept Recharge. It previews a new design language, as well as a number of technological advances that we can expect on future Volvo products. Volvo says ...

Volvo partners with Northvolt, next-gen XC60 EV confirmed

Volvo has announced plans for the construction of an all-new European battery factory in a joint-venture with battery company, Northvolt. Volvo confirmed its intention to become a major producer of sustainable batteries for vehicles after announcing the joint-venture with fellow ...

First Drive: New Volvo V90 Cross Country star on home ice

Bred and born in Sweden, it will feel right at home in Banff, Kapuskasing or Chicoutimi

Volvo teams up with DiDi for self-driving taxis

Volvo has announced a collaboration with the self-driving arm of ride-share company DiDi, with Volvo supplying XC90 SUVs for DiDi’s self-driving fleet. The agreement will see Volvo provide a number of specially-equipped XC90s, fitted with a backup system for steering ...

New Volvo S60 to be transparent

Premium mid-size sedan returns with what you see is what you get pricing

7 Volvo XC60 highway patrol cars join NSW police fleet

The task of replacing Holden Commodores, Ford Falcons and Territories for police duty has been a well documented and difficult process, with a variety of imported ring-ins fulfilling the roles lately. These include Hyundai Santa Fes and Sonatas, and even ...

Volvo’s S90 T8 Plug-in Signals the Future

Volvo is going all in on electrification of its vehicles, starting with its 90 Series sedan and SUV. Shown here is the 2018 S90 T8 PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle).

2019 Volvo V60 revealed; new safety features, plug-in hybrid variant

The wraps are off the third-generation 2019 Volvo V60 station wagon, which is the fifth vehicle off the company’s Scalable Platform Architecture (SPA) after the XC90, S90, V90 and XC60. As such, it shares many notable styling elements with those ...

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge EV Review: Twist And Shout

The electric XC40 Recharge crossover has a hilarious amount of easily controllable torque – 486 pound-feet of it.

REVIEW: 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country

Volvo brings its large wagon back to Canada, and this time let’s hope it sticks

Volvo XC40 is an Attractive Option

It’s also decently priced, in the competitive and fast-growing compact SUV segment

Volvo Car Canada Expands with Opening of Morrey Volvo Cars Burnaby

Volvo Car Canada continues to expand in Canada with the opening of Morrey Volvo Cars Burnaby. Following the recent opening of Volvo Cars Royal Oak in Calgary, this announcement demonstrates further growth for the Volvo brand as it turns ...

Review: 2018 Volvo V90 T6 AWD

Don’t tell Volvo wagons have to be boxy

Volvo Car Canada Opens Volvo Cars Royal Oak

Volvo Car Canada announced the opening of Volvo Cars Royal Oak, located in the Northwest Auto Mall in Calgary, Alberta. The newly constructed 35,000 sq-ft building occupies a 4-acre site at 112th Ave NW, a prominent regional commercial centre located close ...

Volvo announces over-the-air update capable of increasing EV range

Volvo has announced a new over-the-air software update that’s capable of increasing the real-world driving range of its electric vehicles, via the new Range Assistant app. Volvo says that drivers of the fully electric XC40 Recharge will be able to ...

Buying Used: 2003-14 Volvo XC90

THE PROS & CONS What’s Best: Bank-vault construction, safety features galore, induces suburban envy What’s Worst: Plodding gas-guzzler, cramped rear seats, reliability blues Typical used prices: 2008 – $11,000; 2013- $31,000 It’s commonly believed that Swedes lead long and ...

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