Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   Volvo 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 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 Top of page 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 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 Top of page 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 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 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 ROAD TEST Volvo XC60 12th February, 2013 Top of page 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 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 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 Top of page 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 Top of page 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 Top of page 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 Top of page 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 Top of page 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 Top of page 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 Top of page 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 Top of page About | Car Clubs | Great Drives | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2003 - 2015   Next Car Pty. Ltd.   All rights reserved.