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Swede for speed: Pumped up Polestar Volvo to race in V8 Supercar 2014

Volvo has made a new video highlighting its long history in Australian motorsport as it joins V8 Supercar 2014

Volvo could be the next automaker to join Australia’s V8 Supercar racing series

Volvo will join the V8 Supercar racing series next season with a normally aspirated rear-wheel driver version of its S60 sedan.

Volvo used crowdsourcing to update its innovative ‘On Call’ smartphone app

Volvo opened suggestions up to its Facebook page allowing users to give their feedback on what new features they’d like to see.

VIDEO: Volvo’s big secret is revealed after Swedish House Mafia teasers

The centerpiece of Volvo’s new video campaign with Swedish House Mafia is the new XC60 featured with new music by Lune. But wouldn’t a trip to Sweden to test drive the car be better?

VIDEO: Volvo revs up to debut something on May 17, but what?

Starring a number of popular Swedish DJs, Volvo’s world premiere scheduled for tomorrow has sparked more than a few ideas of what the Swedish carmaker might have up its sleeve. But will it live up to hype?

Volvo next-gen fours go into production, expect more power than a six, better mpg too

The Volvo Engine Architecture (VEA) engines have officially gone into production in Sweden.

Volvo V60 plug-in diesel hybrid: production of the world’s only plug-in diesel to increase tenfold

Volvo had only planned to build 1,000 V60 plug-in diesel hybrids per year.

Could Volvo’s high-tech flywheel project really help save gas – and change hybrids as we know them?

With a reported drop in sale of 6.1 percent in 2012, Volvo's new Flywheel KERS technology could provide the carmaker with a much needed boost to meet future sales expectations.

Volvo combines lightweight aluminum, Formula One technology in next-gen XC90

Volvo plans to combine a lightweight aluminum structure with four-cylinders and hybrid technology.

Volvo puts the S60 Polestar into production – but its not the one you want

Although it has a bigger turbo and brakes, the S60 Polestar production car falls far short of the 508 horsepower figures of its concept predecessor.
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Review: 2013 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design goes 0-60 faster than you can make a Swedish joke

The 2013 Volvo S60 T6 AWD R-Design is a blast to drive fast but is equally at home ferrying around your family, getting groceries and behaving.

The Fast and the Frugal in the Big Apple: Five top trends from the 2013 New York Auto Show

All the New York Auto Show 2013 trends that are fit to upload.

Not your old 242DL: Volvo V60 R Design marks the (quick) return of the Volvo wagon

The 2014 Volvo V60 R Design marks the return of the Volvo wagon to the United States.

NY Auto Show preview: Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid scheduled for American debut

Volvo's V60 plug-in diesel hybrid will make the trip across the pond for the New York Auto Show, but will Americans approve of this unique vehicle?

Geneva 2013: Volvo unveils world’s first bicyclist detection with auto brake system

Cyclists may now have a safer ride on public roads thanks to Volvo’s Cyclist Detection system, which will bring the car to a full stop, should it detect an imminent collision with a cyclist.

2013 Volvo XC60 review

By far Volvo's best selling vehicle, the XC60 returns for 2013 a little older, a little bolder, and much wiser than ever before with a zippy powertrain, a functional cabin, and a stylish design.
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Geneva 2013: Pulling the veil off the 2014 Volvo S60

Volvo aims to keep up with the Joneses with its refreshed S60.

Volvo unveils Active High Beam Control technology ahead of Geneva, hints at another safety tech premiere

Volvo debuts a new lighting technology that will automatically and selectively refocus the high beam headlights.

Don’t laugh: Volvo’s Pedestrian Airbag just might safe your life

With pedestrian collisions comprising around 25-percent of traffic fatalities, Volvo’s silly looking Pedestrian Airbag just might safe scores of lives around the globe.

Volvo unveils new mobile vehicle connectivity app – but not in the US

Volvo announced this morning that it has released its smartphone connectivity app called “Volvo On Call.”
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Volvo pairs V60 plug-in diesel hybrid with On Call smartphone app

The Volvo V60 diesel plug-in hybrid will get a little smarter with an app that reminds the driver to plug in, and monitors the battery's charge.
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Mild to wild: Extreme European tuner cars

Tuners like Alpina, Ruf, and Overfinch give Europe's finest cars more attitude in the form of high performance and extroverted looks.
Best mid-level performance/luxury cars of 2012

Best mid-level performance/luxury cars of 2012

If you think that there aren't any cars that will be fun for you and the whole family, you're wrong.
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Affordable classics: 5 accessible classic cars that won’t break the bank

It’s still possible to find a brilliant classic cars for under $10k.

2013 Volvo S60 review

Volvo’s sleek and sexy S60 luxury sedan rolls off the line for the 2013 Model year, packing an eye catching design and a plethora of comfort and advanced safety tech to match its high-street style.
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Volvo fast charger boasts 90-minute EV charging time

The Volvo fast charger promises quick charging times, but so far it's only available to the 250 customers in the company's EV field test.
The CAR 2 Car Consortium will let cars communicate with each other

Volvo commits to cars that talk with other cars by 2016

When cars are able to communicate, traffic jams and other roadway annoyances may be greatly diminished.
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Volvo C30 Polestar: A (moderately) special edition with 250 hp

The Volvo C30 Polestar isn't as extreme as either of Volvo's Polestar concepts, and that seems like a bit of a letdown.
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Green speed: Volvo V40 racecar is powered by biodiesel

Despite its conservative reputation, Volvo is quite the innovator when it comes to eco-friendly racing.

Volvo hybrid truck breaks world speed record

The Appropriately named Volvo Hybrid truck, "Mean Green," proves that big rigs can be fast, and fuel efficient.
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Volvo CEO criticizes EU, says “it is far too early to dismiss fossil fuels”

At a recent EU debate on electromobility, Volvo CEO Stephan Jacoby brought into question the EU's tactics on cutting C02 emissions, and the lack of hegemony among European governments in relation to electric car incentives.

Volvo V40 takes on BMW 1-Series, Audi A3

Leaked photos show the stylish hatchback Volvo hopes will change its reputation.
2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD

2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Review

Volvo’s refined XC60 T6 AWD funnels brutal turbocharged power through a silky smooth transmission and all-wheel drive for a quick, confident driving experience.

New road platooning tech lets you read the paper while you cruise along the highway

Volvo has successfully tested a new technology that lets you join a train-like platoon of cars on the highway and let your car auto-follow the group.