Volvo Cars has partnered with Google to develop a next-generation Android-based infotainment system that will be available in its vehicles within two years.
While current Volvo models already support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an infotainment system with the Android architecture already built-in would allow owners to use their favorite Android apps without having to connect a smartphone as they do currently. The next-gen system will still have Apple CarPlay capability for users with iOS…
Production of Volvo Cars’ new XC60 mid-size SUV started today at the company’s Torslanda plant in Sweden. The first customer-bound car, a T5 Inscription AWD in Crystal White, rolled off the production line just before lunch time.
The new car replaces Volvo’s highly-successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with nearly a million units sold globally. The XC60 today represents around…
Volvo Cars will build its first fully electric car in China, the company announced recently, at Auto Shanghai in China.
The all-new model will be based on Volvo’s Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) for smaller cars, and will be available for sale in 2019 and exported globally from China, Volvo said.
At the 87th Geneva Motor Show, in March, Volvo Cars revealed the long-awaited all-new XC60 Premium SUV. The new car replaces Volvo’s highly-successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with nearly a million units sold…
Volvo Cars has announced a range of updates to its global connected services program and its award-winning Sensus in-car user interface, starting with the new XC60 and the company’s existing and new 90 series cars.
“This is just the start. Our roll out of one of the most comprehensive and customer-relevant services in the industry is now shifting up a gear, and you will see more convenient and time-saving services offered to Volvo Cars…
On Friday, April 14th, 2017, Portland Volvo celebrated the 90th anniversary of Volvo with a display of classic Volvo cars in our showroom. The cars on display included a P1800, PV445, 144, 242, 850 T5R, and an S60 R-Design.
Volvo’s P1800 was popularized during the 1960’s by the BBC television show, “The Saint,” staring Roger Moore. The P1800 is a 2-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive sports car, which featured styling by Italian coachbuilder…
