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European Car of the Year, Volvo XC40 Receives 5 Star Rating in Euro NCAP Assessment

Friday, 10 August, 2018

Volvo Cars’ XC40 adds another accolade as it receives five stars and top ratings in its 2018 Euro NCAP tests. This means the XC40 joins its larger siblings in the 60 and 90 series as one of the safest cars on the roads.

The Volvo 445 Duett

Friday, 10 August, 2018

Tim Watson

While Swedish automaker, Volvo Cars, manufactures a wide range of vehicles from convertibles to crossovers, one of the oldest associations concerning the brand is that of the station wagon. Over six decades ago, the brand introduced the 445 Duett, a station wagon full of versatility in which you could easily trek your cargo anywhere.

New Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Sells Out in Less Than an Hour via Digital App

Friday, 10 August, 2018

Tim Watson

Thirty-nine minutes is all it took for Volvo Cars to sell out of a special version of the all-new S60 sedan after it was made available on the Care by Volvo app.

Volvo Reports: Decluttering the State of Luxury

Friday, 10 August, 2018

Tim Watson

An overwhelming number (85%) of Americans are seeking to declutter their lives and spaces, with 91% of Americans feeling better when their homes and vehicles are decluttered and simplified, according to a new survey of Americans conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Volvo Cars.

One in Four Pet Parents Leave their Dog Home Due to Car Safety Concerns

Friday, 10 August, 2018

Tim Watson

In a wide ranging survey of Americans, more than a third (38 percent) of millennial pet parents worry about driving with their dog. Among all demographics, nearly a quarter (24 percent) of pet parents leave their dog home because they worry the car is not safe enough for Fido.

The Volvo 440 Celebrates its 30th Anniversary

Wednesday, 18 July, 2018

Tim Watson

The Volvo 440, a five-door family car that shared technology with the 480 sports coupe, was presented for the first time in June 1988. With the new model, Volvo demonstrated in earnest that front-wheel drive was the way forward.

Volvo Cars Launch New S60 Sports Sedan - The First Volvo Car Made in the USA

Monday, 25 June, 2018

Tim Watson

Volvo Cars, the premium auto maker, revealed the new S60 sedan at the company's first American munufacturing plant outside Charleston, South Carolina. The combined car launch and factory opening reinforce Volvo Cars’ commitment to the US, an important market for the company and its new sedan. The new S60 is the first Volvo car made in the United States.

Volvo XC60 Named Cars.com “Best Luxury Compact SUV of 2018”

Monday, 11 June, 2018

Tim Watson

Volvo Cars can add yet another award to its burgeoning trophy case. Editors at leading consumer car buying website Cars.com this week chose the Volvo XC60 the “Best Luxury Compact SUV of 2018” over contenders from European, Asian and domestic automakers..

Next Generation Sensus to Include Google Assistant, Google Play Store, and Google Maps

Monday, 14 May, 2018

Tim Watson

Volvo Cars recently announced that it is working with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, based on Google’s Android operating system.

Volvo Cars brings Sir Roger Moore's 1800 S to Techno-Classica Car Show

Monday, 30 April, 2018

Tim Watson

Volvo Cars recently showcased the 1967 Volvo 1800 S, once owned by Sir Roger Moore and featured in television’s ‘The Saint,’ at the Volvo Cars Heritage stand at the Techno-Classica Essen car show in Germany, which is an international show for vintage, classic and prestige automobiles. It was the first time the car was displayed at a classic car show in Europe.

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European Car of the Year, Volvo XC40 Receives 5 Star Rating in Euro NCAP Assessment

The Volvo 445 Duett

New Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Sells Out in Less Than an Hour via Digital App

Volvo Reports: Decluttering the State of Luxury

One in Four Pet Parents Leave their Dog Home Due to Car Safety Concerns

The Volvo 440 Celebrates its 30th Anniversary

Volvo Cars Launch New S60 Sports Sedan - The First Volvo Car Made in the USA

Volvo XC60 Named Cars.com “Best Luxury Compact SUV of 2018”

Next Generation Sensus to Include Google Assistant, Google Play Store, and Google Maps

Volvo Cars brings Sir Roger Moore's 1800 S to Techno-Classica Car Show

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