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Technology Volvo promises photorealistic in-car graphics thanks to Unreal Engine

Volvo promises photorealistic in-car graphics thanks to Unreal Engine

The latest generation of Unreal Engine is so groundbreaking that it will help advance many industries, the car business included.
By Brian Potter 04 June 2022
Safety Volvo C40 Recharge gets 5-Star safety rating in Euro NCAP tests

Volvo C40 Recharge gets 5-Star safety rating in Euro NCAP tests

The model shines in occupant safety and driver-assist systems.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2022
Manufacturing / Production Volvo Trucks' first EV battery assembly plant to open in Q3 2022

Volvo Trucks' first EV battery assembly plant to open in Q3 2022

The battery assembly plant is located within Volvo Trucks' existing manufacturing complex in Ghent, Belgium.
By Brian Potter 18 May 2022
16:10 Buying Tips UK: Can traditional automakers compete with Tesla? Model Y compared to rivals

UK: Can traditional automakers compete with Tesla? Model Y compared to rivals

Can Audi and Volvo compete with the Model Y?
By Brian Potter 16 May 2022
Commercial Vehicles Volvo heavy duty electric truck lineup now officially on sale

Volvo heavy duty electric truck lineup now officially on sale

Production of the FH, FM and FMX Electric will begin this fall in Volvo’s carbon-neutral Tuve plant.
By Brian Potter 04 May 2022
04:12 Toys 1:10 scale RC Volvo overlander crawling over rocks looks like the real deal

1:10 scale RC Volvo overlander crawling over rocks looks like the real deal

This is one very capable machine.
By Brian Potter 26 April 2022
Manufacturing / Production Toyota, Volvo cut production for same reasons with differing causes

Toyota, Volvo cut production for same reasons with differing causes

Almost all Toyota cars in Japan are affected, while Volvo has adjusted its goal for the year.
By Brian Potter 23 March 2022
Renderings This is what the Volvo Embla might look like once launched

This is what the Volvo Embla might look like once launched

Its debut is set for 2023.
By Brian Potter 20 March 2022
Official Volvo C40 Recharge launches single-motor model, XC40 gets design update

Volvo C40 Recharge launches single-motor model, XC40 gets design update

The new C40 will offer an estimated 269 miles of range on the WLTP cycle.
By Brian Potter 04 March 2022
Rumours Volvo planning five EVs, two plug-in hybrids for the years ahead

Volvo planning five EVs, two plug-in hybrids for the years ahead

The first new EV will be launched next year.
By Brian Potter 28 February 2022
Manufacturing / Production Volvo XC90 production to continue after electric successor arrives

Volvo XC90 production to continue after electric successor arrives

Volvo even has plans to give it a facelift.
By Brian Potter 17 February 2022
03:27 Classics Million-mile Volvo 740 owner gets new S60 for free, but there's a catch

Million-mile Volvo 740 owner gets new S60 for free, but there's a catch

It's not the first Volvo to enter the million-mile club.
By Brian Potter 14 February 2022
Rumours Volvo reportedly planning new electric crossover between XC60, XC90

Volvo reportedly planning new electric crossover between XC60, XC90

Production will start in early 2025.
By Brian Potter 09 February 2022
Concept Cars Volvo found this forgotten concept car in its museum's 'hiding spot'

Volvo found this forgotten concept car in its museum's 'hiding spot'

The Light Component Project 2000 has been unearthed after being dormant for many years.
By Adrian Padeanu 06 February 2022
Spy photos Volvo XC40 facelift spied with no camo, minimal changes

Volvo XC40 facelift spied with no camo, minimal changes

New headlights, new wheels.
By Anthony Karr 05 February 2022
Renderings Volvo MPV rendering is a weird yet brilliant idea

Volvo MPV rendering is a weird yet brilliant idea

Chances of seeing it in production? Close to zero.
By Anthony Karr 15 January 2022
Autonomous Cars New Volvo electric SUV will drive on the motorway unsupervised

New Volvo electric SUV will drive on the motorway unsupervised

It will first be available in California, before being rolled out across other markets.
By Brian Potter 11 January 2022
Design Volvo determined to keep saloons and estates alive, make them even prettier

Volvo determined to keep saloons and estates alive, make them even prettier

Less boxy S and V models with a lower roofline are coming.
By Brian Potter 10 January 2022
Corporate / Financial Volvo announces Jim Rowen as new CEO starting in March

Volvo announces Jim Rowen as new CEO starting in March

Current CEO Håkan Samuelsson will exit Volvo entirely, but remain the Chairperson of Polestar.
By Brian Potter 05 January 2022
Commercial Vehicles Volvo, Daimler and Traton agree on JV charging network for lorries

Volvo, Daimler and Traton agree on JV charging network for lorries

They will install in Europe at least 1,700 charging points within 5 years.
By Brian Potter 21 December 2021
Rumours Volvo and Polestar reportedly working on small electric crossovers

Volvo and Polestar reportedly working on small electric crossovers

The two new models won't share the same platform, though.
By Brian Potter 07 December 2021
Rumours Volvo XC90 successor name to start with a vowel, maybe Embla

Volvo XC90 successor name to start with a vowel, maybe Embla

It will become the brand's first dedicated EV.
By Anthony Karr 04 December 2021
Official Cheaper FWD Volvo XC40 Recharge added to UK lineup

Cheaper FWD Volvo XC40 Recharge added to UK lineup

It shares its single-motor powertrain with the base front-wheel drive Polestar 2.
By Brian Potter 01 December 2021
Manufacturing / Production Building an EV produces 70% more emissions than ICE, says Volvo

Building an EV produces 70% more emissions than ICE, says Volvo

The Swedish automaker compares how much it emits to make an XC40 versus a fully-electric C40 or XC40 Recharge.
By Andrei Nedelea 21 November 2021
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