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Official Volvo brings back rear-wheel drive after 25 years with 2023 XC40, C40 RWD recharge

Volvo brings back rear-wheel drive after 25 years with 2023 XC40, C40 RWD recharge

The model year change comes along with a more powerful dual-motor version.
By Brian Potter 17 January 2023
Industry Volvo plug-in electric car sales remained below 10,000 in August 2022

Volvo plug-in electric car sales remained below 10,000 in August 2022

The company is trying to stop the decline - caused by supply constraints - and hopes to rebound.
By Brian Potter 05 September 2022
16:10 News 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
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
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
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
Corporate / Financial Volvo shares jump more than 20% on stock market debut

Volvo shares jump more than 20% on stock market debut

The automaker’s promise to deliver on electrification has seen shares surge.
By Brian Potter 01 November 2021
Pricing Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV range expands to three models

Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV range expands to three models

The new-look line-up is available from £49,950 or on subscription.
By James Fossdyke 25 June 2021
Renderings 2022 Volvo EV speculatively rendered as an XC40 Coupe

2022 Volvo EV speculatively rendered as an XC40 Coupe

We only know it will have a "more streamlined body" compared to the XC40.
By Adrian Padeanu 29 December 2020
Green Volvo XC40 gets new entry-level Recharge plug-in hybrid

Volvo XC40 gets new entry-level Recharge plug-in hybrid

New T4 aims to lure customers with sub-£40k price and 27-mile electric range.
By James Fossdyke 24 August 2020
Pricing Volvo's electric XC40 gets £53,000 starting price

Volvo's electric XC40 gets £53,000 starting price

The all-electric SUV will do 249 miles on a single charge.
By James Fossdyke 29 May 2020
Official Volvo's all-electric XC40 Recharge revealed with 249-mile range

Volvo's all-electric XC40 Recharge revealed with 249-mile range

It offers 408 bhp from an all-wheel-drive electric powertrain.
By Chris Bruce 16 October 2019
00:35 Green Volvo XC40 electric reveals 'frunk' in new teasers

Volvo XC40 electric reveals 'frunk' in new teasers

Or at least that's what the kids call it.
By Adrian Padeanu 02 October 2019
Official Highways England invests in Volvo XC40 fleet

Highways England invests in Volvo XC40 fleet

The government firm has bought 41 of the Swedish crossovers.
By Dominik Wilde 25 September 2019
Manufacturing / Production Volvo's first three-cylinder engine debuts in new XC40

Volvo's first three-cylinder engine debuts in new XC40

New, 1.5-litre engine is the smallest in the XC40 range.
By James Fossdyke 22 August 2018
Manufacturing / Production Volvo is boosting XC40 production because of high demand

Volvo is boosting XC40 production because of high demand

More compact models are coming, but a hatchback is not one of them.
By Adrian Padeanu 28 May 2018
Awards Volvo XC40 named European Car of the Year

Volvo XC40 named European Car of the Year

The small SUV has won fans with its refreshing approach to a competitive segment.
By Sam Burnett 06 March 2018
Official Volvo XC40 SUV debuts company's first-ever three-cylinder engine

Volvo XC40 SUV debuts company's first-ever three-cylinder engine

The new three-pot is the Swedish company's first in 91 years.
By Dominik Wilde 20 February 2018
Green Volvo to introduce more economical hybrid XC40

Volvo to introduce more economical hybrid XC40

The Swedish car maker's hybrids have so far been performance-oriented.
By Sam Burnett 24 November 2017
Manufacturing / Production Baby Volvo SUV enters production

Baby Volvo SUV enters production

The first XC40 rolled off the production line today.
By Dominik Wilde 22 November 2017
Pricing How the Volvo XC40's resale value makes it cheaper to own

How the Volvo XC40's resale value makes it cheaper to own

Much like its bigger stablemates, the Volvo XC40 tops the charts when it comes to residual value
By Dominik Wilde 07 November 2017
Design XC40 Is Foundation For Future Small Volvos

XC40 Is Foundation For Future Small Volvos

With new architecture and a bolder design, the XC40 previews the shape of things to come.
By Steven Ewing 26 September 2017
Official 2018 Volvo XC40: First look at the SUV and its unique financing

2018 Volvo XC40: First look at the SUV and its unique financing

Baby Volvo SUV to revolutionise the way you finance your car.
By Vicky Parrott 21 September 2017
Spy photos 2018 Volvo XC40 Teaser Practically Hides Nothing

2018 Volvo XC40 Teaser Practically Hides Nothing

Volvo is on a roll as after the XC90 and XC60, it seems the smaller XC40 will also be quite stylish inside and out.
By Adrian Padeanu 17 September 2017
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