Volvo

The all-new 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is the Swedish automaker’s first dedicated EV that doesn’t share a platform with a conventionally powered model, unlike the XC40 which is available in both gasoline and electric variants. It’s another step towards Volvo’s goal of 50 percent EV sales by 2025 and 100 …

Ever since Polestar became a standalone brand, there’s been some confusion around Volvo vehicles. Polestar models used to be the performance variants in the Swedish automaker’s portfolio, then the plug-in hybrid options. To make things clearer for potential Volvo customers, the Polestar name will be phased out, and electrified vehicles …

The Volvo XC90 is a midsize luxury SUV with a unique silhouette and available plug-in hybrid powertrain that maximizes performance and fuel economy. Over the years, it has become the Swedish brand’s flagship vehicle. With the increasing popularity of SUVs in all shapes and sizes, the XC90 is now the …

Sedans have lost a ton of customers to SUVs and crossovers in recent years, but there is still a heated battle going on in the compact luxury segment. Completely transformed for 2019, the Volvo S60 made a real big leap forward with the brand’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), refined styling …

Volvo’s all-electric SUV, the compact XC40 Recharge , returns for its sophomore year with a pair of good news for Canadian customers. First, the company has lowered the base price. While the 2021 model started at $64,950 (plus destination and delivery), the 2022 model retails from $59,950. That’s a drop …

Following the lead of its performance brand Polestar , Swedish automaker Volvo is taking an ethical stand for animal welfare. Starting with the new 2022 C40 Recharge , all fully electric Volvo models in the future will be completely leather-free. As reported in February, MINI is another car brand that …

An association between a car manufacturer and World Car Free Day is always a bit… special. But Volvo seems to be out there for the long run with a carbon-neutral future and wants you to know it. Volvo Cars Canada last week announced that it has teamed up with Vancouver-based …

Volvo today made several announcements during a special event to showcase its vision for Volvo cars in the future and the roadmap it plans to use to achieve its goal of selling nothing but all-electric vehicles by 2030. The highlight of the event was the Concept Recharge, which embodies the …

Volvo has just confirmed that the next generation of the XC60 crossover will be fully electric. In fact, it will be the first vehicle from the Swedish automaker to feature battery cells developed through a new joint venture with Northvolt and manufactured at a gigafactory planned to be powered by …

We Predict has released a new study on service costs for vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership, both at dealerships and independent shops. It covers repairs, maintenance, service campaigns and warranty actions for 2021 model-year vehicles, except for EVs which include 2020 and 2021 model years. While the …

Volvo Canada wasted no time showing its true colours on Earth Day, announcing a partnership with Bullfrog Power to supply its corporate office in Richmond Hill, Ontario with 100 percent clean electricity. “At Volvo, sustainability is just as important as safety,” said Matt Girgis, managing director at Volvo Canada. “Choosing …