Having been through several minor aesthetic tweaks last year, the S40 is back in 2009 without much change. Like the C30, it offers the optional R-Design package. The standard equipment package has also been augmented on each version. It is unfortunate that this automobile is not encountering the expected success, which could push the Göteberg automaker to halt its production. The S40 nonetheless remains a choice vehicle, different and very pleasant to drive.
The automotive market is evolving rapidly. New models are introduced, and others are retired, sometimes after only a short career. For pre-owned vehicle buyers, searches in online inventories can yield surprising results. Here are 10 models from 10 years ago that you have probably forgotten about … Acura CSX In …
What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …
The launch of the all-new, fully electric Volvo EX90 hasn’t gone according to plan due to delays and software issues, among other things. We’ve talked about it a few times already including in our first-drive review . For 2026, its second year on the market, the Swedish automaker is seemingly …
Three luxury automakers are discontinuing or are about to discontinue some of their cars, as we’ve learned in the past few days. The reasons are different in each case, so don't put all the blame on the SUV obsession. Let's start with Audi, which has confirmed that the A7 and …
Fizzling demand for electric vehicles combined with the issue of tariffs continues to force automakers to revise their plans. General Motors and Volvo are now providing further examples. The former will use its Orion, Michigan assembly plant to build Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups as well as …
Modern vehicles are packed with cutting-edge technology including a host of active and passive safety systems such as all those driving aids designed to act as a guardian angel on the road. However, while four out of five Canadians (81 percent) say that safety ratings influence their purchase decisions, a …
More than 65 years after engineer Nils Bohlin invented the modern three-point safety belt for Volvo , the Swedish automaker today announced a major advancement and a world first: a multi-adaptive safety belt. The idea is to better protect vehicle occupants by adapting to traffic variations and the person wearing …
Sweden's Volvo said Monday it would cut 3,000 jobs, or around 15 percent of its office-based workforce, as part of a $1.9 billion USD cost-cutting plan announced last month amid tough market conditions. The carmaker, owned by Chinese group Geely, said the cuts aimed "to build a stronger and even …
Remember the XC70 wagon that Volvo discontinued after the 2016 model year? We’re pretty sure you do. Well, it’s about to return as a midsize SUV featuring a new extended-range plug-in hybrid powertrain. Don’t get excited: this vehicle based on the Volvo’s Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) is designed specifically for …
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10 Vehicles From 10 Years Ago You Have Forgotten About
