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NewsBell Tolls for Volvo S60 in North America
The Volvo S60 compact luxury sedan, the current generation of which was introduced six years ago, will not be renewed. In fact, it will stop being manufactured altogether toward the end of the month at the Ridgeville, South Carolina plant for the North American market. Production will continue for a …
On this day in history: October 3
  • 2006: Expected date of commencement of use of the software tampering with the data of Volkswagen diesel engines.
BuzzAlberta Driver Pulled Over and Fined for Driving With Lumber in Hand
“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey,” as the saying would so inspiringly say. Well, the journey wasn’t so pleasant for this motivated Alberta driver as he was pulled over and fined by the Alberta RCMP for carrying lumber out of his Volvo S60 window. Home renovations can sometimes be …
New ModelsVolvo Unveils All-New, US-Built 2019 S60
Volvo has been doing things differently lately. The Swedish automaker is separating itself from competitors with sophisticated designs and a unique focus on electrified vehicles. Now, here comes the next generation of the Volvo S60 midsize sedan, which was introduced this week at the company’s new Charleston, South Carolina plant.
News2017 Volvo S60, V60 Polestar models add twin-charging
The Polestar performance variants of Volvo's S60 sedan and V60 wagon are getting the twin-charging treatment for the 2017 model year, according to the automaker. The S60 and V60 Polestar models will see their turbocharged six-cylinders traded in for 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines that are both supercharged and turbocharged, resulting in …
NewsVolvo Polestar: More Power, Less Cylinders
Volvo is currently hard at work modernizing its fleet of vehicles; the swedish automaker recently launched the XC90 SUV, while the upcoming S90 sedan and V90 wagon are set to be launched soon. Drivetrains are also all-new: nowadays, all new Volvos will come with a 2.0-litre engine tuneable for different …
RacingVolvo Is Going Back To Racing
A few months ago, Volvo announced that the company was pulling out of all racing series as soon as its contracts would allow it. The Swedish manufacturer announced that racing was dangerous, and that it therefore conflicted with their new approach toward safety. It seems they changed their minds; the …
New ModelsVolvo S60 Cross Country: The High-Riding Sedan
The lifted sedan market has never been overflowing with competition: at one time, we had the Subaru Outback sedan and the older among you might remember the AMC Eagle sedan. Volvo decided that there was a niche there: by taking the suspension and plastic cladding from the V60 Cross Country …
Technology/Autonomous VehiclesWard Announces 2015's 10 Best Engines
Each year, WardsAuto combs through the automotive launches and concentrates on a particular point: the year's new engines. Each mill is analysed, and a list of Ward's 10 Best Engines is announced. For 2015, the selection is varied: the number of cylinders go from 0 to 8, the power ranges …
NewsVolvo Canada announces "Journey to the Wedding" contest
Promotion offers Twilight fans chance to win a Brazilian getaway and a Volvo S60 R-Design! Fans can visit Volvo Canada's Facebook fan page and play an online game for a chance to win: • A Brazilian getaway where Edward and Bella spent their honeymoon • A Volvo S60 R-Design like …
NewsVolvo S60 Honored as 2011 International Sedan of the Year
Named "Most Dependable" By ICOTY Jury Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. is pleased to announce that the Volvo S60 was chosen as 2011 International Sedan of the Year at the New York International Auto Show by the International Car of the Year (ICOTY) jury. The all-new sports sedan was deemed …
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