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Volvo’s Plug-in Hybrid Models Get More Power, EV Range

Volvo boasts some terrific plug-in hybrid vehicles, at least when it comes to power and performance. EV range? Not so much, but a series of upgrades will change that. First, the rear-mounted electric motor gets a 65-percent bump in output, going from 87 hp to 143 hp and resulting in …

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1985: At the age of 83, the death of Sir William Lyons, founder of the Jaguar brand.

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Volvo XC60 to Have EV-only Successor

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 …

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Volvo XC60 Gets Cleaner Looks, Adds Google for 2022

The current generation of the Volvo XC60 , which dates back to 2018 and won the World Car of the Year award at the time, is getting a mid-cycle update for 2022. Designers have made small changes to the exterior, including the front grille and bumper. The difference is hardly …

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Volvo’s New Goal: EVs to Account for 50 Percent of Sales by 2025

Remember how Volvo first shocked the world by saying it aims to sell a total of up to one million electrified vehicles globally by 2025? The plan calls for all new models released from 2019 to be available as either a mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicle. Well, …

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Volvo XC60 boosts sportiness with R-Design

The Volvo XC60 R-Design makes a clear statement about true driving pleasure, a young, energetic attitude and confident success. A sporty chassis and even more direct steering ensure the driving experience matches the sporty appearance. The Volvo XC60 is a car that has already carved out a solid market share …