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After exploring the performance world with a 450 horsepower version of their 2-litre Drive-E engine, Volvo is now looking into downsizing; they just announced they are working on a 3-cylinder, 1.5-litre engine. Recently, the 3-pot has seen a surge in popularity; they can generate enough power to move a small …

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 …

In Montreal, John Scotti is a name that is associated with cars, especially fast Italian ones. However, the man also owns a Volvo dealership that has been offering the popular Swedish cars for decades. To keep their edge against the competition, John Scotti Volvo recently decided to modernize their dealership …

20 years ago today, Volvo's performance division released its latest weapon onto the unsuspecting world: the fastest production station wagon, the 850 T-5R. Recognized as the ultimate sleeper (a very fast car with an unassuming look) in its day, this brick on wheels was able to hold its own against …

The small town of Torslanda, Sweden is getting ready to build Volvo’s next SUV, the XC90. To make sure that they can build enough vehicles to satisfy demand (which is already quite high), the manufacturer just added a third shift to their factory. This adds 1,300 employees to the workforce, …

Volvo recently decided to concentrate on making one specific type of engine: the four-cylinder. To make sure they could remain competitive with manufacturers who offer turbocharged six-cylinder and even V8 powerplants, they had to develop a slew of new technologies allowing them to offer as much power as the Germans.

After unveiling the 2015 XC90, Volvo is now eager to show us the different trim levels of its luxury SUV. If you are looking for a sporty-looking truck (but don’t necessarily need a 518-horsepower ML63 AMG), Volvo would like you to consider their XC90 R-Design. If features some subtle changes …

With their next XC90 full-size SUV, Volvo aims at nothing less than domination in this segment. They will attempt to do this by rolling out novel technologies that will help lower fuel consumption and boost power figures. One of them is called Twin Engine: it will be used on the …

Volvo’s full-size SUV, the XC90, has been with us since 2003. It may have been the manufacturer’s best-seller in 2005 (85,994 units sold), but it is way overdue for a complete makeover. Volvo now teases us with a slow reveal of the next-gen XC90, starting with the interior. The first …

The autonomous car concept is not a new idea. From the invention of the car (and even further back, if you include the horse-drawn carriage), wealthy owners have hired chauffeurs to drive their cars, so they could use their time for working or sleeping, instead of operating a vehicle. Today, …