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New info from Sweden: the brand’s next SUV, the XC90, will not only be modern and nice to look at, it will also be frugal (which is pretty rare in this segment!). The Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine is a plug-in hybrid equipped with a 2-litre turbocharged AND supercharged four-cylinder.

Recently, Volvo unveiled their next-gen powertrain that will be installed in all their future vehicles: the Drive-E mills are all four-cylinder units equipped with both a turbocharger and a supercharger. This unusual configuration enables them to offer minimal lag, impressive fuel economy and a lot of power: in the S60, …

We don’t always do what we want in life; sometimes, your annual travel plans to the Caribbean get cancelled because you need to get a new car. If you buy pretty much any luxury vehicle, you have to delay your plans for a nice trip. However, if you buy a …

For the past few years, this formerly Swedish manufacturer (now a member of the Chinese Geely Holding Group) has been keeping such a low a profile that many wondered about Volvo’s future. In fact, Volvo seems to have done a lot of soul-searching this last decade: it built its reputation …

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 …

Volvo is currently trying to modify their brand image and marketing strategy. This includes a diminished presence at various auto shows to concentrate their efforts on their own events, a change to their approach to car sales and a review of what they are willing to sponsor. This means that …

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 …