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Volvo Recalls 260,000 Vehicles After Airbag-Related Fatality
Volvo Recalls 260,000 Vehicles After Airbag-Related Fatality

6 Oct 2021, 07:20 UTC · By: Stephen Rivers / Volvo has announced that it is recalling more than a quarter of a million cars due to a ZF airbag issue that could cause harm or death in the S60 and S80

 
LS-Swapped Volvo Amazon vs. Stock VW Golf R Mk8 Drag Race Ends With Bruised Egos
LS-Swapped Volvo Amazon vs. Stock VW Golf R Mk8 Drag Race Ends With Bruised Egos

5 Oct 2021, 12:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Against a brand-new Golf R, the LS1-powered Amazon in the featured clip doesn't brake a sweat over the course of 1,000 feet

 
The Grim Sleeper Is Proof That Even a Volvo 960 Hearse Makes for a Good Camper
The Grim Sleeper Is Proof That Even a Volvo 960 Hearse Makes for a Good Camper

2 Oct 2021, 07:16 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A couple from the UK bought a converted hearse and went on a tour of Scotland in it, and it’s now an international star: the Grim Sleeper

 
Shocking Old Volvo Wagon Runs the Quarter Mile in 6 Seconds
Shocking Old Volvo Wagon Runs the Quarter Mile in 6 Seconds

25 Sep 2021, 07:20 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / An absolute beast down the quarter mile, this Volvo 200 Series ran 6.93 seconds at the Hot Rod Drag Week 2021, with a 203.3 mph exit speed.

 
Future Volvo EVs Will Be Completely Leather-Free as Carmaker Stands up for Animal Welfare
Future Volvo EVs Will Be Completely Leather-Free as Carmaker Stands up for Animal Welfare

23 Sep 2021, 13:04 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Starting with the new C40 Recharge, all of Volvo’s fully electric models will be completely leather-free and will utilize sustainable materials

 
Volvo Aiming for $20 Billion IPO, Still Dozens of Times Less Valuable Than Tesla
Volvo Aiming for $20 Billion IPO, Still Dozens of Times Less Valuable Than Tesla

17 Sep 2021, 08:12 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / A valuation of $20 billion would be equivalent to 6-7 times the carmaker’s earnings, which some analysts feel is quite high

 
Old Volvo 200-Series Wagon Dukes It Out With Vintage Muscle for 7s Sleeper Glory
Old Volvo 200-Series Wagon Dukes It Out With Vintage Muscle for 7s Sleeper Glory

17 Sep 2021, 06:10 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Let us express our appreciation towards the magnificent men and women who made it possible for everyone to see a “flying” Volvo at over 200 mph (322 kph)

 
Polestar 3 Will Have Top Power Position Compared to Volvo XC90’s Replacement
Polestar 3 Will Have Top Power Position Compared to Volvo XC90’s Replacement

15 Sep 2021, 14:38 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Thomas Ingenlath told that to Car and Driver during the IAA 2021 and said the car would offer a “luxurious feeling” with only two rows of seats

 
Rendering Fairy Hits the Volvo C40 With the Tuning Stick, and It’s Not Pretty
Rendering Fairy Hits the Volvo C40 With the Tuning Stick, and It’s Not Pretty

11 Sep 2021, 13:24 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Did anyone ask for a stanced Volvo C40 Recharge with negative camber, BBS alloys, and other mods? Well, here it is anyway!

 
Volvo Upgrades PHEV Versions of 60 and 90 Series, They Get More Power
Volvo Upgrades PHEV Versions of 60 and 90 Series, They Get More Power

9 Sep 2021, 14:57 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volvo has upgraded the batteries and electric motors found in its 60 and 90 series models with a PHEV drivetrain. The cars get more range in the EV mode.

 
Bus Simulator 21 Promises One of the Most Extensive Bus Driving Experiences
Bus Simulator 21 Promises One of the Most Extensive Bus Driving Experiences

7 Sep 2021, 20:18 UTC · By: Cosmin Vasile / With 30 officially licensed buses by 10 world-famous brands, Bus Simulator 21 claims to offer the most comprehensive bus simulation experience

 
The Volvo P1800 Melds the Style of the Italians With the Practicality of the Swedes
The Volvo P1800 Melds the Style of the Italians With the Practicality of the Swedes

7 Sep 2021, 00:22 UTC · By: Todd Halterman / It was the styling by Swedish sailor and yacht designer Pelle Petterson that made the P1800 such a delightful thing to behold

 
Mercedes-Benz Is Working on a Fleet of Green Steel Cars, Aims to Become CO2 Neutral
Mercedes-Benz Is Working on a Fleet of Green Steel Cars, Aims to Become CO2 Neutral

1 Sep 2021, 12:27 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Mercedes-Benz takes another step toward emission-free mobility with a plan to introduce green steel into its cars as soon as possible.

 
Lynk & Co Racing Flexes Muscles With the Unveiling of the 03+ Cyan Edition
Lynk & Co Racing Flexes Muscles With the Unveiling of the 03+ Cyan Edition

30 Aug 2021, 15:32 UTC · By: Todd Halterman / Cyan Racing, formerly known as Polestar, are the team responsible for breaking two Nürburgring lap records as part of their development of the Lynk & Co 03 Cyan

 
Ute-rized Volvo 850 R Is the Unlikely Ford and Chevy Challenger
Ute-rized Volvo 850 R Is the Unlikely Ford and Chevy Challenger

30 Aug 2021, 14:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Rendering shows the 1990s Volvo 850 R turned from a station wagon into an Australian ute, it doesn't look that out of place.

 
Volvo Donates XC40 Recharge to New York Fire Department for Training Purposes
Volvo Donates XC40 Recharge to New York Fire Department for Training Purposes

6 Aug 2021, 08:16 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / New York City's Fire Department will use the Volvo XC40 to better understand how electric vehicles work, and to practice quick and safe extrication procedures.

 
Any 2021 Volvo Sedan, SUV or Wagon Can Be Yours If You’re Willing to Run for It
Any 2021 Volvo Sedan, SUV or Wagon Can Be Yours If You’re Willing to Run for It

3 Aug 2021, 12:58 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / What does it take to get a free 2021 Volvo car? Put your jogging shows on and register for Volvo's 2021 edition of the Run for Volvo Cars Sweepstakes.

 
2022 Volvo XC60, S60, S90, and V90 XC Get 48V Mild-hybrid System in the US
2022 Volvo XC60, S60, S90, and V90 XC Get 48V Mild-hybrid System in the US

3 Aug 2021, 11:45 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volvo has decided to introduce its 48-volt mild-hybrid system for the U.S. market in most of its range for the 2022 model year. Here is what it brings.

 
Hot-Rodded, Supercharged 1971 Volvo 1800E Emerges Out of Storage, Is no Saint
Hot-Rodded, Supercharged 1971 Volvo 1800E Emerges Out of Storage, Is no Saint

2 Aug 2021, 11:50 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / This 1800E looks pretty beat up, but it's no regular Volvo. Thanks to a supercharger and a Tremec gearbox, it's a hot-rodded Euro GT

 
Late Sunday Date Ends With Spotted Meteor Blast During the Relaxed Drive Home
Late Sunday Date Ends With Spotted Meteor Blast During the Relaxed Drive Home

29 Jul 2021, 07:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / People sometimes actively hunt meteorite showers and don't get a front seat chance at the space occurrence, let alone capture everything on camera