A crystal glass gear lever and diamond cut volume controls are just two of the opulent features in the new Volvo XC90 Releasing interior images, Volvo described it as ‘the most luxurious to have been designed for a Volvo’. It says that the designers have taken their inspiration from Sweden ‘which has a global...
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Looking at the big and muscular shell of the Volvo XC60, agility is not the first word that comes to mind. However, that tank-like exterior of this compact SUV belies a certain nimbleness on the road. Inside, our test car was an oasis of luxury with a gorgeous cream leather interior (not the best...
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The autonomous (or self-driving) car is a hot topic at the moment, with car manufacturers announcing their latest advances on a regular basis in their bid to get one to consumers by their self appointed 2020 deadline. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, there were so many car companies showing...
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ABS, VSC, PA. They’re not as well known or as showy as SUV, USB and A/C but ultimately when you’re buying a car they’re far more important. Anti-lock braking system, vehicle stability control, and pedestrian airbags are all safety features currently available in passenger cars which aim to make the road a safer place...
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Volvo has a reputation for building very safe and very solid cars and while safety is always paramount, the Swedish car manufacturer knew it would have to up its game to attract a younger audience. It believes the Volvo V40 is that car. To be honest, after my first couple of drives in the...
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Volvo has announced pricing details for the two additions to the Volvo V40 range, which will be available here from January. The all-new Volvo V40 R-Design will start from €29,495, with the Volvo V40 Cross Country available from €28,645. Both models will be available in a range of engine types and sizes with both...
Read more →Volvo is hoping to attract younger drivers with the new Volvo V40 R-Design, which launches at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Volvo’s Lex Kerssemakers says the new model is aimed ‘at performance-minded individuals with a passion for those things that add extra spice to life’. The R-Design front features a silk-metal framed high gloss...
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Volvo’s aim to eliminate serious injury or death in people travelling in its cars by 2020 is moving closer with the car manufacturer claiming current models are 50 per cent safer than those released in the year 2000. Volvo Car Corporation based the claim on its own research as well as ‘several independent crash...
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