Volvo Reveals Drive-E Engine Lineup, Commits to Hybrids

Volvo is introducing a new four-engine lineup that the brand refers to as its Drive-E powertrains, and two of the engines will be coming to the US. 

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Volvo Announces Pricing for 2014 Models

Volvo has announced pricing for its 2014 model lineup, which delivers the biggest renewal of existing models in the Swedish automaker’s history.

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2013 Sports Sedan Comparison: BMW 335 Vs Audi S4 Vs Mercedes C350 Vs Cadillac ATS Vs Volvo S60

The compact luxury sedan market is an interesting place. When designing a new entry, manufacturers are constantly trying to find the perfect balance between sport and luxury. Although most cars end up skewed one way than the other, these vehicles typically offer a plethora of trims and options that allow potential customers to tailor their rides with as much sport or luxury as they want.

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Top 10 Least Stolen Cars

Car thefts have dropped an average 13 percent each year since 2006 according to the latest data from the government safety regulators.

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Volvo Counts 1M Vehicles Sold With Auto Brake

Volvo has announced that the sales of its vehicles equipped with systems for automatic braking passed the one-million mark, with more than 130,000 sold in the U.S.

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2015 Volvo XC90 Comes Closer to Driving Itself

The next-generation Volvo XC90 will arrive at the end of 2014 as a 2015 model, and it will be packed full of the brand’s latest and greatest safety technology.

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Volvo Researching Electric In-Road Charging Technology

One of the biggest complaints with electric vehicles today is range anxiety, or the lack of being able to charge your vehicle on a long trip.

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More Polestar Volvo Nameplates Wanted: Exec Says

Volvo is launching a 100-unit run of the sports-tuned S60 Polestar, the results from which will dictate whether or not the brand expands the Polestar treatment to other nameplates. 

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2015 Volvo XC90 to Gain Autonomous Steering

Volvo has developed a system that allows you to pull up to the entrance of a parking garage, hop out of your car, and continue on into your destination while your car parks itself, and it may be available to consumers when the new 2015 XC90 debuts in late 2014. 

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2013 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design Review – Video

For the past 20 years, the sport sedan segment has been dominated by German automakers that blend dynamic handling with luxury and outright performance. Recently, however, Cadillac snuck up on the BMW 3 series with the ATS, while Volvo is proving itself a worthy adversary to Audi with the Volvo S60.

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1966 Volvo P1800 Will Reach 3 Million Miles This Year

It’s been almost three years since we reported that Irv Gordon wanted to hit three-million miles in his 1966 Volvo P1800, and the Guinness Book of Records holder will achieve that milestone this year.

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Volvo Confirms Australian V8 Supercars Entry

Volvo has officially announced its entry into the Australian V8 Supercars Series with a pair of S60 race cars developed by Polestar and Garry Rogers Motorsport (GRM).

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Volvo Might Join Australian V8 Supercars Series

Volvo could be the next marque to begin competing in the Australian V8 Supercars racing series.

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Volvo Remaining in US: North American CEO Says

An article published on 247wallst.com named Volvo among brands it predicted to disappear by 2014, but president and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America John Maloney says it isn’t true.

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Volvo Planning City Safety Improvements, Including Animal Detection

Volvo’s City Safety auto brake system has revolutionized car safety since its introduction in 2008 and the Swedish automaker is looking to make a series of updates to help stay at the forefront of collision avoidance tech.

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Mitsubishi, Volvo Named to List of Brands to Disappear in 2014

What do JC Penney and Mitsubishi have in common? According to 247wallst.com neither will be around in 2014.

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Volvo Partners With Swedish House Mafia for Ad Campaign

Volvo has been teasing what appeared to be a new car announcement, but it turns out that it was teasing a new music video from DJ trio Swedish House Mafia that features the new Volvo XC60.

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NHTSA Growing Closer to Mandating Auto Braking

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) is growing closer to calling for laws making automatic braking systems in cars mandatory. 

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Volvo Teasing Mystery Vehicle, Could Be New XC90

Volvo released a mystery teaser today revealing that something new, likely a new XC90, will be revealed in two days on May 17. 

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Volvo Begins Production of New Engines

Volvo has announced that a new group of engines has started production, ready to be used in cars as early as this fall.

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Volvo Developing Architecture to Rival Volkswagen Golf

Volvo is working on a car sized to rival the Volkswagen Golf that will come as both a hatchback and a sedan.

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Volvo Investigating KERS to Improve Fuel Economy

Volvo has completed testing of new kinetic flywheel technology that the brand claims can improve fuel economy by up to 25 percent. 

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Volvo C30 EV Can Fully Charge in Record Time

Volvo is preparing the C30 EV for launch in Europe, and the brand announced today that thanks to its quick charger, the car can be fully juiced up in just 1.5 hours. 

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Volvo Flagship Sedan Not Coming: CEO Says

Volvo won’t build a flagship sedan to compete with cars like the BMW 7 Series and says its customers wouldn’t be interested in a segment where V8 and V12 engines are the norm. 

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Volvo S60 Polestar Makes 350 HP, You Can't Have It… Yet

Pack your things and head Down Under if owning a Volvo S60 Polestar is really important to you – it might be your only chance. 

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Costco Auto Program Launches Volvo Limited Time Offer

Costco has teamed up with Volvo  to allow members to purchase or lease models from its Auto Program.

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Ask AutoGuide No. 6 - The Crossover Conundrum

Once upon a time the automotive market was radically different. Just a few decades ago things were much simpler for consumers than they are today. Unless they’re shopping for a new Tesla, buyers face a borderline-absurd number of choices when they walk into a typical dealer showroom. This is why we’re here. Ask AutoGuide’s expertly trained, nationally certified Oracles are ready, willing and usually able to help new-car shoppers in distress. Think of them as caped crusaders fighting for what’s right… as long as they don’t have to get up from their desks or change out of their Velcro Hush Puppies.

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Volvo Fuel Injection Makes V8s Look Like 'Dinosaurs'

Volvo is introducing new fuel injection technology which is set to make its four-cylinder diesel engines more efficient than ever.

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Volvo V60 Wagon Coming to U.S. Market

During the 2013 New York Auto Show, Volvo announced that the V60 Wagon will be available in the United States by early 2014.

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Volvo XC90 Refresh Spied Testing

The Volvo XC90 is moving to a new platform, gaining new engines, and getting new style. AutoGuide.com’s  spy photographers snapped some pictures of a mule for the new XC90 out testing in the snow. 

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Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Heads to NY Auto Show

Volvo will be bringing its diesel-powered V60 plug-in hybrid to the 2013 New York Auto Show, alongside a new addition to the American Volvo lineup. 

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Volvo Looks to Strengthen Lineup, Bring V60 Back to US

American Volvo dealerships could be showcasing new V60 wagons, thanks to an effort by the Swedish automaker that will make it more relevant to new car buyers.

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Honda Civic, Mazda6 and More Recieve IIHS Top Safety Pick +

Five new vehicles have been awarded a Top Safety Pick + designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, they are the Honda Civic (sedan and coupe), Volvo XC60, Lincoln MKZ and the Mazda 6. 

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Top 10 Most Inconspicuous New Vehicles

Are you self-conscious? Don’t like to stand out in a crowd? Would you rather blend into the background than be the center of attention? Well, when it comes to the automotive world, you are in luck. Some vehicles seem to have skipped class when it came time for their styling lesson. This is not to say they are ugly, but more that they lack any style whatsoever.

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Volvo Debuts Cyclist Detection With Full Auto Brake at Geneva Motor Show

In its continued effort to eradicate accidents, Volvo has debuted a new technology that will recognize cyclists on the road and autonomously apply the brakes if a collision is deemed imminent.

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Volvo Debuts Four Vehicles Heading to America: 2013 Geneva Motor Show

As expected, Swedish automaker Volvo has debuted four 2014 model year vehicles at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show that will be heading to America: S60, S80, XC60, and XC70.

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Volvo Debuts Newest Safety Tech: Active High Beam Control

Always looking for the next innovation to make driving safer, Volvo has announced a new Active High Beam Control technology that will allow drivers to use their high-beams at all times without blinding other drivers.

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Volvo Announces Four US-Bound Cars for Geneva Debut

Volvo recently showed off images of its redesigned 2014 model year vehicles, the S60, XC60, S80, and XC70 crossover, all of which will be making their worldwide debut at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show. 

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2014 Volvo S60, XC60 Styling, Tech Updated

Volvo just announced that its S60 and XC60 will come with updated styling and more technology for the 2014 model year.

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2014 Volvo S80, V70 and XC70 Updates Revealed

Volvo just released details and images on its face lifted S80 sedan and XC70 crossover, both of which receive similar updates.

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Volvo Rolling Out Four New Models From 2014

Volvo is planning to release four, all-new models starting from 2014 updating its XC90, S80, V80, and a new shorter wheelbase 2+2 coupe expected to be called the C80.

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Volvo CEO Wants to Bring Back the Station Wagon

Once a staple of its lineup, Volvo does not currently produce any station wagons, a fact that brand CEO Hakan Samuelsson wants to change.

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Refreshed Volvo XC60 Spied Testing

Covered in the same places as the S60 spied earlier today, photos of the Volvo XC60 crossover suggest similar styling updates.

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Volvo S60 Refresh Spied With Updated Front Fascia

Swedish luxury brand Volvo is testing what will shape up to be a refreshed version of its S60 sedan.

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2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design Review – Video

Aside from the dazzling looks, the real marvel of this sportier version of the family-oriented yet premium European crossover is its plentiful dose of turbocharged power.

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2013 Volvo S60 Awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus

The Volvo S60 is one of two midsize luxury vehicles to receive the Top Safety Pick Plus award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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14 Cars Axed in 2012

As 2012 winds to an end, AutoGuide looks back at all the vehicles that received the axe this year, some that will be missed, while others surely won’t be.

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Volvo Drivers Find Vehicle Safety Tech Useful: Survey

Results from a new survey suggest that the vast majority of Volvo drivers use their vehicle’s safety features and find them useful.

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Volvo, Ericsson Partner on In-Car Cloud Computing

Swedish automaker Volvo is working with telecommunications company Ericsson, one of the country’s biggest companies.

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Volvo Agrees to Share Vehicle Technology With Geely

Swedish automaker Volvo has agreed to share its vehicle technologies with parent company, Geely, which will include the automaker’s midsize vehicle platform or underpinning technology, interior air quality, and safety systems.

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Next-Gen Volvo XC90 to Launch in Late 2014

The next generation Volvo XC90 is due for some radical changes, but we won’t be seeing them until the SUV debuts later than expected, in late 2014. 

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Volvo S60 Polestar Concept is a Swedish Sports Car: 2012 LA Auto Show

Packing 508 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque, the Volvo S60 Polestar Concept looked right at home under the Los Angeles spotlight.

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Volvo S60 Polestar Concept Heading to LA Auto Show

The 508-hp Volvo S60 Polestar Concept will be making its North American debut later this month at the 2012 LA Auto Show.

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Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Production Begins

Volvo has successfully integrated the assembly of the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid on the same production line as several of its regular models.

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Nine Car Brands Americans Keep the Longest

Toyota and Honda vehicles are known for their quality and longevity. These two Japanese automakers have built their reputations on sensible virtues like dependability and fuel efficiency – they’re certainly not known for styling or performance.

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Volvo Offers Special Pricing for Sandy Victims

As east coasters continue to reel in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Volvo is taking the chance to offer special pricing for people who lost cars in the storm.

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Volvo Developing new Fast Charging System

Volvo is testing out a new fast-charging station that will put charging times under two hours for the brand’s C30 electric car that is available in Europe. 

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Volvo C30 Polestar Edition Takes a Bow: 2012 SEMA Show

In the sea of modified cars at the 2012 SEMA Show, it’s fairly easy to miss a few, no matter how hard you’re looking. We spotted this hidden gem in the form of a limited edition Volvo C30 Polestar Edition in the Ohlins booth.

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Volvo V60 Racing Wagon Unveiled

Last week, Volvo teased its V60 Racing wagon that was scheduled to make its debut at the 2012 Sao Paulo Motor Show, and now the Swedish automaker has unveiled its newest race car.

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Volvo V60 Racing Teased Before Sao Paulo Motor Show

The latest Volvo race car will be unveiled shortly at the Sao Paulo Motor Show, and the Swedish automaker released a teaser today to whet appetites.

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