The latest Volvo stories

This Volvo has been a familiar sight on the highways and by-ways for years. But there’s a big difference this time. Think diesel.

Europe has voted: about 200,000 Auto Bild readers from 27 countries have selected the most beautiful vehicles for 2009 in five categories. The Volvo S60 Concept won over 28 renowned competitors in the category of Concept Cars. The voting for the Auto Bild Design Award was expanded for the first time to Europe-wide scope this year. Votes were submitted by fax, telephone and Internet.

Over the years, the perception has always been that a Volvo has been nothing but solid sensibility, a wedge of heavy metal with wheels attached to it, and distinguished primarily for its uncompromising outlook on safety. These days, however, Volvos have become anything but only that.

The Longest Leg in the History - Qingdao to Rio de Janeiro. Five Volvo Ocean Race teams are girding themselves for the longest leg in the history of the race - a 12,300 nautical mile marathon to from Qingdao, China to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In my review of the Volvo XC90 2.5L, talking about it being very thirsty when urged along, I wrote: "You can't really have it both ways – all that mass and space AND low fuel consumption." Well, with the introduction of the long-promised diesel version – the D5 - you can.

It's no big mystery why the Volvo XC90 is Malaysia's most popular SUV in the premium segment. It looks imposing enough, handsome and sleek even till today, offers spacious with seating for seven and is comfortable.

Volvo XC60 takes the SUV of the Year at the 2009 What Car? Awards

To alleviate for those who have chrome allergy, all leather used in Volvo car interiors has been treated in a chromium-free tanning process, using either natural or synthetic tanning materials. This benefits both man and nature.

To alleviate for nickel allergy-sufferers, all nickel containing parts are tested to ensure nickel leakage meats the requirements set by Volvo.

Saving a life can be so simple: grab, stretch, click! If you are wearing a safety belt, your chances of surviving a collision improve by 50 percent.

A few days before Christmas, Volvo Cars treats the automotive world to an early unwrapping of a car that will shine bright in the streets for years to come. The Volvo S60 Concept gives the car world a glimpse of what the all-new Volvo S60 is going to look like when it arrives in 2010.

It’s official! The iconic Volvo C30 is officially recognized as a ‘head-turner’ when it received the Good Design award at the New Straits Times/Maybank Car of the Year 2008 (COTY) ceremony held on Thursday night, 28 November.

EuroNCAP has instituted a new assessment protocol for evaluating the degree of whiplash protection offered by passenger cars in rear-end collisions. The Volvo XC60 was one of the few models to receive the highest rating...

Here is the first glimpse of Volvo Cars' next concept car.
The Volvo S60 Concept will be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2009 - and it gives a clear indication of what the all-new Volvo S60 will look like when it is introduced during 2010.

In response to the phenomenal growth of film and video communication on the internet, Volvo Car Corporation is now launching its own YouTube channel.

Volvo Cars and toy manufacturer Viking Toys have launched a playful collaboration - Volvo cars for the youngest members of the family. The XC90, Volvo XC70 and Volvo C30 will be produced in soft, safe and durable plastic in the classic colours yellow, red, green and blue.

One of the world's most advanced wind tunnels is Volvo Cars' new tool in the quest for lower fuel consumption and reduced carbon dioxide emissions.

The Volvo XC60 has now been added to the list of cars recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association for its good interior air quality. Four Volvo models are now featured in the association's list of recommended cars.

Robert Dahlgren was outstanding in his magnificent Volvo C30 racer in the Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC).

The interior environment in a Volvo should also be safe for hypersensitive people; an ambition whose result means that three Volvo models, the S80, V70 and XC70, are now recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association.

Volvo C70, S40, and C30 are top rated in AutoPacific's 2008 Ideal Vehicle Awards

With the new C30, Volvo makes its debut in the two-door premium-car segment. The sporty design, with four individual seats and a unique glass tailgate, aims to give a young and dynamic group of customers "a Volvo of their own." But, as with all Volvos, safety is a top priority.

When one thinks of Volvo cars, the word “safety” immediately comes to mind. However, Volvo is set to re-brand its image with the launch of the iconic 2-door sporty coupe, the Volvo C30.

Volvo Cars' in-house developed technology for avoiding low-speed collisions - is receiving the American "Traffic Safety Achievement Award" at this year's World Traffic Safety Symposium in New York.