Stories & Inspiration
We've gathered together our favorite articles, interviews and films from the world of Volvo. Enjoy!
Heritage
Scandi Noir
For more than a decade, Scandinavian-noir has dominated international bestseller lists and captivated TV audiences around the world. We met up with Hans Rosenfeldt, creator of the hit TV series The Bridge, to discuss the darker side of Sweden.
Design
Power behind the design
When Scandinavian elegance meets dynamism, the result is the new Volvo S60. Volvo Cars senior vice president of design, Robin Page, explains how he and his team designed a car that celebrates the joy of driving.
Technology
Electrifying performance
Electrification is at the heart of Volvo Cars’ vision to combine effortless performance with incredible efficiency. The new S60 T8 Twin Engine, a plug-in hybrid, is the next step forward – a car that’s ready for the future, today.
Safety and performance
Crafting the perfect drive
Balance. Poise. Control. These are the key elements of the S60, a car that highlights Volvo Cars’ unique take on driving. We visit a secret test track in Sweden to find out more.
Design
In the driving seat
Volvo Cars senior vice president of design, Robin Page, reveals how minimalist Scandinavian design and Swedish craftsmanship combine in the new S60. The result, he says, is a luxurious interior that’s been designed to put an emphasis on driving.
City Life
The Scandinavian model
Oslo’s mix of busy streets and laid-back Scandinavian attitude is the backdrop as we discover what makes the new XC40 the perfect SUV for the city.
City Life
Behind the lens: the XC40 in Oslo
The smart, practical XC40 is both enabler and star as we join photographer Sam Christmas on a photo shoot in Oslo
Technology
Sounds of the city
Music is the heartbeat of urban culture, as we experience on a tour around Oslo in the Volvo XC40. This is a car built to help you make the most of your music.
City Life
Exploring Oslo in the XC40
Oslo’s mix of busy streets and laid-back Scandinavian attitude is the backdrop as we discover what makes the new XC40 the perfect SUV for the city.
Design
Style remix
Erik Åleby, colour and materials designer, talks about how the new XC40 showcases Volvo Cars at its most daring and expressive, and how the beautiful, sustainable materials in its cabin reflect contemporary Scandinavian design.