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Explore our favourite selection of stories, articles, interviews and films from the world of Volvo.
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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.
Lifestyle
The cycling revolution in London
The cycling revolution in London
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 new S60, a car that highlights Volvo Cars’ unique take on driving. We visit a secret test track in Sweden to find out more.
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.
Environment
Life’s invisible luxury
This article is part of our ‘Passionate people behind Volvo’ series. In this article, we meet two of the experts who work as part of Volvo Cars’ Interior Air Quality Testing Team. As we are guided through their working day, the Interior Air Quality Testing Team explain Volvo Cars’ approach to ensuring Volvo drivers enjoy a clean and healthy in-car environment that is free from emissions.
Lifestyle
A life at sea
In this article we meet Swedish sailor, Martin Strömberg. Martin is now one of Sweden’s most experienced sailors. He has now competed in the Volvo Ocean Race three times and won it once. We describe how Martin first became interested in the Volvo Ocean Race, his drive to compete in the race and how he came to triumph. We also provide an overview of his sailing career so far, his unique approach to putting racing teams together and what the future holds for this modern Swedish pioneer.
Lifestyle
Learning the secret language of scent
Sometimes, all you have to do to travel somewhere new is close your eyes and surrender to your sense of smell. To find out how different aromas can help lift ourselves out of the everyday we talked to Swedish perfume brand, Agonist.
Services
The race for perfection
In this article, we visit the Volvo Ocean Race Boatyard in Lisbon, Portugal. Here, we meet the team of experts responsible for repairing and re-fitting the entire fleet of Volvo Ocean 65 boats that will compete in the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. We describe each team member’s individual area of expertise and show how the team works together to ensure that each boat is repaired identically, on time and to the highest possible standard. Their expertise in different areas represents the same level of competence you find at a Volvo workshop. We also meet Swedish sailor Martin Strömberg, who won the 2011-12 edition of the race, to find out what a great service programme gives him as a sailor.