Volvo dealers are saying that sales numbers for the automaker are being hindered by a lack of inventory. To meet consumer demands, Volvo is now providing retailers with up to 6,000 additional XC60 models thanks to a production increase in Europe. The production increase is a result of an investment made by Volvo last year [...]
The Volvo 760 is a classic icon with its shape and distinctly Volvo design. Launched back in February 1982, the model is now celebrating 30 years of success. The 760 did more for Volvo then sell more cars, the automaker credits its creation with saving the company overall, as it was made in a time [...]
In an effort to expand sales, Volvo has just added a new model to the S60 lineup. Positioned directly in between the higher level T6 and the base front-wheel drive T5 model is a new all-wheel drive S60 T5. Prices haven’t been announced, but considering that there’s a $7,150 difference between the base T5’s $32,175 [...]
Volvo has been playing a big game of catch-up in order to compete with the big name brands—such as BMW and Lexus—currently leading the market sales. As part of their tactic, Volvo is hard at work trying to find ways to expand their lineups and increase sales. That said, the Swedish make is apparently seeking [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced that the 2012 Volvo S60 has earned the agency’s top crash rating of five stars. The NHTSA adopted more stringent guidelines and testing practices last year, making it tougher for vehicles to garner the five-star designation. Other vehicles that have received five-star vehicle ratings include the Chevrolet [...]
Last December, we learned that Volvo was in the works to debut an all-new V40 estate at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. And according to some reports, word is that despite the hype, Volvo of US’s CEO, Stefan Jacoby, said that the V40 will skip the US market. The V40 was being pitched as Volvo’s [...]
Key Competitors: Lexus RX400h Power: Turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 280 hp powering the front wheels, 70 bhp electric motor powering the rear for a combined 350 bhp. Performance: 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. Availability: TBA. Volvo finally unveiled their new plug-in hybrid version of the XC60 mid-sized crossover SUV earlier at the 2012 North American International Auto [...]
Volvo may have recently mentioned a 124 mpg diesel hybrid V60, but that is coming out in Europe this year; the North American release is delayed one year most likely because of this: the gas hybrid XC60. This is apparently Volvo’s idea of the Chevy Volt: plug it in and it will do 30 mile [...]
Volvo Cars of North America released information on its C70 Inscription package last month, which will be available for purchase early 2012. The Inscription package is a C70 hardtop convertible with both aesthetic and power upgrades, only for the North American market. It comes with a price tag for an additional $3,900 and includes an [...]
Currently in the egmCarTech garage, I’m enjoying a Volvo S60 R-Design with a 325-hp T6. The sedan keeps on surprising me on a daily basis as I push it to its limits. Which made me think – why doesn’t Volvo try harder to be a brand (hesitant to say luxury brand) for the masses or [...]
