http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/volvo http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/volvo http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020840909/volvo-v40-spied-in-scandinavia Caught undergoing testing in Scandinavia, the five-door hatchback is reportedly based on the C30 and will eventually replace S40 and V50.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:38:37 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020840909/volvo-v40-spied-in-scandinavia http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020840897/volvo-patents-the-universe-concept-s100-flagship-coming Volvo has patented the design for their Universe concept which was unveiled at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. It reportedly previews an S100 flagship.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:17:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020840897/volvo-patents-the-universe-concept-s100-flagship-coming http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012540292/volvo-shows-off-semi-autonomous-road-train-tech-videos Volvo has announced they have successfully conducted a multi-vehicle test for the EU-funded SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) project.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:26:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112012540292/volvo-shows-off-semi-autonomous-road-train-tech-videos http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011339817/volvo-ceo-wants-new-model-below-xc60---seeks-partner-to With Volvo's technical relationship with Ford set to expire at the same time the upcoming Volvo V40's lifecycle expires in 2017, Volvo is looking to fill the void.]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:42:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011339817/volvo-ceo-wants-new-model-below-xc60---seeks-partner-to http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011239701/2013-volvo-v40-winter-testing Less than two months away from its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, and here we have the latest spy photos taken during cold weather testing in northern Sweden.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:44:51 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011239701/2013-volvo-v40-winter-testing http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010439429/volvo-xc60-plugin-hybrid-concept-to-debut-in-detroit-videos As a potential second plug-in-hybrid offering, Volvo has announced it will unveil the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:32:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010439429/volvo-xc60-plugin-hybrid-concept-to-debut-in-detroit-videos http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121639090/2012-volvo-v40-teased-for-geneva-debut Volvo has released the first teaser image of the 2012 V40. It is a five-door hatchback with sporty styling and an upmarket interior.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:11:16 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121639090/2012-volvo-v40-teased-for-geneva-debut http://www.worldcarfans.com/211121338976/2013-volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid ]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:10:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/211121338976/2013-volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121338970/volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid-priced-at-eur-57000-for-europe It will have a starting price of EUR 57,000 depending on market. In the UK prices start between GBP 45,000 and GBP 50,000 minus any government subsidies for electric cars (Plug-in Car Grant). ]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:09:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121338970/volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid-priced-at-eur-57000-for-europe http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120938880/modern-day-volvo-p1800-sketched-by-volvo-design-director In celebration of the Volvo P1800's 50th anniversary Volvo Design Director Christopher Benjamin has revealed his interpretation of what a modern day P1800 might have looked like.]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:16:57 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120938880/modern-day-volvo-p1800-sketched-by-volvo-design-director http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112838556/volvo-adds-new-polestar-performance-packages-us Volvo has announced plans to expand their lineup of Polestar Performance packages in the United States. Details inside]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:26:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112838556/volvo-adds-new-polestar-performance-packages-us http://www.worldcarfans.com/111111738324/2014-volvo-xc90-teased As the XC90 prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary, Volvo has released four teaser images which preview the 2014 model.]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:45:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111111738324/2014-volvo-xc90-teased http://www.worldcarfans.com/111111138136/2012-volvo-v30-spied-with-less-camo Spy photos showing much of the shape and design of this all-new vehicle.]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111111138136/2012-volvo-v30-spied-with-less-camo http://www.worldcarfans.com/111110838052/volvo-c70-inscription-headed-for-la-debut The special edition features a unique appearance with a gloss-black grille, a rear spoiler and exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels.]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:08:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111110838052/volvo-c70-inscription-headed-for-la-debut http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101737460/volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid-confirmed-for-2012-videos Jointly developed with Vattenfall AB, the wagon features a 2.4-liter five-cylinder diesel engine, an electric motor and a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery.]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:42:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101737460/volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid-confirmed-for-2012-videos http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101137293/2012-volvo-v30-first-time-spied-on-the-road V30 is a five-door wagon based on the C30 hatchback platform that will form a new model range to go up against the likes of the VW Golf. ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:51:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101137293/2012-volvo-v30-first-time-spied-on-the-road http://www.worldcarfans.com/111100337089/volvo-c70-ceases-production-in-2013 Volvo has announced plans to cease production of the C70 and close their plant in Uddevalla, Sweden in 2013.]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:48:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111100337089/volvo-c70-ceases-production-in-2013 http://www.worldcarfans.com/111091336554/volvo-concept-you-revealed-in-frankfurt-video Built to preview an upcoming large luxury sedan, the Concept You has a fastback design which mimics the Audi A7.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:39:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111091336554/volvo-concept-you-revealed-in-frankfurt-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090836411/volvo-teases-the-concept-you-video New concept vehicle will serve as a showcase for Volvo's new platform and 4-cylinder engine technology.]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:21:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090836411/volvo-teases-the-concept-you-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090636346/volvo-to-kill-six-cylinder-engines-develop-new-platform To cope with increasing environmental pressures, Volvo has announced plans to axe their six-cylinder engines.]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:39:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090636346/volvo-to-kill-six-cylinder-engines-develop-new-platform http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090636332/volvo-upgrades-the-xc90 SUV gets aluminum trim as standard and a new instrument cluster as well as new features for the R-Design and Executive variants.]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:35:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090636332/volvo-upgrades-the-xc90 http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071234868/volvo-announces-three-range-extended-ev-concepts Volvo has announced plans to develop and test three new range-extended electric vehicles. Details inside]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:09:30 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071234868/volvo-announces-three-range-extended-ev-concepts http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070434666/volvo-s60-performance-project-unveiled The unique model is based on the T6 R-Design and features a sport exhaust system and 19-inch Heico wheels with Pirelli tires.]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:03:37 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070434666/volvo-s60-performance-project-unveiled http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061734250/volvo-drops-s40-and-v50-from-us-lineup Swedish automaker discontinues two more models in the United States citing poor sales. ]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:10:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061734250/volvo-drops-s40-and-v50-from-us-lineup http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061034086/volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid-to-get-petrol-variant-us-availability According to a recent report, Volvo will bring the V60 Plug-in Hybrid to the United States.]]> Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:10:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061034086/volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid-to-get-petrol-variant-us-availability http://www.worldcarfans.com/111052633703/volvo-announces-flywheel-kers-system-video The details are fairly technical, but Volvo says the Flywheel KERS will improve performance and increase fuel efficiency by up to 20%.]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 21:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111052633703/volvo-announces-flywheel-kers-system-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111050933223/volvo-xc90-replacement-confirmed The Volvo XC90 is nearly ten years old, but an executive has confirmed the company is working on a redesigned model.]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 00:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111050933223/volvo-xc90-replacement-confirmed http://www.worldcarfans.com/111050333071/volvo-introduces-the-new-s80-executive-and-v70-r-design New special editions feature plush touches such as leather trims for the interior as well as a distinct exterior look for the V70 R-Design wagon. ]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111050333071/volvo-introduces-the-new-s80-executive-and-v70-r-design http://www.worldcarfans.com/111042732947/volvo-flagship-not-coming-anytime-soon Volvo is downplaying speculation about a flagship model, following the introduction of the Universe concept at the Shanghai Auto Show.]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111042732947/volvo-flagship-not-coming-anytime-soon http://www.worldcarfans.com/111042532887/2012-volvo-s60--xc60-r-designs-gain-more-power For the 2012 model year, both vehicles will be outfitted with a revised 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that produces 325 hp (242 kW / 330 PS) and 354 lb-ft (479 Nm) of torque.]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111042532887/2012-volvo-s60--xc60-r-designs-gain-more-power