Auto braking will save lives and money

Auto braking will save lives and money

7 Aug 2012 by Craig Duff

Autonomous braking systems could save 250 lives and around $5 billion a year, according to Australia’s vehicle crash-testing body.Australian New Car Assessment Program chief executive Nicholas Clarke ...Read more
Swedish divorcee seeks a wealthy mate

Swedish divorcee seeks a wealthy mate

15 Mar 2012 by Neil Dowling

And before you reply, understand that this Swede is big on playing with steel and engines - kinky! For the first time, Volvo is openly hawking partners to take it to the next stage and inject capital ...Read more
Volvo electric and hybrid roll-out

Volvo electric and hybrid roll-out

14 Sep 2011 by Neil Dowling

That’s Volvo’s plan as it begins to roll out a range of electric and hybrid cars. It is making its own four-cylinder engine and plans to turbocharge it and add it to hybrid drivetrains within a few ...Read more
Volvo hits safety top gear

Volvo hits safety top gear

23 May 2008 by Paul Gover

The car brand trumpeted as the world's safest will catch up with the pack next month. Volvo is at last making sure every car it sells in Australia is equipped with ESP and traction control as ...Read more
Volvo to a smaller future?

Volvo to a smaller future?

9 Apr 2008 by Neil Dowling

No one in its Gothenburg centre in Sweden will talk about future product, although there is an underlying trend to shrink technology.Volvo's strategic design chief Jose Diaz de la Vega thinks a small ...Read more
S40 is all about space

S40 is all about space

17 Oct 2007 by CarsGuide team

It has also moved to create more differentiation from the V5 wagon which will more closely resemble the upcoming V70.A number of refining design cues position the Volvo S40 sedan a visual step nearer ...Read more
Volvo ponders future of iconic wagon

Volvo ponders future of iconic wagon

27 Jun 2007 by Chris Riley

A family favourite, it was noted for its reliability and longevity, especially the 200 series.Many Volvo 245 wagons can still be seen on the road even though it is years since they ceased production ...Read more
Volvo backs MP3

Volvo backs MP3

29 May 2007 by Mark Hinchliffe

The company now has MP3 CD compatibility standard across its range, plus auxiliary inputs for MP3 players and even USB connection in some models.The first company in Australia to offer MP3-compatible ...Read more
Volvo options add even more appeal

Volvo options add even more appeal

27 Apr 2007 by Mark Hinchliffe

Improvements to the S40 sedan and V50 wagon include a power boost for the turbo petrol T5, a six-speed manual for the diesel D5, cosmetic changes and better safety features.When the new models arrive ...Read more
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