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Volvo completes testing of F1-inspired flywheel KERS system, fuel savings up to 25 per cent

Volvo has completed extensive testing of kinetic flywheel KERS technology on public roads, which was fitted to the rear axle of an S60 with a four-cylinder turbo, giving the driver an extra 80 horsepower, while reducing fuel... 

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30.04.2013
Upgraded Volvo C30 Electric gets a unique fast charger, full recharge takes just 1.5 hours

Volvo has unveiled the world’s first on-board 22 kW fast-charger that operates on a three-phase supply and is compact enough to be fitted in a C30 Electric. Full charge takes just 1.5 hours, compared to 8-10 hours... 

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24.04.2013
Volvo S60 Polestar production version revealed

Volvo has unveiled the production version of the S60 Polestar, which delivers 350bhp not 508bhp as the hot one-off S60 Polestar Concept Car. That’s a big shame and it would have been a nice alternative to the high end... 

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18.04.2013
Volvo S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 Facelifts Revealed

Volvo has revealed the facelifted S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 models in what it describes as the most extensive development of existing models in company’s history. The S60, V60 and XC60 have received larger... 

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19.02.2013
Chris Harris Reviews the One-Off Volvo S60 Polestar Concept [video]

Volvo still has not decided whether they should take the S60 Polestar into production or not. Chris Harris recently managed to drive the privately owned S60 Polestar concept car on some snowy roads. The S60 Polestar packs... 

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25.01.2013
Car of the Year 2013 Finalists Announced

Eight candidates have been nominated finalists for Car of the Year 2013, which will be announced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013. The top eight cars launched in the past 12 months going after the Car of the Year 2013... 

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18.12.2012
Volvo Confirms Next-generation XC90 for Late 2014

Volvo has announced a new multi-billion dollar investment in Sweden for next-generation vehicle architecture and engines. The investment officially goes in SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) and VEA (Volvo Engine Architecture).... 

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04.12.2012
Volvo S60 Polestar Concept Heading to LA Auto Show

Volvo will bring the hot S60 Polestar Concept to Los Angeles Auto Show, following its introduction back in June at the Gothenburg City Race. Still a one-off concept, the S60 Polestar packs 508bhp from a turbocharged Volvo... 

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21.11.2012
Volvo Developing New Fast-Charger For Electric Cars

Plugging your electric car into an ordinary single-phase 230 V household outlet gives a charging time of 8-10 hours, depending on the available current. That’s fine for overnight charging, but way too long if you need... 

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06.11.2012
Volvo V60 Racing Debuts at the Sao Paulo Motor Show

Volvo has unveiled a V60 Racing at the São Paulo Motor Show in Brazil. The V60 Racing features a paint scheme that pays tribute to the classic Volvo 850 wagon that competed in the British Touring Car Championship in 1994.... 

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29.10.2012
Volvo’s Autonomous Traffic Jam Assistance in Action [VIDEO]

Volvo’s new traffic jam assistace function technology automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 30mph, will be ready for production in 2014. “This technology makes driving more relaxed... 

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25.10.2012
Volvo V40 R-Design & Cross Country Pricing Announced

Volvo has announced the pricing of the all-new Volvo V40 R-Design and Volvo V40 Cross Country. The V40 R-Design starts from £22,295 and the the more rugged looking V40 Cross Country from £22,595. The V40 R-Design features... 

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09.10.2012
Volvo V40 Cross Country Revealed [VIDEOS]

The all-new Volvo V40 Cross Country is the third variant of the V40 to be revealed at next week’s Paris Motor Show. The V40 Cross Country features a more rugged style than the standard model. Unique details include... 

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19.09.2012
Volvo V40 R-Design Revealed Ahead Of Paris Debut [VIDEO]

Volvo has revealed the V40 R-Design ahead of its public debut end of this month at the Paris Motor Show. The sporty R-Design can be combined with all engines available for the all-new Volvo V40, from the D2 diesel with 115bhp,... 

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13.09.2012
Volvo S60, V60 And V70 Business Editions Revealed

Volvo is going after corporate clients with new Business Editions of the S60, V60 and V70 models. The new Business Edition models offer features aimed specifically at the business driver. Some of the main highlights include... 

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16.08.2012