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Volvo continues to bring many unique aspects in design, performance, and personality to the car world. The company has continuously focused on safety and attainable luxury, and of late is shifting entirely to EVs.

Front three quarter view of the 2025 Volvo EX30.

Starting under $40K, Volvo’s compact EX30 will be its most affordable EV, and its fastest

The 2025 Volvo EX30 is a downsized EV with a price that puts mainstream brands on notice.
2024 Polestar 2

2024 Polestar 2 gets a major overhaul for the 2024 model year

Front three quarter view of the 2024 Volvo EX90.

No mere EV, the sensor-stuffed EX90 is Volvo’s towering tech flagship

Front three quarter view of the Polestar 3.

Sporty Polestar 3 SUV is an EV guiding star

Front three quarter view of the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge electric car.

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge first drive review: EV fashion statement

Front three quarter view of the 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country.

2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country first drive review: Android on board

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Volvo C40 Recharge

Volvo unveils the electric 2022 C40 Recharge with Android-powered in-car tech

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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge first drive review: Refined EV subtlety

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Volvo Penta’s skipper-assist tech offers crash-free boat docking

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2021 Polestar 2

2021 Polestar 2 first drive review: More than a Swedish Tesla

2021 Polestar 2 first drive review: More than a Swedish Tesla

The 2021 Polestar 2 is the first all-electric car from Volvo's Polestar spinoff brand. In size and price, the Polestar 2 is a close rival to the Tesla Model 3.
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Waymo and Volvo ink deal to build an all-new electric robo-taxi

Waymo and Volvo ink deal to build an all-new electric robo-taxi

Waymo has announced yet another partnership, this time with Volvo. The pair will join forces to build an all-new autonomous car for ridesharing services.
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The coolest concept cars of all time

The coolest concept cars of all time

The coolest concept cars released preview forward-thinking design trends, new technology, or high-performance engines developed to leave rivals in the dust.
Polestar Precept concept

How electric technology allowed Polestar to create a charismatic sedan

How electric technology allowed Polestar to create a charismatic sedan

Polestar is taking a tech-first approach to creating an electric luxury car. The Precept concept sheds light on what the company's next models will look like.
Polestar 2 production line

Polestar starts production of its Tesla Model 3 rival in China

Polestar starts production of its Tesla Model 3 rival in China

Polestar has launched production of the 2, an electric fastback sedan aimed at Tesla's Model 3, in China, giving the automotive industry a glimmer of hope.
A 2020 Polestar 1 parked near a body of water.

2020 Polestar 1 review: All aboard the Scandinavian express

2020 Polestar 1 review: All aboard the Scandinavian express

Polestar's first car is a plug-in hybrid GT coupe appropriately named 1. In our full review, we argue this big coupe is smart and surprisingly sharp to drive.
Polestar Precept concept

Polestar’s Precept concept is an electric fastback with a recycled interior

Polestar’s Precept concept is an electric fastback with a recycled interior

Volvo-owned Polestar introduced the Precept concept, a fully electric fastback that previews where the brand is going in the 2020s. It could reach production.
Polestar HMI

Polestar and Google plan a smartphone-like infotainment system

Polestar and Google plan a smartphone-like infotainment system

Polestar and Google are creating an infotainment system that will deliver personalized and contextualized content, identifying users via their smartphones.
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Volvo joins forces with China Unicom to develop 5G for its cars

Volvo joins forces with China Unicom to develop 5G for its cars

Volvo aims to release in-car 5G in the early 2020s, though it hasn't provided a more specific timeframe. It predicts quicker connection speeds will allow cars to talk to the infrastructure in real-time, so they'll be able to detect traffic or find a parking spot, for example. BMW is also developing in-car 5G.
Polestar 2

Want an electric car that can tow? Then you need a Polestar 2

Want an electric car that can tow? Then you need a Polestar 2

Most electric cars aren't rated to tow, but the upcoming Polestar 2 will be able to lug up to 3,300 pounds. That should be more than adequate for the needs of the Polestar's target customers. If you need to tow more, the only option is to get a much larger Tesla Model X or Audi E-Tron.
2020 Polestar 1 grill

Polestar 1 first drive review: Grand touring with a compromise

Polestar 1 first drive review: Grand touring with a compromise

With eye-catching looks and a sophisticated powertrain, the Polestar 1 is a statement of purpose for the fledging brand, but the automaker’s unconventional approach comes with a few caveats.
2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge battery

Bask in the green glow of the XC40 Recharge, Volvo’s first electric car

Bask in the green glow of the XC40 Recharge, Volvo’s first electric car

Here it is in all its glory — Volvo's first fully electric vehicle. The 2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge charts a new path for the Swedish carmaker, while still retaining and expanding its famous safety focus. Add in a dash of Scandinavian design we have a winner on our hands.
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New all-electric Volvo XC40 will feature Android infotainment system

New all-electric Volvo XC40 will feature Android infotainment system

On October 16, 2019, Volvo will introduce an all-electric XC40 featuring an Android Auto based infotainment system featuring Google technologies. The new infotainment system offers customers unprecedented personalization, improved levels of intuitiveness, and new embedded Google technology.
polestar 2 electric car performance pack details

Polestar 2 EV Performance Pack shows that old racing habits die hard

Polestar 2 EV Performance Pack shows that old racing habits die hard

The Polestar 2 electric car will get an optional Performance Pack with upgraded brake and suspension components. The Polestar 2 is the Volvo spinoff's second model, and its first all-electric car. Polestar 2 production begins in 2020, with the first cars earmarked for Europe.
Volvo XC90 R

Performance, Luxury, and Subscription – Everything That’s New with Volvo in 2020

Performance, Luxury, and Subscription – Everything That’s New with Volvo in 2020

Volvo took Digital Trends to Banff, Canada to drive the new 2020 XC60, XC90, and V60 Cross Country SUVs. This year, the venerable Swedish automaker is focused on performance with new Polestar models, new safety and tech features, and making Volvos more convenient and affordable through the Care by Volvo subscription service.
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Why CERN’s work on Volvo’s autonomous cars won’t matter much

Why CERN’s work on Volvo’s autonomous cars won’t matter much

CERN hopes to use sophisticated software to help autonomous cars make decisions more quickly, but that's not the biggest challenge facing autonomous driving. Autonomous cars also need an array of reliable sensors and the knowledge to make an informed decision in any situation.
2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country review

Volvo shifts its Care by Volvo new car subscription service into high gear

Volvo shifts its Care by Volvo new car subscription service into high gear

Volvo expanded its pioneering Care by Volvo subscription service to include more cars. Nearly every member of the Volvo range is available through the program, from the XC40 to the XC90. The company also streamlined the process of getting approved and insured, and made changes to satisfy its American dealers.
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Volvo has created an autonomous truck that looks like a sports car

Volvo has created an autonomous truck that looks like a sports car

Volvo’s autonomous truck, called Vera, is about to start work at a port in Gothenburg, Sweden. The vehicle has a modest top speed of 25 mph and features a striking design that makes it look as if the driver’s cab has been swapped for a sports car. It’s one of several efforts by Volvo to put driverless trucks to work.
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Uber’s next self-driving car, a hat-wearing Volvo, will start testing in 2020

Uber’s next self-driving car, a hat-wearing Volvo, will start testing in 2020

Volvo and Uber have unveiled their latest autonomous prototype. It's based on the second-generation XC90, and it's fitted with the self-driving technology Uber developed in-house. The companies plan to begin testing in real-world conditions in 2020, but the prototype won't be sold to the general public anytime soon.
Volvo and POC car-bike helmet crash test

Volvo is crash-testing bike helmets against cars to improve cyclist safety

Volvo is crash-testing bike helmets against cars to improve cyclist safety

Volvo and safety gear manufacturer POC have developed car-bike helmet crash tests in an effort to better protect cyclists in collisions with vehicles. The two Swedish companies claim this is a world first. Volvo claims current bike helmet tests don't account for impacts with cars.
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Volvo wants to use augmented reality tech to help design future cars

Volvo wants to use augmented reality tech to help design future cars

Volvo and Finnish tech firm Varjo have developed an augmented reality headset that can be used while driving a real car. Volvo claims this will help speed up the development process of future cars. Digital tools are quickly being adopted by automaker design departments.
Volvo Car Accident Advisor

Volvo’s new app walks you through what to do after an accident

Volvo’s new app walks you through what to do after an accident

Volvo's Accident Advisor sends information on what to do after an accident directly to a driver's smartphone. Drivers can also use it to notify their insurance companies and find a repair shop. Volvo is making Accident Advisor available free of charge on all 2015.5 model year and newer vehicles.

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