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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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’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.
Polestar electric vehicle won’t lose $7,500 tax credit because of Volvo sales
Up to 200,000 buyers of Volvo parent company Geely's Polestar electric vehicle will qualify for $7,500 in tax incentives, quelling fears that Volvo sales in the U.S. would affect that number, If Polestar sales were lumped together with Volvo EV sales, both brands would lose the customer tax credit inducement sooner.
415-hp Polestar-engineered powertrains coming to 2020 Volvo V60 and XC60
The Polestar Engineered upgrade originally offered on the 2019 Volvo S60 sedan will be available on the V60 wagon and XC60 crossover for the 2020 model year. Changes to the T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain yield 415 horsepower. Volvo didn't discuss pricing or any other availability details.
The compact XC40 crossover will kick off Volvo’s electric-car push
The Volvo XC40 will get an electric powertrain option, according to a new report. The electric version will be unveiled later this year, and go on sale in 2020. The XC40 will be the Volvo brand's first mass-market electric car, but the related Polestar 2 will launch around the same time.
Volvo wants to use speed limiters, in-car cameras, and data to reduce crashes
Volvo believes new tech is the best way to improve car safety. The Swedish automaker will let owners set speed limits when loaning out their cars, install cameras to monitor drivers, and use data to design better safety features. Volvo previously said it would limit all cars to 112 mph.
Unrestrained by heritage, Polestar sets its sights on becoming a digital brand
With no heritage to worry about, Polestar is free to move full-speed ahead towards its goal of becoming a digital brand. All of the company's upcoming models will be electric, and they will inaugurate an Android-powered infotainment system. Polestar COO Jonathan Goodman explains what the brand stands for.
Predictably named Polestar 3 to debut in 2021 as a coupe-style electric SUV
Volvo sister company Polestar will continue expanding its lineup of electric, tech-laden cars in the 2020s. Its third model will be a "coupe-style SUV" named 3, company COO Jonathan Goodman told Digital Trends during the 2019 Geneva Auto Show. Offered only as an EV, it will make its debut in late 2021.
Volvo goes big, puts autonomous driving tech into a full-size bus
Forget self-driving cars, and even self-driving shuttles. Volvo put its autonomous vehicle technology into a full-size electric bus and has been testing it in Singapore. The ultimate aim is to deploy the passenger bus along fixed routes for scheduled services in the city state.
Google and Volvo helped Polestar craft its answer to the Tesla Model 3
Volvo sister company Polestar has introduced the 2, its second model. It's a tall sedan with a fastback-like design that's aimed right at the Tesla Model 3. It comes with a 400-horsepower, all-wheel drive electric powertrain, and its battery pack delivers up to 275 miles of range. Production will begin in China in 2020.
Volvo to impose a 112-mph speed limit on its cars in the name of safety
Beginning in 2020, all new Volvo cars will be limited to a maximum speed of 112 mph. While other automakers have used speed limiters before, Volvo is the first to do so specifically to promote safety. Volvo may also use geofencing to limit speeds around schools and hospitals in the future.
Electric luxury sedan face-off: Polestar 2 vs. Tesla Model 3
Volvo sister company Polestar isn't shy about its intentions to take on Tesla. Its second model, which is called 2, is aimed directly at the Model 3. We take a look at how the 2 and the Model 3 compare in terms of range, performance, price, and tech. The Model 3 is on-sale now, but the 2 won't arrive until early 2020.
2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country first drive
Volvo laced up its smallest station wagon in hiking clothes to create the V60 Cross Country. It's a lifted, all-wheel drive family-hauler that laughs at icy roads while coddling its occupants in a comfortable, high-tech cabin. We travel to Sweden to try it out on snowy roads a stone's throw from the Arctic Circle.
Someone stared at a Volvo on their phone for nearly 10 hours to win it
Volvo didn't want you to watch the 2019 Super Bowl or the million-dollar ads that pepper it. Instead, it gave those willing to ignore the big game the chance to win a two-year subscription to a brand-new S60. The three participants who many spent hours staring at the S60 on their phone won the contest.
Volvo could install a camera that watches you while you drive, but not soon
Volvo will add an in-car camera to its list of extra-cost options before the end of 2019. The driver-facing unit monitors vital stats like glucose levels to reduce accidents caused by health problems, and it opens the door to facial recognition technology. The firm isn't worried about privacy issues.
600-hp, $155K Polestar 1 is the alluring Volvo coupe you’ve been waiting for
The Polestar 1 will be built in a brand-new factory located in China starting in 2019, and it will boast a carbon fiber body.
Luminar lidar sensor aims to detect if you’re sipping a latte or crossing a road
Volvo and sensor company Luminar Technologies have made a breakthrough in lidar technology that will greatly improve the vision of autonomous cars. The lidar allows an autonomous car to see up to 270 yards away, and gives it the ability to identity human actions and body parts (like arms and legs).
Volvo’s self-driving trucks are ready to start work at a mine in Norway
Volvo is about to launch its first-ever commercial operation using its driverless truck technology. A deal with a Norwegian mining firm will see six of its autonomous vehicles carry limestone between the mine and a port in an operation aimed at boosting productivity and reliability, as well as safety.
Volvo will be at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, but it won’t bring any cars
Volvo has declared that it won't unveil anything at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, and that its display at the show won't feature a single car. Instead, Volvo plans to focus on mobility services, partnerships with tech companies like Amazon and Google, and autonomous-driving tech.
Volvo plans to face the future without sacrificing its identity
Volvo is embarking on an ambitious push to fill its lineup with electric and hybrid cars, as well as an infotainment partnership with Google. Volvo Americas CEO Anders Gustafsson explains how the Swedish automaker plans to pull that off, and what customers can look forward to over the next few years.
2019 Volvo V60 first drive review
With the brand-new 2019 V60, Volvo argues the station wagon segment isn't as moribund as most other automakers say it is. The Swedish company goes as far as arguing we're on the cusp of a wagon revival, and the V60 is poised to lead the charge with a sexy design, useful tech features, and an upmarket interior.
Volvo’s lifted V60 Cross Country wagon laces up its hiking boots
The Volvo V60 Cross Country is a V60 station wagon with jacked up suspension and more rugged looks. It's the latest Volvo to take advantage of the Swedish automaker's Scalable Product Architecture platform and advanced safety tech. The V60 joins the larger V90 Cross Country in Volvo's wagon lineup.
Volvo wants to build a future in which you can’t wait to commute to work
Volvo's futuristic 360c concept perfectly embodies the changes sweeping across the automotive industry. It's electric, fully autonomous, and connected. It's not production-bound, but the firm hopes its concept will start a meaningful conversation about how self-driving cars will fit into our society.
Volvo’s vision for the future puts you in this private first-class transport pod
Volvo unveiled a concept named 360c that shows how we'll be able to travel in the medium-term future. The box-like car is autonomous and electric. It offers a spacious cabin users can configure as a living room, a bedroom, or a meeting room. The Swedish firm says it's an attractive alternative to flying.