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.
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.
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 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.
Behind the wheel with Volvo’s Android infotainment system
Volvo is injecting Android into its upcoming cars. You don't need a phone to power it like Android Auto or Apple's CarPlay, but you can still get the same great apps, music services, and even the Google Assistant to control your car. At Google I/O 2018, we took a look at a prototype.
Volvo is bringing Google Assistant to your car, even if you don’t use Android
Thanks to an ongoing partnership between the carmaker and the tech giant, Volvo will be introducing Google services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, which is built upon Google's Android operating system. This follows last year's announcement of a connected infotainment center.
Best car of 2017
Seeking the best car of 2017? What about a practical one? How about both? We got you covered. See our top pick and our runners up.
Best Luxury Car: 2017 Digital Trends Car Awards
The Volvo S90, Porsche Panamera Turbo, and BMW 5 Series compete to win Digital Trends' Best Luxury Car of 2017 award.
The secret behind the tiny flag in Volvo’s new XC60, and 3 more quirks
Volvo left no stone unturned when it developed the brand-new 2018 XC60. Here are four interesting facts we learned while driving.
Volvo reinvents the cabin to give self-driving commuters more time
Volvo has introduced a design study called Concept 26 that previews what the cabin of tomorrow looks like.
Volvo wants to make a bike helmet to keep you from getting hit by Volvos
A collaboration between Volvo, POC, and Ericsson will produce wearable cycling technology that hopes to end collisions between cyclists and cars.
Thrashing Swedish steel in the quest for a death-proof Volvo by 2020
Volvo has made one of the boldest promises in the automotive industry, that no one driving a new Volvo should be killed or seriously injured by the year 2020. Digital Trends went to Sweden to see how far it has come with the new XC90 and how far it has left to go.
Range Rover beware, the all new Volvo XC90 has launched
Volvo has launched its all-new flagship SUV the XC90, and lets not beat around the bush: It looks magnificent. Think Swedish design with Range Rover luxury.
Volvo’s Concept XC Coupe was inspired by Swedish love of outdoor activities
Volvo has come a long way from the days in which its designers only had rulers. The new Concept XC Coupe is a work of art and safe as a bunker.
2024 Polestar 2 gets a major overhaul for the 2024 model year
The 2024 Polestar 2 gains a long list of updates including a new rear-wheel-drive model, more equipment, and increased range.
No mere EV, the sensor-stuffed EX90 is Volvo’s towering tech flagship
The 2024 Volvo EX90 electric SUV is the Swedish automaker's maximum effort for style, sustainability, and tech.
Sporty Polestar 3 SUV is an EV guiding star
The Polestar 3 borrows heavily from Polestar parent Volvo, but with its own unique style and an emphasis on performance.
Infotainment Review: Volvo Sensus Connect
Volvo's new XC90 is replete with innovations, but perhaps the most impressive is its new Sensus Connect infotainment system.
The best station wagons
From the Subaru Outback to the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, these are the best station wagons in 2021.
The best family cars for 2021
From zero-emissions EVs to tire-roasting V8-powered muscle cars, these family cars have the bases covered.
The best hybrid SUVs
Hybrid SUVs are now easy to find. The best hybrid SUVs use less fuel than most gas-powered sedans, but offer all the advantages you expect from an SUV.
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge first drive review: EV fashion statement
The Volvo C40 Recharge is the automaker's first EV without a companion gasoline model. But does that make a difference?
2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country first drive review: Android on board
The 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country gets a new Android Automotive OS infotainment system and mild-hybrid powertrain.
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge first drive review: Refined EV subtlety
The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the first electric car from the Swedish automaker sold to the general public. Yet, it has a lot in common with the Polestar 2.
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.
Cadillac Super Cruise beats Tesla Autopilot in Consumer Reports testing
Consumer Reports' first comparison of advanced driver-assist systems pitted Cadillac Super Cruise, Nissan/Infiniti ProPilot Assist, Tesla Autopilot, and Volvo Pilot Assist against each other. Cadillac came out on top.
Volvo Penta’s skipper-assist tech offers crash-free boat docking
Some wannabe skippers may be put off boating by the tricky process of docking (well, that and the steep cost). This impressive new technology can help.
Volvo and Ericsson don’t want autonomous-car passengers to ever go without Netflix
Volvo and Ericsson plan to develop an "intelligent" media-streaming system for future self-driving cars, letting people to make the most of their free time.
Uber deploys a fleet of self-driving Volvo XC90s, and starts a legal battle
The Uber-Volvo pilot program in San Francisco will be much bigger than the one the ridesharing giant operates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A cousin, not a little brother. How Volvo designed the tiny but mighty XC40
Volvo walks us through the design process it used to create the brand-new 2019 XC40. Feedback from customers in three markets helped shape the model.
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.
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’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.
Volvo shows off Ericsson-developed touchscreen at CES
Volvo is ditching buttons and knobs in its future infotainment interfaces, and it's retrofitting older models with the new system.
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.
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.
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.