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.
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’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.
Volvo leverages the power of software to build more dynamic cars
Volvo has asked sister company Polestar to make its cars more dynamic through a software update. Offered at an extra cost, the AWD optimization upgrade sends more power to the rear wheels when the driver turns on dynamic mode. It stops short of making the car fully rear-wheel drive but it changes the way it drives.
IIHS tests advanced driver-assist tech, gets mixed results
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested adaptive cruise control and active lane-keep systems from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and Volvo. Testers found them to be unreliable in the real world, and noted that drivers must remain attentive behind the wheel.
Volvo’s Polestar performance brand is working on a Tesla Model 3 competitor
Volvo’s dedicated performance division, Polestar, is upping its ante by gearing up to take on the Tesla Model 3. According to a new report, the Polestar 2, will sport an all-electric powertrain with a range up to 350 miles and an output of up to 400 horsepower. It will cost $40,000 to $66,000 U.S.
M, Volvo’s new on-demand car service, wants to get to know you better
Volvo wants a slice of the growing car-sharing business. The company is developing an app-based service that lets registered users find and reserve a car in a few taps. Learning technology will know which Volvo to suggest. It might recommend an XC40 for trips into a city or a V90 for users taking friends along.
Kids help Volvo and Lego design the construction vehicles of the future
Volvo CE and Lego Technic collaborate with children in designing futuristic construction equipment models. Now in the third year, the focus groups with children have resulted in patents for revolutionary concepts that may influence autonomous electric-powered vehicles on both construction sites and city streets.
Volvo shows its athletic side with the S60 Polestar Engineered package
Tuner Polestar became a stand-alone sub-brand, but it will continue to lend its name and expertise to Volvo. The next-gen S60 will become the brand's first car to receive the Polestar Engineered package. It adds more power, bigger brakes, and upgraded suspension components borrowed from the Polestar 1.
By 2021, you could be sleeping behind the wheel of an autonomous Volvo XC90
By 2021, you could be sitting behind the wheel of a truly driverless Volvo. The Swedish automaker's research and development chief recently said that the company is planning to sell a Level 4 self-driving crossover SUV in 2021. Level 4 autonomy describes cars that can drive themselves without any human interaction.
Volvo has designed a self-docking system for yachts
We're already working on self-parking cars, so why not take things a step further and investigate self-parking boats? Of course, the correct vernacular here isn't "parking," but rather "docking." But semantics aside, Volvo -- an expert on both land and water -- has now designed a self-docking yacht.
Cutting-edge Lidar tech will help Volvo’s autonomous cars see better
Volvo's recently-inaugurated tech fund has made its first investment. It backed an American company named Luminar that specializes in hardware and software for autonomous cars. Its Lidar helps cars see faster, and its annotating platform lets them better understand the data processed by on-board sensors.
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.
2018 Volvo XC40 review
Boasting fresh styling, clever convenience features, and superb value for money, the Volvo XC40 enters a highly competitive luxury compact SUV segment. Is the brand known for safety out of its element, or well equipped to conquer a new market?
Volvo’s first-ever all-electric truck mutes deliveries and trash collection
Volvo Trucks is seeking to make noisy trash collection and urban deliveries more quiet and environmentally friendly with its new, first-ever, all-electric truck. It's called the FL Electric and represents the company's latest all-electric offering for large scale, heavy-duty commercial applications.
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.
Buy, lease, or … subscribe? Volvo takes a cue from Netflix with Care
Shopping for a car requires choosing whether to buy or lease. Volvo just added a third option called a subscription model. Here is how Care By Volvo works.
2019 Volvo XC40 first drive review
We put the 2019 Volvo XC40 to the test in and around Barcelona to see what it takes from its bigger siblings and what it brings to the table.
New Volvo XC40 takes big-SUV style and stuffs it in a city-friendly package
Based on the modular CMA platform, the first-ever Volvo XC40 is a small SUV positioned directly below the XC60.
We’re thankful someone dropped a V12 tank engine in a classic Volvo
With a 520-horsepower diesel V12 from a Swedish tank, this Volvo sits on a custom-made frame that's about 20 feet long.
Uber returns to the self-driving game with plan to buy and convert 24,000 Volvos
Uber is renewing its commitment to self-driving technology with the purchase of 24,000 sport utilities from Volvo.
Alexa-powered Sonos One speaker takes aim at hi-fi home hubs
Sonos One smart home hub is filled with hi-fi goodness, Amazon thinks Alexa-assisted video calls are the future, Volvo unveils a super hybrid.
Volvo’s U.S. boss clears the air on electrification, self-driving cars, safety
Volvo’s Senior Vice President Lex Kerssemakers discusses plans for electrification, autonomous drive, and increased safety over the next 5 years.
With Care by Volvo, owning a car is as simple as owning a phone
Care by Volvo is a subscription service that bundles vehicle cost, insurance payments, and a suite of concierge services into one payment.
2018 Volvo XC60 T8 first drive review
Our 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 review covers the drivetrains, trim levels, and options on the industry’s newest plug-in hybrid SUV, built on Volvo’s new platform.
Can’t see the upcoming total solar eclipse? Volvo has you covered
Volvo will use a fleet of its XC60 SUVs to record and broadcast August's total solar eclipse to the world.
Ditch the glasses and hit CNN.com for a safe, 360-degree total solar eclipse stream
Are those glasses you bought for next week's total solar eclipse completely safe? If you have doubts, safely watch the show through CNN.