Latest Volvo news

Volvo to launch green range

Volvo will unveil a trio of low-emission cars at the Paris motor show next month, before putting them on sale in mid-November.

Volvo's new 4x4 takes on the tax man

Diesel versions of Volvo's new XC60 4x4 will emit less than 200g/km of CO2 when the car goes on sale in October. That's low enough to avoid the top bands for road tax and company car tax.

Volvo XC60: full details announced

Full details of the Volvo XC60 have been announced with the Swedish marque claiming the small SUV is its best car yet.

New trim for Volvo C30

Volvo has updated its C30 range by introducing the R-Design Sport as the new entry-level trim.

Volvo XC60 gets breathalyser key

Volvo's Alcolock breathalyser system will be available in the UK by the end of the year.

New Volvo XC60 compact 4x4

This is the all-new Volvo XC60 – ‘the safest and most stunning’ Volvo ever, according to the Swedish manufacturer.

Volvo XC90 gets R-appeal

The Volvo XC90 can now be given a sporty makeover – thanks to an official R-Design package unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show.

Volvo announces V70 and S80 prices

Volvo has announced prices for the all-new V70 estate and the S80 saloon 2-litre engine derivatives.

Volvo says 'we can make crashes extinct'

Volvo is confident that there will come a day when worldwide road accident statistics will be... zero.

First glimpses of Volvo XC60 off-roader

These are the first pictures of the Volvo XC60 Concept which will make its UK debut at November’s MPH show.

Volvo plug-in car has range of 66 miles

Volvo will unveil an electric concept car that is capable of travelling 62 miles on battery power at this year's Frankfurt motor show.

Volvo's drink-drive lock on sale in '08

Volvo is introducing a new breathalyser system that will stop drink-drivers being able to start their car.

New safety systems from Volvo

Volvo will launch a raft of new safety systems at the Frankfurt motor show on September 11.

New efficient C30 from Volvo

Volvo will unveil a high-efficiency variant of its C30 small family car, called the C30 Efficiency.

Volvo won't be sold - yet

Ford's Premier Automotive Group (PAG) is evaluating Volvo's future - but it is not in any discussions to sell the company at the moment.

New Volvo V70 and XC70: prices and trims

Volvo has released prices for its new V70 estate and off-road XC70 models.

Sneak pictures of Volvo's BMW X3 rival

Here are the first sneak pictures of Volvo’s hot new XC60 concept, which won’t be unveiled until next month’s Detroit Motor Show.

Plush new trims for XC90

Volvo has added two plush trims to its big XC90 off-roader.You can now buy the 4x4 in SE Sport and top-of-the-range Executive trim.

Sporty XC90 at British Show

Volvo is unveiling a sporty new version of the XC90 at the British Motor Show this month, with sales starting this November.

Safety boasts for new S80

Volvo says Euro NCAP tests do not paint the full picture on safety and buyers should consider a number of other tests when considering their next purchase.

New Volvo XC90 due in the UK in July

Volvo's award-winning XC90 4x4 will have a completely new range of petrol engines when the updated model arrives in the UK in July.

Volvo S80: orders now being taken

Volvo's new S80 executive car is now available to order, with prices starting at £24,375.

Car-buyer's eye on the web

A couple of car manufacturers have launched web campaigns this month, which could be of interest to car buyers.

Diesel power for Volvo C70 convertible

Volvo's new C70 convertible gets diesel power, with the arrival of a 177bhp D5 engine. Priced from £29,420, the D5 is £3195 more than the 170bhp 2.4-litre petrol.

New diesel for S40 and V50

Volvo's 2.4 D5 diesel engine is now available in its S40 saloon and V50 estate. The 178bhp five-cylinder unit costs from £23,205 in the S40 and £24,565 in the estate.

New Volvo S80 takes on the Germans

Volvo V50 gets 180bhp diesel

Volvo adds its powerful 180bhp D5 diesel engine to the V50 estate range next summer.

Volvo prices new C70

Buyers waiting to get their hands on the new Volvo C70 coupe-cabriolet will have to spend between £26,200 and £33,225, when it arrives in February.

Mini-XC90 on the way?

Volvo is thought to be working on a smaller brother to its successful XC90 off-roader.

Volvo hits the brakes

Volvo will next year unveil a new safety system, which can tell if a car is on a collision course and applies the brakes automatically.

New Volvo C70 on video

Take a look at Volvo's all-new C70 - the coupe-convertible with a folding hard top.

Hard top for Volvo C70

Volvo's new C70 has ditched its soft top in favour of a retractable folding metal roof design.

Glasgow hosts UK debut of new S40

Visitors to next month's Scottish Motor Show will be the first buyers in Britain to see Volvo's new S40 saloon.

Safety first for new Volvo S40

Volvo reckons its all-new S40 family car is as safe as its larger and more expensive stablemate, the S80 executive car.

Volvo plays it safe with new S40

This is the first look at the all-new Volvo S40 which goes on sale next spring from around £14,500.

Volvo SOS pack is on the button

Volvo is to launch an in-car communications system that will allow drivers to alert the emergency services, call for breakdown assistance or get directions to the nearest garage at the touch of a button.