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.
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.
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.
2013 Volvo S60 review
Volvo’s sleek and sexy S60 luxury sedan rolls off the line for the 2013 Model year, packing an eye catching design and a plethora of comfort and advanced safety tech to match its high-street style.
2013 Volvo XC60 review
By far Volvo's best selling vehicle, the XC60 returns for 2013 a little older, a little bolder, and much wiser than ever before with a zippy powertrain, a functional cabin, and a stylish design.
2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E review
The Volvo S60 with its nearly-$50,000 price tag wades into one of the most competitive segments in the whole automotive industry. But it does so with an all-new and excellent engine, and the sort of excellent Scandinavian design that made IKEA a household name.
2017 Volvo S90 T6 review
Volvo’s 2017 S90 T6 is a luxury concert hall on wheels, boasting both the latest entertainment and safety technologies, plus a whole lot of luxury.
2018 Volvo XC60 first drive
With the 2018 Volvo XC60 -- handsome, comfortable, and loaded with user-friendly tech -- Volvo has a formula to shake up the compact SUV segment.
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.