By Robert Nichols
(To read Cardriven.ca's initial review of the XC90, click here)
It wasn’t until 14,000 years ago that the dense glacial icecap that once covered Sweden began to retreat. It is believed that 12,000 years later the first hunters entered the area following the migration paths of their...
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Test Drive: 2016 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription
By Kevin Harrison
There once was a time when Volvo declared to the world that they would never ever build an SUV.
Back then, the safety focused Swedish brand saw SUV's as a potential chink in the armour of their safety pillar. SUV's tended to roll over and if they did the...
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Volvo Will Make V40 Hatchback Available For North Americans in 2017
Volvo has confirmed the V40 will be headed to our shores in 2017. The V40, a five-door hatchback, is currently sold in overseas markets but the Swedish automaker originally had no plans to sell it on our soil. Those plans have apparently changed.
In fact, Volvo is taking a page from...
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Volvo To Produce Performance Laden Polestar XC90
By Kevin Harrison
Volvo's new brand ambassador, the XC90, has yet to hit dealers but the Swedish brand is already eager to add a performance version courtesy of tuning company Polestar.
Interestingly, in an interview conducted with AutoExpress with Vice President of Powertrain for Volvo, Michael Fleiss, the Polestar version would not...
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Volvo Introduces S60 Cross Country
By Kevin Harrison
Volvo unveiled a bit of a surprise today with a brand new cross country model: the S60.
The S60 Cross Country becomes the first premium sedan to get the raised ride height treatment.
According to Volvo, the introduction of the S60 on stilts is to meet the demands of their...
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Volvo Says Concept Coupe Not Currently On Production Radar
You likely remember the Concept Coupe that Volvo showcased earlier this year. While Volvo claims it was more of a way to showcase their new design language, they hadn't completely taken the idea of building it out of the cards.
Well, bad news. According to design manager, Anders Gunnarson,...
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Volvo Reveals V60 Cross Country
Volvo is continuing its onslaught of new product following the recent reveal of its popular XC90 with the new V60 Cross Country.
In a move to re-popularize the wagon, Volvo brought the V60 to our shores last year. The V60 Cross Country adds a "sporty driving feel" matched with better off...
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All-New Volvo XC90 & XC60 To Get Polestar Performance Variants
Polestar has been turning lots of heads lately with its ability to turn Volvos into head turning track stars. The S60 has already gotten the treatment as has the V60 wagon but now it's the turn of the Swedish company's SUV's.
Polestar Performance has confirmed that they will have a crack...
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Volvo Concept XC Coupe Shows Its Face
Volvo is going through a re-branding of sorts starting with a new design language which it has shown through the Concept Coupe last summer and now they're showing it again with a new coupe: the Concept XC Coupe.
Even though it is still a concept, Volvo has clearly realized that...
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Volvo Reveals Canadian V60 Pricing, Polestar Version On the Way
Volvo announced pricing for the 2015 new-to-our-market V60 wagon. Volvo debuted the V60 last year in other markets but strong demand from dealerships warranted a reconsideration on Volvo’s part.
The V60 will be available in four flavours at initial launch. There will be a choice of T5 and T6 engines along...
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