Volvo isn’t exactly a brand we associate with performance often. Luxury? Sure. Safety? Absolutely. But not to worry, the kind folks at Heico Sportiv are here to remedy the issue by creating a sportier version of the Volvo V40.
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Volvo CEO wants to scrap brand’s premium status
Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby says the company needs to get rid of its premium status and come up with a new product strategy.
Volvo and Chrysler launching recalls
Volvo and Chrysler have each launched a recall, with the former related to airbags and the latter to power steering hoses.
Volvo launches R-Design variants of S60 and V60
Volvo has launched R-Design variants of the S60 and V60.
Volvo seeking €600 million loan from EIB under new ownership
Volvo is seeking a €600 million loan from the European Investment Bank under new Geely ownership.
Estates: Where did we go wrong?
Most Americans have rather bad memories of being shoved in an enormous station wagon and driven halfway across the country to visit relatives they didn’t want to see. New wagons may just change that.
Looking back at the past decade in motoring: Part 3
In our last flashback to the “noughties”, we had a look at China and how they’ve been moving up in the automotive industry. Now, we’ll be increasing the scale and having a look at the whole world, and how it was affected by the financial crisis.
Looking back at the past decade in motoring: Part 2
In the first part of this series, we looked through some of the worlds most exotic cars, and how they battled it out in a showdown for the most speed last decade. Now though, it’s time to take things down a notch and talk about some Chinese automakers fighting their way into the big automotive world.
Saab showing more signs of life as 9-4X begins production, GM's Ed Whitacre becomes company CEO
Yes indeed, the Saab saga isn’t over yet. General Motors is still deciding whether or not to sell Saab, although reports seem to think that a decision is near, and now GM is suggesting that they’re hopeful by beginning production of the upcoming 9-4X (Pictured in the spy shot above). Also, Ed Whitacre has become the CEO of General Motors.