Volvo news

Volvo to introduce XC60 Plug-in Hybrid in Detroit

5 January 2012 New XC60 hybrid for markets that prefer petrol power.

Volvo previews 2012 XC90

7 September 2011 The updated XC90 SUV gets its own smartphone app.

Volvo introduces stop-start to its automatic models

24 August 2011 Stop-start means lower tax for Volvo buyers.

Volvo S60 gets sportier

27 April 2011 Volvo launched an even sportier version of the S60 saloon in New York, though it'll be of minor interest to Irish buyers.

Volvo freezes its batteries

30 March 2011 New images and video showing electric Volvo C30 under test.

Unbelievable economy of new Volvo estate

3 March 2011 Volvo claims that the V60 diesel plug-in hybrid uses just 1.9 litres/100km.

Volvo confirms V60 plug-in hybrid

22 February 2011 The Volvo V60 plug-in diesel-hybrid will be the first of its type in production.

Volvo's new hybrid makes bold claims

27 January 2011 Volvo to showcase innovative Plug-In Hybrid V60 at Geneva Motor Show.

Electric Volvo crashed

12 January 2011 Volvo demonstrated how safe its electric C30 is in Detroit.

Big price reductions for Volvo S40 and V50

10 November 2010 Volvo S40 and V50 DRIVe models now come with lower emissions bracket and there is a new, Classic trim grade.

Sportier Volvo V60 and S60 shown

27 September 2010 The sporty R-Design variants of both S60 saloon and V60 estate will be on Volvo's stand in Paris this week.

Efficient new Volvo engines

1 September 2010 Volvo has announced the arrival of new engines for new S60 and V60.