Tag: Volvo Cars

  • Volvo’s approach towards brand’s latest concept vehicle – the Recharge SUV

    2021 Volvo Recharge Concept Front AngleVolvo Cars doesn’t look at electrification just only as the next logical step, but also as means to express all of the brand’s ideas for the future – refinement, reliability, and elegance.

    Remaining true to its Scandinavian heritage, Volvo’s latest electric concept, the Recharge is based on the “less is more” mantra. This idea is manifested through the refined drivetrain system and the exterior design.

    In terms of the engine system, the engineering team removed the entire unit and replaced it with a full battery pack under the flat floor. This lead to extending the wheelbase and wheel size of the concept vehicle. This approach results in shorter overhangs and plenty of interior space for both passengers and luggage.

    As it comes to the interior, the vehicle comes with repositioned seats, redesigned roof profile, and lowered bonnet of the car. This creates efficiency gains in terms of aerodynamics.

    2021 Volvo Recharge Concept - Side

    The “less is more” idea can be clearly be seen manifested on the exterior design – all unnecessary elements have been removed and have been replaced with elegant lines and neat curves. Furthermore, the traditional grille has been replaced with a shield-like structure, supported by a new interpretation of Volvo’s Thor hammer headlight design. There are also signature vertical rear lamps and an overall tight and muscular rear-end.

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    2021 Volvo Recharge Concept - Rear Angle

    We are yet to know more about Volvo’s latest electrified concept vehicle, so keep in touch with us for more info!

     

  • Volvo Cars sets a record in earning safety awards. Details here!

    2021 Volvo V60Volvo Cars have managed to earn more TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety than any other automaker since the TSPP recognitions began in 2013.

    IIHS gives this award to the vehicles with the highest levels of safety. As it seems, Volvo Cars have received a total of nine TSPP recognitions in February and added five models to the total number of Volvo prize winners.

    Volvo Cars’ focus remains on enhanced safety, including forwarding collision warning and automatic emergency braking, blended with advanced pedestrian and cyclist collision prevention. Such technologies have managed to set Volvo vehicles from other contestants.

    Volvo has been setting safety records for years,” said Anders Gustafsson, President, and CEO of Volvo Car USA. “We’re proud to add this record to our history.

    The following vehicles produced after September 2020 have been awarded the TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award from IIHS as of March 31, 2021:

    • Volvo S90
    • Volvo S90 Recharge
    • Volvo V90
    • Volvo V90 Cross Country

    The following vehicles have been awarded the TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award from IIHS as of March 31, 2021:

    • Volvo V60 Cross Country

    They join the following vehicles awarded the TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS in February:

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    • Volvo S60
    • Volvo S60 Recharge
    • Volvo V60
    • Volvo V60 Recharge
    • Volvo XC40
    • Volvo XC60
    • Volvo XC60 Recharge
    • Volvo XC90
    • Volvo XC90 Recharge

    Volvo’s vision is that no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo. The company has consistently innovated new safety features, including the introduction of a speed cap in new cars, run-off road protection, and a new suite of safety sensors debuting in the Volvo XC40 Recharge – the first fully-electric vehicle from Volvo Cars.

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  • New Volvo Cars will come with Speed Limit and Care Key technologies

    2020 Volvo Cars Safety FeaturesFrom now on every new Volvo model will come with a limited top speed of 112mph (180km/h), as Volvo Cars team delivers its promise to introduce such limitation and goes beyond regulation and legislation in order to help to reduce the injuries and fatalities in traffic incidents.

    Along with the speed cap, every Volvo machine will also feature a Care Key, which allows setting additional limitations on vehicle’s top speed, for example before lending their car to other family members and friends, especially young ones.

    Blended together, the speed limitation feature and the Care Key send a strong signal about the dangers of speeding, underlining Volvo Cars’ position as a leader in safety. Both systems illustrate how vehicle makers can take active responsibility for striving to achieve zero traffic fatalities by supporting better driver behavior.

    Although the top speed limiter has led to some technical controversies, the Volvo team has decided to use it within its vehicles as part of the brand’s dedication towards technical innovation and the goal of reducing fatal incidents to zero.

    Furthermore, as it seems, Volvo engineers have decided that the issues with the speed-limiting technologies are no longer enough severe in order not to be included in a standard list of features within a contemporary vehicle.

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    Alongside high speed, the majority of road accidents are due to lack of understanding of the dangers on the road, and also intoxication and distraction. This is why the Volvo Cars team focuses its attention on these three elements of human behavior in its safety work with even more features to be introduced in future models.

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  • Volvo Cars becomes the first manufacturer to incorporate blockchain technology

    2019 Volvo CarsVolvo Cars will become the first automobile manufacturer to implement global traceability of cobalt used in its batteries by applying a blockchain technology. The announcement follows the reveal of brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge.

    The traceability of raw materials is one of the main sustainability challenges faced by automobile makers. Volvo Cars remains committed to full traceability, which will ensure that drivers can drive their electrified Volvos knowing the material for the batteries has been sourced accordingly. As you might know, the Blockchain technology establishes a transparent and reliable shared data network and significantly boosts transparency of the supply chain of raw materials. It gives information about material’s origins and the information cannot be changed undetected.

    Furthermore, Volvo Cars team has managed to reach an agreement with its two global battery suppliers, CATL of China and LG Chem of South Korea, and some of the leading blockchain technology firms to implement traceability of cobalt. Neat!

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    As you might know, the blockchain technology is a digital ledger, which contains a list of records, linked to each other via cryptography. Within the chains, the technology creates records of transactions that cannot be changed, while also enforcing a common set of rules for what data can be recorded. This allows all participants to verify and audit transactions independently.

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  • Volvo reveals details for the new V60 Cross Country lineup

    2019 Volvo V60 Cross CountryVolvo Cars, the pride of Sweden has revealed new Cross Country version of the popular V60. This is the latest addition to brand’s lineup and features numerous handy gadgets. And just like its siblings, new V60 Cross Country allows countless personalization tweaks and goodies to be added or removed, depending on buyer’s preferences.

    2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country

    What this model offers is ground clearance of up to 75mm higher than regular V60, thanks to the exclusive suspension system that enhances vehicle’s off-road capabilities, new all-wheel-drive system, Hill Descent Control, Electronic Stability Control, Corner Traction Control and a special Off-Road driving mode. Furthermore, new V60 Cross Country benefits from brand’s award-winning Scalable Product Architecture platform and tons of safety systems, as one would have expected from Volvo.

    2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country

    As we are talking about safety systems, we should mention at least two of these: brand’s award-winning City Safety with Autobrake is fitted as standard and assists driver in avoiding potential collisions, while Pilot Assist supports driver with steering, acceleration and braking on well-marked roads up to 80mph. Driver and passengers will also benefit from Run-off Road Mitigation, Oncoming Lane Mitigation systems, Cross Traffic Alert with autobrake and more proven Volvo technologies.

    SEE ALSO: Volvo reveals details about the sporty V60 R-Design lineup

    The new V60 Cross Country will be available with a T5 AWD propulsion system, while mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid units will be available at a later stage.

    2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country

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  • Volvo takes further steps in terms of vehicle safety features

    2018 Volvo Cars Safety Features Volvo Cars, the well-known Scandinavian vehicle manufacturer and the leader in truck making Volvo Trucks are incorporating a special system that shares real-time data to update the connected safety technology. This is a cloud-based system that would allow inner vehicle data gadgets to communicate with each other and alert drivers for upcoming road hazards.

    This is the first time that Volvo team is doing such a collaboration with another company. The partnership itself also showcases a step forward towards achieving the next stage of road safety. In fact, since the beginning of the year, live and anonymous data is shared between different Volvo trucks and sold across Sweden and Norway.

    2018 Volvo Cars Safety Features

    As you know, Volvo Cars sets goal for improving the overall safety on the road and it is famous for installing its safety systems in its machines and always setting higher standards for pleasurable and safe driving experience. For example, the Swedish manufacturer is the first to install Hazard Light Alert technology in the world of automotive industry. It sends signal to all nearby Volvo cars, connected to the cloud service once the vehicle has switched to hazard light. Available since 2016, it is part of the standard feature for all 90 and 60 series.

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    Volvo Cars has a strong history of sharing safety knowledge with others in the interest of saving as many lives as possible. In 1959, Volvo opened the patent for the three-point seatbelt to all other car makers, saving an estimated one million lives to date. And this is how you change the world of automobile industry!

    2018 Volvo Cars Safety Features

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  • The most luxurious vehicle in China will be a Volvo machine! Here are more details!

    2016 Volvo S90 Excellence Volvo Cars, the pride of Sweden has just revealed the new lineup of premium vehicles. It is named S90 Excellence and it aims bot high-end customers and the most interesting part is that it would be also offered in China. Cool!

    In fact, this is by far the most premium car to hit the Chinese market and we are pretty sure it will be a massive success. Here’s why.

    2016 Volvo S90 Excellence

    The S90 Excellence features tons of goodies that will please future buyers: full panoramic roof, foldout worktables, clever storage, an extremely important and vital heated and cooled cup holder, adjustable footrest, and next-generation of infotainment system. Also, let’s not forget the rear seat touchscreen control interface, the refrigeration compartment and the exclusive crystal glasses from Orrefors.

    2016 Volvo S90 Excellence

    Furthermore, the new bad boy will be available with Volvo’s famous T4 and T5 petrol engine system, along with the advanced T8 Engine plug-in hybrid. Sweet. In terms of safety, the team has geared the car with Large Animal Detection, City Safety System, Pilot Assist and more.

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    Sexy in style, bold in interior solutions and refined in performance, this new addition to the lineup will be definitely a worth Volvo model. Honestly said, we are impatient to know further details. And what about you?

    2016 Volvo S90 Excellence

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  • Volvo Cars shows the dramatic epilogue of a well-said story. Check it out!

    2017 Volvo V90 with Zlatan IbrahimovicSad, but true: Zlatan Ibrahimović says goodbye to the Swedish national football team in a special Volvo video.

    As football fans would tell you, Ibrahimović represented Sweden for 15 years as a captain to the team and has done much about country’s sport achievements. Ibrahimović thanked his enormous fan base and said that he has played his last match in the yellow jersey. And of course, Volvo managed to capture the dramatic moment in a beautiful video.

    2017 Volvo V90 with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

    In the film, Zlatan and his fellow family take an emotional road trip to the new Volvo V90 and remember football player’s most notable moments and achievements back to where it all began in the Malmö neighborhood in Rosengård.

    As you might know, Zlatan’s journey in the world of football began back in late 1990s. Through his entire football career he played for clubs such as Paris St-Germain, Barcelona, Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan. He has received the Swedish player of the year award, the Golden Ball, for the record 10 times, nine of which are consecutive between 2007 to 2015. Cool.

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    And following the earlier success of the first Volvo/Zlatan film, named Prologue, the academy-award winner and world-renowned composer, Hans Zimmer has created a new track for the second video, named Epilogue.

    2017 Volvo V90 with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

    Following the earlier success of the first Volvo/Zlatan film, entitled ‘Prologue’, world-renowned and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer has created a new work for this second film, entitled ‘Epilogue’, reflecting the end of one story and the start of another.

    2017 Volvo V90 with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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  • Volvo’s Latest Plan for World Domination: Green Ideas or Greedy Desires?

    Volvo CarsVolvo Cars, the premium car maker has announced that the whole brand chases a new goal. This time the achievement is to sell up to one million electric vehicles by 2025. We still don’t know that much about Volvo’s intentions, but what we do know is that part of the plan is to offer at least two hybrid versions of every single model in its whole vehicle lineup and releasing its first all-electric car by 2019. Impressive.

    In fact, Volvo Cars has been passionately working on all kinds of eco-friendly vehicles and system, along with creating safer and safer cars for the last few years. As we have told you, the Swedish manufacturer recently showcased two all-new vehicle architectures, the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) and the Compact Modulator Architecture (CMA) and also announced its ambitious plan to reduce car crash injuries and deaths to zero by 2020.

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    The large 90 series, along with the 60 series will be built on SPA and Volvo intends to launch a global lineup of the smaller 40 series, based on CMA. And of course, all of these vehicles will be electrified in order to achieve the big goal.

    Fun thing is that this new brand commitment has been named “omtanke” that in Swedish means “consideration” and “caring”.

    It looks as Volvo team is definitely dedicated and passionate about delivering such eco-friendly and safe vehicles. So, what do you think about this campaign? Is the Swedish manufacturer going to deliver us what is promised, or is it all just a big advertising campaign?

    Volvo Cars

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  • Volvo Releases Details for the Polestar V60 Estate

    2016 Volvo V60 Polestar EstateVolvo Cars has finally announced the launch of the fastest car the brand has ever made: the agile Polestar V60 estate. With its stunning 367hp (269kW) this sweetie finishes the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint in just 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 279hp (155mph). Impressive, right?

    Also, the Polestar engineers have added bigger turbo, new conrods, camshafts, larger intakers and high-capacity fuel pump in order to boost the overall engine performance.

    History and additional details

    2016 Volvo V60 Polestar Estate

    As you might know, the first Polestar cars were launched back in 2014 as limited lineup to a limited market. Today, the lineup expands worldwide and the markets number has risen from 13 to 47.

    The latest family member, the V60 Polestar embraces the heritage of the new Volvo S60 Polestar TC1 and uses the same base chassis and engine, along with the whole building idea of the engineering team.

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    Also, the vehicle features a revised four-cylinder Drive-E unit with two liters fuel capacity, capable of producing the stunning 367hp and 470Nm. But despite the incredible performance rates, the fuel consumption is not that high: the vehicle offers 8.1l/km and 186 g/km of CO2. Sweet.

    2016 Volvo V60 Polestar Estate

    Some additional goodies include distinctive 20-inch lightweight alloys, Polestar-calibrated electro-assisted power steering and revised front brake disc of 371mm.

    Additional prices and details will be announced later this year, as the first deliveries are expected in the fourth quarter of 2016.

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  • Volvo and Ericsson’s Alliance Will Bring Us Independent Vehicles From New Generation

    Volvo Independent Drive System Volvo Cars strikes with the development of one more incredible function: autonomous driving on completely new level. Staying true to its devotion to bring us extremely safe and functional vehicles, the well-known vehicle manufacturer announced that it is working on an intelligent, high bandwidth and streaming capabilities with its technology partner, Ericsson in order to ensure that in the near future drivers and passengers will get the most out of their time while travelling in Volvo vehicles. How cool is that?

    The Incredible Interruption-free media streaming

    Autonomous drive will bring new heights for the mobile net demands. The alliance between Volvo and Ericsson focuses on creating a consistent and high-bandwidth coverage over densely populated areas as city centers and suburbs, based on the believe of increased need of such technology.

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    Utilising Ericsson’s network and cloud experience, Volvo brand aims to deliver high-quality, interrupt-free experience and by predicting your route and looking ahead at network conditions, the brand will ensure tailored content to the duration of each trip and intelligently buffered option to deliver a high quality viewing experience.

    Volvo Independent Drive System

    And by learning the most common routes and times of travel and “learning” the preferences of every single driver, future Volvo vehicles will be even able to provide one-click navigation and personalized customer preference, based on list of potential media. This approach will ensure customer’s choice about routes and will also calculate the individual time for every single driver and his behavior on the road.

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  • Volvo Cars Makes Further Steps in Developing Efficient Electric Engines

    Volvo CarsVolvo Cars, the versatile car maker announced that one of the most important aspects for all the company, indeed the comprehensive electrification strategies will be further enhanced and upgraded. The plan is to create fully electric and safe vehicles by 2019. And as a part from this strategy, the Swedish manufacturer now expects that the tendency for customers to buy electric vehicles will rise up to 10%.

    As you know, the first element of the electrification strategy requires the introduction of plug-in hybrid models of the 90 and 60 series. This process has already begun with the launch of the T8 Twin Engine All-Wheel Drive plug-in system of the latest XC90 SUV and will continue with the new S90 premium sedan and some more forthcoming models.

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    The Swedish car maker will further enhance its products and offerings by a special range of smaller 40 series, based on the recently developed Compact Modular Architecture system. This would make Volvo Car Group one of the few automobile manufacturers that would offers new architectures designed to support both plug-in and pure electric drivetrain configuration.

    Volvo Cars

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