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25 Jul 12V40 to become Volvo's biggest-selling model
Volvo's new rival to the BMW 1-series and Audi A3 will become its biggest-selling model in its first full year of sales in 2013 - and that's even allo... -
18 Jun 12Volvo V40: Test Drive Review
The number of premium vehicles in the lower medium segment is on the rise. A sector previously sewn up by the Audi A3, with the second-generation BMW ... -
13 Jun 12Volvo to build XC40 crossover
Volvo is expected to unveil a new crossover vehicle at the Paris motor show in September. Likely to be badged XC40, it will be based on the new V40 fi... -
28 May 12New managing director at Volvo UK
Volvo has appointed Nick Connor as its new UK managing director. Connor, who will also be responsible for the firm's operations in Ireland and Iceland... -
3 May 12Volvo diesels duck below 120g/km
Volvo has made a series of alterations to the diesel engines in its large cars, pegging almost all of them at 120g/km or less for the 2013 model year.... -
30 Apr 12Selwyn Cooper of Volvo answers Barker's Dozen
BusinessCar's Paul Barker puts 13 testing questions to another victim1. What was your first job? My first real job was as an articles accountant fo... -
5 Mar 12Volvo set to unveil V40
The fiercely contested premium lower medium sector, which includes BMW's 1-series and Audi's A3, is to see a new combatant in the shape of the Volvo V... -
21 Feb 12Volvo supplies Tristar with chauffeur fleet
Volvo has supplied 53 four-wheel drive Volvo XC models to airport chauffeur company Tristar Worldwide to cope with wintry road conditions when transpo... -
14 Feb 12Volvo runs convoy of driverless cars
Three autonomously driven Volvos - an S60, V60 and an XC90 - running in convoy on a Swedish test track recently took part in a 'road train' demonstrat... -
30 Jan 12Volvo aims for top 10 business car ranking
Volvo is aiming to break into the top 10 business car brands from its current position of 15 through a process that seeks to double its fleet sales by... -
20 Jan 12Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - Final Report
Summing up life with a long-term fleet vehicle is difficult when you haven't actually lived with it for all that long.I've mentioned before that I inh... -
17 Jan 12Fleet set to dominate Volvo V60 plug-in diesel hybrid sales
Business car fleets across Europe are expected to account for 80% of the initial batch of 1000 Volvo V60 plug-in diesel hybrids when deliveries start ... -
2 Jan 12Volvo S60 D5 SE: Test Drive Review
This is an engine that really impresses for performance versus economy. The 2.4-litre D5 diesel - driven here in Volvo's S60 but available in others i... -
16 Dec 11Volvo Driv-e auto models now available as autos
Volvo has made its larger low-CO2 Driv-e cars available with an auto gearbox. The sub-120g/km 115hp 1.6-litre S60, V60, V70 and S80 variants all recei... -
13 Dec 11Volvo unveils V60 plug-in hybrid
Volvo has confirmed that it will put a plug-in hybrid version of its V60 estate on sale in November 2012. Unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show in... -
13 Dec 11Volvo unveils V60 plug-in hybrid
Volvo has confirmed that it will put a plug-in hybrid version of its V60 estate on sale in November 2012. Unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show in... -
13 Dec 11Volvo unveils V60 plug-in hybrid
Volvo has confirmed that it will put a plug-in hybrid version of its V60 estate on sale in November 2012. Unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show in... -
1 Dec 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 11th Report
We've waxed lyrical on the Volvo V60's mystical abilities to defy its size and weight with cleanliness and economy before, but one thing that struck m... -
18 Nov 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 10th Report
I've been fortunate enough to take up the reigns of the V60 from my predecessor at BusinessCar, Rachel Burgess, so hopefully I can bring a fresh pair ... -
3 Nov 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 9th Report
Volvo interiors are one of my faves, and the V60's neat middle console between driver and passenger seats demonstrates this aptly. Nothing beats smart... -
26 Oct 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 8th Report
So far, the V60 has been a welcome addition to the BusinessCar fleet, seemingly doing endless miles on one tank and having more power than one would e... -
5 Oct 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 7th Report
In terms of boot size, the V60 fares well against its rivals. At 557 litres it is one of the larger boots in the segment - the BMW 3-series Touring ha... -
14 Sep 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 6th Report
A warning light saying 'Engine system service required' appeared recently on the dashboard of our Volvo V60 long-termer. This prompted a call to Volvo... -
6 Sep 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 5th Report
The Volvo V60 follows in the path of many modern cars by having an electronic parking brake, removing the hefty space a traditional one takes up in th... -
23 Aug 11Techies 2011 - Best App: Volvo
The Best App is a new category which recognises the growing business in mobile-based applications designed to make life easier for the business car co... -
10 Aug 11Volvo launches tax training scheme
Volvo has invested in training to help its fleet managers decipher the complex tax rules surrounding company car funding.Volvo Car UK warned businesse... -
3 Aug 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 4th Report
Volvo has paid attention to rear-seat passengers in the V60, providing a variety of options for comfort and practicality. If there's a fifth passenger... -
20 Jul 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 3rd Report
The Volvo V60 Driv-e makes grand promises about high mileage on one tank, and so far it has lived up to them. The test car made its first long-distanc... -
11 Jul 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 2nd Report
Innovative ways to make one's life easier can be a make-or-break selling point on cars when standards are so high. Volvo has raised their game, then, ... -
20 Jun 11Volvo develops system to protect from accidents with animals
Volvo has announced it is developing a safety system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the road. The new system, which is due for la... -
14 Jun 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 1st Report
We've taken delivery of a V60, Volvo's first upper medium estate model that plugs a wagon-sized gap for the brand in the sector.The V60 is the saloon ... -
14 Jun 11Our Fleet Test Drive: Volvo V60 Driv-e - 1st Report
We've taken delivery of a V60, Volvo's first upper medium estate model that plugs a wagon-sized gap for the brand in the sector.The V60 is the saloon ... -
27 May 11Volvo V60 T3 R-design 1.6 148hp: Test Drive Review
The new Volvo V60 was launched last year to compete with the Mercedes C-class estate, BMW 3-series Touring and Audi's A4 Avant.The estate Volvo, as te... -
11 May 11Volvo S60 Driv-e: Test Drive Review
The expanse of choice for drivers looking to make the most of the lower benefit-in-kind tax bands, but still get into more prestigious brands, continu... -
29 Mar 11Volvo's 49g/km plug-in hybrid coming late 2012
Volvo's plug-in electric hybrid V60 will be launched at the end of 2012, with the firm promising a battery-only range of up to 32 miles and emissions ... -
20 Jan 11Volvo boosts fleet sales with new Driv-e models
Volvo expects to grow its fleet sales this year with the introduction of four more Driv-e models, all anticipated to be sub-120g/km.The S60 and V60 ve... -
29 Sep 10Volvo drives down emissions
Volvo Car UK has boosted its line-up of sub-100g/km C02 emission models.The brand has slashed C02 emissions on Driv-e versions of its S40 saloon and V... -
3 Sep 10Volvo V60: Test Drive Review
Volvo is adamant that the new V60, the estate version of the recently launched S60, is not an estate. The reason? The brand's internal classification ... -
24 Aug 10Techies 2010 - Best Car Safety System: Volvo - Pedestrian Detection with Full Autobrake
Car safety, alongside environmental considerations, is at the forefront of manufacturers' minds, particularly with safety rating outfit Euro NCAP intr... -
12 Aug 10Volvo S60 sales slow until Driv-e model arrives
Volvo is planning a slow start to the fleet sales of its new S60 as it waits for the arrival of the low-CO2 Driv-e version in March 2011.The Volvo S60...