News By Topic: Volvo

2017 VOLVO S90 Review By Steve Purdy

Aug 10, 2017

First out of the box for the new Volvo was the XC90 crossover that won just about every design award in the business. And, we agree, it is a masterpiece of mid-size crossover competence and aesthetics. ... Continue reading

Cars.com Study Determines Most Popular Models and States for New Convertible Buyers

Aug 8, 2017

CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2017 --With peak convertible season upon us, Cars.com dug into the data to determine the current state of the ragtop. ... Continue reading

Oops! EV technology showcase fizzles. Or is it the user’s fault?

Aug 4, 2017

Of course auto journalists are widely known for taking advantage of freebies such as hotel rooms, test cars, dinners and such. Our confident mused that even if the cars weren’t charging, a few drivers had copped the prime parking spots – available only when charging is active. As long as they were plugged in, no on ... Continue reading

AIADA US Import Brands Auto Sales Scoreboard : July 2017 Sales Continue to Stumble

Aug 4, 2017

Dealers anticipate customers will be drawn to their stores this fall by attractive new models and incentives,” said AIADA President Cody Lusk. ... Continue reading

Volvo Car Canada Ltd. Reports July Sales

Aug 1, 2017

Swedish Brand Reports 22 Consecutive Months of Year-Over-Year Growth RICHMOND HILL, ON, Aug. 1, 2017- Volvo Car Canada Ltd. ... Continue reading

2017 Volvo S60 T5 AWD Dynamic Review By John Heilig

Jul 29, 2017

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2017 Volvo S60 T5 AWD Dynamic ENGINE: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 TRANSMISSION: 8-speed Sportronic automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240 hp @ 5,600 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 rpm WHEELBASE: 109.3 in. ... Continue reading

Express Your Individuality With the New Volvo XC40 Small SUV

Jul 21, 2017

With dozens of possible exterior and interior color combinations, the choice of the individual is at the center with the new colorful Volvo XC40, Volvo Cars' first ever entry in the small premium SUV segment. The highly anticipated XC40, set to be revealed shortly, will complete Volvo's SUV line-up with a distinctive c ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 VOLVO XC60 REVIEW

Jul 17, 2017

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 VOLVO XC60 REVIEW ... Continue reading

2017 Volvo S90 Review By Larry Nutson

Jul 16, 2017

2017 Volvo S90 Scandinavian Elegance By Larry Nutson Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_8642) “This is a beautiful car,” said my wife after a brief twenty-minute ride in the 2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription. She was echoing my words spoken at the start of our short drive as I explained ... Continue reading

DigitalTrends.com Announces 2017 Car Awards Winners

Jul 12, 2017

PORTLAND, Ore., July 12, 2017 -- Digital Trends, the leading independent technology publisher, has announced the winners of the 3rd annual Digital Trends Car Awards, celebrating the top automobiles produced for 2017. Awards were given out in five categories with the Digital Trends Car of the Year Award presented to the ... Continue reading

NICB's Hot Wheels: America's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles

Jul 12, 2017

DES PLAINES, Ill., July 12, 2017 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks Unveils New VNL Series

Jul 12, 2017

Volvo Trucks North America reveal the new Volvo VNL series, a ground-breaking tractor that meets the needs of today's long-haul trucking customers and professional drivers through cutting-edge innovations in efficiency, productivity, safety and uptime. Available in several configurations, including an all-new, 70-inch ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel: 100% Relevant Unbiased Editorial For Brand Safe Advertising

Jul 11, 2017

The Auto Channel: 100% Brand Safe and effective Advertising Environment People want and need auto information and The Auto Channel will provide them with instant access to a massive editorially unbiased on-line multi-media library of automotive information and entertainment. ... Continue reading

Cars.com Revs It Up in Luxury Sports Sedan Challenge

Jul 10, 2017

CHICAGO, July 10, 2017 -- Experts from Cars.com, Inc. tested model-year 2017 cars from the highly competitive luxury sports sedan segment in order to rank the options available to shoppers. After extensive road and track testing by three experts and one consumer in the market for a new car in the class, the Audi A4 cam ... Continue reading

North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year Vehicles Named

Jul 9, 2017

NACTOY jurors consider all the new or substantially changed vehicles and pick a dozen or so cars and trucks, from what is called the long list, that they think deserve additional consideration. This vote results in what is called the short list. ... Continue reading