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Posted by Chris on May 18, 2013

Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid – First Impressions

An electric car that can do 60mph in under 6 seconds? And 143mph flat out? That’s the Volvo V60 Plug-In hybrid.

Posted by Chris on Apr 2, 2013

Volvo’s Commuter Hijack

Do you remember the TV ad for the Toyota GT86? The one that starts in a virtual world where a pixelated character breaks free from his mundane life by driving a Toyota...

Posted by Chris on Mar 25, 2013

Smooth Operator – Volvo V40 D2 SE Lux

Volvo’s V40 is a welcome alternative and a serious threat to the dominance of its German rivals.

Posted by Chris on Jan 23, 2013

Polestar Tuning Available For Volvo V40 T4

Polestar have turned their attention to the V40 and come up with their first tuning package for the baby Volvo.

Posted by Chris on Dec 31, 2012

Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Review

It’s big, it’s blue and it’s remarkably good. It’s the Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar.

Posted by Chris on Nov 26, 2012

Volvo V40 D2 & D4 – First Drive

The Volvo V40 has the unenviable task of replacing two outgoing models as well as going up against two very competent rivals. Is it up to the job?

Posted by Chris on Sep 12, 2012

Volvo V40 T5 R-Design Arrives

The Volvo V40 gets the R-Design treatment and a 254bhp T5 engine to go with it.

Posted by Chris on May 3, 2012

Virtual Reality For Volvo S60 TTA Touring Car

I’ve got a lot of love for fast Volvos, particularly the ones that have been fettled by in-house tuners Polestar. So the prospect of a S60 saloon that’s...

Posted by Chris on Apr 23, 2012