VOLVO CAR CORPORATION PARTNER IN DEVELOPMENT OF SMART CHARGING CONCEPT FOR ELECTRIC CARS
Volvo Car Corporation’s focus on connectivity technology also includes smart features for charging of electric vehicles. The company is one of the partners in the research project ELVIIS (Electric Vehicle Intelligent Infra Structure) that develops a smart on-board concept for controlling, measuring and paying for electricity when charging via any outlet. ELVIIS is a consortium […]
The Volvo C30 Electric is already out on the roads throughout Europe
The Volvo C30 Electric is already out on the roads throughout Europe. The car was developed in an unusually short space of time, but what happened behind the scenes? This can now be seen in ten films that describe the project from start to finish.
Some exciting changes additions and updates for Volvo MY12 line-up Designed Around You
Volvo Car South Africa has released its Model Year 12 line-up and pricing, effective from July 2011. There are some exciting additions, such as the option of a silver roof on your C70 and audio streaming on all models, to make sure you stay up to date.
Some exciting changes, additions and updates for Volvo’s MY12 line-up
Volvo Car South Africa has released its Model Year 12 line-up and pricing, effective from July 2011. There are some exciting additions, such as the option of a silver roof on your C70 and audio streaming on all models, to make sure you stay up to date. Volvo Car South Africa has given its entire […]
Volvo ups the performance stakes R-Design with a Polestar kick
Volvo Car South Africa is further adding to its performance credentials with the launch of the all-new Volvo S60 R-Design and Volvo V60 R-Design. And to shake things up even more – Volvo’s accredited Polestar conversion software will soon be available on most models in the Volvo range. Volvo Car South Africa recently hosted a […]
The new Volvo C30 a street smart Swede with loads of attitude
The C30 is undoubtedly Volvo’s most playful and spontaneous car model to date. It appeals to customers who spend most of their time in a city environment and who want a car with character and excellent driving properties. They want a car that raises a few eyebrows with its unique style and personality, which is […]
What Drives Edward Cullen May Soon Drive You
Volvo Car South Africa is joining the global hype around the soon to be released sequel to the vampire movie Twilight – New Moon. Volvo is taking advantage of the fanatical and fantastical popularity of the Twilight saga based on the novels written by Stephanie Meyer in which the main character drives a Volvo. Twilight […]
New Volvo C30 R-Design with superb sport chassis
The Volvo C30 R-Design, which made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, is unarguably the sportiest and most dynamic model in the current Volvo line-up. The Volvo C30 R-Design’s new chassis is considerably sharper and stiffer, resulting in excellent handling characteristics, while the exclusive extra equipment gives the C30 R-Design just the right attitude. […]
The new Volvo C30 now offers more choice and attitude
The new Volvo C30 steps out and shows the model’s full potential and personality – it offers customers a generous dose of road presence as well as a variety of bold styling choices. Like its predecessor, the new Volvo C30 is designed to stand out in the premium hatchback crowd. It’s a street smart Swede […]
CO2 emissions of only 115 and 118 g/km for the new Volvo C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe
The first fruits of Volvo Cars’ substantial investment in its DRIVe programme to find solutions to sustainable environmentally friendly transport is on display at this year’s Paris Motor Show. It is here that Volvo Cars launches its ultra-economical new diesel variants of the C30, S40 and V50 models with fuel consumption of just 4.4 litres/100 […]
Frugal 1.6 engine strikes balance between power, fuel economy in Volvo’s C30
The newcomer in Volvo Car South Africa’s C30 range may be seen as the junior of the three C30 derivatives in terms of engine size, but the 1,6-litre four-cylinder power plant strikes a good balance between performance and fuel economy. Mounted transversely in the engine bay of the C30 1.6 is a normally aspirated four-cylinder […]
New C30 1.6 puts Volvo’s stylish hatch back within reach of a larger group of young drivers
A fun-to-drive car for active people, to suit their lifestyle Exciting design and driving characteristics for younger customer group Several options to adapt C30 to one’s personal taste It is not easy to define the Volvo C30. It can be a small car, a sporty runabout, or a car for the city – or all […]