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New Polestars are Volvo’s quickest ever
April 5, 2016 | Deon SchoemanVolvo’s newly updated S60 and V60 Polestar performance models are the Swedish brand’s fastest production models ever.
Following on an initial release of Polestar-enhanced S60 models to selected markets, including South Africa, last year, an updated version with even more … Read More
Volvo S90 picks up from XC90
December 3, 2015 | Adam SchoemanS90 executive sedan to focus on changing perceptions and not pushing volumes.
After finally getting behind the wheel of a Volvo XC90, a few weeks back, the rest of the current Volvo range now seems a little dated. So we … Read More
One-day test: Volvo XC90 T6
November 20, 2015 | Adam SchoemanThe Volvo XC90 has been on my must-drive list ever since the Swedish firm announced its production. It’s not because I am obsessed with large SUVs with tons of safety equipment, or that I have a particular love for Volvo. … Read More
One-Day Test: Volvo V60 Cross Country
November 13, 2015 | Adam SchoemanA few weeks ago I gushed over the mighty Audi RS6 Avant and how versatile a station wagon can be, especially when compared to a wobbly SUV. But there is another motoring brand that has even more of a right … Read More
Polestar expanding to Volvo SUV and hybrids
November 2, 2015 | Adam SchoemanPolestar has been hard at work familiarising itself with its new parent company, Volvo, and where else it can inject the brand’s electric blue performance.
Currently the in-house tuning firm is looking to produce a new four-cylinder engine that will … Read More
Episode 322 – Volvo XC90 D5 AWD
September 30, 2015 | Adam SchoemanVolvo XC90 D5 AWD Engine: in-line four-cylinder, 1969cc, turbodiesel Power: 165 kW @ 4 250 rpm Torque: 470 Nm @ 1 750-2 500 rpm Gearbox: Eight-speed Geartronic automatic 0-100km/h: 7.8 seconds Top speed: 220km/h Fuel consumption (claimed): 5.8 litres/100km Operating … Read More
Episode 321 – News: Volvo XC90
September 28, 2015 | Adam SchoemanThe latest news from Volvo’s game changing SUV, the XC90.
Volvo buys Polestar
July 15, 2015 | Adam SchoemanVolvo has purchased 100% of Polestar for an undisclosed amount. The transaction solidifies the implied relationship between the Swedish tuning house and the vehicle manufacturer, which has been gaining strength for years.
Ever since Polestar released the Volvo C30 Polestar … Read More
Volvo V40 Polestar in the making
April 30, 2015 | Adam SchoemanVolvo could be considering the V40 hatchback as the next candidate to receive the Polestar performance treatment. This comes after Volvo UK boss Nick Connor let slip that he would like to see more Volvo Polestars models – and especially … Read More
Volvo looking at S90 release
April 15, 2015 | Adam Schoeman | One CommentSwedish car manufacturer Volvo has been hard at work making sure its crown jewel, the XC90, is a roaring success. But apparently it’s also working on an even more luxurious S90.
Volvo’s new range topping saloon will interestingly enough not … Read More