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Milestone as VW Golf overtakes Volvo in Sweden

Volvo V90

Sweden’s best-selling car in 2016 was not a Volvo – the first time that’s happened in more than half a century. Instead, the Volkswagen Golf was the No 1 car, according to the country’s carmakers’ association, Bil Sweden, which also reported a record 372,000 new registrations – up 8% on …

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Volvo XC90 review

Volvo XC90 review

A year on from its launch and Volvo’s widely acclaimed big new SUV is still turning heads and still winning awards. The previous version of the XC90 had a strong following thanks to its durability, space, safety and comfort and it remained a big seller in its final year. The …

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Volvo’s car without a key

Keyless Volvo tech

Volvo is planning to become the world’s first motor manufacturer to offer cars without keys from 2017. Replacing the conventional car key and fob with a smartphone application, Volvo owners will be able to automatically unlock their car when they walk up to it, then lock it again when they …

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What Car? Car of the Year 2016 – winners

What Car Awards

The Volkswagen Group cleaned up at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2016, despite being engulfed by the diesel emissions scandal. Top prize went to the Audi A4 3.0 TDI 218 Sport, while the Group (which consists of VW, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley and Bugatti) was victorious in nine of the …

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Volvo V40 Cross Country review

Volvo V40 Cross Country

The Volvo V40 Cross Country is one of those rare cars that fits you like a glove – or at least that’s how I found it. Comfortable, classy, poised, powerful and very frugal, it’s the most rugged version of Volvo’s mid-sized hatchback. If nothing else, I guess this demonstrates how …

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Best car brands for customer service

JD Power winners

Volvo and Honda share the honours in JD Power’s inaugural UK Customer Service Index (CSI) Study. The research was based on the service experience of more than 9,000 respondents at franchised dealers who were rated for maintenance and repair work. It explored customer satisfaction (listed in order of importance) for: …

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Meet the ultimate Volvo

Volvo XC90 Excellence

Volvo to unveil its most luxurious car ever at next week’s Shanghai Motor Show – the XC90 Excellence. “XC90 Excellence has been crafted by Volvo’s designers and engineers to offer customers a distinct and individual automotive experience that incorporates the latest Scandinavian innovations in design, refinement, comfort and style,” says …

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Volvo’s sexy concept estate

Volvo unveils its drop-dead gorgeous Concept Estate. This is Volvo’s Concept Estate – a stunningly beautiful car which we hope goes into production ASAP. With echoes of the iconic Volvo 1800 ES from the early 1970s, this is the first time Volvo has revealed how the interior of its forthcoming …

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What Does Your Car Say About You?

(Does It Say You’re Being Savvy?) For some, their car is everything. It’s a reflection of their wealth, success and even an advert for their business. However, a tough economic climate has made it difficult to keep up with the latest trends in the market, especially with the cost of …

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