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There’s a word that Swedish Volvo owners use to describe their cars. They call them ’framkomlighet’, which means “the ability to get you wherever you want to go” in Swedish. That’s a pretty apt way to describe our all-wheel drive equipped vehicles, but this year represents something special. Along with the recent announcement of brand’s push to ensure every model produced after 2019 will a hybrid-electric motor, this year marks the 20th anniversary of Volvo’s mechanical all-wheel drive.

Today over 100 volunteers took part in our first #VolvoCarsBeachCleanUp including our CEO @hakan_samuel and @EmeliaLisa of @UNEP #CleanSeas pic.twitter.com/c0gZvjWeWH

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Volvo Cars isn't just focused on making high-quality vehicles, they are also determined to clean up the world around them, starting with the beaches in Alicante. Over 100 Volvo Cars employees volunteered to clean up plastic, debris, and other junk off of the Alicante beach to start off their partnership with the UN Environment and the Clean Seas Campaign.

 

The future of performance. Introducing #Polestar1 by @polestarcars.

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Volvo Car Group has hinted that it is creating a whole new line-up of performance vehicles, Polestar. Now we would like to introduce you to the long awaited Polestar 1, a hybrid coupe with lots of power. Due to come out in mid-2019, the Polestar 1 is the first of three promised Polestar performance models. The 1 is a two-door coupe that contains a 34-kilowatt battery pack, two electric motors, and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine…

Last time we talked here on the blog, we gave a quick overview of some of the most noteworthy features and functions of the upcoming 2018 Volvo XC40; however, we didn't touch on one new feature that could easily change the way you think about driving: Car Sharing.

When you use the Volvo On Call app, you can quickly and easily give someone else you trust a temporary digital key to your XC40 model. This way, you can share your vehicle with friends and family without giving away your keys and with the ability to track your vehicle to…

There's a brand-new addition to the Volvo model lineup that's coming very soon and we simply couldn't wait to tell you more about it: it's called the 2018 Volvo XC40 and this small SUV has a lot to offer. Designed for a life in the city, the XC40 is loaded out with features to keep you comfortable like CleanZone that filters air to an exceptionally clear level and a 360-degree camera to make any parking spot feel like second nature. Add on a 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, an estimated ...

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Volvo has a compelling new way of showing off the new Volvo XC60's safety perks. By working with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and artist Barbara Davidson, the brand is setting itself apart with a completely innovative new project. For the first time, a photographer will use the onboard security cameras of the XC60 as a lens.

If you're weary about how this initiative will unfold, don’t worry. This is a totally new concept unheard of in the automotive world. However, the results are stunning.

Davidson took nearly three dozen snapshots through the onboard safety camera's lenses to…

Care to drive a luxury sedan that's equally ready for adventure and equipped to withstand the rigors of daily travel? In that case, the all new 2018 Volvo S90 is the perfect travel companion for every drive around Manasquan, NJ!

Brand new for 2017, the S90 arrives just in time to redefine the luxury sedan once and for all. Take the wheel to discover that the S90 possesses sleek style, sporty road manners and a world class cabin that's equipped with a host of bells and whistles.

Volvo Cars had a solid start to the year, and that shows in its global sales increase of 8.2 percent for the first six months of 2017.

Volvo sold 256,563 cars during the top half of the year last year compared to the 277,641 sold so far in 2017. Global retail sales in June totaled 54,351 cars, a 5.7 percent jump compared to June of last year.

The 90 Series was one of the brand's most popular cars and the first generation XC60 keeps its position as the best-selling overall model. In the Asia-Pacific…

 

The XC90 is a fantastic long-distance car, but along the Pacific Coast Highway, there are so many impressive sights that you’ll find yourself stopping often. Here we are at San Simeon Pier to watch the sun set. #CaliforniaRoadTrip.

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Do you have your heart set on driving a safety-conscious, luxurious and family friendly SUV? Then, you're going to love everything about the new 2018 Volvo XC90!

Volvo Cars has a new initiative, and it's slated to light the world on fire when it rolls out in a couple of years. The Swedish car company is planning for every one of the vehicles it launches after 2019 to have an electric motor under its hood. In a press release on the brand's website, Volvo said the move would signify the end of cars with an internal combustion engine for Volvo.

President and chief executive, Håkan Samuelsson, said the shift is ultimately for the consumer because...