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  1. Volvo XC90 News

    Alfa Romeo developing seven-seat flagship SUV with to compete with the XC90

    Alfa Romeo is currently working on a larger version of the Stelvio. The upcoming flagship SUV will also be the first vehicle from the Italian automaker to be offered with an electrified powertrain. In an interview with AutoExpress, Alfa Romeo chief technical officer Roberto Fedeli confirmed the...
  2. Volvo XC90 News

    Uber orders up to 24,000 Volvo XC90s for driverless fleet

    Uber has entered into an agreement with carmaker Volvo to purchase 24,000 of its XC90 SUVs between 2019 and 2021 to form a fleet of autonomous vehicles, according to Bloomberg News. The XC90 is the base of Uber's latest-generation self-driving test car, which features sensors and autonomous...
  3. Volvo XC90 News

    2017 Volvo XC90 setting sights on climbing luxury ladder

    The 2017 Volvo XC90 is a large luxury SUV that, along with SC sedans, is taking strides to position the near-luxury brand to enter the tier-one luxury segment. Volvo currently finds itself in the same position Audi was more than a decade ago. For 2017, the XC90 comes in: Momentum (base T5 and...
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    Volvo Cars Doubles U.S. Plant Investment to $1 Billion

    Volvo Cars is so eager for growth, it's planning to expand its first U.S. factory -- and it hasn't even finished building it yet. The Chinese-owned Swedish automaker is set to double the investment in its assembly plant near Charleston, South Carolina, to a total of $1 billion, said a person...
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    Volvo ditching gasoline engines for electric, hybrid cars after 2019

    Volvo is leaving conventional gasoline vehicles on the side of the road. The Sweden-based brand, owned by Chinese automaker Geely, said Wednesday that any new or redesigned vehicles it launches after 2019 will be electric or hybrid vehicles. The company will no longer design any new models...
  6. Volvo XC90 News

    Would You Volunteer To Test Volvo's Self-driving XC90?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buRkTC5QPkc Volvo launches 'Drive Me Trial' in London to test the latest self-driving XC90. The project is deemed to be the largest car trial effort in the automobile industry. Volvo is seeking for drivers in west London to participate in their car trials. This...
  7. Volvo XC90 News

    2017 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid First Test: Fast and Frugal Swede

    Our Detroit team is about halfway through its long-term evaluation of a Volvo XC90 T6 AWD, and they've had some fun adventures with our 2016 Motor Trend SUV of Year. Meanwhile, the folks back at the Los Angeles headquarters recently got a taste of the fancy Swedish crossover thanks to the short...
  8. Volvo XC90 News

    2017 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid Test Drive & Review

    The Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV is a 7-seater plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle, which makes it a great choice for folks looking for a vehicle that can run for a few miles in all-electric mode before switching to a more typical hybrid mode, while also having the capacity to haul around tons of people...
  9. Volvo XC90 News

    5 Fast Facts: 2017 Volvo XC90

    Volvo redesigned the XC90 midsize premium SUV for the 2016 model year. For 2017, the redone XC90-now Volvo's best-seller in the United States-also offers a plug-in hybrid powertrain that boosts power to 400 horses. 1) The XC90 model range starts with the T5 Momentum, which provides basic...
  10. Volvo XC90 News

    2017 Volvo XC90 Quick Take

    Overview: After extended product doldrums due to changing overlords, Volvo has emerged as strong as ever with the launch of the XC90 SUV for 2016, the impressive start of an all-new lineup developed under Chinese owner Geely. With an upright and bold countenance, the XC90 exudes confidence, and...
  11. Volvo XC90 News

    Introducing the all-new 2017 Volvo XC90

    The current-generation XC90 has changed from the original in every way and is lighter than the previous edition despite being about the same size. The interior's design theme includes natural-wood inlays, supple leather seats and trim and a classy crystal glass shift lever. The T6 model uses a...
  12. Volvo XC90 News

    Volvo XC90 Model Information

    The XC90 is Volvo's range-topping seven-passenger crossover. Its handsome lines and focus on occupant comfort and safety make it a popular offering in a segment that favors on-road manners over off-road prowess. Outside, the XC90 represents evolution rather than revolution. While the body has...
  13. Volvo XC90 News

    Audi Q7 And BMW X5 Get Lessons From Volvo XC90

    The Volvo XC90 has been handing out lessons to the BMW X5 and the Audi Q7 as the XC90 has managed to totally revive the Volvo brand all on its own. Geegly invested $11 billion four years ago in Volvo and some eyebrows were raised over it. Some cash was spent on the development of the SPA...
  14. Volvo XC90 News

    2016 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription Update

    We have a bunch of firsts: test results, glitches, and our first service appointment and recall. We love having the XC90 in our Detroit Motor Trend garage, but it often means we have to wait a bit longer to get test results out here. But patience has paid off, and instrumentation shows our...
  15. Volvo XC90 News

    Extra oomph for Volvo XC90

    Never a bunch for laurel resting, the canny Swedes have already been busy tinkering with their flagship luxury SUV. One of very few concerns about the car is that Volvo has committed to producing engines of no more than 2.0 litres in size. This leaves it somewhat outgunned by the 3.0 litre V6...
  16. Volvo XC90 News

    Road test: Volvo XC90 T8 Momentum Twin Engine car review

    The XC90 had already made a positive impression at its launch last year but now Fleet News has been behind the wheel of a UK spec XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid. By designing the car from the ground up to be a hybrid, Volvo has managed to package the battery pack and two powertrains neatly within the...
  17. Volvo XC90 News

    2017 Acura MDX Takes On Volvo XC90

    The Acura brand name offered up plenty of promise about a decade ago and it had the potential to take on some of the bigger players in the premium market. Over the years the brand has managed to lose some of the steam and this is a bit of a shame when you take into consideration the growth in...
  18. Volvo XC90 News

    2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Quick Spin

    The 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription can almost drive itself. It can max out with 400 horsepower or cruise emissions-free. It can fit nearly half of my family. This one costs more than a Cadillac Escalade. Which of these things is most surprising? I'd argue the price. Volvo is trying hard to...
  19. Volvo XC90 News

    Volvo XC90 T8 Hybrid Gets Polestar Tuning for Extra Performance

    Volvo Cars this week announced that its performance division has created a package to boost the power and performance of the XC90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid midsize premium SUV. Optimization tweaks from the Swedish automaker’s Polestar motorsports unit in Gothenburg, Sweden, make the new XC90...
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    2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Twin-Engine Plug-In Hybrid Review

    The 2016 Volvo XC90 turned more than a few heads when it hit the scene late last year, but while its opening act was a whirlwind of sleek Scandinavian styling and unexpectedly plush luxury, it's the encore that's really going to cement its run in the hearts and minds of SUV-seeking American...


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