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The Volvo XC60 T8

The Volvo XC60 delivers confidently

Few SUVs manage to balance performance, comfort, and discretion as convincingly as this one

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Volvo EX30 Cross Country review: It’s great, but I still prefer the original

Despite the ruggedness and effortless driving, it neither falls into the supercar or the off-road category, which is why I would rather just go for the regular EX30

Outgoing Volvo XC60 Recharge leaves me wondering how impressive the facelift will be

We had the chance to test the Volvo XC60 PHEV before the brand introduces the refreshed mode

Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Volvo EX 30 Cross Country first impressions: Like an effortless conversation around a bonfire

Volvo has emphasised that this is an extension of the EX30 range but it might just bring you a different experience

The Volvo EX90

Volvo EX90 full review: Luxury at its finest, but scary software glitches

From the cabin to the drive, the Volvo EX90 will make you feel like you are on cloud nine, but the car also won’t move if you don’t update the software when needed

The Volvo EX90
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Safety comes with a price: Volvo EX90 first impression

Dubbed the safest Volvo ever made, has the brand pushed the price a little too high or is it merely to scare competitors?

Swedish excellence: Volvo’s XC90 Recharge impresses in most departments.
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Zlatan Ibrahimović and the Volvo XC90 Recharge … both have a touch of Swedish excellence

Much like the former footballer, the XC90 Recharge combines a tough nature with elegance

Toyota was Brand of the Year for the fourth time, determined through an analysis of market data and findings from the Cars.co.za Ownership Satisfaction Survey.

Glitz, glamour, and automotive excellence: The 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards unveils victorious auto icons

BMW and Suzuki each took home three category wins; a testament to their quality, innovation and consumer appeal

Volvo enters electric avenue with C40

Think of the nimble C40 as the coupé version of the XC40 P8 Recharge

The XC40 P6 Recharge is fitted with a 69kWh lithium-ion battery pack which gives it a cruising range of up to 423km.

Volvo prices new SA-bound XC40 P6 Recharge

The electric cars are planned to arrive in Mzansi later in the year

Reinventing the wheel: Google tech gets clunky

The XC60 is everything you would expect – except for one puzzling inclusion

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Guest Column: Why did Volvo decide to team up with Google?

David Holeck explains why the company chose to go the Google route and become the first car manufacturer to team up with the multinational technology company

The premium Swedish manufacturer’s global plan is to move to a fully electric car company by 2030.

Volvo launches its XC40 Recharge electric vehicle in South Africa

The premium Swedish manufacturer’s global plan is to move to a fully electric car company by 2030

Volvo XC90 has the questionable ‘curse’ of perfection

There is almost nothing wrong with the flagship Swede. That might just be the problem

Review: Volvo XC40 is never intimidating

When you’re asked to drive 400km on a business trip, it really helps if you don’t have to do it in an old skorokoro. In this Volvo, it becomes a road trip to rival others.

Buyers baulk at cost of ‘green’ cars

Buyers baulk at cost of ‘green’ cars

A lot still needs to happen in the alternative fuels vehicle market before sales figures start to rise.

Volvo recalls nearly 30 000 cars

Volvo said on Monday it would recall 29 299 of its cars worldwide due to a problem with the gear shift.

Volvo hit by collapse in truck demand

Swedish group Volvo posted a second consecutive quarterly loss on Friday after a collapse in demand due to the financial crisis.

Slowing China car sales overshadow Detroit show

China posted a sharp fall in 2008 car sales growth on Monday as makers worldwide grapple with slowing demand.

Beaufort West police seize tonnes of dagga

Three-and-a-half tonnes of dagga worth about R3,4-million were seized by Beaufort West police in one week, Western Cape police said on Friday. Spokesperson Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe…