Volvo Jumps On Plug-In Hybrid Bandwagon

Volvo is joining GM in confusing customers by promoting a car they can't buy until 2012 right now. Unlike the Chevy Volt, the Volvo isn't an EREV, just a PHEV with a diesel engine.

10:30 AM on Mon Jun 1 2009, by Wes Siler, 1,561 views, 42 comments
http://jalopnik.com/5273813/volvo-jumps-on-plug+in-hybrid-bandwagon

Volvo DRIVe Lineup Coming To Paris, Bringing 60 MPG-Plus Fuel Economy With It

The Paris Motor Show will see the debut of Volvo's eco-friendly DRIVe models, the sub-120 g/km diesel variants of the C30, S40 and V50. Though lacking in any C02-spewing supercars, Volvo still has to meet mandatory European emissions standards and...

12:00 PM on Tue Sep 9 2008, by Matt Hardigree, 1,923 views, 28 comments
http://jalopnik.com/5047218/volvo-drive-lineup-coming-to-paris-bringing-60-mpg+plus-fuel-economy-with-it

"New Car Smell" Less Toxic, But The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Smells Funny For A Reason

A group that keeps tabs on toxic car chemicals has released a study showing that new cars are improving in terms of the amount of interior toxins they off-gas: What we euphemistically call "new car smell." General Motors, Mazda and Nissan showed...

5:20 PM on Tue Jul 29 2008, by Matt Hardigree, 11,201 views, 48 comments
http://jalopnik.com/399475/new-car-smell-less-toxic-but-the-mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder-smells-funny-for-a-reason

Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Luxury Cars

ForbesAutos released its list of the top 10 most fuel-efficient luxury cars.

11:52 AM on Fri Feb 15 2008, by Ben Popken, 4,065 views, 42 comments
http://consumerist.com/357038/top-10-most-fuel-efficient-luxury-cars

Detroit Auto Show: Volvo R-Design XC90 Adds Sporty Style Without Burden of Sporty Performance

Do you drive a Volvo C30, S40, V50 or XC90 and are worried your neighbors don't quite understand you purchased an S40 to show off your commitment to seat-of-your-pants performance? Volvo has the answer in the form of the R-Design line. Vehicles...

9:45 AM on Tue Jan 15 2008, by Matt Hardigree, 1,869 views, 18 comments
http://jalopnik.com/344945/detroit-auto-show-volvo-r+design-xc90-adds-sporty-style-without-burden-of-sporty-performance

Volvo to Make HD Standard in All Almost All Models

Because their customers really want to listen to Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me in High Definition Hybrid Digital, Volvo is going to make HD standard and almost every model. And if you think we're joking about that, we'd note they made the announcement...

10:15 AM on Wed Nov 28 2007, by Matt Hardigree, 543 views, 12 comments
http://jalopnik.com/327353/volvo-to-make-hd-standard-in-all-almost-all-models

High-Mileage Volvo C30 to Debut in Frankfurt

Volvo says it's showing a special-edition Volvo C30 in Frankfurt that offers a few energy-efficiency tweaks, giving it an estimated 52 miles per gallon. It's powered by a 1.6-liter turbodiesel and fitted with a new autobox that reduces torque loss...

9:56 AM on Mon Aug 20 2007, by Mike Spinelli, 1,710 views, 16 comments
http://jalopnik.com/291241/high+mileage-volvo-c30-to-debut-in-frankfurt

R Gang: Volvo Announces New Upgrade Package

Looks like if you want serious Swedish muscle, you'll have to contract with powerlifter Magnus Önerud. Volvo released details on its new R Design package and there's not a single performance upgrade in sight. Not that we'd expected anything,...

12:25 PM on Fri Jun 29 2007, by Mike Spinelli, 1,409 views, 9 comments
http://jalopnik.com/273696/r-gang-volvo-announces-new-upgrade-package

Looks Like Swede Spirit: New R Line Package in the Works?

Although Volvo bosses said earlier this year he company was dropping its R-line designation for sport-tuned bricks like the slow-selling S60 R, an R-like sport pack may take some to the sting away. Back-of-fence talk focuses on a new Volvo sports...

10:34 AM on Mon Jun 18 2007, by Mike Spinelli, 796 views, 10 comments
http://jalopnik.com/269763/looks-like-swede-spirit-new-r-line-package-in-the-works