In the first half of this decade, there was a race to set a cutoff date for the ol’ combustion engine. Volvo claimed an early lead, announcing in early 2021 that it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. But like many other automakers, it has since backtracked on that ambitious EV … Read more
When I drove the Volvo EX30, one of the most frustrating features was its key card entry system. Instead of a traditional key fob, the EX30 uses a credit card-sized device for entry and startup. It was maddening. Thankfully, the key card may soon be a thing of the past. According to Stephen Connor, Managing … Read more
Volvo has opened the order books for the 2026 Volvo EX90, and the brand’s flagship electric SUV is getting some key upgrades for the new model year. Thanks to an all-new 800-volt electric architecture, the EX90 can now charge faster and deliver improved efficiency, while updated hardware and software bring more advanced safety and driver-assistance … Read more
It was more than four years ago when Volvo announced it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. But reality soon set in, showing that the rise of EVs wasn’t unfolding as quickly as the Geely-owned company had hoped. The Swedes have since abandoned their EV-only pledge for 2030. Their new target … Read more
Volvo is gearing up to unveil its next big electric model—the all-new Volvo EX60. The midsize electric SUV will make its world debut on January 21, 2026, during a livestreamed event from Stockholm, Sweden. The EX60 will be the first model to ride on Volvo’s new EV platform, which promises the longest driving range of … Read more
After a false alarm back in February, the Volvo V90 is officially going away. The luxury wagon will go out of production later this month, and this time, a direct successor sadly isn’t planned. In fact, the Geely-owned brand is seriously considering abandoning the body style altogether. Despite decades of tradition, wagons have fallen out … Read more
The Volvo XC70 has returned as a long-range plug-in hybrid, boasting sleek Scandinavian design and a host of advanced technologies. This new Volvo XC70 will be built using the brand’s Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform and has been designed specifically to meet growing demand for plug-in hybrids in the Chinese market. The exterior of the … Read more