SA’s top-selling used EV last year was a Volvo 2024-04-19 Volvo Car South Africa’s position at the forefront of the fast-growing new-energy vehicle space has been cemented, this time by the fact that the XC40 Recharge was the country’s most sold used electric vehicle in 2023, according to data from AutoTrader. add_circle_outline
For the first time in SA, Volvo offers guaranteed future value deals for EVs 2023-08-30 Previously, the Volvo Versatility Finance scheme was available only for the Swedish firm’s combustion-engined vehicles, but in response to growing local demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the company has added the XC40 Twin Motor Recharge AWD Ultimate to the list of eligible cars, while also further refining its GFV offering. add_circle_outline
Volvo XC40 Recharge wins New Energy Category at SA COTY 2023 2023-06-12 The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge Twin has been named the best New Energy Vehicle at the 2023 Old Mutual Insure South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. add_circle_outline
Volvo C40 Recharge order books are now officially open in SA 2023-02-13 Volvo Car South Africa has announced that local order books for the new fully electric C40 Recharge have officially opened. add_circle_outline
New fully electric Volvo C40 Recharge coming to South Africa in 2023 2022-12-08 The new fully electric C40 Recharge is scheduled to join Volvo Car South Africa’s range of electrified vehicles in the first half of 2023. add_circle_outline
Volvo Car South Africa announces range-wide MY23 updates, now available 2022-10-18 The revamped equipment levels and the latest exterior design themes apply across Volvo Car SA’s range, with the XC40 further benefitting from the refresh detailed above. add_circle_outline
New Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge sells out in just 24 hours 2022-08-30 A mere 24 hours after Volvo Car South Africa’s second all-electric variant – the XC40 P6 Recharge – went on sale locally, the entire initial allocation was sold out. add_circle_outline
Volvo celebrates Women’s Day on track with the powerful XC40 P8 Recharge! 2022-08-18 Volvo Car SA brand ambassadors Jessica Nkosi and Natasha Joubert hosted the group, with each member never having driven an all-electric car on track before. add_circle_outline
Volvo announces SA pricing for new all-electric XC40 P6 Recharge 2022-07-20 Volvo Car South Africa has announced pricing for its highly anticipated XC40 P6 Recharge, billing the new single-motor model as the most affordable all-electric luxury vehicle on the local market. add_circle_outline
New Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge pure electric confirmed for South Africa 2022-04-07 Volvo Car South Africa has confirmed the new pure electric XC40 P6 Recharge will soon join its increasingly electrified range of vehicles. add_circle_outline
Spotted! Volvo’s all-electric XC40 P8 Recharge on South African roads 2022-02-09 The highly anticipated Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge has been spotted on South African roads, marking the local arrival of the Swedish firm’s first all-electric vehicle (EV). add_circle_outline
Free with the XC40 P8 Recharge: use of a petrol-engined car! 2021-05-26 Pricing for the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge is R1,2 million and orders are currently being taken. The car is being sold exclusively online via the company’s new website, My Volvo. add_circle_outline
Volvo announces pricing and exclusive online sales for XC40 P8 Recharge all-electric 2021-05-11 Volvo Car South Africa has announced the pricing for one of the most eagerly awaited cars to be launched in South Africa this year, namely the XC40 P8 Recharge all-electric. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars global sales up by 97.5 per cent in April 2021-05-06 Volvo Cars achieved its tenth consecutive month of sales growth as the company’s global sales increased by 97.5 per cent in April, compared with the same month last year. add_circle_outline
Volvo launches popular XC40 T4 2021-04-28 The Volvo XC40 is South Africa’s most successful premium compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and it is also the company’s top-selling model globally add_circle_outline
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is coming to South Africa! 2021-03-10 The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric – the first all-electric car from the Swedish luxury brand – will be launched in South Africa in the second half of 2021. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars launches new, pure electric Volvo C40 Recharge 2021-03-05 The future of Volvo Cars is electric and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of its commitment to a zero emission future. add_circle_outline
All pure electric Volvo models to be available online only 2021-03-02 Volvo Cars is fundamentally changing how and where to meet its customers, and will transform the current wholesale model by moving online and with strong customer relationships. add_circle_outline
Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC40 triumph at Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2021-02-20 The Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC40 – which have already amassed a cabinet full of awards – have added yet another two accolades to their trophy collections. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars reports best-ever second half performance in 2020 2021-02-09 Volvo Cars reported its best-ever second half profit and sales volumes in 2020, illustrating the company’s success in mitigating and recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic earlier in the year. add_circle_outline
Beast’s Baby Brother breaks cover! 2020-11-10 The customised Volvo XC90 affectionately nicknamed “The Beast”, which wowed the crowds at the 2019 SA Festival of Motoring, has been joined by an equally sensational customised Volvo XC40 that celebrates the company’s #HiddenGem campaign. Rather appropriately, it’s been nicknamed “Beast’s Baby Brother”. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars safety experts say: use technology to support drivers and reduce distraction 2020-10-22 The rise of smartphones and touchscreens inside cars has sparked a growing debate around the dangers of distraction behind the wheel. But Volvo Cars safety experts say that distraction is a fact of life, and that technology should be used to support people in their daily commute. add_circle_outline
Volvo launches relief programme 2020-05-21 Volvo Car South Africa has launched a customer programme which provides motorists with payment relief or cash in their pockets. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars launches fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge as part of new electrified car line 2019-10-17 Today Volvo Cars introduces the XC40 Recharge, the company’s first ever fully electric car and the first model to appear in its brand new Recharge car line concept. add_circle_outline
New XC40 plug-in hybrid 2019-09-18 Volvo becomes first car manufacturer to offer plug-in hybrid versions across its entire model range Front-wheel-drive hybrid system uses 180hp three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine with 82hp electric motor to achieve combined output of 262hp – highest figure in the XC40 line-up add_circle_outline