Future Volvo cars to run on Volvo operating system as company takes software development in-house 2021-07-06 Volvo Cars will take software development in-house as a car’s appeal increasingly becomes more defined by software-driven functions and features, rather than traditional automotive attributes. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to focus on range and fast-charging for next generation of fully electric cars 2021-07-06 It will do so by improving lithium-ion battery technology on its forthcoming second generation of electric cars, starting with the company’s first SUV on a completely new electric-only technology base. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars and Google continue partnership for next generation safe and connected user experience 2021-07-06 It now continues its strategic collaboration with Google to take infotainment and connectivity to the next level. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars sets out future technology roadmap 2021-07-05 As part of the event, the company will also unveil its future approach to infotainment and a concept car that visualises its technology roadmap and that shows an insight into the future of design in the pure-electric era. add_circle_outline
The Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for Volvo Cars’ pure electric future 2021-07-03 For Volvo Cars, electrification is more than simply a shift in powertrains. It represents a new paradigm in car design and the Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for the next generation of all-electric Volvos. 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 Car South Africa launches online store 2021-05-07 Volvo Car South Africa has launched My Volvo, a unique online store that will enable South Africans to purchase or rent a new car in as little as 20 minutes – and without leaving home. 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 Cars to lower CO2 emissions and save billions in circular business aim 2021-04-21 Volvo Cars aims for annual savings of SEK 1 billion and reductions of 2.5 million tonnes in carbon emissions from 2025 using circular business principles. 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
New Volvo Cars Innovation Portal allows outside developers to help create better cars 2021-01-29 A vast offer of high-quality apps, easier and more convenient ownership, and even safer cars: these are among the ambitions that Volvo Cars wants to achieve with its newly launched Innovation Portal. add_circle_outline
Placeholder – Volvo Car Group’s 2020 full-year financial results 2021-01-18 This is a placeholder for a Volvo Car Group press conference to be held on Thursday, 4 February at 11:00 (GMT+2), covering Volvo Car Group’s 2020 full-year financial results. add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars to show the ‘ultimate driving simulator’ in action 2020-11-19 Using unconventional technology in brand new ways, Volvo Cars has created what it calls ‘the ultimate driving simulator’ for the development of new safety, driver assistance and autonomous features. 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 Cars reports 7.2 per cent global sales growth in August 2020-09-15 Volvo Cars maintained its sales momentum in August, with volumes up 7.2 per cent compared with the same period last year as Europe, China and the US all reported increasing sales. add_circle_outline
Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T8 honoured in inaugural What Car? Electric Car Awards 2020-08-11 Volvo's flagship model takes Hybrid Seven-Seater of the Year title in the first What Car? Electric Car Awards XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T8 praised for its luxury, practicality and performance Plug-in hybrid system delivers both performance and exceptional efficiency – 0-100kph in 5.8 seconds, CO2 emissions from 63g/km and up to 100.9mpg add_circle_outline
Volvo Cars sees pandemic impact in first half of 2020, expects strong recovery in second half 2020-07-23 Volvo Cars today reports its financial results for the first half of 2020, which were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the global economy. add_circle_outline
Volvo Car Group ‐ Invitation to a Corporate Update with 2020 Half Year Financial Results 2020-07-21 Volvo Cars invites you to an online press conference to update on the first six months of 2020 and present half year financial results. 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 XC60 Wins Best Premium SUV/ CrossOver 2020-03-19 The Volvo XC60 won Best Premium SUV/Crossover at the annual CAR’s Top 12 Best Buys Awards held on the 11 March 2020 at a Galas Dinner in Morningside, Johannesburg. add_circle_outline