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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”.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The future is green, says Volvo 2020-03-02

On Sunday, March 1, South Africa’s elite attended the Veuve Clicquot Polo Series Invitational held at Val de Vie Estate in Paarl.

Volvo Cars calls on UN delegates to address deep-rooted road safety inequality 2020-02-26

Volvo Cars calls on governments and regulators around the world to address a large inequality in road safety between developed and developing economies. Despite progress made in recent decades, official data shows a significant gap in the number of traffic fatalities between both categories of countries.

Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic AWD Inscription – 6 Seater - Specs 2019-12-09

List price: R 1,131,600 including 15% VAT C02 tax: R 3,668.50 Price as tested: R 1,269,400 including VAT & C02 tax Warranty: 5-year / 100,000 km warranty Maintenance: 5-year / 100,000 km full maintenance plan

Volvo XC90 wins Large Luxury SUV category at Gumtree Auto Pre-Owned Car Awards 2019-11-22

The 2019 Gumtree Auto Pre-Owned Car Awards was held at Katy’s Palace Bar in Sandton on 24 October. The awards categories ranged from best Budget City Car to best Large Luxury SUV.

Volvo Cars to implement blockchain traceability of cobalt used in electric car batteries 2019-11-12

Volvo Cars will become the first carmaker to implement global traceability of cobalt used in its batteries by applying blockchain technology.

Volvo announces one year of free electricity with plug-in hybrids 2019-10-21

Volvo Cars has announced a ground-breaking global incentive scheme, branded the Recharge campaign, whereby the buyers of all new hybrid plug-ins will receive a full refund for all electricity used in the first year of ownership.

SOUTH AFRICA’S BEST PRE-OWNED MEDIUM SIZED LUXURY SALOONS UNDER R475k 2019-10-07

The luxury saloon market is very competitive in South Africa with plenty of good options for buyers. But it can be expensive to upgrade into a comfortable ride for your family unless you shop smart and buy the right vehicle pre-owned.

Pre-series autonomous driving ready XC90 has rolled off production line 2019-10-01

Volvo Cars’ first autonomous drive (AD) ready car has entered the next stage of pre-series production at Volvo’s manufacturing plant in Torslanda, Sweden ahead of full production start later this year. The AD-ready XC90 SUV

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.

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

Volvo on Call comes to South Africa 2019-09-16

It facilitates a multitude of tasks: with Volvo On Call, motorists can remotely lock or unlock the doors to their car, check the fuel level from their office desk, and cool or heat their car before they get it – and they can do this all via their smartphone, smartwatch, tablet or desktop.

Volvo Cars introduces refreshed XC90 2019-08-16

Volvo Car South Africa has unveiled a refreshed version of its best-selling XC90. This visually striking, premium quality SUV boasts world-leading safety features, efficient yet frugal powertrains and a superlative interior finish.

Volvo Cars reports SEK130.1 billion revenue on record sales for the first half of 2019 2019-07-19

Market conditions are expected to put continued pressure on margins, but the combination of volume growth and cost measures is expected to result in a stengthened profit in the second half of the year compared with the same period last year.

Volvo XC90 wins Large Luxury SU...

Classics from all over South Africa are expected at the 42nd Cars in the Park at the Zwartkops Raceway, located south west of Pretoria on the R55. Over 2 500 classic and special-interest cars are expected at the show to arrive from 6 am on Sunday, August 4, while the show will be open to the public from 8.30 am.

Mahindra launches the XUV 3XO – the ‘New Disruptor’ in compact SUVs

Standard 6 airbags, ESP and all-wheel disk braking across the range Offering Level 2 ADAS with 10 standard safety features 1.2L turbo petrol engine with 82kW, 200Nm offering a dynamic acceleration of 0-60km/h in just 4.6* seconds All AT models fitted with a 6-speed fully automatic transmission with torque converter

Hyundai’s Cargo range have become formidable LCV competitors

From a humble beginning five years ago at a fitment centre in KwaZulu-Natal, Hyundai Automotive South Africa’s Grand i10 Cargo has grown to a formidable and somewhat unique competitor in a relatively new segment in the local motor industry.

New Chery Tiggo Cross to launch in South Africa before end of 2024

Chery South Africa is pleased to announce that the all-new Tiggo Cross is scheduled to launch locally before the end of 2024, bringing a stylish new exterior design and fresh technology to the country’s highly competitive compact SUV segment.

Suzuki Auto raises vital concerns around GNCAP report and release

Information from a 2019 test of older, non-SA specification vehicle used in 2024 report AASA did not communicate with Suzuki Auto SA prior to publication of report “We call on the AASA to follow due process and ensure that the information they share is relevant to the South African market and factually correct,” says Havenga.

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