Volvo adds two new plug-in hybrids to its local lineup
A surprising EV in more ways than one
Volvo has been steadily electrifying its lineup, and sooner rather than later, there'll only be electrified models in the Philippine market. One of those battery-powered cars is the C40 Recharge, of which I was recently handed the keys to try
Luxury done right
Volvo has maintained a steady presence in the Philippine market over the years. It's not ever been one to make big headlines or top sales charts, but it's managed to weather storms and stay afloat after all these years.But
A lot of great things…and one major flaw
Believe it or not, there was a time Volvo was the top-selling luxury automaker in the country. For those born in the 2000s, it might sound far fetched, but these Swedish cars were outselling BMW and Mercedes-Benz.Today, Volvo's
The Swedish brand adds another electric vehicle to its lineup
Volvo is back with another new electrified model, furthering its EV push in the Philippine market. As we recently anticipated, the Swedish carmaker has now launched the all-new EX30.This fully electric Volvo is the brand's smallest-ever SUV. It
Are the EX30 and the EX40 joining the carmaker’s local lineup?
Two new Volvo electric vehicles are heading to the Philippines-or at least we have a good indication that they are: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has published the homologation papers for the Volvo EX30 compact crossover and its slightly bigger brother,
by Billy Caluag
Want to go Swedish for your EV?
Volvo Cars Philippines has launched not one but two electric vehicles for the Philippine market. In a bid to snatch some sales away from the Germans and Lexus, the company has brought in the XC40 Recharge and the C40 Recharge.The Swedish
Peter Horbury: 1950-2023
The world of automotive design lost a legend over the weekend. Peter Horbury, the former design chief of Volvo and Executive Vice President for Design of Geely Auto passed away on June 30, 2023. He was 73 years old.Born on January
Any buyers up north planning to drop by?
Pampanga will soon welcome yet another car brand to its bustling dealership scene. This time, it's Volvo.The Scandinavian car manufacturer has announced that its new Pampanga dealership will be ready to serve customers up north in the second quarter of
by Drei Laurel
An electric SUV styled the right way
Look carefully and what do you see? Seriously, lean in close and take a good look. Do you see... a car? If so, Volvo thinks you're wrong. Well, not wrong. But only half right. Because this is the all-new, all-
by Joe Holding
The carmaker has opened its new Volvo Retail Space in preparation
Volvo Philippines is now expanding its reach south of the metro with the newly opened Volvo Retail Space in Alabang. The new facility has the same elements of showroom and after-sales operations needed to cater to Volvo customers in the area.
Do you like the new look?
In case you haven't seen it yet, Volvo just unveiled a new logo. There were no press releases, no big announcements-nada. The brand just quietly updated its profile pictures on various social media platforms.Thanks to the people of the
Volvo’s headquarters in Makati is now a certified safe spot for customers
Safety is something Volvo is known for around the world. But here in the Philippines, safe cars aren't the only things the Swedish carmaker has in its portfolio-it now also provides certified safe spaces for its clientele.Volvo Philippines has
That’s a pretty big discount
Planning to gift yourself a nice new ride this holiday season? You might want to check out a Volvo showroom near you because the company is has slashed as much as P1.5 million off some of its products.From now until
by Drei Laurel
Take note of the health and safety protocols before visiting
During the early days of COVID-19 lockdown, Volvo put out a simple message: "Right now, the safest place to be isn't in a Volvo." Simple and effective. Volvo Philippines even rolled out its Online Concierge a few months ago in
by Elaine Lara
Hurray for cleaner air
Good news, Volvo T8 plug-in hybrid owners: Volvo Philippines is now offering free home installation of its Wallbox device for convenient charging of your cars during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Wallbox is a charging station that can be mounted near
by Elaine Lara
Something tells us this service will catch on
Volvo isn't just about building safe cars. In the Philippines, the brand has been busy coming up with ways to make the ownership and car buying experience safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, too.Volvo Philippines has announced that it is
by Drei Laurel
Hybrid versions of the S90, XC90 are available, too
Unless you've been living under a rock, you're probably aware that car manufacturers have been busy trying to kick start the Philippine hybrid revolution the past few months.Hyundai, Toyota, and even Geely have already introduced their respective hybrid offerings
by Drei Laurel
Part of the company’s efforts to achieve its Vision 2020
Volvo has always been known for advocating road safety. In case you didn't know yet, the three-point safety belt that has already saved millions of lives since it was first used by the Swedish carmaker in 1959.Today, Volvo continues
Volvo will be displaying one of its plug-in hybrids, too
We owe a lot to the Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) and Baltic (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) countries: They brought us Ikea, Thor, ABBA, and-last but not least-Volvo.In the Philippines, NordCham Philippines promotes and facilitates trade, industry, and
by Elaine Lara
A sexy little Swede
The prices for Volvo's latest Philippine offering, the all-new XC40, have been revealed. If you're looking to buy a brand-new premium crossover this 2019, this should be worth a look. We've seen it in the metal and
by Drei Laurel
