Volvo is on a roll. Has been for a while. And that roll looks set to continue thanks to this-the new S60. It is a car of firsts. The first Volvo to be built in the USA, at the company's
I was having a nice lunch with Chris Yu, Volvo Philippines' senior manager for marketing strategy, and we were discussing the industry and his company's future plans (hint: watch out for something special from them in March).While I was putting
We recently ran a story about the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the Nissan X-Trail Hybrid. Well, it seems that SUVs aren't the only cars that are going green.Avid car fans will note that there are even sport offerings like
If there's one thing Volvo is best known far, it's safety. This top-of-mind fact has been reinforced recently, when the Swedish carmaker landed on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ list four times.
If you've been eyeing a Volvo but think the brand's cars could use a little more excitement, now is the right time to give them a good look. Volvo Philippines recently introduced R-Design versions of its S60 sedan and
Looking at the new Volvo S60 Cross Country, it's hard to believe the Swedish carmaker was once considered boring. The sexy crossover benefits visually from the raised ride height, looking like a more athletic and rugged S60.Displayed at the ongoing
Volvo Philippines is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, it is launching the Volvo 20/20 Platinum Program "to provide more ways to celebrate and enjoy life with a Volvo."Until January 31, 2015, anyone who inquires at
Ever since it came out, the Volvo S60 has been one of our preferred European sedans. It has just the right blend of understated good looks and flair.Now, Volvo Philippines has come out with a new variant that makes ownership of
From being an aftermarket manufacturer specializing in Volvo cars, Polestar is now rolling out its take on the Swedish carmaker's products. Coming out of Volvo's Torslanda factory, the first S60 and V60 Polestar cars will now be delivered to customers
Special cars need special tires, and according to Michelin Philippines chief representative Michael Nunag, effective June 2014, all Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar cars "will be fitted with 245/35 R20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport ultra-high-performance tires."The Polestar-engineered
I have a confession to make: The Subaru XV wasn't really my first choice for the very first Top Gear Philippines' Car of the Year award in 2012. As a matter of fact, my choice wasn't even on the list
We imagine that Volvo must have been struggling to sell cars around the world ever since it was unloaded by former parent company Ford to Geely in August 2010. Yes, it is still the same admirable automotive firm based in Gothenburg, Sweden,
Just in case you\'re buying her a ride this weekend
Mother\'s Day is tomorrow, in case it slipped your mind. So, if you\'re planning to buy a car for the woman who has loved you unconditionally your entire life, may we suggest five recommendations.1. Hyundai Accent CRDiMoms are usually
Volvo has completed--on public roads--an extensive testing of its experimental kinetic flywheel technology, with the results confirming that it \"is a light, financially viable and very eco-efficient solution.\"\"The testing of this complete experimental system for kinetic energy recovery
Polestar has heard the public clamor to bring the Volvo S60 Polestar performance concept car into production. Nearly a year after the concept car was first built for a private customer, the aftermarket firm has rolled out its first S60 Polestar production
At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo will show off its new innovation that "makes driving in the dark safer and more comfortable."Known as Active High Beam Control, the system makes it possible to use the car's high beam continuously
Volvo Philippines wants you to reward yourself with a car that is as exciting to drive as it is safe with its "Full Throttle" promo, which gives you the chance to drive home your favorite Volvo model for as low as 20-
Volvo Philippines has made the prospect of owning one of the Swedish carmaker's vehicles easier through its "Buckle Up Ownership Packages."With just a down payment of as low as 20 percent with zero interest (and payable up to 60 months),
Polestar, Volvo Cars' official motorsport and performance partner, has built the Volvo S60 Polestar performance concept car for an unidentified customer. Now, the company has revealed that it could build a small series of similar Polestar-modified S60s "pending market response.""We
After months of testing on private tracks in Spain and Sweden, Volvo's experimental road train has finally been run in public where it shared the road with other motorists.Known as the SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) project, the
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