Volvo adds two new plug-in hybrids to its local lineup
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
It comes with plug-in hybrid power
Volvo is a bit of an underdog in the premium car market. And while the Swedish automaker is unfairly overlooked, it has some great offerings out there. With that, the company used the Bangkok International Motor Show to showcase its latest flagship
Volvo isn’t ready to retire its 10-year-old hauler just yet
It was already a cool, handsome thing. Now, Volvo has made it cooler and more handsome via a sweeping update that correctly takes cues from its fully electric sibling. Welcome to your next family SUV, the updated 2025 Volvo XC90.An update
by Vijay Pattni
Which ones would you pick?
Keep a close eye on the Q8 e-tron because we suspect this will be what SUVs will be emulating in a handful of years. The all-electric utility vehicle is the capable all-rounder most SUV shoppers are looking for, the
See anything you like?
Since its introduction (seemingly half a lifetime ago, but who's counting), the XC90 vaulted to the top of the 'sensible family car' list. And that's in spite of the fact that it's an SUV.And that's all down
Starting with the next-gen XC90
Volvo and Nvidia have just revealed the next step in their collaboration. The Swedish carmaker will soon use Nvidia's DRIVE Orin system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology to power its next-generation autonomous cars.The Nvidia DRIVE Orin is an AI-
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
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Not all of them are found in expensive exotics
A starter button on the dashboard? Snore. Somehow, it's more interesting-more Italian-to locate it on the steering wheel. Audi does that in the R8 V10. Lots of Ferraris do the same. But the Alfa Romeo Giulia brings a slice
by Ollie Kew
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
Every big company has a turning point
The Volkswagen Golf's story starts with the Volkswagen Beetle, one of the most successful and iconic cars ever built. During its heyday in the '40s to the '60s, the company unsurprisingly produced several variants. However, it was facing a major dilemma:
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Each one is a winner
Wagons are cool. And Audi has long been the ultimate authority on fast wagons. Step forward its latest: the Audi RS6. Only the front doors, the roof, and the tailgate are shared with an A6, so even your most myopic neighbor should
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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
It does look like it can take big hits
There are fewer analogies in the motoring world that work as well as saying something is 'bulletproof.' 'The engine in so-and-so is bulletproof,' or 'the ashtray opening mechanism in this car is bulletproof.' What we have here, is a Volvo
by Vijay Pattni
This is a fully autonomous XC90
Volvo and Uber have been in partnership since 2016, when the two companies signed an agreement that would see the carmaker supply the ride-hailing firm with "tens of thousands of autonomous drive-ready cars" over the next few years.Well this
by Tom Harrison
KERS in a big, seven-seat Swedish SUV? You’d better believe it
Ladies and gents, feast your eyes on the facelifted Volvo XC90. Looks pretty much exactly the same as the current one, doesn't it? Given how much we love Volvo's design language at the moment, though, that's no bad thing
by Greg Potts
Is it worth the price tag?
Volvo Philippines is beefing up its midsize SUV lineup with the release of the XC90 D4-a more affordable variant of the Swedish carmaker's premium SUV.With a slightly more modest price tag of P5,595,000, the D4 is a
by Drei Laurel
Lineup will be made up of only EVs and hybrids
Here's some news that'll prick up ears from here to Germany and beyond: Volvo has confirmed that by 2019, every single one of its new models will have some form of electrification.Don't fall into the trap of thinking
by Ollie Kew
Safe can be fun, too
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. When you mention Volvo to the average gearhead, there's usually one adjective that springs to mind: safe. The Swedish carmaker has carved out
by Jason Tulio
No more wasted time in traffic
We've all been there: You're stuck in traffic and you feel helpless about all the time you're wasting. Your mind wanders to all the productive things you could be doing instead of waiting for the light to go green.
by Jason Tulio
One of the most plush and well-equipped seven seaters in the market
Among the Volvo XC90's many badges and logos, there's one that's so small, it almost escapes notice. Yet it holds the key to the XC90's character, and why, for some customers, this car may be the top choice
by Kate Borbon
