Tag : Volvo

C40 Recharge will be first EV-only Volvo

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Volvo will launch its first ever electric-only model this summer; a coupé-SUV which indirectly replaces the V40 hatchback, and will only be sold online.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC90 B5 R-Design

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Last issue’s introduction of the XC90 mentioned the £6,000 of options fitted to our test car, so it’s time to assess their worth.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine R-Design Pro

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Not long before the XC40 returned for good, Volvo asked for it back to investigate issues I’d identified with the snatchy brakes and centre console rattles.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC90 B5 R-Design

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Let’s be honest – there aren’t many people who are going to choose an XC90 from the company car choice list… The Benefit-in-Kind tax bill in … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine R-Design Pro

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Covid or not, summer holidays meant keeping my kids entertained, meaning more day trips and staycation holidays this year. As a result, the Volvo’s second month … Read More »

Volvo head of fleet moves to new sales role

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Volvo has appointed head of business sales Steve Beattie to a new role of head of sales, effective immediately.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine R-Design Pro

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Martyn Collins puts the XC40 PHEV through day-to-day family life.

Volvo launches car subscription service in UK

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Volvo has introduced a car subscription service in the UK, intended to provide an attractive alternative to leasing or outright purchase for a single monthly payment.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine R-Design Pro

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Volvo’s smallest SUV, the XC40, has a growing electrified range, including the T5 Twin Engine. Martyn Collins recounts his first month with the plug-in hybrid.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design

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The XC60 is Volvo’s best-seller for fleet and after six months and 4,000 miles of living with this D4 R-Design, it’s not difficult to see why.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design

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The XC60 has a very active presence in the Collins household. £2,000 is a lot of money for an option pack in a car, but in … Read More »

Volvo thrives with Scan-do attitude

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Volvo’s sales director, Matt Galvin, talks to Craig Thomas about the company’s plans for 2020.

Volvo encourages fleet PHEV drivers to plug in with free electricity offer

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Fleet drivers purchasing a Volvo plug-in hybrid car can benefit from a year’s free electricity under a new offer intended to encourage drivers to plug in.

Volvo introduces new ‘Recharge’ brand for EV line-up

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Volvo is introducing a Recharge sub-brand for its fully electric and plug-in hybrid models as it also announces ambitious new climate plans.

First Drive: Volvo XC90

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Minor facelift for Volvo’s biggest SUV, but the interesting stuff happens under the XC90’s bonnet, says Martyn Collins.

Volvo recalls nearly 70,000 UK cars following engine fire risk

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Investigations by Volvo Cars has identified that in very rare cases, the plastic engine intake manifold may melt and deform on certain models.

Volvo true fleet sales rise 43% in first half

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Volvo has posted a 43% rise in true fleet sales in the first half of the year, with the rise attributed to its new model range … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design

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Martyn Collins’ final report on our V60 long-termer.

Extended Volvo test drives on offer under enhanced service

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Volvo has launched a new test drive service that brings a flexible booking service and a choice of test drive locations as well as the option … Read More »

Volvo XC40 joins Asda fleet due to early WLTP compliance

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Added to ASDA’s user-chooser fleet list, the Volvo XC40 is already proving a hit due to early WLTP data.

Volvo launches free online Fleet Tax Guide

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Designed for fleet managers, Volvo has launched a free Fleet Tax Guide to help with company car tax and legislation for the 2019/20 financial year.

Volvo unveils production-ready autonomous XC90 for Uber

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Volvo and Uber have unveiled a fully autonomous production XC90 that could be used to provide autonomous ridesharing services in the future.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design

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The Volvo V60 gets put through its paces on a family holiday, writes Martyn Collins.

First Drive: Volvo S60 T5 R-Design Edition

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Martyn Collins reckons there’s much more to the all-new S60 than just being the saloon version of the V60.

Road Test: Volvo XC40 D3 & T3

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Do the new petrol and diesel engines added to the XC40 range make a difference, asks Jonathan Musk.

Volvo enters online car sales arena

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Volvo has launched a new online car buying service that can enable customers to buy a new Volvo entirely over the internet in as little as … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design

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Finding fault with the V60 is far from easy, says Martyn Collins. Volvo kindly sent me home from the UK launch in one of their Cross … Read More »

Volvo to rekindle relationships with large corporates under new role

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Volvo has appointed a new business sales manager as it looks to create and rekindle opportunities with large corporates.

Volvo introduces front-wheel drive XC60 diesel

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Aimed at fleets, the new Volvo XC60 D4 FWD is the most tax-efficient diesel variant in the XC60 range.

First Drive: Volvo V60 Cross Country D4

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Martyn Collins finds the V60 Cross Country could be all the off-roader business drivers ever need.