We all have at some point wonder what it would be like if a hybrid with its huge battery rack got into a real bad wreck. Will the battery acid spill everywhere? Will the fire department have what it needs to handle the rescue?
Now, Volvo is conducting extremely wide-ranging and thorough analysis of a variety [...]

WhatCar? is a sort of  ”Consumer reports” magazine of cars in Europe;  Their online counterpart is a consumer reports mixed with a site like ours – dishing out ratings,  advice, reviews and classifieds new and used in Europe. The magazine is considered prestigious and their picks are touted out by manufacturers in promotions and what not. 
 
This year [...]

I know an article about truck is not what you probably expect here but this is too good to pass by – all that raw power ! (watch the video at the end)
 

 
January 7 is a historic day for all truck enthusiasts. Today is the day Volvo Trucks is launching the world’s most powerful series-manufactured [...]

2009 is already upon us.
There are no flying cars yet (at least not in regular use) nor is the regular commute any less miserable.
But there is a more sensible Advanced Research Project happening in Europe with Volvo’s contribution that might make the commute a whole lot safer.
Our friendly European brethren have put a fleet of [...]

Building on the last post.
Here is the more direct from Volvo (our special thanks to them for allowing us share this with you).

Volvo Cars has a very clear aim with its new Safety Vision. In the long-term, it’s quite simply a question of designing and building cars that should not crash. In the shorter [...]

The ReCharge is a new hybrid gas-electric concept from Volvo. Aptly named for its ability to recharge itself while running. All the concepts seem sound in theory and Volvo hopes we will see these cars on the streets soon.