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Volvo Cars launches new S60 sports sedan; first Volvo car made in US; two PHEV models coming

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars revealed the new S60 mid-size premium sports sedan at the company’s new—and first—US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. The combined car launch and factory opening reinforce Volvo Cars’ commitment to the US, an important market for the company and its new premium sports sedan.

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Volvo Cars reveals new XC60 premium SUV, led by PHEV model, at Geneva

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars revealed the much-anticipated new XC60 premium SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The new car replaces Volvo’s highly-successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with nearly a million units sold globally. We have a wide range of powertrains.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Volvo has been talking about going electric a lot lately. The XC90, as Volvo’s largest SUV, is currently its most popular model in the United States. The XC90, as Volvo’s largest SUV, is currently its most popular model in the United States. As they’re Volvo seats, they’re supremely supportive and comfortable.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. Power and Range The XC60 Recharge PHEV combines a turbocharged and supercharged inline 4-cylinder engine with 312 horsepower (hp) and an 18.8-kilowatt

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

Baua Electric

Volvo reached its highest-ever share of electrified vehicles as its new fully electric EX30 boosted EV sales in February. Although overall sales slid 2% last month, Volvo’s fully electric vehicle sales were up 14%, reaching a new record share. Volvo’s EV sales share reached 22%, with nearly 11,000 EVs handed over, up 14% YOY.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. Until then, this Flash Drive is an introduction to the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV. Performance of 0-60 mph in 6.6

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

When handed the keys to the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD, the experience ended-up not only being pleasant, but one that raises the question–where has Lincoln been hiding this gem? What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time.

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