Volvo has upped the ante in the executive saloon chase with its newly revamped S60. Here we pit the Swedish newcomer against its German arch-rival, as they go head-to-head in the corporate car park. So which one woos us with its winning ways? Sue Baker investigates.
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On Test – Volvo V70 DRIVe SE
Volvo’s focus on making its cars more environmentally friendly has resulted in its fuel efficient V70 DRIVe model now emitting just 119g/km of CO2. Ian Robertson puts it through its paces.
Volvo C30 2.4 D5 Geartronic SE Lux
It’s a brave new leap in terms of sports coupes according to Volvo, and based around the Safety Concept Car and the wildly popular 1800ES. Garth Sumpter seems to think that it’s actually a small step. Volvo is not a…
Volvo C70 2.0D SE
Volvo has made the price of C70 convertible ownership a whole lot cheaper. Ian Robertson tests the new entry level 2.0D It’s not so long ago that the mere suggestion of a diesel engine in a convertible would have been…
Volvo V50 D5 SE Lux
At launch, Volvo offered the V50 D5 solely with the geartronic, gearbox. Ian Robertson tests the new six-speed manual version Volvo has long had a tradition for producing solid dependable estate cars, and the Swedish makers’ V50 is their best…
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE
While Volvo has always stood for safety, the Swedish maker is adding another string to its bow – low emission cars. Ian Robertson tests the new V50 DRIVe If you were to mention Volvo in a crowded room, for most…
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe SE
SLIPPERY VOLVOS Chasing lower CO2 is motoring’s holy grail. Every car manufacturer is at it, and there’s usually an e somewhere in the names of eco models to reinforce the point that they’re cleaner and greener. Volvo is no exception.…
Volvo XC60 D5 SE Lux Automatic
VOLVO XCEEDS EXPECTATIONS WITH THE XC60 Let’s not beat around the bush; stating that a car, any car, is ‘the safest in it’s class’, shouldn’t be taken too lightly. And lets face facts, when a manufacturer like Volvo make such…
Volvo V50 2.0D R-Design Sport Powershift
VOLVO FINALLY CLICKS At last, the Ford automotive group has got its hands on something that can shake a (gear)stick at Volkswagen’s epically good DSG gearbox. It’s called Powershift and the technology employs the same parallel doubleclutch system as DSG…
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
DRIVe BEATS HYBRID Green shoots within the car industry are starting to become clear – it’s picking itself up, dusting down and addressing the difficult times that remain ahead. Gone are the days of massive stock inventories where you could…