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First Drive Review: Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country

There were two questions we were keen to answer when we drove Volvo's new V40 Cross Country last week - how different is it to drive than a regular V40 ES? And, what…

First Drive Review: Volvo V40 T5 & D4 R-Design

What does 'sporty' mean to you? Is it a firm ride with vice-like body control? Or perhaps a hyper-sensitive steering with an almost telepathic foresight of your next…

Polestar boosts the appeal of Volvo’s V40 T4

Engines and drivetrains are the weak points in Volvo's current model range. I'm sure they wouldn't mind me saying so - okay, perhaps they would just a bit - but they…

Volvo’s V40 T5 R-Design will cost more than BMW’s M135i

We're big fans of Volvo's V40 – which is a true rival to BMW's 1 Series and Audi's A4 and yet is still an individual’s choice with its own unique qualities. But the…

Volvo introduces the V40 Cross Country with a 250bhp AWD T5 flagship

I wouldn't normally sing the praises of a Volvo Cross Country model, but in the absence of an XC40, this is as close as you'll get to a compact SUV from the Swedish car…

Volvo introduces new V40 R-Design plus high-performance 250bhp T5 version

Volvo has launched a new R-Design version of its V40, with a host of upgrades that improve the dynamic looks and sportiness of its new compact hatchback.

ROAD 28: Volvo R-Design Special

What do you think of when you picture Volvo? Think towing a caravan on the A303 with a tailback longer than the Seine? Think accident-prone old biddy drivers with brown…

The DNA Inside: Volvo Cars

During the last few months we've immersed ourselves in several of Volvo's most dynamic new models, to learn about how the marque is positioned in 2012 and why you might…

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