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Plush Volvo V90 station wagon unlikely in NZ world of SUVs

February 12, 2016 by Alastair Sloane

Leaked photos of the new Volvo V90 station wagon show it is more streamlined than the boxy V70 it replaces – but pictures are all New Zealanders might get to see of it. The Volvo people here are undecided about bringing in a premium station wagon in a world of premium SUVs, including Volvo’s own XC90. “We’re not too sure,” said Motorcorp Distributors general manager … [Read more...] about Plush Volvo V90 station wagon unlikely in NZ world of SUVs

Volvo SUV tops crash test findings, best of small cars is Honda Jazz

January 21, 2016 by Alastair Sloane

The Volvo XC90 (above) has topped the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) as the vehicle with the best overall crash-safety performance in 2015. The big SUV scored 97 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child, 72 per cent for pedestrian, and 100 per cent for safety assist, the result of its long list of active safety features. Its average for all … [Read more...] about Volvo SUV tops crash test findings, best of small cars is Honda Jazz

Volvo XC90 – Kiwis queue to buy the high-tech Swedish SUV

December 3, 2015 by Alastair Sloane

New Zealanders are snapping up Volvo’s new SUV, the high-tech XC90 that is at the centre of the carmaker’s goal to eliminate all deaths in its cars from 2020. It is priced between $97,900 and $136,900, packed with life-saving gear, and went on sale here at the end of July. Since then, says Volvo, 130 have been sold – 70 already in the hands of owners and the balance on the way. … [Read more...] about Volvo XC90 – Kiwis queue to buy the high-tech Swedish SUV

Microsoft helps Volvo take its customers into a world of ‘mixed reality’

November 24, 2015 by Alastair Sloane

Volvo and software giant Microsoft have joined forces to develop next-generation automotive technologies, including autonomous driving. One of the first initatives is the use of Microsoft’s ‘HoloLens” glasses to help customers explore every inch of the car they are interested in buying. The HoloLens is a wearable computer that provides what Microsoft calls "mixed reality", or a … [Read more...] about Microsoft helps Volvo take its customers into a world of ‘mixed reality’

Safety concept in new Volvo XC90 is child’s play

July 6, 2015 by Alastair Sloane

Child safety advocates have been saying for years that children under four years of age have a better chance of surviving a car accident if they travel in rearward-facing child seats. Now Volvo has taken the recommendation a step further with what it calls the ‘excellence child seat.’ It comes 25 years after the Swedish carmaker introduced the booster seat for kids, allowing … [Read more...] about Safety concept in new Volvo XC90 is child’s play

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French carmaker Renault has won the 2025 European Car of the Year award with the all-electric R5 supermini (pictured). It’s the brand’s second win in a row, following the new Scenic’s gong in 2024. The R5 led the vote count from start to finish from the 60 jurors in 23 countries. It received 353 points, beating the Kia EV3 (291 points) and the Citroen C3/e in third place with 215 points. It’s Renault’s eighth win in the 62-year history of the Coty award. The R5 goes on sale in the UK this month. There are two main drivetrains: a 90kW motor/40kWh battery model with a 300km range, and a 112kW/52kWh example with a 400km range. The R5 starts in price at £22.995, or $NZ50,000.

EU carmakers seek trade deal with Trump

BMW and Mercedes-Benz are among carmakers urging the European Union to get a favourable trade deal with US President Donald Trump. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) wants to keep open trade with both the US and China. It fears Trump, who promises heavy tariffs on Chinese imports to the US, will look unfavourably on countries that continue to trade freely with Beijing. Ola Kallenius, president of the group and chairman of the management board of MB, said in a letter to EU leaders:  “Overall, it is essential to recognise that trade with China and the US is most vital for the prosperity of the European economy.The EU should seek a grand bargain with the US and attempt to avoid a potential trade conflict.”

Diesel fuels EV concept for US military

A  go-anywhere EV concept for the US military uses an onboard 12kW diesel generator to top up the batteries on the move.  The all-wheel-drive has 800-volt technology and a 200kWh battery pack to power three electric motors, two in the rear and one up front. Claimed output is 745kW/15,590Nm, or 1000hp and 11,500 ft-lb of torque.  The four-seater was developed by the defence division of General Motors and is based on the platform of the Hummer SUV. It rides on Fox performance shock absorbers and 37-inch tyres and comes with “exceptional” approach and departure angles for off-road mobility. Maximum range using the generator to keep things ticking over is said to be around 500km.

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The outside temperature in Midland, Texas, was 40.5C when staff at the local office of the US National Weather Service set out to show the cabin of a closed car can literally get baking hot in summer. They mixed up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and laid them on the car’s dashboard – the surface of which showed a temperature of 87.7C. A little over four hours later the cookies were ready to eat. “Even though ours weren’t golden brown, we can confirm that they are done and delicious,” the staff wrote on Facebook.

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