If you know any Tesla owners, you won’t need to be told that they routinely turn up their noses at other electric cars Car Reviewed: Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate I walk every Saturday morning with one of my best friends, who is a Tesla owner and also a distinguished marine architect. He always scorns every electric car that I have …
Okay, so let’s get this clear: this particular Volvo is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – that’s PHEV for short. Yep, a catchy acronym, I know. If you’re still clueless, it means the car runs on electricity and petrol power. Hybrid tech is a good idea, though – and when you get into the routine of charging up, you can, …
The new Volvo XC40 has been universally praised and heaped with awards.READ MORE…Its natty design, glorious interior, rock-solid build-quality and stirring performance have made it Car of the Year in a hatful of competitions (including my vote in both awards where I have a voice). Neil Lyndon enjoys the Volvo XC40 so much he wants one Amid all the acclamation, …
There is a reason that the Volvo XC40 compact SUV is the European Car of the Year this year and that becomes apparent as soon as you start driving it. It is quite simply a gem of a car. Maggie Barry drives the Volvo XC40 compact SUV, a fine family car…READ MORE
Volvo did a clever thing at the launch of the new V60 estate. READ MORE…During the presentation of the new car, they put up a slide which showed an old 960 estate from the 1990s. This was meant to symbolise the depressing conservatism of Volvo’s past and to make a vivid contrast with the unabashed stylishness of the brand as …
If you have been writing about cars for more than a quarter of a century and if, during that time, some 1500 new models have passed through your hands, the word “Wow!” is not likely to form readily on your lips in response to a car. Neil Lyndon is ‘Wow’ed by the New Volvo XC40…READ MORE