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Here at SA Car Fan, we’re of the opinion that motoring is about to enter an extremely dangerous, irresponsible era. The transition to fallible autonomous systems and their owner’s blind faith in them is a deadly cocktail. We’ll see far more accidents as owners push the capabilities of these systems...

Set to challenge BMW’s 7 series and Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class, Volvo’s S90 flagship sedan will be making its way to South African shores before the year ends with Volvo’s latest efficient powertrains and semi-autonomous driving. According to Greg Maruszewski, Managing Director at Volvo SA, the new S90 is a continuation...

Swedish carmaker Volvo has yet again revealed a performance-inspired R-Design version of the new S90. This comes days after Volvo introduced a Polestar Performance Software for its XC90 T8. Central to the Volvo S90 R-Design is an advanced sports chassis which provides a spirited, road-hugging drive. According to Björn...

Volvo’s flagship SUV in the range-topping T8 version runs to 100km/h in five and a half seconds. Volvo’s performance division, Polestar, recently upgraded the D5 diesel engine of Volvo’s flagship S90 and V90, but now it is time for the newly launched XC90 T8 to receive special treatment –...

Seated behind me in Volvo’s  XC90 T8 Twin Engine, one of the technical guys is goading me into unleashing the car’s hybrid power to the full extent. My mission is different; I’ve trimmed the consumption down to 1.2l/100km (yes, you read correctly) and to be honest I haven’t altered...

Hard to review a car that’s already been replaced. Yes, you read correctly. The Volvo S60 Polestar which launched in South Africa towards the end of 2015 and quickly sold every one of the 28 units, is making way for a new 4-cylinder version that’s supposedly better in almost...

Although South Africa is only now getting to grips with the current Volvo S60 Polestar which made its local debut towards the end of 2015, a new 270kW version has been confirmed with 32 models headed our way. With such a limited number of models coming in Q3 of...

Volvo has dug deep into its pockets to invest heavily into its Polestar range in order to give the relatively obscure performance arm (in South Africa) the gravitas of AMG, RS or M Division. This week Volvo revealed accessory parts for the S60, V40, V6 and XC60, but puzzling...

In what is sure to be a bold and pioneering move, Volvo is planning on launching keyless mobility in 2017. Yes, that’s right. No more keys to start your vehicle. Instead, the physical key we’ve become accustomed to over decades of driving will be replaced by a digital key...