Lookers Volvo News

  • Volvo unveil DRIVe sub-120g/km CO2 range

    Volvo unveiled the new economical, sub-120g/km diesel variants of the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon at the Paris Motor Show in early October.
  • THE VOLVO V70 GETS SPORTY

    From May 2008, the new Volvo V70 will be available in R-DESIGN specification, adding a new appealing dimension to Volvo's ultimate estate car.

  • VOLVO’S NINE MODELS GET 09 UPDATES

    Enhancements to the Volvo range for the 2009 model year offer customers more choice, more luxury features and technology as well as value for money.
  • Volvo Car Corporation launches unique cooperation for the development of plug-in hybrid cars in Sweden

    Together with electricity provider Vattenfall, Saab Automobile, ETC and the Swedish state, Volvo Car Corporation is launching a joint broad-based research venture to develop spearhead technology in the area of plug-in hybrid cars. Sweden will be the arena for the field tests.
  • Essex Life Article: A Volvo for all reasons

    Managing director of advertising agency Blue Tiger, Tony Clifford, tries the new Volvo XC90
  • The New Volvo XC60 – the safest and most stunning Volvo ever

    Volvo’s new crossover vehicle boasts an exciting mix of two car styles and steps boldly into what is the motoring world’s toughest and fastest-growing segment. Sporting capable XC muscles, it combines a strong athletic body with high ground clearance and large wheels, while the flowing lines create the sporty charisma of a coupe.
  • XC90 gets the R-Design makeover

    Volvo’s new sports inspired R-Design package is now available on the Volvo XC90 and is given its first public appearance at the North American International Auto Show this month. Already a popular specification on the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 models the R-Design package is made for customers who want a car with refined and expressive attributes and one which makes a bold statement on the road.

  • Volvo Winter Testing in Extreme Conditions

    Volvo's Scandinavian heritage and industry-leading test framework create the foundations for one of the world's safest winter cars, so that customers can rely on Volvo everywhere, irrespective of climate and road conditions. That is why Volvo's cars are tested under the most extreme conditions from Arizona's blisteringly hot desert to the biting cold of the Arctic north.

  • Introducing Volvo Powershift – Smooth, powerful and fuel efficient

    •  Automatic sequential six-speed transmission
    •  Twin wet clutches for fast and smooth changes
    •  Over 47 mpg and less than 160 g/km CO2
    •  Optimised for powerful diesel engines

  • Essex Life Article: Tough temptress

    Marketing director Paul Mackman is tempted by the new Volvo V70 D5 SE and finds it very hard to resist.

     

THE VOLVO V70 GETS SPORTY

Volvo V70

From May 2008, the new Volvo V70 will be available in R-DESIGN specification, adding a new appealing dimension to Volvo's ultimate estate car.

The refined V70 R-DESIGN package combines sporty visual features with a specially tuned lowered sports chassis and sharper driving characteristics to offer customers the practicality of a large estate, with more dynamic handling and distinctive styling. 

Click here for full story and pictures

Used Car Locator Used Car Locator
Search our used vehicle stock for great prices

Service Need to book a service?
Book your car in now, and see our Aftersales Offers

CorporateCome and see us
Click here for maps and contact details for our branches