You’re looking at the first application of Volvo’s new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA). Oddly enough, it’s not underpinning a Volvo 60-series or XC40; it’s underpinning this new SUV from a brand-new carmaker: Lynk & Co.
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October 22, 2016
This New SUV Uses Volvo's New Platform (And It's Not Branded a Volvo)
You’re looking at the first application of Volvo’s new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA). Oddly enough, it’s not underpinning a Volvo 60-series or XC40; it’s underpinning this new SUV from a brand-new carmaker: Lynk & Co.
January 29, 2013
Video: Volvo Engineer Attacks Spy Photographer
Whoever said it's easy to be an automotive spy photographer? Normally, you spend hours camped out in the weirdest locations just to catch a snap or two of a camouflaged car. Some car engineers will speed out of camera range and some will flip the bird at you. However, this Volvo engineer has taken things a bit too far and decided to attach the spy photographer.
Deciding the photographer has taken too much photos/video of the upcoming Volvo XC40 testing in the Rocky Mountains in the USA, a Volvo engineer actually steps out of his camouflaged vehicle, attacked the photographer, and broke his camera in the process. This isn't the normal Swedish levelheadedness.
March 10, 2021
Volvo Cars Refreshes XC60 for 2022; Shows Off Scalable Infotainment, Safety Systems
Volvo Cars is putting to production the 2022 XC60 this May, an updated version of their best-selling vehicle that now comes equipped with an Android-powered infotainment system with Google apps and services built in.
February 26, 2019
Volvo Introduces New "B" Badge; Destined for New Mild Hybrid Line-Up
Volvo has taken a significant step towards its electrification goals with the release of upgraded and newly-developed electrified powertrain options, to be made available across its entire model range going forward.
August 10, 2020
Geely's Coupe SUV is Headed to Global Markets
Buried in a line talking about the jointly-developed Geely Volvo CMA platform’s sales milestone is a hint as to what could be another Geely vehicle headed to the Philippines. In case you missed it, here’s the paragraph again, but this time, we’ve highlighted it for full effect:
August 16, 2018
Volvo Adds Dynamic Handling with Simple Software Update
The time for software engineers to become this generation’s tuners has begun. Volvo Cars has found a way to increase torque distribution to the rear wheels of Volvo equipped with all-wheel drive with a simple software upgrade.
January 7, 2019
Volvo Cars Breaks Sales Record in 2018
Volvo Cars set a new global sales record in 2018, breaking the 600,000 sales milestone for the first time ever since the company was founded in 1927. The company’s sales rose 12 percent to 642,253 cars in 2018, compare to the same period the year before. This is the fifth consecutive year of global sales record for Volvo Cars.
January 4, 2023
Volvo PH Teases All-Electric C40 Recharge
Volvo Cars Philippines looks forward to an electrifying 2023 with the market introduction of the C40 Recharge. This is based off a teaser photo that they posted on their social media accounts (see below).
August 8, 2019
Could Geely Shake Up the Local Automotive Industry?
Geely is making a comeback, and this time they’ll have backing from an unlikely source: Sojitz Corporation. Sojitz is a “sogo shosha” or a general trading company, and this means they’re involved in the buying, selling, importing, and exporting of various goods including automobiles. Now, a Japanese trading company importing Chinese cars is an odd combination in itself, but it must not be forgotten, Sojitz used to own 49 percent of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines before divesting their stake in June of last year.
March 4, 2021
The 2022 C40 Recharge is Volvo's First Dedicated All-Electric Vehicle
After committing to an all-new electric future, Volvo Cars unveils its first-ever dedicated all-electric vehicle: the C40 Recharge.
September 16, 2021
Dodge, RAM Owners Most Emotionally Attached To Their Cars
Fresh from being ranked number one in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study or IQS, Dodge and RAM have now taken the top two spots when it comes to the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study for 2021.
May 25, 2022
Is This Proof That Geely Philippines Next Vehicle Is The 2022 Monjaro SUV?
Update: Geely has now fixed its official website to reflect the Monjaro name. This article has been updated (7/31).
In October of last year, a tipster told us to check out the Geely Philippines website, particularly when it came to the placeholder of their upcoming vehicles. Although Geely removed the placeholder photos, at that time, it indicated two upcoming vehicles.
September 29, 2020
Geely Unveils Its Newest Flagship Sedan: the 2021 Xing Rui
Geely is readying its first sedan running off the Compact Modular Architecture or CMA. Known previously as the Preface Concept, the Xing Rui (星瑞) or Future Star will go on sale in China in the coming months. This marks the second Geely vehicle to be underpinned by the CMA platform, the first being the Xing Yue sports coupe SUV.
March 6, 2019
2019 Suzuki Jimny is a Finalist for World Car Design of the Year
At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the World Car of the Year announced the “Top Three in the World” finalists. The jury, made of 86 distinguished automotive journalists from around the world continued to whittle down the list by secret ballot based on their evaluation with each candidate as part of their professional work.
January 15, 2021
This is Your First Look at Geely's Volvo-Based 7-Seater SUV
Geely has given the world its first glimpse of its biggest SUV yet, one that’s headed to production by the third quarter of this year.
April 30, 2020
Global Auto Sales See Lowest Year-on-Year Decrease Since 1980
The outbreak of COVID-19 has already impacted the automotive industry significantly, according to JATO Dynamics, a leading provider of global automotive data and insight. Global vehicle sales totaled 5.55 million units in March 2020, down by 39 percent from March 2019.
May 16, 2021
Review: 2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport
What’s in a label? On one hand, the overall shape and form of the Lexus UX says it is a hatchback, but the plastic cladding and (slightly) raised ride height says it is an SUV. Regardless of label though, Lexus perfectly understands that everyone wants crossovers these days, and they have decided to make their entry-level model exactly that. Whatever you use to describe the UX though—hatchback, SUV, or crossover—it is, without a doubt, a stunner. Note to others: this is how entry-level models should be done.
November 25, 2018
Subaru Withdraws from Japan Car of the Year 2018-2019 Selection
There will only be 9 finalists running for the coveted Japan Car of the Year 2018-2019 as Subaru made a shock announcement of withdrawing its Forester from contention.
September 24, 2020
2020 Mazda CX-30 Lauded for Predictive Safety Techology
Mazda has won recognition once more at the Kids Design Council. This year, it’s the CX-30, and in particular, its Driver Attention Alert (DAA) that won the Japanese carmaker its seventh straight Kids Design Award since 2014.
November 14, 2019
Mazda CX-30 Bags Near-Perfect Score in Euro NCAP for Adult Protection
Mazda’s upcoming new crossover, the CX-30 can now add world-class safety to its list of accolades. This comes as the Euro NCAP revealed their latest round of crash safety test results. In it, the CX-30 “tops the list” for vehicles tested using the stringent Euro NCAP 2018/2019 protocols.
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