Volvo’s 40-series compact cars, including the Volvo XC40 and C40, are built on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform. This platform was co-developed with Geely, specifically through its Sweden-based subsidiary, China Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT). Volvo Cars’ CEO Jim Rowan has now confirmed that it will be dropping the CMA platform in favour of an all-new Nvidia core computing-compatible Volvo exclusive platform. The name of the new platform has yet to be decided but it will be an

Temptation to conclude this review with a single line was compelling. “Just buy the XC40 Recharge instead.” But that would’ve been unfair to Lars and Bjorn over at Volvo’s design division in Gothenburg, Sweden. When news of Volvo first coupe-fying its XC40 to birth the creatively-named C40 was a tough one to swallow. It evoked memories of that scene from ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.’ You know the one, when Obi Wan screams at Anakin that he “was the chosen one,” followed by Obi bawling that A

The Swedish carmaker is making a push towards full electric and sustainability, having announced that they will produce only electric vehicles by 2030. Federal Auto Cars echoes the same sentiments and is encouraging customers to try out the newly launched all-electric Volvo C40 at any of their dealerships. For this weekend (17-18 December) only, customers who have completed their test drives for a Volvo C40 at any Federal Auto Cars outlet will be entitled to an exclusive merchandise, while those

Volvo Car Malaysia introduced its first dedicated body repair and paint service facilities through the launch of the Volvo Certified Damage Repair Centre (VCDR), and it's a service that's now available at Federal Auto Cars, Glenmarie. Nick Connor, Head of Volvo Cars APEC, was present with Charles Frump, Managing Director of Volvo Cars to officially launch VCDR. “We are very happy to be able to witness the milestones that Volvo Car Malaysia has achieved thus far,” said Nick Connor. “From the impl

During the launch event of the Volvo XC40 Recharge EV earlier today, Volvo Car Malaysia revealed that the Volvo C40 will be launched later this year. Local assembly (CKD) plans for the Volvo C40 are in the works as well, so we can expect the C40 to be locally-assembled as with all Volvo models currently offered in Malaysia. No further details were revealed apart from that. Also read: Launched in Malaysia: Volvo XC40 Recharge EV - First CKD EV, 408 PS/660 Nm, 418 km range As for the Volvo C40, it

In taking an ethical stand for animal welfare, starting with the new 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge, Volvo will do away with leather upholstery in all its electric cars. Given Volvo’s aims to offer only fully electric cars by 2030, this also means leather interiors are set to become a thing of the past. In addition to leather, Volvo is also actively working to find high-quality and sustainable sources for many materials currently used in the wider car industry. Also read: Volvo ramps up electrification