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While Volvo's former R models—like the iconic 850 T5 R—included a host of performance enhancements, the company's R-Design models have offered a different type of performance kick, more focused on ...

Volvo is increasing the power in the R-Design-trimmed S60 and XC60 for the 2012 model year. Both vehicles now have a power rating of 325 horsepower and 354 pounds-feet of torque. The turbocharged ...

Swedish automaker Volvo announced today the release of the all-new S60 and V60 R-Design, the enhanced versions of the stock models. The models are scheduled for market launch this fall, with the ...

Amongst the hubbub of environmentally friendly debuts at the New York auto show was Volvo's quiet announcement that two of its cars will receive more power. The S60 R-Design and XC60 R-Design both ...

Over the past few years, Volvo has thoroughly transformed its car lineup. Its new and revamped models share the company’s modular car architecture, versatile powertrain family and clean, simple ...

Volvo could have stood pat with the S60 and no one would have blinked an eye. A year ago, the Swedish company introduced the long-awaited redesign of its mid-level sedan, which exhibited such ...

The Volvo S60 R-Design feels something like a victory lap. Flush with cash from its new owner, Geely, the now Sino-Swedish automaker is looking at a secure, and likely very bright future. Unlike its ...

ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: Growing up, Volvos always seemed like respectable cars to me: clean, solid, stylishly understated and above all else, safe. In other words, they were the perfect yuppie ...

Today, Kirby’s focus has shifted toward following industry news, and he has a sincere passion for one-off and tuned vehicles, car toys (especially LEGO brand,) and anything else even closely related ...