At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show today, Volvo Cars unveils the V60 Plug-in Hybrid - a virtually production-ready car with carbon dioxide emissions at 49 g/km, translating into a fuel consumption at 1.9 l/100 km. "This second-generation hybrid is the perfect choice for the uncompromising buyer who wants a superbly carbon dioxide-lean car packed with driving pleasure," said Stefan Jacoby, President and...

How about integrating the very best properties from three different car types into one, single attractive sports wagon? By simply pressing a button you can choose which car you want to drive:An electric car with a range of up to 50 kilometres. A high-efficiency hybrid with carbon dioxide emissions averaging just 49 g/km. A muscular fun-to-drive car with a combined output of 215+70 horsepower, 440+...

Volvo Car Corporation's technical experts are facing new challenges as silent electric power alters the car's acoustic footprint both inside the vehicle and in the surrounding road environment.They are aided in their hunt for the perfect car sound by one of the industry's most modern acoustic labs. "The aim is to fine tune the noise level from the vehicle in order to create a seamless, pleasant so...