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Volvo's Drive-E Shows Improved Fuel Economy for 2015 Models

Volvo has built three new 2015 models with an eye towards improved fuel economy.

That'll be accomplished through Volvo's new standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder Drive-E engine that provides drastically increased fuel efficiency. Drive-E will replace the engines in at least eight different Volvo models and is expected to be featured throughout Volvo's lineup of vehicles.

Initially, the Drive-E engine will be featured in the 2015 XC60 crossover, the S60 sport sedan and…

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What Can We Learn from Watching Volvo's Latest Concept Teaser?

There's a new concept teaser online and everyone here at North Point Volvo is talking about it. In the video in question, close up shots reveal a stunning concept that's sure to grab attention from fans and critics alike. But what can we learn from watching it?

That's honestly a question best left for you to decide for yourself. Check out the video below.

Now that you've seen it, here's…

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Volvo Debuts Polestar Racer Equipped with 600 Horsepower V8 Engine

When you think of the Volvo brand, you think first about the automaker's long legacy of producing safe and reliable models. It is not likely that you associate the brand with making muscular performance cars that are capable of record-setting power and speed, but you may be singing a different tune after reading what we have to share with you today.

Volvo's performance company is the Polestar brand, who recently look they 4…

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Volvo Studies Wireless Charging for New C30, Gets Great Results

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular here in Alpharetta, GA and beyond. And, as such, automakers have their proverbial game faces on trying to perfect the technology in new and exciting ways.

Well, for Swedish automaker, Volvo, it seems that success is sure. Specifically, Volvo has managed to successfully study wireless charging systems for EVs and concurrently, fully-charge its pure-electric Volvo C30 in just two and a half hours!

"Inductive charging has great…

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New Ad for Volvo Trucks is Epic

Jean-Claude Van Damme is kind of a big deal. Best known for his roles in various action-packed flicks, the actor is also quite skilled in the realm of martial arts. Actually, skilled might be an understatement. You see, in a new ad highlighting the automaker's fresh Volvo Dynamic Steering system, the athlete/performer does a split.

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Volvo to Put Concept Coupe into Production

There are a ton of amazing new 2013 and 2014 Volvo models available here at North Point Volvo that drivers in the greater Atlanta area and beyond can't help but love. However, if there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that concept vehicles are always just a little more desirable. Since they are generally never put into production, they often boast an incredibly forward-thinking design language and have beastly amounts…

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A Life of Love with Volvo

When we get a new piece of technology, often times we say we "love" it, becoming temporarily obsessed with it until a newer model is released. Then, we "love" that new model and forget about the old completely. However, this isn't always the case. Sometimes, when we say we love an object ,we truly do, and that love can last and last and last.


Such is the story of a man and his 1966…

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Recall Alert for Several 2014 Volvo Models

In the event of a recall, or any other safety issue, then we here at North Point Volvo take responsibility in doing whatever we can to make sure you loyal drivers and readers out there know what's wrong and what you can do to stay safe. Unfortunately, this is one of those times, but we have the information you need.


Several 2014 new Volvo models are being recalled for various safety concerns. The models…

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Could the Volvo V40 Possibly Be Hitting U.S. Shores?

Whether it's definitely a new Volvo or just the whisper of a rumor about some new concept, we here at North Point Volvo are always excited to hear news from our favorite automaker. This time, we're hearing chatter about the V40 and how it may in fact be potentially hitting the American market. We're pretty excited, to say the least, even if nothing is set in stone.


With the V60 already slated…

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Real People Driving Real Vehicles - The Volvo XC60

There are a lot of vehicles out there to choose from, and many of them have very specific demographics they market towards - demographics that may leave you feeling left out, like you're not "cool enough" for it. That's not the case with our favorite automaker, as all new Volvo models are made for anyone and everyone, no matter what walks of life you come from. This is made even clearer with the new…

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