Mercedes' brand new GLA-Class crossover is the latest in a somewhat long list of very successful German compacts. Some people have complained it doesn't have enough ground clearance, but the upside is ...

Radical new engine strategy introduced into Volvo’s larger models earlier this year is now being offered in its best selling V40 five-door hatchback. And for the motorist that means more power and ...

Alistair Kennedy road tests and reviews the 2016 Volvo V40 D4 Inscription with specs, fuel consumption and verdict. The V40 is the smallest vehicle in Volvo's Australian range. A five-door hatchback ...

The Mercedes A-Class is beautifully designed and the BMW 1 Series is beautifully poised, but the Volvo V40 has something about. Maybe you could say it's beautifully Swedish, though that would be ...

Has there been a better time to buy a small hatch? We think not when quality contenders like Ford’s Focus and VW’s recently refreshed Golf are on offer or when previously vanilla options like Toyota’s ...

Polestar Performance pack boosts grunt usability and adds those stunning 19-inch wheels interior quality and fit-out is excellent love those Thor's Hammer LED headlights There’s only one small Swedish ...

The most powerful diesel-engined V40 in the range delivers a strong blend of performance, efficiency and driver appeal. However, a BMW 120d is even faster and more economical. If you don’t want to run ...

Die übliche VEA Skepsis und Abneigung. Ich sehe das ganze trotzdem sehr positiv. Schneller auf 100 ist er auch mit 80NM weniger, auch wenn er dann evtl beim schaltfaulen überholen nicht schneller ist.

Volvo’s compact cars have often relied on other manufacturers for diesel technology. In the past, Volvo’s four-cylinder diesel engines have been designed and build as part of a partnership between ...

* Price is based on Glass's Information Services third party pricing data for the lowest priced Volvo V40 2014 variant. The Price excludes costs such as stamp duty, other government charges and ...

The V40 D2 sure has enough oomph, though splashing out the extra for the D3 and its increased power makes a notable difference. The D4 and T4, for us, have a bit of a question mark over them: although ...