• Lexmaul tunes the Volvo C30 T5

    Lexmaul is a German tuner that specialises in modifying vehicles from General Motors, specifically those wearing Opel badges. The latest project from Lexmaul, however, hails from Sweden and is based o...

  • Report: Volvo develops 350HP C30 R prototype

    The C30 has been a hit with hatch fans since its introduction thanks to strong proportions and unique design cues, but something that has always been missing is a super-high performance variant. Like...

  • Limited Edition Volvo C30 R-Design

    Volvo has released an updated version of its R-Design performance accessories line for the C30 hatch range, which will only be offered to a maximum of 400 customers. Like all R-Design packs, the lates...

  • Volvo considering five-door C30

    Volvo is considering expanding the C30 range by adding a five-door hatchback variant to join the current three-door. The C30 is based on the same P1 platform that underlies the larger S40 and V50 mode...

  • Volvo building C30-based STCC contender

    The new C30 has been praised for its handling dynamics and good looks since its production launch last year. Now both will be put to the test in the Swedish Touring Car Championship, as the new C30 E8...

  • Volvo developing C30 plug-in hybrid

    Volvo is currently developing a plug-in hybrid prototype based on its funky C30 hatch, which it hopes will be ready in time for November’s Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai. Unlike conventiona...

  • Video: Fifth Gear test of the Volvo C30

    Here’s Fifth Gear’s review of the C30 hatch from Volvo, and initial thoughts of the new car seem promising. Get the low-down on the key safety features and gadgets, as well as the car’s on road...

  • Volvo's hot C30 tuner concepts

    Volvo has finally unveiled the three C30 concepts it developed for SEMA with the help of tuning companies Evolve, Heico, and IPD. Built purely as design concepts and prototypes, each tuner took a deci...

  • Volvo C30 will make it to the US

    Volvo’s new C30 hatch, which has been displayed at the Paris Motor Show, will be sold in the US. The new small Volvo will undercut the already small S40 and has a production target of 65,000 vehicle...

  • Volvo developing tuner C30 concepts for SEMA

    Volvo has commissioned three different tuning houses to help promote its small C30 hatch, by displaying highly modified versions at this year’s SEMA auto show. Design is said to reflect differing pe...

  • Leaked: Volvo C30 pics

    Photos of the production version of the hot new Volvo C30 hatch have been leaked online, and show that the final car still retains many of the styling cues seen in the concept. The C30 is Volvo’s an...