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Volvo has just shown two new concepts it says are big hints of what its  new 40 series  small cars will look like when they start to appear in 2017. The four-door sedan (40.2) and taller crossover (40.1) – likely to be labeled S40 and XC40, respectively – shown Wednesday in Sweden are the strongest hints at the new compact sedan and  compact crossover  the brand sorely needs to do battle with the biggest premium rivals in all of the crucial global markets. They're also the first new vehicle collaboration between the Swedes and Chinese parent company Geely, for its upcoming brand of cars also with global aspirations. Production versions of these cars will replace the current V40 sold in markets outside North America, though it's expected a new  V40 hatchback /wagon will make it to the U.S. and Canada by the end of the decade. Volvo says the upcoming 40s will be offered with a new T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain, using technology from the S90, V90 and ...

The Swede’s assault on the premium segment is getting really, really serious with their new  Audi A3  and Mercedes-Benz GLA fighters. And after the raving reviews of the  XC90  and the launch of the impressive S90/V90, we have high expectations indeed for the new 40-Series. Images teasing the new models were uploaded on Snapchat and were accompanied by the tag “Not your daddy’s Volvo” – just in case anyone has missed the latest XC90,  S90  and V90 that have already passed this message along. The new car will be fully unveiled at the company’s HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 18 and, although we have no official info yet, it is rumored that it concerns two models, the V40 hatch and the  XC40  compact SUV, which will be shown in concept form. Volvo's new design language has caught on with customers and reviewers alike, so it makes sense for the the C-segment newcomers to closely mirror the styling of the larger models. The signature “Thor’s Hamme...

We like Swedish wagons, like the  striking V90  that  stole our hearts last week . Now comes its little brother, the  V40 , which is refreshed inside and out in time for a curtain call next week at the  Geneva Motor Show . The big change?  Volvo  dropped the (Thor) Hammer on the front end, bringing its signature light styling cue to the  V40 . It also added a new grille, beefed up the Iron Mark, and brought five new colors, including four versions of blue. The vehicle also receives new so-called "rank marks" that differentiate the trims. You'll know if you get the base car as opposed to the Cross Country as opposed to the R-Design. Inside, the V40 gets a new upholstery, City Weave, new aluminum trims, new colors, and updated door inserts. The R-Design also gets new treadplates. As you can tell, this is kind of a minor update. Meanwhile,  Volvo  improved its On Call smart phone app to include voice-control for some features and a Flic ...