Polestar booster

Volvo performance brand Polestar has introduced the latest generation powertrain optimisation for the newVolvo XC60.

With the Polestar boost, the new XC60 T8 delivers a hefty 421bhp, matching the optimised XC90 T8 as the most powerful Volvo models ever built.

The Polestar optimisation improves five key areas of the enginewhileretainingtheVolvo warranty, emission levels, fuel consumptionandapureelectric range of 45 kilometres for the T8.

Polestar chief Henrik Fries said: ”Our goal is to create usableperformanceineveryday driving situations for Volvo ownerswhowantanenhanced driving experience.

“The new XC60 has provided uswithanexcellentbasetowork on with a dynamic chassis and a state of the art powertrain. WiththePolestaroptimisation, it makes the new Volvo XC60 a true drivers’car.”

Audi has revealed its new state-of-the-art flagship luxury saloon in Barcelona where motoring journalists from around the world were the first to see the new model which goes on sale in the UK in November.

The latest A8 is able to have a chat with its driver and can even take control at lower speeds while its driver watches television.

It comes packed with the latest driving aids and communications kit and Audi claims it is the first production car in the world to have been developed for highly automated driving.

From 2018, Audi will gradually be taking piloted driving functions such as parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot into production.

As far as looks go, the new A8 has been given a makeover which is not dramatic, but gives the flagship model a coupe-like appearance while flared wheel arches give it a sportier look.

The front end is dominated by the hexagonal single frame grille with optional HD Matrix LED headlights, and at the back a new lighting strip extends across the entire width.

Overall, the new A8, both in standard form and long wheelbase L, is slightly longer giving more legroom front and