Even though they are becoming less popular, manual transmission cars can still be found in a variety of Volvo manual models. They can also be a lot more affordable than their automatic counterparts, and they tend to get better fuel economy as well. However, learning to drive a stick takes a bit of practice and can be frustrating in stop-and-go traffic. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help new drivers get comfortable with three-pedal driving.

Navigating Manuals: Understanding Volvo Manual Resources

Volvo’s digital owner’s manual is a collection of articles that can be read on the car’s screen. It includes a search function, categories and favourites to make it easy to find the information you need. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the content of this manual before driving your car for the first time.

In the 1980s, Volvo’s factory-backed works team, based at Petch Racing in the Netherlands, competed with great success in the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC). The works 240 Turbo driven by Henri Lindstrom won the 1985 championship, while the 1986 title was claimed by a new team, Tom Walkinshaw Racing. TWR’s works 850 Estate was driven by Jan Lammers and Rickard Rydell, winning six races and placing third in the manufacturers’ championship.