Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. / en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:35:15 GMT /Article/Sneak_peek_2010_Volvo_S60_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5751 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:17:56 GMT When Volvo's sleek S60 reaches dealerships, it will -- except for the so-called suicide doors -- very closely resemble the stunning concept shown at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. With a coupe-like roofline, the all new S60 will add sex appeal to the once boxy and somewhat boring Volvo lineup. The S60 will eventually be offered with a high-efficiency gasoline turbocharged direct-injection 1.6-liter engine mated to a twin-clutch transmission -- with an estimated-combined 47 miles per... 815236b680c56f27b89bbb892088de8f /Article/Geely_Is_Serious_about_Volvo/5726 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:08:51 GMT Selling a big auto manufacturing company is not easy and quick. It has been almost a year since the American automakers announced that they would like to give up certain brands. Some deals are already over, but the others have not found good buyers so far. A Chinese company Geely Automobile has joined the bidders that want to purchase Volvo Car from Ford. While making this bold step the Asian manufacturer has admitted that it would not be able to complete the deal without help. The chief-executive of... d72950e1ed116fdd755390f25d7fd996 /Article/Volvo_loads_XC60_with_quiet_power_sophistication_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/5490 Mon, 25 May 2009 05:23:12 GMT Sweden is the U.P. of Europe. People know it's there; they talk about it, but no one wants to make the drive. It's a mysterious land that magically produces funky furniture IKEA, cell phones Ericsson and freakishly beautiful people Ingrid Bergman. Since the Miss Universe pageant began more than 50 years ago, no European country has had more winners than Sweden. Did I mention my wife is Swedish? Now, the Swedes have invaded the small premium crossover segment with Volvo's 2010 XC60 with as much vigor as... f28a3e8eeca4af3392c3d602328672d3 /Article/New_Diesel_Engine_from_Volvo_Doesnâ_t_Go_to_America/5100 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:34:16 GMT The Swedish automaker Volvo designed a new diesel engine which will be a part of Volvo S80. It is claimed to be much better than its predecessor. The new 2.4-liter five-cylinder diesel engine comes with sequential twin turbochargers and provides for Volvo S80 205 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The manufacturer says the engineers worked hard on the fuel efficiency of the vehicle and as a result Volvo S80 gets 38 mpg 6.2 liter/100 km. Unfortunately the U.S. has very strict laws for diesel... da5d2dd3339c30133dd4a6c33805b3a2 /Article/An_early_Christmas_present_from_Volvo_Cars_a_glimpse_of_the_next_generation_Volvo_S60/4817 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:21:38 GMT A few days before Christmas, Volvo Cars treats the automotive world to an early unwrapping of a car that will shine bright in the streets for years to come.The Volvo S60 Concept gives the car world a glimpse of what the all-new Volvo S60 is going to look like when it arrives in 2010."The all-new S60 will be one of the strongest players in a segment where the competition is razor-sharp," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell.The coupe-inspired lines that gave the original S60 its... 70fdc990e5acf58aee84d4ef410fbedf /Article/Video_Volvo_S60_Concept/4802 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:21:30 GMT Recently Volvo has made available information and photos of the latest concept vehicle showing its next-generation S60 saloon scheduled for production in 2010. It is set to make its introduction to the world in January 2009 at the Detroit Auto Show and unveils the most current development of Volvo’s latest design scheme.“The concept car’s exterior gives a clear indication of what customers can expect of the all-new S60. On the inside we’ve been even more daring - there the focus has been on... 0ddacbec2ff2d2fd99de35e54d9f1812 /Article/Volvo_to_introduce_sportier_version_of_S60_sedan_detnews_com_The_Detroit_News/4796 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:21:29 GMT In what is becoming an industry-wide stampede, one of Volvo's more popular sedans is about to become more coupe-like -- bowing to the Swedish brand's drive to become sportier. Volvo will introduce a concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show next month that hints at the next generation S60 sedan due in 2010. The next S60 will ride on the same platform as the new Volvo XC60 crossover. It will be smaller as well, to better distance it from the S80. Volvo says it will also be engineered... d14fa7518567011db59da77943d70a29 /Article/Volvo_planning_mild_hybrid_for_2011_and_full_hybrid_for_2012/4722 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:46:20 GMT Even though Volvo’s future with Ford is uncertain, the Swedish automaker’s product development department is still thinking of what to come out with next. Besides the new DRIVe versions of the C30, S40 and V50, Volvo is planning a micro-hybrid and a full-hybrid.The micro-hybrid is expected to join the lineup in 2011 and will be available with both a gasoline and diesel unit along with manual and automatic transmissions. A Start/stop system and brake energy regeneration will play a major part in the... 17f7b11a1b9a6135832d080289acbddd /Article/Swedish_Government_Confirms_Discussions_With_Volvo_and_SAAB/4267 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:58:50 GMT The Swedish government confirmed Monday it is in talks with General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. after a report that the U.S. automakers are seeking support for their struggling Swedish brands Saab and Volvo Cars."We are obviously in talks with Saab, Volvo, GM and Ford all the time, considering the difficult situation," government spokeswoman Lisa Warn said.Warn declined to give details on the talks, but said the European Union's tough competition regulations restrain the options for the... 1c9fad830697e591ca2fdbc43453c5c5 /Article/2008_Volvo_XC90_3_2_SUV_Shown/4228 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:51:32 GMT   Volvo does things a little differently from other premium brands in the automotive world. For this Swedish manufacturer, safety and kid-friendliness are just as important as luxury amenities and driving performance, and in no vehicle is this more apparent than the Volvo XC90, a midsize seven-passenger SUV.Innovative safety features aside, the XC90 is merely adequate relative to the premium midsize SUV competition. Zestier performance is available elsewhere, as are more cavernous cargo holds. With... fcb5b17035d0a96417304c347f845331 /Article/Volvo_XC60_receives_the_highest_ranking_in_EuroNCAP_crash_tests/4185 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:54:03 GMT EuroNCAP has introduced a new appraisal procedure for assessing the level of whiplash protection provided by passenger vehicles in rear-end collisions. One of the few models that received the highest ranking is the Volvo XC60. The test for whiplash protection provided by cars is being done for the first time by EuroNCAP. The initial tests involved about twenty-five cars. The XC60, with Volvo’s exceptional Whiplash Protection System WHIPS, was one of five cars to get the highest rating. [source] 546517a10883752da23ace56d0b3a498 /Article/Gesundheit_All_Volvo_models_now_allergy_friendly/4124 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:21:34 GMT Ursäkta! It's how you say "Excuse me!" in Swedish, though you might not be hearing it much anymore as Volvo has managed to get Oeko-Tex certification for all of its interior fabrics including the roof lining, floor mats, luggage compartment mats, upholstery, door panels, leather-trimmed steering wheels and seat belts. This means the entire Volvo line-up is now completely allergy friendly and won't make any of your friends break out in hives.Seriously, this is why we love Volvo, which had embarked... aa5458b49ff0f1927e30008a36dbd901 /Article/Volvo_039_s_S60_concept/4046 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:33 GMT Just like they did with the XC60, this is pretty much what the new production version of the S60 will look like.I hear the car is larger than the current model. To distance itself from the S40.What we re getting at is that it s high-time for Volvo in order to introduce a brand-new s60 sedan. Volvo s shoulder-like design confession will get a slight postmortem regardless a double wave accent antique each wheel instead of just a straight shot from front to rear.  We also see inevitable Audi and... 97be0abdc74e70133f503e592dfc6493 /Article/Volvo_S60_Concept_teased_again_ahead_of_Detroit_Auto_Show/4025 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:19 GMT Click above to enlarge the Volvo S60 teaser image You would have to set your way-back machine to the year 2000 in order to witness the last time Volvo released a brand-new mid-size sedan. That is an eternity in the auto industry, and competitors from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and even Saab have all since received significant updates. What we're getting at is that it's high-time for Volvo to introduce a brand-new S60 sedan. With the last of the P2-based S60 sedans set to roll down the Swedish assembly... 5011917ea10fcf44ea1c0f8e5d80868f /Article/Volvo_s_S60_concept/3998 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:57:59 GMT Just like they did with the XC60, this is pretty much what the new production version of the S60 will look like.I hear the car is larger than the current model. To distance itself from the S40.[source] 67d3617a0ba81a4a7302aca14e3097e7 /Article/Volvo_S60_Concept_teased_again_ahead_of_Detroit_Auto_Show/3977 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:57:37 GMT Click above to enlarge the Volvo S60 teaser image You would have to set your way-back machine to the year 2000 in order to witness the last time Volvo released a brand-new mid-size sedan. That is an eternity in the auto industry, and competitors from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and even Saab have all since received significant updates. What we're getting at is that it's high-time for Volvo to introduce a brand-new S60 sedan. With the last of the P2-based S60 sedans set to roll down the Swedish assembly... ef9473c516fceeaaa6017195988b6728 /Article/Volvo_unveils_long_wheelbase_S80L_for_Chinese_market/3746 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:11:48 GMT Just like the long-wheelbase Audi A4L that debuted in China yesterday, Volvo has just rolled out a longer S80 with an extended wheelbase designed to suit Chinese premium car buyers' tastes. Unlike the Audi, we have a profile shot to show the extra length of the Volvo S80L. Volvo entered the Chinese market with its locally built S40 in 2006. Now it has made the decision to produce this market-specific version of the brand's flagship sedan in China, as well. The S80L gets stretched a full 14 cm 5.5... 506cdb7ee3401d07df71edd4ac07547b /Article/2008_Volvo_S60_T5_Sedan_Shown/3577 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:51:54 GMT What Edmunds.com says Although generally competent and comfortable, the aging 2008 Volvo S60 falls short of its German and Japanese rivals in regards to driving dynamics, refinement and overall desirability. Pros Superb front-seat comfort, long list of safety features, comfortable ride. Cons Soft suspension tuning limits handling potential, steering lacks feedback, turbo lag and torque steer in T5 model, tight rear legroom. What's New for 2008 For 2008, the high-performance "R" model has been... 726c37b83b985696d0db9984c9a10268 /Article/Volvo_XC_60/3573 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:15:08 GMT These are the latest spy shots of Volvo's XC 60, winter testing. Although the test vehicle is quite heavily disguised, we can still pick out some of the details that will be making it onto the actual model. The profile of the car shows that the XC 60 will follow the same cab-forward design theme of it's bigger brother, the XC 90. The lower slung bonnet is indicative of the measures taken by manufacturers of SUVs to meet EU crash standards because a tall bonnet does more damage to pedestrians. A good... 9c133fc6c65b78e06403d2bf2fc8ad32 /Article/2008_Volvo_C30_WTCC_Green_Racer/3396 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:44:46 GMT Robert Dahlgren returns to his old training ground, driving Volvo’s new C30 Green Racer . Volvo has decided to enter its new ethanol powered Volvo C30 racer in the WTCC World Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch on the 26 - 27th of July.The car, which is in its first year on track, races in the Swedish Touring Car Championship STCC as the only ethanol E85 powered car in that series. In STCC, the car has so far secured three out of seven pole positions and has led close to half of all laps... 5ef164971929b54782b32f12e5e2a9d0 /Article/Rumormill_350_hp_Volvo_C30_R_in_the_works/3376 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:44:38 GMT Click above for a high resolution image of the C30 D-Design package Volvo gave its C30 hatchback a pretty aggressive look when it introduced the R-Design package, but unfortunately none of that sportiness made its way beneath the hood. Adding some show to the go, Volvo has reportedly created a C30 prototype fitted with a turbocharged inline-5 pumping out 350 horsepower using the Ford Focus RS engine block as a base. Best of all, it would be able fully put down all that power combined with Volvo's AWD... 310415919947aaf49797b7d498f6ac01 /Article/Report_Volvo_develops_350HP_C30_R_prototype/3332 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:44:11 GMT 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 the Focus RS, the new C30 R could offer huge power in a small and sporty hatch. The C30 R shouldn’t be confused with the R-design package C30 pictured, which is a strictly visual upgrade package. The C30 R is intended to be a much meaner variant. In fact, the C30 R will be using the same engine block... 6c9858c19a922dae0c6df49e10ae56a4 /Article/Volvo_XC60/3234 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:59:06 GMT What is it? 2009 Volvo XC60 What's special about it? According to Fredrik Arp, president and CEO of Volvo Cars, the 2009 Volvo XC60 is not only the safest Volvo ever, "It's also the most stunning." Of course, he's paid big bucks to say stuff like that, but the fact that he's mentioning design at all shows just how important the look of the XC60 is to its success. Mr. Arp isn't blowing smoke, though. The XC60 is certainly more stylish than the homely XC90. Instead of big and boxy, the XC60 is... 384654df931470cb5b04c3bfe1dd739c /Article/Volvo_not_for_sale_says_chairman/2431 Sun, 4 May 2008 12:02:52 GMT Volvo’s sales slump of the past several months has led to a pretax loss of $151 million in the first quarter of the year, and with no sign of turnaround in sight analysts are predicting Ford could end up selling the carmaker just as it did with Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin. According to Volvo chairman Lewis Booth, nothing could be further from the truth. Speaking with Automotive News Europe, Booth said management is focused on improving the business and not on selling it. Booth’s comments... 4164f0678a92cbd96c906fef93097a24 /Article/Volvo_lets_you_customize_you_C30_with_new_applique_films/1023 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:14:48 GMT Want to make your Volvo C30 unique? Well, Volvo Cars in Sweden is the first car brand to make it possible for new-car buyers in this Scandinavian country to specify applique film on the bodywork panels of their cars. Wether there are polka dots, clouds or simply a rainbow, Volvo lets you customize your car in order to make it unique.[source] 68fd1f4771575cabe5ce6cfc6d027713 /Article/This_needed_to_happen_RWD_Volvo_C30/1012 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:14:45 GMT Click above for a photo galllery of Skruffse's RWD C30While Volvo's C30 has wily charms in its stock configuration, we could see how it'd be even more entertaining with the power being sent to the proper wheels. While we're talking revisions, a honkingly large turbocharger and external-reservoir dampers would be welcome additions, too. The race-ready ride height is dead sexy, and while it's a crazy thing to do to a perfectly good brand new Volvo, Sweden's Skruffse has carried out some beautiful... 1a5a429cfd71f7e7accdb1e2e41a4bfa /Article/Volvo_C30_R_Design_priced_from_26_445/124 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:54:42 GMT Click above to view high-res gallery of the Volvo C30 R-Design Following up on our story about the Volvo C30 R-Design at the New York Auto Show, Volvo announced pricing today for its sporty hatchback tunerish trim level. MSRP will be $25,700, plus destination charges of $745. Doing simple math, you can put one of these hot turbocharged Swedes in your garage at a base price of $26,445. Of course, most of you will want to add available goodies such as the DVD-based navigation, bi-xenon headlights, or the... 7c39b73ea134670fa4c46535f12f978e