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| 2010 Volvo XC60 US price |
 | Volvo announced today the 2010 Volvo XC60 US price and the fact that it will go on sale in North America in March. The US version of the 2010 Volvo XC60 will be powered by the 3.0-liter turbocharged T6 engine, which is based on the naturally aspirated 3.2-liter from the Volvo S80, that outputs 281 hp... More » |
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| Volvo uses sun for better interior smell |
 | Volvo revealed today that it uses a sun simulation to better the quality of the air inside the car. All the Volvo models are checked by being parked in the Mediterranean sun to measure the interior emissions in 65 degrees Centigrade. To minimize the amount of harmful emissions at the interior of the... More » |
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| Volvo S60 Concept video |
 | Along with the details and photos of the new concept, the company also released today the first Volvo S60 Concept videos. The clips present the new concept and one of it's most interesting features - the crystal center console. The Volvo S60 Concept will be premiered next year in January at the North... More » |
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| Volvo S60 Concept unveiled |
 | Volvo unveiled today the Volvo S60 Concept that previews the next production version of the S60 which will hit the market in 2010. The Volvo S60 Concept is powered by a four-cylinder 1.6-litre petrol engine that features GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) technology and outputs 180 hp. The... More » |
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| Volvo job cuts |
 | After completing the negotiations with its union, Volvo announced today the total number of job cuts. In Sweden, Volvo will layoff 2,721 employees, of which 2,367 blue collar and 354 white collars. Volvo will also reduce its personnel from abroad by 680 employees. The company also announced that 1,215... More » |
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| Volvo XC60 Euro NCAP rating |
 | Volvo also announced today the Volvo XC60 Euro NCAP rating, which includes the highest rating for whiplash protection. The Volvo XC60 is equipped with the Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) system which made the new model one of the five cars to receive the highest score in this new Euro NCAP test.
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| Volvo S60 Concept |
| Volvo released today the first image of the Volvo S60 Concept that will have its premiere at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2009. The Volvo S60 Concept will offers a very good indication about how the new Volvo S60 will look like when it will be launched in 2010.
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| HD Radio Standard on 2009 Volvo models |
| Volvo announced today that it will offer HD Radio as standard on all its 2009 models. This change is effective from the next month on the 2009 Volvo model line up.
HD Radio is one of the most important advances in radio broadcasting since the introduction of FM and the U.S. alone there are over 1800... More » |
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| Volvo S80L |
 | After Audi's long-wheelbase version of the A4 for the Chinese market, it's time for Volvo to announce a long-wheelbase version of its S80 model - the Volvo S80L. Today the company announced that it will premiere the Volvo S80L at the 6th Guangzhou Motor Show in south China. Not many technical details... More » |
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| Volvo XC60 and DRIVe into production |
 | Volvo announced today that the Volvo XC60 and the DRIVe model range, which includes the C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe, have entered into production in the company's Ghent plant. Volvo announced that this year it will produce 12,000 units of the XC60 and its aim is to reach 50,000 cars a year.
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| HEICO Volvo XC60 |
 | HEICO SPORTIV announced that it will premiere the HEICO Volvo XC60 upgrade package at the Essen Motor Show that starts on November 29. The HEICO Volvo XC60 comes with both performance and visual upgrades. The HEICO Volvo XC60 body kit comes with a new front spoiler that has been tested for pedestrian... More » |
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| 2009 Volvo S60 concept |
 | Volvo announced today that it has teamed up with Swedish glassworks Orrefors to work on a new concept car that will preview the next generation Volvo S60. The new 2009 Volvo S60 concept car will be premiered at the Detroit international motor show in January 2009.
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| Volvo Crawford travel bag |
 | Volvo launched a bespoke luggage collection in collaboration with renowned British designer Ilse Crawford of Studioilse. The Volvo Crawford travel bag is made from leather and will be produced in a limited number. The Volvo Crawford travel bag is available only at the online retailer www.brittique.com.
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| Volvo DRIVe Price |
 | Volvo released today the C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe price for the UK market. The Volvo DRIVe model range will be premiered in Paris and includes versions of the C30, S40 and V50 that offer very good fuel consumption (64.2mpg on the C30 and 62.8mpg in the S40 and V50).
The Volvo C30 DRIVe price starts... More » |
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| Volvo develops new wind tunnel |
 | Volvo announced yesterday the development of a new wind tunnel that will help shape the brand's future models. With this new wind tunnel Volvo becomes the first company to own a facility that fully simulates the airflow around and underneath the car's body, combined with wheel rotation on a flat road... More » |
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| Volvo tuning from ERST in US |
 | ERST, the Japanese Volvo tuner, has announced the official opening of ERST North America. ERST is specialized in tuning Volvo wagons and you might remember the ERST XC90 from last year.
ERST aims to develop in North America a strong network of Volvo dealers in high-end tuners. To mark the event the... More » |
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| Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe |
| Volvo announced today that it will unveil a new environment friendly model range, called DRIVe, at this year's Paris motor show. The model range will include the Volvo C30 DRIVe, the S40 DRIVe and the V50 DRIVe. The Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe all offer a sub-120 g/km CO2 emissions level and are powered... More » |
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| Volvo V70 Turn Key police car |
 | The Volvo V70 Turn Key police car is the first one to be built by the factory to equip the UK police force. The Volvo V70 Turn Key police car was designed and developed in collaboration with the NAPFM, National Police Improvement Agency, Police Federation and users.
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| Volvo XC60 proves itself on video |
| The next series of four videos shows the off-road qualities of the new Volvo XC60. The first one shows the Volvo XC60 climbing a 6% slope, and then, using the descent system, getting back down without touching the brakes. The second video demonstrates the elk test, with the following ones testing the... More » |
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| Volvo XC60 Specs |
| Volvo announced today the full Volvo XC60 specs and the fact that it will hit UK showrooms in autumn. Priced between £24,750 and £34,495 the Volvo XC60 will be available with a choice between three engines: a T6 (2953cc, 6 cylinder) with 285PS and 400Nm, a 2.4D (2400cc, 5 cylinder) with 163PS and 340Nm... More » |
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