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| Volvo 164 turns 40 |
 | The Volvo 164 was the most important launch for the brand in 1968 and this year it turns 40. The Volvo 164 was the first car after 10 years to be powered by a 6-cylinder engine and it was aimed at the prestige- and luxury-oriented segments.
In 1971 the Volvo 164 received a new fuel injected engine... More » |
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| Volvo Bicycle and Surf Board Holder |
 | Volvo launched two new accessories for the customers with a more active life style - the Volvo Bicycle Holder and the Volvo Windsurf / Surf Board Holder. The Volvo Bicycle Holder price starts at 338.17 pounds including VAT for the holder and 81.31 pounds including VAT for the extra attachment and it... More » |
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| Volvo XC60 Price |
 | Volvo announced the preliminary Volvo XC60 price for the UK market. The Volvo XC60 price will start at 24,750 pounds for the 2.4D AWD (163 PS) version and will go up to 34,495 pounds for the T6 AWD (285 PS) Geartronic model. The Volvo XC60 price for the middle of the range SE trim will start at 26,250... More » |
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| Volvo XC90, V70 and XC70 Ocean Race Video |
 | Volvo released a set of three videos featuring three special editions - the Volvo XC90, V70 and XC70 Ocean Race. All three models offer a choice between gasoline and diesel engines, including the D5 turbo-diesel developing 185 bhp.
These special edition models will arrive in the UK next month and... More » |
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| Volvo 2009 Updates |
 | Volvo announced the updates for the 2009 model year on all its models. The Volvo 2009 updates include new prices and new styling cues like the larger tailgate emblem.
Volvo also announced that the launch of the Volvo V70, XC70 and the new Volvo XC60 for the UK market will take place in autumn.
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| Volvo Powershift gearbox |
 | The second announcement from Volvo today is that the 2.0 liter turbodiesel versions of the C30, S40 and V50 are now equipped with the Volvo Powershift fully-automatic gearbox. The new Volvo Powershift gearbox is a 6-speed unit that reduces the fuel consumption in comparison to a conventional automatic... More » |
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| 2008 Volvo V70 S80 2.5 FT |
 | Volvo announced today the availability of the 2008 Volvo V70 2.5 FT and the 2008 Volvo S80 2.5 FT that are powered by 2.5-litre turbocharged Flexifuel engine that develops 200 hp (147 kW) and 300 Nm of torque. Both the 2008 Volvo V70 2.5 FT and the 2008 Volvo S80 2.5 FT are available with a manual or... More » |
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| Volvo V70 FlexiFuel Turbo Police Car |
 | Volvo presented today at the GreenFleet Arrive 'n' Drive event at Rockingham the Volvo V70 FlexiFuel Turbo police car. The Volvo V70 FlexiFuel Turbo police car is powered by a 2.5 liter engine that develops 200 bhp and 300 Nm of torque at 1500-4500 rpm. With a top speed of 130 mph the Volvo V70 FlexiFuel... More » |
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| 2009 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic and R Design |
 | Volvo also announced today the launch of the 2009 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic and the 2009 Volvo XC90 R Design in the UK. The 2009 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic is powered by 185 PS diesel engine coupled with an automatic transmission and has a CO2 emission level of 225 g/km. The 2009 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic... More » |
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| 2009 Volvo V70 R Design |
 | The 2009 Volvo V70 R Design will become available in Britain from this month with the first cars arriving in August 2008. Apart from the obvious visual upgrades the 2009 Volvo V70 R Design features lowered sports chassis, sharper driving characteristics and a more dynamic handling. The 2009 Volvo V70... More » |
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| Ford Might Sell Volvo |
 | Sources close to Alan Mulally, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, report that Ford might sell Volvo in the near future. Ford thinks about selling the Swedish brand as a step in their reorganization plan. Ford acquired Volvo Cars in 1998 for 6,45 billion dollars and has repeatedly denied the intention... More » |
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| Volvo Test Drive Dating |
 | The Australian singles had a chance of meeting their soul mate last month when Volvo held the first test drive dating event. The Volvo Test Drive Dating event took place in Sydney and involved 20 people. The organizers, Volvo Australia and Fast Impressions, are considering expanding the Volvo Test Drive... More » |
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| 2009 Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive |
 | Volvo announced a series of improvements for the 2009 Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive to reinforce and add to their luxury appeal. The 2009 Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive will receive front seats with massage and ventilation functions and a range of enhanced materials and interior trim details. The center... More » |
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| Volvo History Video |
 | This Volvo history video presents 81 years of Swedish engineering condensed in 8 minutes. The first Volvo car rolled off the production line on 14 April, 1927. It was an open top car powered by a 2.0 liter engine developing 28 hp. Volvo sold only 300 units during the first years of production. Volvo... More » |
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| Volvo C30 applique film |
 | Volvo released on the Swedish market a new program that offers the possibility to design your own Volvo C30 with adhesive applique film. The Volvo C30 applique film comes in 12,314 variations, it can be easily removed and is comes with a 2-year guaranteed durability. The Volvo C30 applique film price... More » |
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| Volvo C30 R Design Price |
 | With 400 units going on sale in April Volvo announced today the Volvo C30 R-Design price for the US market. The Volvo C30 R-Design price starts at a base MSRP of $25,700 plus $745 in destination charges. The Volvo C30 R-Design is powered by a turbocharged T5 5-cylinder engine that outputs 227 hp and... More » |
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| Volvo XC70 T6 |
 | While introducing the 2008 XC70 Volvo also announced the turbocharged version for next year - the 2009 Volvo XC70 T6. The 2009 Volvo XC70 T6 will go on sale in the fall of 2008. The 2009 Volvo XC70 T6 is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine that delivers 281 hp and 295 lb.-ft. of torque.... More » |
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| Volvo Saab Partnership for Plugin Hybrids Development |
 | Volvo announced that it has entered a partnership with Saab Automobile, Vattenfall and ETC for the development of the next generation of plug-in hybrid cars. The plan is to develop a fleet of 10 plug-in hybrids that will be rechargeable directly from the wall socket. The tests of the new cars will be... More » |
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| Volvo C30 Red Sox |
 | Volvo announced a new special edition for Boston baseball fans - the Volvo C30 Red Sox. The Volvo C30 Red Sox is especially commissioned by Volvo and Major League Baseball to symbolize the partnership between Volvo and the Boston Red Sox. The Volvo C30 Red Sox wears the Boston team's logo on the front... More » |
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| Volvo Alcoguard |
 | Volvo announced the launch of their in-car breathalyzer - the Volvo Alcoguard. The Volvo Alcoguard is a hand-held unit that tests the level of alcohol in your breath. If the level is higher than the legal limit in your country the car just won't start. To check the alcohol level the Volvo Alcoguard uses... More » |
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