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| Volvo V70, XC70 and XC90 Ocean Race |
 | At the Geneva Motor Show today Volvo unveiled three special edition models: the Volvo V70, XC70 and XC90 Ocean Race. The Volvo Ocean Race special edition models feature an Ocean Blue pearlescent paint, designed Volvo Ocean Race emblem and chrome exterior details. More detailed information on the Volvo... More » |
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| Hot Rod Jakob |
 | The Hot Rod Jakob will be unveiled at the Volvo Museum in Goteborg this month. The Hot Rod Jakob is based on the first Volvo model ever built - the OV4 (the Swedish abbreviation for Open Car, 4 cylinders) - that soon became known as the Jakob. The Hot Rod Jakob is powered by a Volvo T5, five-cylinder... More » |
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| 2009 Volvo XC60 Video |
 | This is the first 2009 Volvo XC60 video to hit the web. It presents the latest production model from Volvo that will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show this March. The 2009 Volvo XC60 is a sporty crossover for which the target markets are USA, Germany, Great Britain, Russia and China. The new Volvo... More » |
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| Volvo XC60 Unveiled |
 | The 2008 Geneva Motor Show will be the place for the public unveiling of the new Volvo XC60. At the beginning the Volvo XC60 will be powered by one of three engines: turbocharged T6 engine developing 285PS, or two D5 turbodiesel with outputs of 185 hp and 163 hp. During 2009 a 2.4 liter front-wheel drive... More » |
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| 15 Millionth Volvo |
 | Volvo announced that the car with number 15 Million will roll of f the production line tomorrow. The 15 Millionth Volvo will be a convertible Volvo C70. The first ever Volvo to be produced was called the OV4 (short for Swedish Open Car with 4 cylinders) and exited the factory April 14, 1927.
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| 80 Years of Volvo |
 | At this year's Techno-Classica show in Essen, he world's largest show for classic cars, Volvo will have a new theme that will reflect its heritage: Volvo cars - 80 years of serving society. The oldest car presented in the Volvo stand will be a Volvo PV824 Ambulance from 1947 and the oddest one will be... More » |
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| Volvo C30 R Design |
 | The Volvo C30 R-Design will be introduced in the second quarter for this year. The Volvo C30 R-Design is powered by a T5 5-cylinder engine that develops 227 hp and 236 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,800 to 5,000 rpm. The Volvo C30 R-Design comes equipped with 18" Atreus wheels and Sirius Satellite Radio with... More » |
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| Volvo S80 on Snow and Tarmac |
 | The Volvo S80 is prepared to run smoothly and safely over snow and tarmac. Some of the driver aids that are integrated in the new Volvo S80 include All Wheel Drive with Instant TractionTM, a DSTC stability-enhancement system and an active chassis. The Volvo S80 is powered by a new 285 hp T6 high-performance... More » |
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| Volvo XC70 Goes Skiing |
 | The Volvo XC70 is one of the best cars for a trip to the ski slopes. The Volvo XC70 is equipped with All Wheel Drive with Instant TractionTM, Hill Descent Control, DSTC stability-enhancement system and an active chassis.
Volvo Press Release:
Volvo XC70 - perfect for a trip to the ski slopes
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| 2008 Volvo Ocean Race |
 | Volvo announced that the 2008 Volvo Ocean Race will have its seconds stopover in Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala in December this year. The Kochi of the 2008 Volvo Ocean Race will come after a run from Cape Town, South Africa.
Volvo Press Release:
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| Volvo C30, S40 and V50 R design |
 | Volvo also released the details of the R-design program for the Volvo C30, Volvo S40 and Volvo V50. The Volvo C30 R-design, Volvo S40 R-design and Volvo V50 R-design all come equipped with:
Sport chassis
Details and trim in a silk-matt finish rather than the standard chrome.
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| Volvo Powershift Transmission |
 | The Volvo Powershift is a new type of transmission that combines a fully-automatic transmission and a sequential six-speed transmission. The Volvo Powershift transmission has twin wet clutches that give extremely fast and smooth changes. The Volvo Powershift transmission gives an 8% lower fuel consumption... More » |
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| Volvo XC90 R design |
 | The Volvo XC90 R-design program includes a sport chassis, sill moldings in brushed stainless steel, a sport steering wheel and gear selector of perforated leather and sports seats. The Volvo XC90 R-design comes equipped with additional lateral cushioning to support the driver, even in faster cornering.
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| Volvo Nose Team |
 | The Volvo nose team is a groups of eight people that are eomployed by Volvo to smell. The Volvo nose team was established some years ago as a 'smell test panel' used to guide the designers in their choice of materials and production methods, especially for the interior of the car. A new Volvo must smell... More » |
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| HEICO HS7 Volvo V70 T6 |
 | The HEICO HS7 Volvo V70 T6 will be showcased at this year's Essen Motor Show in Germany between December 1 and 9. The HEICO HS7 Volvo V70 T6 is powered by a 3.0 liter turbo engine developing 243 kW (330 hp) at 5,600 rpm. The HEICO HS7 Volvo V70 T6's performance figures are: 0 to 100 km/h acceleration... More » |
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| Volvo HD Radio |
 | Volvo announced at the Boston International Auto Show that it will offer the HD Radio option on almost all of its models. The Volvo HD Radio system will be offered on the S40 T5, V50 T5, C30, C70, S80, V70, XC70 and XC90 and will be introduced towards the end of the next year.
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| Bloody Volvo Driver Video Ad Campaign |
 | We know that some ads can be quite subtle, but Volvo really went 'bloody' Egyptian hieroglyphic on these ones. The Bloody Volvo Driver video ad campaign is destined for the Australian market and promotes the brand that has made its name synonym with safety. Keep this in mind when you try do decipher... More » |
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| Garmin Volvo Navigation System |
 | Garmin and Volvo have developed a new navigation system that can be fitted on all Volvo models. The Garmin Volvo Navigation System comes with detailed 2D and 3D maps of Europe, USA or Canada. The Garmin Volvo Navigation System is also pre-programmed to show the shortest route to a Volvo workshop.
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| 2008 Volvo V70 Price |
 | Volvo announced the US market price for the 2008 Volvo V70. The 2008 Volvo V70 is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-6 engine generating 235 hp and has the following options: Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Auto Brake; Driver Alert Control; and, Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
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| Volvo XC70 Surf Rescue |
 | Volvo presents at SEMA in Las Vegas the Volvo XC70 Surf Rescue concept car that is equipped to respond to real life rescue missions. As Volvo says, the Volvo XC70 Surf Rescue (SR) was designed to "pays homage" to lifeguards "who protect and serve the ocean-going public".
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