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Tue, Nov 17 | from Jalopnik
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Feisty S60 is a sporty 'Revolvolution'
By Danie Botha Volvo's sportiest offering in decades, the S60, was launched in South Africa last week amidst high hopes from Volvo SA that this would be the car that will successfully take on BMW's 3-series and Mercedes-Benz's C-class. Based on the same platform used for the top-of-the-r...
Wed, Nov 11 | from topix.com
Volvo FE Hybrid: A glimpse at the future of inner-city commercial vehicles
‘This is the way forward for inner-city stop-start applications. As fuel prices increase and awareness of climate change grows, everyone is asking what they can do. This is part of the answer,’ says Henrik Kloo, who coordinated the Volvo FE Hybrid project for Volvo Trucks. ‘We ruled out qui...
Tue, Nov 3 | from India Automotive
Ford set to sell Volvo to China's Geely
Established in Gothenburg in 1927, Volvo took its name from the Latin verb "volvere", meaning "to roll". The manufacturer employs about 20,000 staff, three quarters of whom work in Sweden. However, Volvo lost $231m (£140m) in the second quarter of 2009 and sales of its vehicles have falle...
Wed, Oct 28 | from EducationGuardian.co.uk
Former Ford execs bid for Volvo
Filed under: Ford Motor (F) Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) has been looking to sell its beleaguered Volvo unit since last December and reportedly hopes to narrow the field of bidders this month. Continue reading Former Ford execs bid for Volvo
Tue, Oct 6 | from BloggingStocks
Volvo Says Plug-In Diesel Hybrid By 2012
According to our friends over at LeftLaneNews, Volvo is planning to produce this plug-in hybrid for the Europe market by the 2012 calendar year, and it will run on either just the electric motor or the diesel engine. This, in spite of the fact that corporate parent Ford is still shopping Vol...
Thu, Oct 1 | from Wired
Great Drive: Luxury Hardtop Convertible Comparison
BMW 328i, Infiniti G37, Lexus IS350C, Volvo C70: Four hardtop convertibles make a splash in the exclusive seaside resort of Laguna Beach.We're spending a weekend in the idyllic seaside resort of Laguna Beach, California, and each decision is tougher than the next: Beach or pool? Sushi o...
Tue, Jul 21 | from Automobile Magazine
2009 Volvo S40
The Volvo S40 and V50 are priced right, especially compared to the entry-level cars from other European luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz. The high-tech systems in these Volvos tend to be those that work for most buyers, rather than technology for technology's sake.
Fri, Jul 3 | from InternetAutoGuide.com Car Reviews
Opinion: Volvo Jumps On Plug-In Hybrid Bandwagon
Volvo is joining GM in confusing customers by promoting a car they can't buy until 2012 right now. Unlike the Chevy Volt, the Volvo isn't an EREV, just a PHEV with a diesel engine. DRIVe FlexiFuel Bi-Fuel: V70 2.5FT in gas configuration
Mon, Jun 1 | from Jalopnik
2009 Volvo XC70 Review
Volvo builds good cars. The brand name conjures up images of safety, reliability and comfort. In some cases, they inspire performance and (dare I say it) fun. The Volvo XC70 is their AWD wagon which is a Swedish version of the Subaru Outback. ...
Tue, Apr 28 | from Examiner.com
2010 Volvo XC60 Review and Specs - Autochannel
2010 Volvo XC60 Review and Specs press release) - Meant to compete with the likes of the BMW X3, Audi Q5, Mercedes’ new GLK and Acura RDX this stylish 5-passenger people hauler measures up well in this ...
Fri, Jan 30 | from Autochannel
Volvo Announces Powerful Twin-Turbo Diesel For Euro S80 [Volvo D5]
So just what kind of fuel economy is Volvo expecting when this new D5 gets installed in its full size S80 sedan? How does 38 miles per gallon highway strike you? VOLVO'S NEW EURO 5 D5 DIESEL ENGINE OFFERS INCREASED PERFORMANCE AND LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION Source: Volvo]
Wed, Jan 7 | from Jalopnik
Opinion: Brand Survival - The fates of Saturn, Saab, and Volvo
So that presents a problem. Keeping Saab and Saturn relevant demands new product. Some of that product is in the pipeline, with a small 9-4X SUV for Saab and a version of the well-received Opel Insignia for Saturn. But both of these vehicles are likely delayed or in limbo, since it’s hard alloc...
Thu, Dec 11 | from Consumer Reports Cars
Opinion: Volvo - who's buying?
So, Volvo Cars is up for 'strategic review' over at Ford, all options to be looked at. Yep, as was the case with Jaguar Land Rover. It might sell, if it can find a buyer. The language being used is very like that we heard before in the JLR case, isn't it?
Mon, Dec 1 | from just-auto.com
Opinion: Ford tops safe car list
Ford and Volvo had 16 vehicles in the 2009 model year on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's list of the safest new cars, followed by Honda Motor Co. with 13 vehicles. Seventy-two cars, trucks and SUVs received the top safety pick designation for 2009, more than double the number of...
Tue, Nov 25 | from Toledo Blade
Opinion: 2009 Volvo XC70 T6, Part One
In a serious disaster you're going to want a Unimog with a gun turret. But the XC70, which is essentially a lifted AWD V70 wagon with a more rugged body, actually turned out to be kind of the perfect car for this sort of mild-disaster. If you have to trot off the road to get around a downed power lin...
Wed, Oct 8 | from Jalopnik
Podcast: LA Auto Show Part 2
We have the hot trends like crossovers. Will Tiger Woods revive Buick? Why is Ford's Escape putting on a less friendly face? What paint colors are the most popular? We will have the results of DuPont's Color Popularity Report. Can you identify the least technologically advanced car part un...
Sun, Dec 3 | from BusinessWeek
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