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Jan
16
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Volvo wants to boost its small car range

Volvo is looking to beef-up its small car offering following recently made comments by Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby at recently hosted Detroit International Motor Show. According to Stefan, Volvo current offering is made up of 70-80% of cars and SUVs that are based on Volvo's "own vehicle and engine plat…

Jan
07
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Volvo to unveil XC60 Plug-in Hybrid in Detroit

Volvo describes its soon to be introduced Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept as "The Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept is an electric car, a highly economical hybrid and a powerful high performance car all rolled into one.", and who would disagree. With its Pure-Hybrid-Power modes the XC60 Plug-in Hy…

Dec
18
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2012 Volvo V40

Volvo is gearing up towards the official release of its upcoming Volvo V40 at the Geneva International Motor Show next year following the teaser release of the five-door hatch that Volvo so desperately needs to fill the gap if it's to become more competitive in the medium car category against the Ge…

Dec
16
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Volvo V60 Plug In Hybrid

From concept to reality, Volvo has announced it future plans with V60 Plug-In Hybrid. Europe will get the first taste of World first Diesel Hybrid after Volvo confirmation it will release its V60 Plug-In Hybrid in Europe towards the end of next year. Powered by 2.4L five-cylinder Turbo Diesel and a …

Dec
11
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Volvo P1800 revival

At least on paper as Volvo according to already confirmed reports have no plans to build it, at least not for now. In celebration of Volvo's P1800 50th anniversary (one of Volvo iconic design), Volvo design Chief Christopher Benjamin has created a modern version what he envision future replacement m…

Nov
19
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Volvo’s upcoming XC90

So you have saved enough and in search of euro styled crossovers with impressive safety record like the one from Volvo the XC90 but can't help to ignore its almost decade long existence with only few face-lifts under its belt whilst wondering when Volvo might be introducing its replacement. Well, th…

Nov
09
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Volvo C70 Inscription Edition

We have recently covered a topic on Volvo decision to discontinue C70 production by 2013 from its Uddevalla facility in Sweden due lower than expected demand for the C70 model. Whilst the C70 fate is almost sealed Volvo is in the process of introducing C70 Inscription Edition with its first appearan…

Nov
08
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Volvo’s Polestar Tuning Software for the US market

Volvo is about to introduce Polestar Tuning Software that will be made available for Volvo's C30, C70 and S40 all powered by recently introduced T5 2.0L four-cylinder Turbo engine. The T5 is capable of producing 175kW of power with 320Nm in its standard factory form without comprising the economy th…

Oct
24
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Volvo confirms 2012 release of V60 Plug-in

Recently introduced Volvo V60 Plug-in concept has been approved for production from early next year following newly formed partnership between Volvo and Swedish energy heavyweight Vattenfall to produce first ever Diesel Hybrid Plug-in with showroom deliveries to begin sometime during 2012. The all n…

Oct
15
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Volvo introduces two new models

Volvo has introduced two new models to its S60 and V60 line up in Australia with more affordable T4 petrol and D3 diesel alternative. T4 entry makes the S60 and V60 far more affordable with drive-away prices dropping below the 50K mark for the S60 variant whilst V60 model sits just above the 50K mar…

Oct
07
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No replacement for Volvo C70

Volvo has decided to discontinue future production of C70 after announcing it will no longer be replacing the current C70 model (convertible due for replacement in 2013) with next generation line-up, further adding that it plans to close the gates to the production facility in Uddevalla, Sweden wher…

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