Volvo car reviews

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…

Sep
21
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Volvo’s move to smaller size engines

Volvo has announced it will be moving towards smaller displacement engines in the near future, whilst also introducing all new three-cylinder alternative. Furthermore, Volvo's future engine offering will be limited to four or thee cylinders only. Volvo already discontinued Yamaha developed V8 engine…

Sep
19
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Volvo Concept You

Volvo recent introduction of Concept You in Germany, during the Frankfurt International Motor Show, follows previously introduced Universe Concept that too is expected to serve specific purpose in preparation for future replacement of Volvo’s existing large sedan range. Unlike the Universe Concept…

Sep
10
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Volvo updates XC90

2012 Volvo XC90 will enter Volvo's dealership showrooms with few added upgrades consisting mainly of exterior and interior tweaks that will introduce revised front bumper bar with new set of LED daytime running lights, newly designed six-spoke 18" alloys, silver roof-rails, LED incorporated tailligh…

Jul
13
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Range Extender for Volvo’s three new EV concepts

Volvo is said to be working on three new range extended EV's, as part of its move towards broader electric mobility adaptation that will see its Hybrid vehicles maximum range extended to over 1000km. Volvo will tackle its existing Hybrid range targeting its C30 Electric whilst also introducing all n…

Jun
16
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Volvo’s decision to discontinue S40 and V50 supply to US

Volvo somewhat sluggish S40 and V50 US sales have been blamed for Volvo decision to discontinue its supply of next generation Volvo S40 and Volvo V50 for the US markets. Speculative rumours suggest that Volvo will discontinue the production of above mentioned model with the next generation of Volvoâ…

Jun
11
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Australia could be seeing Volvo C30 EV

Volvo is currently considering Australia to introduce Volvo C30 Electric as part of its Global distribution with possible introduction from as early as 2013. Although too early to comment on estimated pricing, consumers can expect high degree of similarity with its already introduced C30 petrol alte…

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