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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
With the S80 Executive, Volvo a new top model. The equipment line offers the first dashboard and door panels, which are completely covered with the finest leather in espresso brown or black. Fri provide a special comfort beyond the ventilated leather seats with massage function for the driver and front passenger.
The seemingly floating center console is made up of aluminum, an analog clock in the cockpit as well as heavy dense velours floor mats other accents. In an exclusive rear cool box together with Swedish crystal glasses, the standard highlight.
The Volvo S80 Executive is provided from the 2012 model year with the new Volvo Sensus infotainment system. It all information on a color LCD monitor on the dashboard in front of the driver are displayed. All functions can be disabled on the multifunction steering wheel and buttons are controlled on the center console.
The Volvo S80 Executive is available in all engine variants with the exception of the versions Drive, T4 and T4f. Prices start at 52 750 euros.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Volvo presented a driveable prototype electric car in September 2009. Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) is now being shown at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit companies to take one further step in the development process. Both feature a full interior and full instrumentation, as well as improved battery packs.
"The first prototype to help us identify the main technological challenges, such as battery packs and safety issues. We have discussed this challenge without sacrificing cool the Volvo C30 and fun-to-drive my personality. very pleased with the results. Volvo C30 in Detroit electric BEV is a much more complete product, "said Lennart Stegland, Director Volvo Car Special Vehicles.The next step in 2010 is a factory-built series of test cars. Selected users will drive the test fleet during a two-year trial period in order to provide Volvo Cars with valuable experience. Not just technical but also behavioural.
The Swedish Energy Agency is supporting the project by contributing SEK 150 million towards its funding.


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Saturday, April 23, 2011
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
At the Shanghai Auto Show 2011 presents the Volvo Car Corporation, the extravagant vehicle study, Concept Universe. It is an impressive luxury sedan, which shows a new Volvo design language, but also the elegant lines of classic Volvo models considered.
The study Universe Concept was developed under the proviso to meet the highest standards of design, comfort and luxury. She glances into the future with a coupe-like roof line, while classical elements which reflect the history of Volvo.
The interior of the study is designed in a modern and comfortable ambience, everything is user friendly and easily interpreted in a refreshing way.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
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Monday, March 14, 2011
In the UK, the C30 is available with a variety of petrol and diesel engines ranging from the 145HP 2.0-liter petrol to the 230HP T5 and 115HP D2 to the 177HP D4, as well as a choice of trim levels including the sporty R-Design.
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Volvo V60 wagon has already been presented last summer in Paris, and then said that Europe will be offered 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine and 2.4-liter five-cylinder petrol version in conjunction with the 2.0-liter turbocharged version. Top of the range should be a 3.0-liter turbocharged unit at 304 hp We also recall that recently, in Geneva, was shown a hybrid version of the Volvo V60.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
- Volvo S60 Diesel D5 Kinetic with Manual Transmission – Rs. 27 Lakh
- Volvo S60 Diesel D5 Summum with Automatic Transmission – Rs. 32 Lakh
- Volvo S60 Petrol T6 Summum with Automatic Transmission – Rs. 34 Lakh
- Radar and camera based pedestrian detection technology
- Laser assisted auto braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traction and advanced stability control
- Airbags including side curtain airbags
- Emergency brake assist
- Front parking camera with 178 degree assist
- Cornering torque control
- 7inch DVD screen up front with Bluetooth audio streaming
- USB and iPod connectivity
- Satellite navigation system
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In the UK, the C30 is available with a variety of petrol and diesel engines ranging from the 145HP 2.0-liter petrol to the 230HP T5 and 115HP D2 to the 177HP D4, as well as a choice of trim levels including the sporty R-Design.
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Inside, the practicality is clearly not the main priority, there is room for only four people. The consequences of broad shoulders outside the narrow rear cabin. Instead of squeezing on the bench, Volvo has fitted two chairs, but it really works very well, allowing adults to sit comfortably. Only pity is not easy to access, you first have to fold the front seat, and then use a separate switch to slide forward.
This Volvo C30 Concept is impressive from the engine power point of view, coming equipped with a 2.5 liter capacity turbo engine, the same from Ford Focus RS, which is able to develop up to 405 horsepower and a torque of 510 Nm. Volvo C30 is equipped with a AWD Haldex traction and a Quaife differential.
Edition of the Volvo C70 Interior Ice Calcite White offers deluxe leather upholstery with black interior inlays and aluminum trim. It is equipped with security features such as Roll-Over Protection System, Side Impact Protection System, Inflatable Curtain airbag, and the Whiplash Protection System.
The exterior appeal is also boosted with 18” Midir diamond cut alloy wheels. The Volvo C70 is an extraordinary sports coupe that can transform itself into a full convertible at the touch of a button. The unique three-piece metal roof goes up or down in less than 30 seconds and makes the Volvo C70 two cars in one: a sports coupe that offers excellent performance and agile handling, and a beautiful convertible just right for open-sky motoring.Volvo C70 Ice White Edition is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0D diesel engine (136PS), which emits 161g/km CO2 and returns up to 46.3mpg fuel economy on the combined cycle. Options include Volvo’s Powershift gearbox for £1,400 – a six-speed twin-clutch transmission which provides the comfort of a full automatic mode with the performance of a manual. Powershift versions return up to 44.8mpg and 167g/km CO2.
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We have introduced all-new 2011 Volvo V60 station wagon, it is still an important segment for Volvo. Volvo has confirmed that the V60 will go on sale locally in the first quarter of 2011. But not yet announced pricing and specifications.
2011 Volvo V60 is a prime example of Volvo, Using the latest design of their language and sporty with an aggressive attitude. A styling package gives the opportunity to increase still further sporty attitude. Available in a range of accessories, styling package includes front and rear skid plates, decorative trim front, side dishes abrasions, special exhaust tailpipes and 18-inch wheels are unique.
Volvo's design team worked hard to spiff up the posterior Volvo V60. A strong character line. Exterior color chosen carefully to emphasize the outline of a model of inspiration. Of the 15 colors available are two new colors, Copper and more classic shine Vibrant elektrum Gold.2011 Volvo V60 is equipped with new GTDI engine 1.6-liter, which is available in two versions: 1.6 GTDI (T3) with 150 horsepower and T4 with 180 horsepower. 180 bhp engine offers maximum torque of 240 Nm from just 1500 rpm all the way up to 5000 rpm. During the short-term overboost, it provides an impressive 270 Nm of torque.
The 2.0T, T5 and T4 are available in combination with automatic transmission or six-speed Volvo Powershift six-speed manual gearbox, while the T3 comes with a manual gearbox.
Volvo V60 The new production plant was built at Volvo Cars in Torslanda, Sweden. The first cars will be delivered to customers in the fall of 2010.
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According to Auto Express, Volvo has said it plans to develop five-door version of its C30 hatchback to compete with, specifically, the Volkswagen Golf. The most obvious changes for the new Volvo C30 will be a five-door platform.
The five-door would be less exciting from a design perspective, The shape still carries over most of a existent Volvo C30 characteristics, and also offers copiousness of normal pattern cues, such as the identical twin headlight agreement as well as the tall as well as block grille. Inside, a automobile is said to showcase Volvo’s minimalist proceed to a controls layout.Labels: 2011 Volvo C30 five door confirmed, Volvo, Volvo C30
Monday, March 7, 2011
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; At a press conference held earlier today in Beijing, Chinese-owned Volvo Cars announced plans to build a new plant in the city of Chengdu and continuing investigations for a second factory in Daqing, in north-eastern China. Volvo said that the deal is still pending approval from the Chinese government. "We regard the Chinese market as
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"We regard the Chinese market as the second home market for Volvo Car Corporation and a very important part of the plan to build a successful future for the company," said Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.
The Chengdu assembly plant will only build Volvo cars and have an initial output of around 100,000 cars annually, with production estimated to start during 2013. Volvo said that the decision to expand in China will not affect operations and employment in Europe.
"We will build an entirely new plant in Chengdu and further investigate the opportunities for establishing an additional factory in Daqing," said Jacoby. "Our production in China will, however, not have any impact on decisions affecting capacity utilization of our plants in Sweden and Belgium" says Stefan Jacoby.
The Swedish automaker, which was acquired from Ford by China's Geely in 2010, also announced that Shanghai will serve as Volvo Car China's headquarters and centre for product development, design and sourcing. "Among other priorities, Volvo Car China will also support Volvo Corporation R&D in Sweden regarding the development of electric vehicles and hybrids," the company said in a statement.
"The Volvo Car China Technology Centre in Shanghai will develop into a complete product development organization on an international level," said Freeman Shen, Volvo Car Corporation SVP & China Operations Chairman. "It will have the competence and capacity to work together with the HQ in Sweden, participating in Volvo Car Corporation's work process for developing entirely new models."
Volvo said that it plans to increase its business presence in the China and aims to reach a sales volume of about 200,000 cars a year in the country by 2015. The company's global retail sales during 2010 reached 373,525 (an increase of 11.2 per cent compared to 2009), with only 30,000 of those sold in China.
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