While it has been expected for some time, Ford has officially announced that it will be re-evaluating strategic options for Volvo, which includes potentially selling off the Swedish brand.
Volvo has finally confirmed its plans to start selling the boiled-up C30 T5 R-Design sports hatchback, which will share its turbocharged 5-cylinder engine with the recently revealed Ford Focus RS sports hatch.
The XC90 V8 Sport is designed for those who desire a more athletic variant of Volvo’s flagship luxury SUV. Introduced as a midyear addition to the lineup last year,
First undisguised photos of the premium segment mid-size SUV show that the next Volvo XC70 will get significantly more powerful and masculine appearance. It will look more like a scaled-down version of the range-topping Volvo XC90 rather than a more brutal variant of a V70 station wagon as it is now.
A couple of days ago we reported that Volvo might introduce a range of sports packs for the Volvo S40 and the Volvo V50, called the R-Line. Well, we were wrong. The sports pack line is called R Design.
Volvo is expanding its R-Design trim package to include its V70 sport wagon that spotlights a new dimension of the best-selling vehicle, according to the Swedish automaker.
Volvo’s new sports inspired R-Design package is now available on the Volvo XC90 and is given its first public appearance at the North American International Auto Show this month. Already a popular specification on the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 models the R-Design package is made for customers who want a car with refined and expressive attributes and one which makes a bold statement on the road.
Heico Sportiv tuners continue their experiments with the latest Volvo C30 hatchback and its "off-road" HS3 THOR variation. Built exclusively for the upcoming Essen Motor Show in Germany, the new Heico HS3 THOR_2 is almost a replica of its predecessor except for the all-wheel-drive system.
Set to go on sale this fall, Volvo’s XC70 SUV will come with an impressive list of safety features and a refined, efficient powertrain, the Scandinavian automaker says.
Volvo is aiming to find aesthetic balance between the opposing images of stout safety and svelte Swedish sport. The next S60's production timeline had been changed due to budgetary constraints but it's all back on track for 2009 release date.
Judging by this test mule’s evil-looking camouflage, Volvo is taking the security of its new XC70 very seriously. Despite a costume that includes a twin kidney-shaped grille cover, we’re not falling for their camouflage artist’s distracting pastiche of BMW/Pontiac cues.
North American Internaitonal Autoshow 2008 - Canadian Venue, Toronto, Ontario. February 15-24. Album 8 of 9. 69 Photos. Vehicles in this album: 2008 Lancer Evolution MR, Nissan GT-R, Volvo C30.
The Volvo S80 is now available with the company's latest 285 hp T6 engine with AWD we've already seen on the new Volvo V70, and a new D5 turbo diesel engine producing up to 185 hp.
The Volvo XC90 Sport features 311 hp, transversely mounted V8 engine mated to an automatic gearbox. The seven-seater comes equipped with stiffer shock absorbers and anti-roll bars and standard Nivomat self-leveling system.
With the new C30, Volvo makes its debut in the segment for two-door premium cars. The sporty design, with two doors, four individual seats, and a glass tailgate, aims to give a young and dynamic group of customers "a Volvo of their own."
The All New Volvo Xc70 – Capable, Sporty And Ready For Adventure - Significantly enhanced levels of refinement and all road capability
Offers unparalleled levels of athleticism, versatility and safety in the premium estate class
Powered by a 185 PS D5 diesel and a 238 PS 3.2-litre petrol - Prices announced in early June
Leif Tufvesson is one of Sweden’s most skilled specialist car constructors, with many of his cars having received serious international acclaim. The hottest of them all right now is the new Caresto V8 Speedster, a mid-engined car with an ethanol powered Volvo V8 unit.
Volvo plans to officially present its new sport SUV XC90 SE Sport during the upcoming London Motor Show. The company says that the off-roader will feature a more dynamic sport chassis, stiffer anti-roll bars, firmer shock absorbers, a sport-tuned, speed-dependent steering system, and larger, 19-inch alloy wheels.
Volvo will take the wraps off its cleanest new car ever at Frankfurt in September. The new C30 Efficiency is a version of the standard 1.6-litre turbodiesel C30 small hatchback tweaked to deliver better fuel economy and lower emissions of carbon dioxide.
Volvo first out with Ethanol E85 in the World Touring Car Championship
Volvo Car Corporation enters its Swedish Touring Car Championship team Polestar at Anderstorp on July 28-29 to support WTCC's green agenda.
Called R-Design, it’s been created to develop the brand’s sporting credentials with the looks, if not the power, of its high-performance R models. As with Audi’s S line or BMW’s M Sport kit, the package is the cheapest way of boosting the presence of the C30 hatch, S40 saloon or V50 estate
Volvo S60 - MY 2008
Launch
The Volvo S60 was launched in autumn 2000 as a somewhat smaller sedan than the Volvo S80. The design brief was to create a car with the same basic lines and safety as the S80 model, but in a more compact body and with a sportier profile.
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