The S60 concept featured a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a dual-clutch automated manual transmission; the pair should be in production shortly, but it’s unknown if the small four would make it to this side of the Atlantic in the S60. The production car will, however, get the concept’s pedestrian-detection technology,... [more]
November 11, 2009
Based on Volvo's attractive four-seat coupé, this 3,250lb car is powered with twin 330lb lithium-ion battery packs (also from US battery company, Enerdel) that sit under the rear seat and down the centre of the vehicle. With a combined capacity of 24kWh these batteries provide enough juice to the 109bhp/137lb ft permanent magnet AC motor to give... [more]
November 10, 2009
Shanghai, June 24 (Gasgoo.com) Many Chinese automakers, including Geely Auto, have expressed an interest in buying the Swedish brand Volvo from Ford Motor.As we know, Chinese carmakers are eager to boost their reputation for high quality or safety. But would buying a brand renowned as one of the world's safest cars add any luster or fame to a... [more]
June 25, 2009
Volvo Trucks North America announced yesterday, June 22, customers can place orders for trucks across its product line equipped to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2010 emissions standards, with delivery starting later this year.Volvo Trucks says its selective catalytic reduction technology also helps it increase the fuel... [more]
June 24, 2009
The 2009 Volvo Environmental Prize Foundation has named NOAA Senior Scientist Susan Solomon as the recipient of its 2009 environmental prize.The Volvo Environment Prize is awarded for "Outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries which in broad terms fall within the environmental field."“This prestigious award recognizes and honors... [more]
June 24, 2009
It is arguable that the Volvo XC60 navigates in murky waters: It’s a premium-priced SUV that isn’t premium-sized. It fits into the same league as vehicles like the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Land Rover LR2, Mercedes-Benz GLK350, and Volkswagen Tiguan—all priced between $36,000 and $43,000. Although so far many of us like the XC60 better... [more]
June 20, 2009
STOCKHOLM (AFP) – US automaker General Motors has signed a tentative agreement to sell its beleaguered unit Saab Automobile to small Swedish luxury sports car maker Koenigsegg, GM said in a statement on Tuesday."General Motors Corp. and Koenigsegg Group AB, a consortium led by Koenigsegg Automotive AB, today confirmed the details of a... [more]
June 17, 2009
GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN - The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe featuring the new Start/Stop technology has scooped the top honor and been named Green Car of the Year at the 2009 What Car? Green Car Awards. The ceremony took place at London City Hall and the award was handed over by Boris Johnson, the mayor of London.This is the yearly award from What Car?,... [more]
June 16, 2009
CHICAGO, June 15 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions has announced that the Volvo Car Corporation is the first automotive company to introduce NAVTEQ MapCare - a map update program - for new, premium segment vehicles.The company has opted... [more]
June 16, 2009
The Volvo S40 DRIVe beat 23 other contenders to take the top accolade, in categories ranging from best green supermini to best green sports car.What Car's editor, Steve Fowler, said: "The S40 is a great example of a car maker cleverly refining existing technologies to make a seriously green car. It's not just about a low CO2 figure, though:... [more]
June 10, 2009
