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2008 Volvo S60 Review
Introduction A midsize entry-level luxury sedan, the 2008 Volvo S60 stands apart from its rivals in many ways. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.topix.net/r/07lUe3DDGoDdEToce6O4L2Vj4pwVAj03uukuDvkSaO7iwulmMs1=2B9Df9Leakq
New GAINSCO Marketing Unit to Focus on Motorsports Insurance
Insurancejournal.com - Wed Oct 24, 09:56 pm GMT
Volvo, Ford join hands in India
Top-end European car maker Volvo is planning to target the Indian market by joining hands with Ford India Ltd., news website businessstandard.com reported yesterday. <a target="_blank" href="http://english.eastday.com/east
Volvo gets OK to boost Swedish production
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Health insurance CEOs feast on exec pay
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Volvo V70 R: Packs luggage -- and punch
The dilemma of the car guy with responsibilities is as old as double overhead cams. <a href="http://www.topix.net/forum/link/thread?forum=autos/audi-a4&artsig=72a5c9bb26">Comment</a>
Head to Head: 2007 Volvo C70 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Eos
Head to head. Hardtop convertible versus hardtop convertible with sunroof. A couple of years ago, this blog post wouldn't have even existed. <a href="http://www.topix.net/forum/link/thread?forum=autos/audi-a4&artsig=9e9cff3f25&q
Top up or down, Volvo C70 is solid
Though rougher around the edges and more redolent of gasoline and hot brakes than a glass of Chateau Haut Brion Pessac-Leognan or a bechamel sauce, an auto reviewer's job is sometimes like that of a wine critic ...
Volvo's V50 sport wagon
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Ohio-based International Excess Acquires WSIB Motorsports Insurance
Insurancejournal.com - Wed May 31, 10:26 pm GMT
2006 Volvo S40 T5 AWD in the Autoblog Garage Day 5
Much has been made in the comments about how much the Volvo S40 and Mazda3 have in common.
Volvo Extreme 40 Grand Prix
Ybw.com - Wed Mar 22, 02:24 pm GMT
Free Bluetooth From Volvo
Volvo is offering a free Bluetooth hands-free system on new XC70 wagons and XC90 SUVs, through March 31.
Volvo Trucks to Showcase Mobile Idle Reduction Technology
The Cummins Comfortguard MIRT system. Volvo Trucks North America will display two trucks equipped with mobile idle reduction technology at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky on March 23-25. ...
Volvo Aquires 13 Percent of Nissan Diesel's Shares
AB Volvo has become a major shareholder in Nissan Diesel. Today, the company acquired 40 million common shares, or 13 percent of the shares in the Japanese truck manufacturer from Nissan Motor.
Volvo starting production in China
Posted Mar 20th 2006 3:30PM by Stuart Waterman Filed under: China , Plants/Manufacturing , Volvo After selling imported Volvos through an independent dealer network since the mid-'90s, the company is finally ...
Ford's Volvo Car to begin making cars in China
BEIJING, March 20 - Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo Car Corp. will begin producing its S40 sedan at Changan Ford's plant in the southwestern city of Chongqing, Chief Executive Fredrik Arp said on Monday.
Will Volvo kill the S60?
Posted Mar 14th 2006 7:30PM by John Neff Filed under: Sedans/Saloons AutoWeek is reporting that Volvo's S60 may be on the chopping block as the company's new S80 has become significantly sportier, and the next ...
Volvo ordered to pay Ukranian more than $48M for accident injuries
Posted Mar 13th 2006 3:00PM by Chris Paukert Filed under: Coupes Swedish automaker Volvo has been ordered to pay more than 378 million kronor to a Ukranian man injured in a 1998 rollover accident.
A safer way to get there without hogging the road: Volvo's XC 90
Writers continue to hail the end of the supersized SUV, but the bigs keep rolling out.
Volvo Heavy Duty Hybrids
I just had finished posting that, despite growing interest from fleet managers and truck drivers, currently diesel-electric hybrids are unavailable in the United States.
Volvo Unveils New Hybrid Technology
Sweden's AB Volvo, one of the world's largest truck makers, on Friday unveiled a new hybrid engine technology that it said will cut fuel consumption in heavy vehicles by up to 35 percent.
Will Volvo's Sedan Make a Splash?
The carmaker unwraps its latest sedan, a model of "Scandinavian luxury" that's full of customer-friendly, high-tech embellishments Volvo recently unveiled its second-generation, flagship S80 sedan, the North ...
Volvo partners with NCSU and EPA
Volvo partners with NCSU and EPA By Lance Orr Volvo Trucks North America will partner with the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University in a two-and-a-half-year program that will ...
Volvo minivan based on S-Max in the works?
Posted Mar 7th 2006 1:00PM by John Neff Filed under: Minivans/MPVs Autoweek has an interesting piece up that cites a source within Volvo who claims the Swedish manufacturer is currently testing minivan ...
DLO designs Volvo iPod car transmitter
Posted on Mar 6, 2006 at 3:15pm by Dennis Sellers Digital Lifestyle Outfitters , in partnership with ProClip USA, is providing its iPod car solution technology to Volvo Cars of North America.
Concepts Debut Geneva Motor Show: Saab, Volvo emphasize roots
GENEVA -- On the eve of the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, Swedish automakers Volvo and Saab took the wraps off a couple of important new vehicles.
Volvo Visits Its Roots with Second Generation 2007 S80
North America is the S80's largest market. Volvo anticipates 50,000 sales of the new S80 worldwide, with 20,000 plus annually in the U.S. alone.
DLO iPod solution coming to Volvo cars
Posted Mar 6th 2006 4:00PM by Dave Caolo Filed under: Accessories , iPod Family I've been wanting a Volvo for quite a long time, though I must admit that my first choice would be a P1800 .
Volvo's Iron Logo Back In The Center
Gotenburg - March 6, 2006: Almost 80 years old, it now makes a grand comeback as an updated logotype - the Volvo iron symbol.
Volvo V70 line offers a smorgasbord of options, power
For 2006, the versatile Volvo V70 receives new standard 16-inch alloy wheels for both the V70 2.4 and 2.5T. Option package contents have been revised while the color palette has been enhanced with two new hues.
2007 Volvo S80 Photo Gallery: 2006 Geneva Motor Show
By Editors of Motor Trend Photography by Rich Truesdell & the Manufacturer Motor Trend, March 2006 The second generation of Volvo's Mercedes/BMW-fighting concept has a more familial, Horbury-esque look, with ...
Volvo Cars' Unveils All-New S80 at Geneva Motor Show - Video Enhanced
Geneva - February 28, 2006: Volvo Cars is presenting the second generation of the Volvo S80, the company's large prestige sedan.
Volvo uses mail to combat image problems
LONDON - Volvo is trying to change the minds of potential buyers who are worried its cars are too boxy or unexciting, with a direct mail campaign through EHS Brann Cirencester.
Volvo C70 Convertible -- Almost Here
Since the new C70 hardtop convertible is the only new product Volvo is launching this year, you have to forgive them for running several "coming soon" announcements.
Volvo Creates Robotic System for Test Track Environment
Irvine, CA - February 27, 2006: Volvo vehicles are known for their ruggedness, durability and of course legendary safety.
Geneva Motor Show: Volvo S80 Executive reaches new level of luxury
Posted Feb 28th 2006 7:00AM by John Neff Filed under: Geneva Motor Show , Sedans/Saloons Alongside the debut of the new S80, Volvo will also trot the S80 Executive that kicks the classiness of its range-topping ...
2006 Geneva Motor Show: Volvo S80 Interior
Sometimes we actually try to scale down the number of posts you have to digest. The news coming out of Geneva today is so voluminous that we thought our readers can figure out how click on the link below to ...
Volvo unveils new version of S80
GENEVA, Switzerland - On the eve of the first press day of the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, Swedish automakers Volvo and Saab took the wraps off a couple important new vehicles.
Midshipmen visit Volvo
As a tour guide showed how engines are manufactured and assembled at Volvo Powertrain North America, Lane Drummond and his U.S. Naval Academy engineering classmates listened and understood.
Volvo T6 street rod named "Hot Rod of the Year"
Summary: Hot Rod magazine gives the nod to a creation of Swedish origin. Full story: What can be more American than a hot rod? Well, we can no longer think of it as a purely American phenomenon -- hot rodding ...
2007 Volvo C70 Review
Nearly eight years ago, I had the great pleasure to test the then all-new C70 convertible on the roads between Phoenix and Sedona, Arizona*. The 1998 C70 convertible and coupe were breakthrough vehicles for ...
Volvo to dealership body: Hang on a sec... we'll be right there
In words that echo Democrat John Kerry's failed rally cry, "Hope is on the way," Volvo has a new mantra for its dealership body: "Hang on, help is on the way." But unlike the former's unsuccessful presidential ...
Anthem helps ease small firms' insurance burden
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Volvo seeks to steady U.S. sales in 2006
"I'm expecting about a flat year in year-over-year sales performance," Anne Belec, president and chief executive of Volvo Cars of North America told Reuters after a meeeting with dealers.
Volvo has 2 words for dealers: Hang on
The message for Volvo Cars of North America dealers is: "Hang on, help is on the way." Hang on for a March 5-8 meeting in San Antonio for details of how Volvo is going to present programs to help them become ...
2006 Volvo XC90 AWD Review
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo XC90 AWD ENGINE: 4.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 311 hp @ 5850 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.6 in.
Volvo's XC90 Legacy Continues
Volvo has always been known to stick to the tried and true, and the 2006 XC90 wagon is no exception.
Help Wednesday's Child and Win A Volvo
Posted: Tuesday, 07 February 2006 3:09PM Help Wednesday\'s Child and Win A Volvo Win a 2006 Volvo XC90 with all-wheel drive.
Volvo S80 Hears Intruders' Heartbeats
Apparently, the Volvo people love backseat-slasher flicks. The all new Volvo S80 luxury sedan will be equipped with a heartbeat sensor.
Design your dream Volvo XC70 or XC90 on your BlackBerry
Posted Feb 9th 2006 9:29AM by Russell Shaw Filed under: Software , Fun Mobile content delivery provider Mobileplay has joined forces with Volvo Cars of North America to offer a free, BlackBerry-compliant "car ...
Heartbeat detector in new Volvo S80
As a company with a strong reputation for safety, Volvo has released information about another feature of its flagship S80 sedan.
Volvo Enables Design
IRVINE, Calif. -- Volvo Cars of North America today announced a partnership with mobile content delivery pioneer Mobileplay that introduces the first-of-its-kind new car configurator that runs on BlackBerries, ...
Volvo upbeat despite disappointing quarter
Volvo , the Swedish truckmaker, revealed a surprise drop in fourth-quarter profits but remained condident of the future, forecasting strong demand in coming quarters and lifting its annual dividend sharply.
New Volvo C30 Spied On Ice
Photos By Hans G. Lehmann/ Hidden Image Volvo unveiled the near production ready C30 concept at last month's North American International Auto Show in Detroit and we knew it wouldn't be long before we saw the ...
Sweden's Volvo reports profit drop despite rising sales
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Swedish truck and bus maker AB Volvo said Friday its fourth-quarter profit fell 15 percent to 2.99 billion kronor as higher costs for product launches offset rising sales.
A1 Grand Prix cars hit insurance speed bumpÂ
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Grand Prix racing cars hit insurance speed bump
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Long-Term Test 2005 Volvo S40
Practicality is what Volvos are known for. But the more time we spend with the 2005 Volvo S40 T5, the more we're convinced that it's a closet sport-sedan wannabe, a ride for those who don't mind sacrificing a ...
Volvo gives sneak peek of the all-new S80
If you're like me, you think of Volvos as the boxy, indestructible cars that your friend's socialist parents drive.
Volvo's new S80 - luxury, V8 Power, AWD Poise
February 1, 2006 Volvo's all-new S80 will be revealed to the public at the international motor show in Geneva on 28 February and is scheduled to arrive in European dealerships during June.
New Volvo Inline-Six: More Power, Lower Fuel Consumption
Volvo has introduced a new high-efficiency, compact six-cylinder engine to accompany its all new Volvo S80.
Volvo Releases Images, Info on New S80
Among some visual updates, the new flagship will get the the same Yamaha-sourced V8 as the XC90 SUV, as well as a new, 3.2-liter inline six that produces 232 hp and 236 lbs.-ft of torque - plus an adjustable ...
Volvo debating how to bring C30 to U.S. market
Ford-owned Volvo is facing some tough choices on what direction to take ithe production version of its C30 Concept , in the U.S. marketplace.
Volvo Taps Avril Lavigne for Benefit Concert
Source: Volvo Cars of North America What They Say: $1 Million in Financial Contributions Awarded to Winning Heroes, Including a Volvo Car for Life What It Means: OK, OK we can't make fun of them for donating a ...
New Volvo S80
These are not illustration. And they are not the current model either. The first official photos of the all new S80 show a car that looks pretty much the same as the old one.
Volvo Initiates Safety Recall on 42,000 Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the company will initiate a voluntary safety recall on approximately 42,000 Volvo VN and VHD model trucks ...
Volvo's Split Personality
Jan. 25, 2006 -- When you hear the word "Volvo," what do you think of? A quick and unscientific e-mail poll of several of my mom's peers revealed a gradient of thoughts, such as safe, sturdy, solid, reliable, ...
Volvo Launches Ocean Race Editions at Washington D.C. Auto Show
Source: Volvo Cars of North America What They Say: Each Volvo Ocean Race Special Edition offers legendary Volvo safety and style, presented with unique styling cues and an equipment roster to satisfy the most ...
2008 Volvo C30 confirmed for U.S.
The hot Volvo C30 hatchback is coming to the U.S. in 2007. The concept shown here, which debuted at the 2006 Detroit auto show, looks nearly identical to the production car.