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Volvo Releases New-For-2010 S60 Sedan

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Filed under: Wheels



If you're still used to Volvos being boxy, take another look. What you see before you is the new 2010 Volvo S60, Sweden's answer to such venerable German stalwarts as the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4.

Previewed nearly a year ago by the S60 Concept unveiled in Detroit, the production version of Volvo's latest will be properly unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show this coming March. But to keep our imaginations soaring, the Swedish automaker has released a pair of images and some initial details.

As could be expected from Volvo, the sedan features the company's latest in safety technology, including a new Pedestrian Detection system capable of stopping the car from low speeds in case someone jumps out in front. And while the panoramic glass roof and rear-hinged "suicide" rear doors from the concept car may have gone, the sedan's surprisingly swoopy styling and coupe-like roof-line remain. Have a look for yourself at the pair of images in the gallery below.

Gallery: 2010 Volvo S60



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2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: Volvo C30 and C70 Updated for 2010

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Filed under: Wheels



Volvos are known for a lot of things. Safety is one of them. Design is not. But they're not about to resign themselves to boredom, and so the Swedish automaker unveiled facelifted versions of its sportiest models at the Frankfurt show. The updates are mostly cosmetic, and work to varying effect on the different models. The updated C30 hatchback, for example, which goes up against the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series, looks even better than the stylish model it replaces. But the new C70 convertible – a hard-top cabrio to compete with the likes of the BMW 3 Series convertible, Lexus IS C and Infiniti G37 convertible, to name just a few – has some rather awkward proportions. See for yourself in the photo galleries below.

Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Volvo C30


Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Volvo C70





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Volvo Motorsport's Latest Collection Highlights Kids' Gear

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Filed under: Apparel, Wheels, Children

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We've heard the story before. In fact, Volvo has even marketed itself on this premise: You can't fit the whole family in that tiny sportscar of yours, so you trade in for a Volvo station wagon. Things could be worse. But along with it you're going to need to replace that Ferrari and Porsche gear with Volvo paraphernalia, too. Otherwise you'd look silly, right? Well since you switched rides for the kid, why not take the kid along for the ride also? That's what Volvo figures, and so has included stuff specifically for the kids in its latest Motorsport Collection.

Aside from the usual array of windbreakers and polo shirts, Volvo is highlighting this Team Manager t-shirt, especially designed for your favorite little backseat driver. The colors match those of the company's Swedish Touring Car Championship series, in which it's promoting its proprietary DRIVe green technology system. Just to let everyone know who's boss, it's got the words Team Manager printed – instead of embroidered, to optimize comfort – on the back, like all the sponsor logos, and is available straight from Volvo's website along with the rest of the collection.


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Tags: children, DRIVe, kids, sweden, swedish, swedish touring car championship, SwedishTouringCarChampionship, t-shirt, volvo, volvo merchandise, volvo motorsport, VolvoMerchandise, VolvoMotorsport

Volvo Launches Sportier XC60 R-Design

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Filed under: Wheels



Those impressed by the slick new Volvo XC60 but who were looking for a slightly more aggressive profile will be pleased to see the Swedish premium automaker's announcement of a new R-Design package for the crossover. Following on similar packages already available on the C30, S40, V50, S80, V70 and XC90 models – so, pretty much the whole range – the XC60 R-Design gets a host of changes to its mechanicals and appearance to offer a slightly more sporting experience than the ordinary version.

The R-Design XC60 is identifiable by lower body panels painted the same color as the upper body (instead of the contrasting black on the standard model), matte silk metal trim, skid plates, chrome exhaust tips and 18" alloys with 20" wheels also available. Aluminum trim compliments the interior, but underneath the bodywork Volvo has tightened up the suspension and steering to improve handling. While the R-Design package doesn't quite make the XC60 a high-performance vehicle, it's a bit more than a standard trim package.


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Tags: R-Design, Volvo, Volvo crossover, Volvo SUV, Volvo XC, VolvoCrossover, VolvoSuv, VolvoXc, XC-60, XC60, XC60 R-Design, Xc60R-design

Limited Edition Volvos For Sporty Preppies

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Are you a sporty preppy type? I'm sure to some that's a compliment while to others it's an insult but regardless, Volvo has come up with 2 limited edition models that are geared towards Red Sox baseball lovers and sailors. The Red Sox limited edition C30 will only have 107 cars, each in the custom shade of red, the team logo on the back hatch, fender badges, and a few other details. The Ocean Race Edition Volvo, which will be available to a larger crowd, will be available in a limited edition of 9,000. Buyers will have a choice of color (Ocean Blue or Electric Silver) and nautical themed details extend from ocean-inspired wheels to special stitching on the interior leather seats.

Gallery: Limited Edition Volvos


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The Top 10 High-Tech Luxury Cars

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One of the biggest challenges when it comes to combining technology and luxury vehicles is doing it in a way that is user-friendly, because it's about convenience, fun, and safety -- not frustration. These luxury cars can do everything from play your mp3s and DVDs to adjust automatically to treacherous driving conditions and off-road terrain. And perhaps best of all, they look good doing it.

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Tags: audi, auto, autos, bmw, cadillac, car, cars, drive, ferrari, hi-tech, infinity, land rover, LandRover, lexus, mercedes, mercedes benz, MercedesBenz, porsche, tech, technology, top 10, top ten, Top10, TopTen, vehicle, volvo, wheels

Ford's Premiere Automotive Group Up For Grabs

by Erin Mays (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels

Ford Motor Company has begun shopping around its Premiere Automotive Group, consisting of Land Rover, Jaguar, Volvo and formerly Aston Martin. The news comes as no surprise as rumors floated about indicating Ford's interest in selling pretty much anything in its stable at the right price, though this time around, the rumors are accompanied by news that Ford has retained Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to find a buyer.

Ford reportedly broke off talks with Fiat recently regarding the group, though now it appears that potential suitors include Renault, David Richards (new Aston owner), and David James, who acquired the rights to manufacture a car based on smart roadster components and designs.Rumors also abound regarding BMW's interest in Volvo as it seeks to add a fourth brand to its lineup, supplementing BMW, MINI and Rolls Royce.

[Source: AutoIndustry.co.uk]


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Tags: aston martin, AstonMartin, bmw, ford, jaguar, land rover, LandRover, mini, pag, smart, volvo

Design Your New Volvo With Your Handheld

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Filed under: Services, Wheels

Design your car from your handheld? Volvo and Mobileplay have teamed up to create a mobile auto configurator that runs on BlackBerries, Treos, Windows Mobile Smartphones and other smart mobile devices. You can customize your Volvo including color, fabrics, wheels and option packages. The  configurator displays the buyer's choices and then lets them contact Volvo dealer to place the order. The configurator was designed to promote Volvo's XC70 and XC90 SUVs and will be distributed by Mobileplay. The configurator can be downloaded at www.mobileplay.com. I know we all live in a hurry-up world but are people really so busy that they need to chose their new car via Blackberry?

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Tags: car configurator, gadget, handheld, mobileplay, pda, volvo



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