A lot of manufacturers offer hybrid cars and Volvo plans to introduce V60 Plug-in Hybrid to the Geneva Auto Show. The car is scheduled to hit the market in 2012, hopefully, before the end of the world.
The astonishing thing about V60 Hybrid is that the car is powered by diesel-electric system, instead of petrol-electric and the numbers are staggering – 1.9 liters per 100 km (more…)
At the Los Angeles Design Challenge Competition, Volvo took the open-air experience at a whole new level with its ‘lighter than a Formula 1 racing car’ study project – the Volvo Air Motion. (more…)
Volvo V60 gets tuned by Heico Sportiv, who will introduce their package for the car at the Essen Motor Show.
The body-kit includes an aggressive front spoiler and a revised rear skirt which can be outfitted with a carbon fiber or stainless steel insert. Furthermore, V60 can be fitted with a sport exhaust system, VOLUTION alloy wheels from 18″ to 20″, aluminum pedals, and custom leather upholstery.
Volvo V60 is powered by 2.0T, which produces 250PS and 300Nm of torque, but with some modifications, the tuning company boosts the engine to 297PS (218 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft). (more…)
Volvo announced that they are currently working on a 5-door C30 model, which will be released in late 2011 or early 2012 to compete against the dominator on the market – VW Golf.
The main misstake of Volvo is that they created only a 3-door version of C30, which by the way is awesome car offering great value for money. The interesting news is that the new model will be based on the current S40 and some features of C30 coupe, which Volvo derived from Ford’s Focus platform.
“We have to stop copying the Germans,”, commented Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby. (more…)
Volvo V60 sports wagon is now available to order in the UK. The car is priced at £23 145 for the T3 ES Start/Stop model. There are four trim levels and with a wide choice of petrol or diesel engines. The flagship T6 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Premium costs £37 895. However, the R-Design models, featuring more dynamic styling and chassis enhancements, will also be available from £25 695. (more…)
Volvo announced another vehicle from their ECO-range – C30 DRIVe Electric, which will be delivered to testers later this year.
The technical specifications only mention that the car is powered by electric motor supplied by a lithium-ion battery pack. The acceleration from 0 to 100km/h takes 10.5 seconds and the top speed is 130 km/h (81mph).
The range will be 150km (93miles), so it will be enough for most European commuters, who travel less than that per day. (more…)
Volvo has just announced a sportier, R-Design versions of its higly dynamic models 2011 Volvo S60 and V60. Both rides, the 2011 Volvo S60 R-Design and the 2011 Volvo V60 R-Design are true embodiments of the latest athletic innovations from the Swedish premium automaker. (more…)
HEICO SPORTIV, the official Volvo aftermarket expert has just released a new program dedicated to the recently debuted 2011 Volvo S60. (more…)
Volvo, in cooperation with HEICO SPORTIV, has released its most powerful V70 mid-size five-door estate car ever. Dubbed HEICO V70 T6 AWD R-Design, the sporty-packed ride will be manufactured in limited number of only 100 units worldwide. (more…)
Volvo Cars and Goteborg Energi Company have signed an agreement letter of cooperation in the field of electrical vehicles, according to which, the Swedish automaker will provide the energy company with ten Volvo C30 Battery Electric vehicles during this autumn. (more…)
Rikard Orell, Design Director at Volvo Truck Corporation is the mastermind of the 2020 Concept Volvo Truck. The future truck shows the vision of Volvo for the future. In less than ten years, the trucks will be much different to those of today.
The full autopilot will be available, so the trucks will be driven non-stop in nose-to-tail convoys on green super-motorways linking the continents.
Rikard Orell Design Director at Volvo Trucks said: “Progress is getting ever faster. Because of this our vision for the future is not that far away. Much of the technology in the Volvo Concept Truck 2020 is already available; other technology needs to be developed. One needs to dare to stride firmly into the debate, demonstrating what one can and will do. Just tinkering at the edges runs the risk of progress slipping away.” (more…)
Volvo has released the pricing details on its head-turning, brand-new Volvo S60 models. (more…)