2010 Volvo range to get new diesel power plants

Volvo has two new turbo-diesel engines ready for 2010, the first is an all new twin turbo D5 while the other is a new fuel efficient four cylinder 2.0D.

Using the latest diesel technology on offer, giving the best performance with low fuel consumption and low emissions, the twin turbo D5 is an all new unit [...]

Land Rover Discovery 4 wins UK Tow Car of the Year

Land Rover’s new Discovery 4 has taken home two accolades in the UK’s recent Caravan Club’s Tow Car of the Year Awards 2010.

Winning the ‘Best Towcar Over £32,000′ class and the ‘All Wheel Drive Over 1800kg’ category, Discovery 4 beat the likes of the Lexus RX450h, Mercedes Benz E and C class, Volvo XC70 and [...]

Volvo C70 Review & Road Test

Great to drive, difficult to fault, and the most underrated luxury convertible on the market.

Model Tested:

2009 Volvo C70 T5; 2.5-litre, five-cylinder, petrol; six-speed manual; convertible – $69,950

Price; quality of materials; interior space and performance
Some options such as Satellite Navagation seem expensive
CarAdvice Rating:

Options:

Fitted: Heated front seats $325; Bluetooth $450; Blind [...]

Volvo C30 revision to appear at Frankfurt

The new Volvo C30 will make its debut at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show alongside the new C70 and S60 Concept.

With its new look allowing customers an even greater level of customisation, the new Volvo C30 will appeal to buyers who place considerable demands on the design, driving properties and personality of their vehicles.
“Since its [...]

Volvo C70 revealed before Frankfurt

Volvo’s revamp of its C70 convertible for next year has been revealed, by the carmaker itself, ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month.

The images reveal a new frontal look that draws from the S60 concept shown earlier this year at the Detroit Motor Show and the recently launched XC60 SUV. [...]

Lexus IS250C – First Steer

2009 Lexus IS250C – First Steer

When I mention the words Lexus and convertible, most will no doubt think of the Lexus SC, a car that failed to gain momentum in the segment, but now the Japanese luxury manufacturer has come out with an all-new one, the IS250C.

By Alborz Fallah
I say an all-new car because although [...]

Hyundai collects US Ideal Vehicle Award

US automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific have named the Hyundai Genesis and Elantra as their 2009 Ideal Vehicles in each car’s respective category.

In the ‘Aspirational Luxury Car’ category, the Hyundai Genesis beat out top rivals including the Audi A5 and A4, Volvo XC70 and Cadillac CTS, while the Hyundai Elantra topped the Ford Focus, [...]

Volvo to expand DRIVe model range

Although it’s been a year since Volvo officially launched its DRIVe lineup of vehicles, it has today announced the addition of a further four models to the range which will be launched at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

The V70, S80, XC60 and XC70 are all set to receive the DRIVe treatment adding to the existing [...]

Ford Territory diesel testing in full swing

Update 02/03/2009: We have discovered that Ford will be releasing the diesel Territory in April, 2009. The diesel Territory will be powered by Volvo’s inline 5-cylinder diesel motor – named the D5 in the Volvo camp.
The engine is expected to produce 136kW and 400Nm of torque. The engine is currently found in the S40, V50, [...]

2009 Saab 9-3X off-road wagon spied

Saab is putting the final touches on its 9-3X off-road wagon, conducting the final stages of winter prototype testing under the cover of darkness in Sweden.

With European buyers losing interest in the traditional SUV, models such as the Audi Allroad, Volvo XC70, Subaru Outback and Skoda Scout are quickly gaining momentum in the market with [...]

Volvo to assist driver behaviour study

A fleet of 100 Volvo V70 and XC70 vehicles will take part in a three-year European Union research project called EuroFOT (Field Operational Tests) enabling Volvo Cars to monitor the behaviour of drivers and their reaction to complex traffic situations.

The initiative involves 28 partners from the automotive industry and academia, including the SAFER research centre [...]

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