Volvo C30 DRIVe & Facebook launch virtual round world contest

Volvo is launching an innovative online contest challenging people to virtually drive a Volvo C30 DRIVe around the world in 80 days, using only their Facebook friends. Volvo Cars will donate 15,000 Euros (AUD$24,000) in the winning team’s name to a carbon offset project promoted by “myclimate”.

The purpose of the contest is to drive the [...]

2010 Volvo S60 first official images

Almost a year after the original concept version was unveiled; Volvo has today released the first official images of the all-new S60.

Promising to be sportier and more dynamic than any Volvo to date, the new S60 remains largely identical to the concept from which it was derived.
While details are still emerging, Volvo has so far [...]

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 [...]

Ford names China’s Geely as preferred Volvo bidder

Chinese manufacturer Geely Group Holdings is Fords top bidder to purchase Volvo.

Ford will begin more detailed negotiations with Geely, but final decisions have not been made.

“Ford believes Geely has the potential to be a responsible future owner of Volvo and to take the business forward while preserving its core values and the independence of the [...]

New US challenger enters bidding on Volvo

A US-led group has entered the race to buy Volvo from Ford in a challenge to China’s Geely Automotive.

A Ford spokesman said the group was in discussions with interested parties about Volvo cars, but declined to identify the parties, the price of the bid or to comment on the timing of any sale.
Citing people [...]

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 BEV zero emissions plug-in hybrid announced

Following the recent announcement of the 99g/km Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe, and the plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid in 2012, Volvo has announced it is also evaluating the viability of an entirely electric-powered C30 known as BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle).

Unlike some battery-powered cars, the Volvo C30 BEV features the same safety, comfort and space [...]

China’s Beijing Auto to assist Koenigsegg with SAAB purchase

As we reported last week Koenigsegg will not seek additional Swedish government funding in its purchase of SAAB from General Motors, however, according to a report published by Reuters Newsagency today, China’s Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Company will take a minority stake in Koenigsegg to further assist the group with its purchase.

It’s the second such [...]

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. [...]

China’s Geely only one after Volvo?

With Jaguar Land Rover sold to India’s Tata, Ford’s attempts to lean up even further and go solo are still in progress. However the sale of Volvo is proving to be a little more challenging than originally thought.

According to newspaper reports in Sweden, China’s Geely Automotive is currently the only company to have submitted a [...]

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