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Volvo C30 DRIVe & Facebook launch virtual round world contest

Matt Brogan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:34:09 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volvo C30 DRIVe & Facebook launch virtual round world contest

2010 Volvo S60 first official images

George Skentzos — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:14:36 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Volvo S60 first official images

2010 Volvo range to get new diesel power plants

Matt Brogan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:58:15 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Volvo range to get new diesel power plants

Ford names China’s Geely as preferred Volvo bidder

Matt Brogan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:59:42 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford names China’s Geely as preferred Volvo bidder

New US challenger enters bidding on Volvo

Matt Brogan — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:24:14 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

New US challenger enters bidding on Volvo

Volvo C70 Review & Road Test

Anthony Crawford — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:21:26 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volvo C70 Review & Road Test

Volvo C30 BEV zero emissions plug-in hybrid announced

Matt Brogan — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:30:24 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volvo C30 BEV zero emissions plug-in hybrid announced

China’s Beijing Auto to assist Koenigsegg with SAAB purchase

Matt Brogan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:16:58 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

China’s Beijing Auto to assist Koenigsegg with SAAB purchase

Volvo C30 revision to appear at Frankfurt

Matt Brogan — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:42:05 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volvo C30 revision to appear at Frankfurt

Volvo C70 revealed before Frankfurt

David Twomey — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:29:52 +0000

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. [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volvo C70 revealed before Frankfurt

China’s Geely only one after Volvo?

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:32:44 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

China’s Geely only one after Volvo?

Volvo celebrates 50 years of the seatbelt

Matt Brogan — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:39:37 +0000

This Thursday, August 13, will be the 50th anniversary of Volvo’s lifesaving invention, the humble three-point seatbelt. A patent Volvo readily shared with all car manufacturers, the V-shaped three-point seatbelt, invented by Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin in 1959, has saved countless lives worldwide and has been said by some to be the most significant safety innovation [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volvo celebrates 50 years of the seatbelt

China’s Geely Motors to purchase Volvo – report

Matt Brogan — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:26:52 +0000

A new report from the US today has indicated China’s Geely (Motors) Holding Group is expected to finalise a US$2 billion offer this week to purchase Volvo from Ford. According to the report published in the Wall Street Journal, Geely’s move to buy Volvo stems from a January 2007 discussion between Don Leclair, then Ford’s chief [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

China’s Geely Motors to purchase Volvo – report

Volvo XC60 Review & Road Test

Karl Peskett — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:30:38 +0000

2009 Volvo XC60 Review & Road Test Safe, sexy and strong – what more could you want? Model Tested: 2009 Volvo XC60 D5 and T6 – $57,950 (D5), $64,950 (T6) Options (As fitted to D5): Drive Assist Pack $5910 Teknic Pack $4990 Premium Sound $2400 Personal Car Communicator $1575 Metallic Paint $1550 Interior Air Quality System $275 Clean Zone Interior Package $275 Stylish, sophisticated, safety, quality, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volvo XC60 Review & Road Test

Beijing Automotive to buy Volvo?

Alborz Fallah — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:44:15 +0000

First it was MG then HUMMER and now Volvo looks like it’s heading to the land of Dragons and Emperors with Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corporation announcing its interest in buying Ford’s Swedish Volvo car unit. Beijing Auto is China’s fifth-largest carmaker and earlier this month also expressed interest in buying Opel, but no deal eventuated [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Beijing Automotive to buy Volvo?

Horbury to return to Volvo

Matt Brogan — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:50:34 +0000

On Tuesday we brought you news that Volvo designer Steve Mattin had left the company, but that a replacement was uncertain. Well, today we can confirm that Peter Horbury, the British designer who retired boxy styling at Volvo in the early 90s, is leaving his post at Ford to rejoin Volvo once more. Mr Horbury, responsible for [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Horbury to return to Volvo

Volvo Design boss – gone!

Anthony Crawford — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:35:38 +0000

The round of sudden and unexpected departures continue at car companies with Ford apparently acknowledging that Volvo’s gifted design boss, British-born Steve Mattin, has left the company, although details are sketchy. Mr Mattin has been a shining light at Volvo in recent times, with credits for the C30 and XC60, as well as the driving force [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volvo Design boss – gone!

Ford tells employees of possible buyer for Volvo

Matt Brogan — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:29:46 +0000

Ford has told employees of a possible buyer for Volvo in a message from its strategic communications branch today. Ford’s European division said it had been involved in “detailed discussions with potential buyers” and although it failed to name those parties specifically or place a time-frame on a sale date, it did indicate that the talks [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford tells employees of possible buyer for Volvo

Volvo workers agree to cost cutting

Matt Brogan — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:44:30 +0000

It was only Tuesday we brought you news of Ford having signed a new labour deal with its union workers, now it seems Volvo have taken a similar step. The Blue Oval’s Volvo brand says it has reached an agreement with its union that although plans helping Volvo save money does not involve further job cuts. The [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volvo workers agree to cost cutting

2009 Hyundai i30 Review & Road Test

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:00:18 +0000

2009 Hyundai i30 Review & Road Test – why you should buy one I am not one who is all that fussed about everyday cars, I’d much prefer to drive around in an M3 convertible than an A to B car. However once in a while one of those everyday cars begins to make a lot [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Hyundai i30 Review & Road Test