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2010 Volvo diesel powered range released

Volvo have this afternoon released its 2010 diesel powered line-up at a brief media gathering in Melbourne. Featuring two new turbo-diesel engines -- an all-new twin-turbo five-cylinder and a single-turbo four-cylinder -- Volvo now offers an econo

IIHS releases 2010 US Safest Car list

The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced a far more stringent standard when awarding its coveted Top Safety list this year with a renewed focus on heightened roof strength test standards. The only manufacturer with a model in eac

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 c

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 Vehi

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 consi

2008 Volvo C30 D5 review

 2008 Volvo C30 D5 review and road test Model tested: 2008 Volvo C30 D5 automatic Recommended Retail Price: $43,950 Options fitted: High-Performance Sound AM/FM radio, 8 speakers - $1350 Styling, handling/ride balance, safety, torque

Volvo C30 Green race debut

Volvo C30 Green race car World Touring Car Championship race debut “Qualifying tenth fastest out of twenty-six cars and racing towards the front of the pack, Volvo’s only entry was rammed from behind by the Bloody SEAT driver, Rickard Ryde

Volvo C30 Green Racer

“How would you like to be a competitor in the WTCC (World Touring Car Championship) at Brands Hatch this year and get flogged by a Volvo C30” - Anthony Crawford That’s precisely what will happen on the 26th and 27th of July this

2008 Volvo C30 S review

2008 Volvo C30 S 2.4i review & road test Model Tested: 2008 Volvo C30 S 2.4i Options: None fitted Recommended Retail Price: $35,950 Styling, smoothness, engine performs well Bland steering, bland brakes, b

2008 Volvo C30 D5 first steer

2008 Volvo C30 D5 first steer “Volvo’s new diesel powered C30 drives like a hot hatch – and that’s with a five speed auto!” Test car: Volvo C30 D5 with 5-speed adaptive Geartronic Recommended retail price: $42,450 for the 6-spe