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 each category for 2010 was Subaru, which took home an award for each model it offers, aside from the WRX STi. “With the addition of our new roof strength evaluation, our crash test results now cover all four of the most common kinds of crashes,” said... [...]
Volvo extends R-Design pack to V70 and XC90
Volvo has announced its R-Design styling pack has been extended to include the XC90 and V70 range. The optional R-Design pack adds both exterior and interior features to enhance the performance appeal of the Volvo range. [...] Read More →
Volvo Ocean Race XC70 and XC90 Limited edition
Volvo has launched two special edition versions of the XC70 and XC90 models to celebrate the staging of the 2008/2009 Volvo Ocean Race. The new models will honour a prestigious eight-month yacht race which will see competitors cover 37,025 nautical miles and visit a range of exotic ports around the globe. [...] Read More →
2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Road Test
A big SUV powered by a V8 engine. It must chew through fuel and kill the globe…right? Wrong. Volvo’s latest XC90 – the 4.4-litre V8 – is a mix of power and efficiency, striking the perfect balance. Trekking off the beaten track isn’t a lost task either. Although most owners will never leave a paved surface, I ventured off-road to see if Volvo’s bad-boy SUV has what it takes to entertain the family while out bush. The vehicle’s ‘car-like’ stance didn’t fill me with confidence... [...]
Volvo XC90 & S80 2003-04 Nipple PCV Recall
Volvo XC90 & S80 2003-04 Nipple PCV Recall Make & Model : Volvo XC90 and S80 Number of Vehicles Affected : 543 Model Years From: 2003 and 2004 Whats wrong?: In some vehicles (Six Cylinder Engines only), the Nipple PCV may crack or come loose of the hose resulting in an air leakage from the Crank Case Ventilation System. Campaign Number: R26071 What to do?: Contact your nearest Volvo dealer. The repair will be carried out at no cost to you. Read More →
Volvo XC90 and XC70 Electric Cooling Fan Recall
Volvo XC90 and XC70 – Electric Cooling Fan Recall Volvo Australian is recalling 74 XC90 and XC70 SUVs following a fault with the vehicles Electric Cooling Fan. Model Years From: 2007 Whats broken: The Electric Cooling Fan control unit’s metal cover may not have the specified corrosion protection. Should this be the case the metal cover will experience an accelerated corrosion process, which may lead to moisture ingress and electrical malfunction. What will happen: Electrical malfunction... [...]
Volvo XC90 V8 and D5 Review
THE ULTIMATE “SAFEHOUSE” JUST GOT BETTER First Drive: • Volvo XC90 V8 – $84,950 launched late October 2006 • Volvo XC90 D5 – $72,950 In showrooms now Volvo Car Australia recently gave the automotive media some time behind the wheel of two new model variants of their biggest seller, the XC90 SUV. Volvo was one of the last car companies to build an AWD SUV, and that hasn’t been a bad thing given the worldwide success of the XC90. Back in 2003, the XC90 won a string of awards... [...]
Volvo XC90 V8
Volvo isn’t exactly the first word that comes to your mind when you think of performance, infact, if you had to make a list of car companies and rank them in order of performance, Volvo will probably be down there with the likes of Proton Kia and dare I say, Hyundai. Nevertheless, Volve have released a new beast, the XC90 V8 which pumps out a massive 232kW and 440Nm. In case you are wondering what the heck I am doing posting an article about a volvo, I figured its time we start taking volvo... [...]
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