Pedigree of the Brands - A Different View of the Story... ...Many of us own cars which come from rather famous brands. Plenty of times, even if you hate to admit it, the badge is the main reason to look at a certain car and, in the end, it's the decisive reason in actually choosing the "perfect"model. OK, there ... Continue reading >
100+ years since the invention of the self-propelled car, three new engines battle for a place in the automotive future. Which one do you see in your car 10 years from now?
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As the movie “Twilight Saga: New Moon” is still making teenagers dream of being a vampire, Volvo chose its winners for the “What Drives Edward” competition. The winners were the first people who managed to solve the puzzle posted on the official ...
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Volvo has already introduced its new 2.0-liter GTDi four-cylinder diesel engine on the XC60, but the Swedish company is now also planning to introduce this specific unit on the V70 and the S80 models as well. The engine, which develops a maximum power of 203 horsepower ...
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Swedish carmaker Volvo has recently been awarded by his Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, 50 year later, for the invention of the three-point safety belt and in acknowledgement of the company's vision to design cars that should not crash.
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In a feat not easily achieved by a carmaker, Volvo's "Volvo - The Game" managed, in just six months, to get downloaded by no less than 850,000 users worldwide, with some 20,000 new player joining in every week. This feat managed to catch even its creator ...
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Volvo S60 Painting by Blind Artist to Be AuctionedU-TURNIn these sad times, when sales don’t really seem to pick up, a good marketing campaign can make the difference between a Christmas bonus for the employees or a few weeks off due to production decrease. Nowadays Volvo is really getting attention towards its upcoming S60 model, as the Swedish car manufacturer found an ingenious and probably “low-cost” way of stunning the world. They hired Turkish artist Esref Armagan to paint the car. Might not sound like much, but considering that Esref has been born blind and he can paint in a perspective, it becomes stunning. "It was an amazing experience to work together with Esref Armagan. He truly embraces life and we think that his approach matches exactly how we at Volvo embrace life. Through this auction and the ... >> Read more |
In May 2002, Manuel Reis was hit by a 1987 Volvo 740 wagon that was missing a clutch starter safety switch and crushed his leg as he was pinned between a house and the vehicle. Last week, a New a New York County Supreme Court jury found Volvo to be at fault and ...
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Swedish manufacturer Volvo announced today it will be one of the carmakers providing vehicles for the transport of dignitaries attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen, to be held in between December 7 to December 18.
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The International Car of the Year (ICOTY) jury made up its mind yesterday on who will receive the 2010 International Truck of the Year award and, after comparing some 10 new crossovers, SUVs and trucks, decided to hand over the title to the Swedish Volvo XC60. The ...
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Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and Ford Motor Co have finally agreed on the intellectual rights concerning the Volvo deal, said a Geely spokesman located in Europe. This agreement will help finalize the takeover, as this was a major problem in Geely’s attempt ...
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Volvo is becoming more attractive for companies that are looking at ways to expand their global operations. After Ford confirmed that Geely is its preferred bidder, a former director of the US-based manufacturer will submit a takeover proposal next week, Reuters ...
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