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AB Volvo is a world-leading Swedish manufacturer of commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and financial services. But it did start out as a car manufacturer, founded by Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larsson. The main purpose of the company was to produce the safest cars possible, following the death ...   Read more

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VOLVO S60 2008 - Present

The second generation Volvo S60, unlike its previous model, comes as standard with Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) and with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The costumers can choose either a 2.5L engine (208 hp at 5000 rpm and 136 lb-ft at 1500-4500 rpm of torque) or a 2.4L powerplant (257 hp ... >> Read more

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VOLVO S60 2008 - Present

VOLVO S60 2004 - 2007

Volvo S60 is a 4-door sedan which was first introduced by the Swedish carmaker in 2000, being refreshed in 2004 with an updated version. The refreshed version of S60 comes with a rounded front and with a new grille as well as with brand new lights in both front and rear sides. Moreover, Volvo installed a six speed ... >> Read more

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VOLVO S60 2004 - 2007

VOLVO S60 R 2003 - 2004

The R version of S60 is actually a more powerful version of the basic S60 model, being equipped with an engine which produces 300 horsepower. First launched in 2003, the S60 R received a lot of improvements in the next few years. For instance, in 2004, the car was upgraded with a 6-speed manual transmission while ... >> Read more

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VOLVO S60 R 2003 - 2004

VOLVO S60 2000 - 2004

Volvo S60 is, just like many other Volvo cars, a vehicle equipped with advanced safety technologies as well as with powerful technical features which could help it provide impressive performances. And this thing is mainly proved by the fact that Volvo S60 was a competitive racing car which took part in the Swedish ... >> Read more

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Abu Dhabi, First Middle East Stop for Volvo Ocean Race
As promised, Volvo continued announcing the next host ports to join the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race, after recently revealing all the European stops to be made in the 2010 - 2012 season. The first port from the Middle East is Abu Dhabi, which is also the first Middle ... >> Read more
 
Volvo Celebrates PV36 75 Years at TechnoClassica
Volvo Cars has announced that it will be present at this year’s TechnoClassica Show in Essen, Europe’s biggest show for classic cars and automobilia. Volvo’s theme will be called “Volvo PV36 75 years”. At TechnoClasica, which will ... >> Read more
 
Rock Group Europe to Provide Volvo Soundtrack [Video]
As Volvo is about to release its newest model, the S60, the marketing department needed a soundtrack for all the car’s videos. And apparently, the music of the rock group Europe fits just perfectly to the Swedish needs. Europe is launching a new album and ... >> Read more
 
Volvo's Sale to Geely Won't Be Derailed
Even if the sale of HUMMER to Sichuan Tengzhong failed to go through, Geely is still in discussion to complete the Volvo acquisition, representatives of the Swedish brand said at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show in Switzerland. Volvo CEO's Stephen Odell said in a ... >> Read more
 
Volvo to Market Nail Polish in S60 Colors
The new S60 will not wait alone for the visitors of this year’s Geneva Auto Show to come at Volvo’s booth, but it will be accompanied by an exclusive collection of selected accessories, such as a pack of three nail polishes in Ember Black, Vibrant ... >> Read more