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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 XC70 2007 - Present

The 2007 version of Volvo XC70 is a not a refreshed edition of the 2004 model but a totally new generation. Already equipped with multiple safety features, the base V70 transformed itself in an offroad crossover once again. This new XC70 comes with stability and traction control ... >> Read more

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VOLVO XC70 2007 - Present
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VOLVO XC70 2004 - 2007

As typical for Volvo cars, the XC70 is a vehicle equipped with advanced safety features, no matter if we're talking about the antilock brakes, the side-impact airbags or the whiplash protection system. What's interesting is that the XC70 can be easily turned into a ... >> Read more

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VOLVO XC70 2004 - 2007
Diesel D5 (163 HP)D5 (185 HP)  
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VOLVO XC70/ V70XC 2000 - 2004

The 2000 version of Volvo XC70 continued the famous line of safety vehicles owned by Volvo, being equipped with all kinds of features which increase the security of the car. However, the XC70 also has a large amount of other features such as heated seats, automatic climate ... >> Read more

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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
 
Sporty and Naughty Volvo S60 Goes to Geneva [Videos]
Volvo will bring the new S60 at the Geneva Motor Show this week, but alongside the regular model, the Swedish manufacturer will also display a sporty and so-called "naughty" version of the car. Leaving the company's situation aside - Ford is expected to reach ... >> Read more