Volvo XC60, Jaguar XF, Dodge SXT, Nissan Murano In this Months Letter From Europe
Feb 20, 2009
Letter from EuropeâAndrew Frankl European Bureau Chief As always when I write about Volvo cars I have to start with a confession. I own one, in fact it is the only car I own. An S70. It may not be new -1997- but when it is cleaned and polished it sparkles and goes like a train. Consequently I am biased about the c ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2009
DETROIT - February 19, 2009: GM and Chrysler have offered up their plans for viability to the U.S. Treasury ... now what? Join John McElroy and three of the foremost automotive journalists/analysts in America as they discuss what the future holds for these troubled automakers and whether GM and Chrysler can even surviv ... Continue reading
Two New Five-Cylinder Diesels From Volvo: More Power And Less Fuel Consumption
Feb 17, 2009
Volvo Cars sharpens the company's diesel offer. Two entirely new five-cylinder, 2.4-litre turbo diesels give the customers the attractive possibility to combine more power with class-leading fuel consumption and CO2-emissions. ... Continue reading
Confidence in the Volvo Brand Attracts New Dealers to the Network
Feb 10, 2009
Rising sales and a new range of fuel-efficient, low-emission DRIVe vehicles are inspiring confidence that Volvo offers a brighter future for UK dealers in the current economic climate. Volvo reported an 11% increase in new car sales during 2008, despite a year in which sales of new cars dropped by 11.3% in the UK marke ... Continue reading
Insurer Supports Volvo's City Safety Technology
Feb 6, 2009
NRMA Insurance has welcomed new technology that helps drivers dramatically reduce the likelihood of being involved in low speed rear-end collisions. ... Continue reading
Breaking News: Geely Okayed By Gov't To Buy Volvo
Feb 5, 2009
Breaking news: Geely okayed by gov't to buy Volvo http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009256/Breaking-news-Geely-okayed-by-g ov-t- to-buy-Volvo.html Shanghai, February 5 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese car maker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd has already received approval from the country's top economic planner to study the acquisiti ... Continue reading
Barclays Says Ford May Need To Dip in U.S. Aid in 2009
Feb 2, 2009
February 2, 2009; Tenzin Pema writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co may need to access U.S. government aid in late 2009, an analyst at Barclays Capital said on Monday, just days after the automaker said it would have the cash to survive the worst downturn in auto sales in a decade without a state bailout. Ana ... Continue reading
2010 Volvo XC60 Review and Specs
Jan 30, 2009
VOLVO XC60 A San Francisco Intro By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Front] The dead of winter here in Michigan (temps in single digits for weeks at a time) is a great time to migrate, if only for a few days, to the west coast where we basked in the 55-degree light rain of San Francisco and spent a day dr ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars receives Paul Pietsch Award 2009 for City Safety
Jan 30, 2009
Volvo Cars has been honoured with the prestigious Paul Pietsch Award 2009, given by the reputed German automobile journal "auto motor and sport", for its innovative safety system, City Safety. Volvo City Safety is a new driver assistant system which can prevent rear-end collisions typical of low speeds or at least redu ... Continue reading
Volvo Announces Pricing: 2010 Volvo XC60
Jan 29, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29 -- Anticipation is growing as Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) today announced pricing of the exciting new 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD small premium utility. With a starting price of just $37,200* for the well-equipped XC60, buyers will have it all: Class-leading safety, stunning design and un ... Continue reading
Orders for 424 Volvo buses to Norway and Sweden
Jan 29, 2009
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Buses has received orders for 424 buses to customers in Norway and Sweden. In Norway, three operators that won two large tenders chose for the most part to purchase Volvo buses. âThese orders further strengthen our role as market leader in the Nordic region,â says Ste ... Continue reading
Jan 29, 2009
The Auto Page By John Heilig The Auto Channel 2010 Volvo XC60 AWD SPECIFICATIONS: Model: 2010 Volvo XC60 AWD Engine: 3.0-liter /DOHC inline 6 Horsepower/Torque: 281 hp @ 5,600 rpm/297 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4,800 rpm Transmission: 6-speed driver-adaptive automatic Wheelbase: 109.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.2 x 74.4 x 67.4 ... Continue reading
Ford Says It Doesn't Need Goverments Loans
Jan 25, 2009
NEW ORLEANS January 24, 2009; By Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co has enough liquidity to fund its restructuring plan and despite the deep downturn in auto sales still sees no need to ask for government loans, Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Saturday. "We don't want to borrow any more mo ... Continue reading
New Volvo XC60 Is A What Car? Winner
Jan 23, 2009
'Volvo is renowned for two things - making some of the world's most family-friendly cars, and some of the safest. The XC60 reinforces that reputation' praised Steve Fowler, What Car? Magazine group editor. ... Continue reading
Management Buy-Out Secures Three Volvo Dealerships In London
Jan 22, 2009
Management buy-out team Regent Automotive Limited has acquired three Volvo dealerships in London from H.R. Owen. ... Continue reading
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