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2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Review

2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6 Horsepower/Torque: 281 hp @ 5,600 rpm/295 lb.-ft.@ 1,500-4,800 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual Wheelbase: 109.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 182.2 x 74.4 x 67.4 in. Tires: P235/60R18 Cargo volum ... Continue reading

First Rollover Tests of Midsize SUVs

First Rollover Tests of Midsize SUVs

First rollover tests of midsize SUVs: 5 of 12 models earn marginal ratings ARLINGTON, VA — New test results show that some automakers are doing a good job of designing vehicle roofs that perform much better than current federal rollover standards require. The roofs on other vehicles need improvement. In the first ... Continue reading

Ford's U.S. May Sales Up 23 Percent; Sixth Straight Month Ford Sales Increase More Than 20 Percent

Ford's U.S. May Sales Up 23 Percent; Sixth Straight Month Ford Sales Increase More Than 20 Percent

DEARBORN, Mich., June 2 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury May sales totaled 192,253, up 23 percent versus year ago. -- All-new Super Duty powers F-Series pickup to its highest sales month in more than two years; Super Duty sales up 82 percent versus year ago; total F-Series sales up 49 percent -- Record May sales for For ... Continue reading

First Drive: 2011 Volvo S60 Safest and Sportiest Volvo Ever

First Drive: 2011 Volvo S60 Safest and Sportiest Volvo Ever

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel LISBON, May 30. We all have the perception that a Volvo is a safe car. But it is even getting better: the S60 is the safest of all models the Swedes have ever built. And… it’s the sportiest as well! At least, that’s what they promis ... Continue reading

Volvo: Emissions Equality Campaign Success

Volvo: Emissions Equality Campaign Success

Volvo Car UK welcomes The Mayor of London's consultation on the future of the Congestion Charge exemption for low CO2 emitting cars and hybrids. ... Continue reading

Volvo Car Australia Roadshow Moves into Queensland

Volvo Car Australia Roadshow Moves into Queensland

Residents across Queensland, from as Cairns to Southport will get to experience more to life when the Volvo Car Australia Roadshow hits town from June through to August. ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars' World-Leading Crash-Test Laboratory Turns 10

Volvo Cars' World-Leading Crash-Test Laboratory Turns 10

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Volvo Cars' world-leading crash-test laboratory. In just one decade, nearly 3,000 full-scale crash tests have been carried out and the findings used to reduce the risk of being involved in an accident or being injured in a Volvo car by more than 50 percent. ... Continue reading

Volvo Crash-Test Laboratory Celebrates Decade of Safety Tests - THREE VIDEOS

Volvo Crash-Test Laboratory Celebrates Decade of Safety Tests - THREE VIDEOS

The ability to replicate road accidents contributes to world-class crash safety GOTHENBURG - May 6, 2010: Volvo Cars' crash-test laboratory in Torslanda turns 10 this year, and the almost 3,000 full-scale tests that have been carried out during the high-tech facility's first decade have helped give Volvo owners even sa ... Continue reading

Bold is Beautiful for the New Volvo C30

Bold is Beautiful for the New Volvo C30

New Volvo C30 hits the ground running with more dramatic styling, ultra-clean, ultra-efficient DRIVe model and a sporty new T5 R-Design variant ... Continue reading

Volvo Museum Celebrates 15th Anniversary - THREE VIDEOS

Volvo Museum Celebrates 15th Anniversary - THREE VIDEOS

GOTHENBURG - May 6, 2010: The Volvo Museum will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Saturday 8 May. Over the past 15 years, the first-class collection of historic Volvo vehicles has grown steadily and currently encompasses more than 100 cars, trucks, buses and construction vehicles, as well as a large number of marine an ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Crash-Test Laboratory Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary

Volvo Cars Crash-Test Laboratory Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary

Volvo Cars' crash-test laboratory in Torslanda, Sweden, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and the 3,000 full-scale tests that have been carried out during the high-tech facility's first decade have helped give Volvo owners even safer cars. ... Continue reading

New And Upgraded Engines in Volvo's 2011 Models

New And Upgraded Engines in Volvo's 2011 Models

The Volvo range has been enhanced with a range of new engine additions and enhancements for the 2011 Model Year update ... Continue reading

Volvo Launches Best-in-Class Eco-Warrior: the C30 DRIVe

Volvo Launches Best-in-Class Eco-Warrior: the C30 DRIVe

Volvo Car Australia has launched the C30 DRIVe onto the Australian market, boasting best-in-class fuel consumption and emissions. ... Continue reading

Focus on Sustainable Mobility for Volvo Car Corporation

Focus on Sustainable Mobility for Volvo Car Corporation

Volvo Cars' Corporate and Sustainability Report for 2009/2010 shows a continued focus on sustainable mobility. ... Continue reading

Volvo Offers Hay Fever Relief To 10 Million Car Buyers

Volvo Offers Hay Fever Relief To 10 Million Car Buyers

If itchy eyes, blocked noses and constant sneezing sound familiar during this hay fever season, come and sit in a Volvo. ... Continue reading

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