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Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible
Britain is the biggest convertible vehicle market in Europe, despite the notoriously unreliable weather. According to statistics from Carmony.co.uk, the Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible, ranking highest in the top 10 most searched models. Top 10 most searched for convertibles, by model are: 1. Mazda MX5 2. MG MGTF 3. BMW 3 Series 4. MINI Cooper 5. Lotus Elise 6. Volvo C70 7. BMW M3 8. Saab 9-3 9. Ferrari 360 10. ... [more]
All-new Volvo S60 now available to order with first customer deliveries in August
Prices and full specification details have been announced for the all-new Volvo S60 models. Prices range from £23,295 for the D3 ES (163PS) up to £36,745 for the top-of-the-range T6 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Premium. Orders can be placed now ahead of the car's arrival in dealer showrooms in July, with first customer deliveries in August. The all-new S60 is a four-door coupé; sportier and more distinct than any previous Volvo and it promises excell... [more]
Japanese off-roaders are least likely to let you down
Warranty Direct has revealed the most and least reliable pre-owned 4x4 and SUV cars on the market. The analysis is based on Warranty Direct’s database of 150,000 policies on cars between three and eight years old. The highest-placed European car is the newer incarnation of perennial 4x4 favourite, Land Rover’s Freelander, which has traditionally fared badly in Warranty Direct’s studies. Honda’s CR-V was revealed as the off-roader least likely ... [more]
Volvo Trucks hybrid refuse truck tested by Veolia Environmental Services
Volvo Trucks is now launching an upgrade of the world’s first hybrid refuse truck. The upgraded vehicle is now being released with new components and software to be tested by Veolia Environmental Services in central London. “Up to 30 per cent lower fuel consumption, low emissions and a low noise level make this hybrid a very attractive choice. That’s why we’re keen to test and develop the technology in partnership with Volvo Trucks, with whom ... [more]
ENER1 lithium-ion batteries for the Volvo C30 Battery Electric Vehicle
The C30 Battery Electric Vehicle is part of Volvo Car Corporations DRIVe towards Zero Strategy and is a mobile test bed proving that through intelligent packaging and technology, a pure electric vehicle can be great to drive while not compromising on factors such as luggage space and interior comfort. ENER1, Inc. is teaming-up with Volvo Car Corporation to provide lithium-ion batteries for the Volvo C30 Battery Electric Vehicle prototype, rece... [more]
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W reg Volvo V70 Classic Long Mot & Tax. I am selling my....
W reg Volvo V70 Classic Long Mot & Tax. I am selling my VOLVO V70 2.4 (140bhp) CLASSIC MANUAL on 2000 plates in good condition with just a few scuffs on the front bumper and some marks on the rear bumper.
Volvo tax-busters set for SA launch
Volvo will introduce five new low-emission DRIVe models in South Africa by mid 2011 - and at least two of them will be under the 120g/km threshold.
Volvo 850 T5 TURBO Year1996.
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Volvo Technology Transfer and Industrifonden Sell Illuminate Labs
STOCKHOLM----Volvo Technology Transfer and Industrifonden have sold the portfolio company Illuminate Labs to the US CAD company Autodesk. Illuminate Labs develops advanced lighting and illumination technology for computer games.
Volvo owner about to hit 3 million miles
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- The Volvo automobile is known for its safety, but it could become known for endurance: A 1966 model is closing in on 3 million miles, the New York owner says. Volvo - New York - Automobile - United States - New York City
Volvo Buses India to sell 600 units by Dec
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Volvo wins order for 300 double-deck buses from SBS Transit
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First drive: First drive: Volvo S60
Volvo takes life seriously. It takes its buyers’ lives seriously. Now by offering a pedestrian detection system on its new S60 it is showing it takes their lives seriously too.
Order for 300 Volvo Double-Deck Buses in Singapore
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Volvo Buses has secured an order for 300 double-deck buses from SBS Transit in Singapore with a value of about US$ 110 million. SBS Transit has once again opted for environmentally enhanced Euro V engines. SBS Transit is one of Volvo Buses’ most important customers. Since 1981, Volvo has delivered more than 1,700 buses to the Company. The ...
Order for 300 Volvo Double-Deck Buses in Singapore
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