Volvo 2008

News 2008: Volvo

Looking ahead to 2008 Volvo introduced a full range which will be supplemented with new gearbox and a greater number of variants fed bioethanol. In the segment of the entire track star a new model will be more compact than the XC90.

In March the automatic gearbox sequential-Powershift may be combined with two-liter engine from 136 hp in the C30, S40 and V50. It is the same transmission that Ford will put on sale in the renewed focus and is similar to DSG from VW.

In April will be the turn for the S80 and V70 engines equipped with Flexi able to use either unleaded gasoline or E85 ethanol. The biggest problem is the shortage of petrol stations in Spain are capable of supplying this fuel. The engine is a 2.0I Radius F 16v with 145 hp. Reaches 205 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 11.0 seconds. In the upper FT 2.5i with a 200 hp.

For November is expected to introduce the novelty of the year for Volvo. We speak of the XC60, a compact size that todocamino come to rival the BMW X3, VW Tiguan and Land Rover Freelander. At the moment we know little or mechanical equipment, although in a few days come to light the most important details.
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Volvo wants to produce vehicles in the U.S.

At present Volvo is not going through a good moment in terms of sales in the United States. During the year 2007 their enrollments have dropped by 10% in part by the value of the euro against the dollar. To solve the problem, the Swedes are platean manufactured in that country.

In 2007, Volvo expects to close the year with a total production of 460,000 vehicles, which are assembled in Sweden, Belgium and China. In order to grow in other markets will be necessary to cope with the costs and therefore, there is nothing better than to assemble its products in those countries (if sales volume is important).

In any case it does not seem that the production in the United States is short-term, but is expected for 2012 or even later. Taking models that share platforms with Ford and several floors of the oval waiting for new products, it seems very difficult not to be.

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Volvo Cars doubles sales in Russia in 2007

For the division of all-terrain vehicles and Volvo, the Russian market has become the most important in terms of evolution and growth, rising at no less than 109.1% until August 2007.

In total the Swedish firm has sold 11,865 vehicles this year compared to the previous period of 5673. With such figures Volvo decided to increase the supply of models with the arrival of new diesel engines for the V70 and XC70 and the renewed S40 and V50.

At the moment only 24 Volvo dealers operating in the country, which is expected later this year are 28 - and seen the forecast sales growth has been estimated at just over 20,000 units. The models are the most sought XC90 and S40.

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Pre-Hall Frankfurt: Volvo Recharge Concept

Another of the most striking in terms of applied technology that can see in the Hall of the Frankfurt Motor Show was the Volvo Recharge Concept, based on the platform of the C30.

Developed by Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center (VMCC) in California, United States, is notable for having four electric motors, one for each wheel-and batteries can be recharged in a conventional plug. According to the company says can be recharged with a complete about 100 km before it is necessary to operate the combustion engine.

And speaking of conventional engines, it is a block of four-cylinder 1.6 liter, 100 HP and Flexifuel technology. Fuel consumption can vary between 0 and 5.5 liters per 100 km depending on the distance traveled with electric motors and with the fuel.

The batteries in this model are found in the trunk and were manufactured in polymer lithium, thinking that they do not lose effectiveness over many years, more than those estimated for the vehicle.

The operation of the new concept is simple. When we have consumed more than 70% of the battery power automatically skips Flexifuel engine, which in turn generates power for the motors of the wheels when the battery is dry. However, the driver can manipulate at will the traditional engine operating through a button on the dashboard. Volvo calls this vehicle as a "hybrid plug-in" and sets it apart from conventional hybrids that use electric motors only for short periods of time. The Volvo concept is designed to make the most of the time to work with the electric motor and thus reduce polluting emissions.

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Has drinking and driving? Not in a Volvo with Alcoguard

Volvo announced the Alcoguard, a wireless alcoholmeter the size of a small remote control that works with fuel cell technology, like most of the apparatus used by police in Europe. The equipment is stored and loaded into a compartment located behind the center console and will be available for models S80, V70 and XC70 Volvo from 2008.

The fuel cell allows the device to perform measurements with a high degree of accuracy, since the cells only react to ethanol and nothing else. A greater amount of ethanol molecules in the breath of a driver, the greater the amount of electrical current created when they pass through the sensitive membranes. In Sweden the device is set to start the car did not stop when the concentrations of alcohol in their blood are more than 0.2 g / l. Anyway by about 0.1 g / l, the car starts, but he warns that the driver should not drive.

The Alcoguard you can be calibrated according to the limits of alcohol allowed in each country where it is sold and will have a price of 900 euros.

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Time to take a coffee: Volvo introduced its new security systems

When you think Volvo will inevitably think of security, and to live up to its image as the Swedes announce the arrival of new systems that will help save lives in their models S80, V70 and XC70, all based on the EUCD platform.

The first of the systems is to slerta collision with grenada Auto, which makes sound an alarm when sensors detect that a collision is imminent. If the driver does not react, the brakes are applied automatically. The second system is to alert the driver control, a kind of "big brother" that monitors everything that the person behind the wheel does. To detect an erratic driving, the system will suggest the driver to take a break by displaying the image above. We hope that no one look for excuse to take the coffee of the day making unexpected movements, you are not going to be that the thing finished testing the airbags.

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Ford wants to Jaguar and Land Rover sold by the end of September and Volvo by year's end

To see if this new rumor has any handhold. According to The New York Times, Ford expects to list the sale of Jaguar and Land Rover for the Sept. 30, while Volvo should have a new owner by year's end. According to sources in the U.S. newspaper, the company's blue oval would have already taken the decision to divest the majority of the shares in their own premium brands, so that those in charge of legal and financial part of the company and would be working on information to be provided to potential stakeholders.

While the possible sale of Jaguar and Land Rover has been on everyone's lips for some time, it was not until last week that Ford publicly acknowledged that it was looking to sell Volvo, a company that controls since 1999. For his part Jaguar has been under the eaves of Ford since 1990 and Land Rover since 2000. Among those interested in Jaguar and Land Rover include Cerberus Capital Management, TPG and Tata Motors. While the BMW name has been associated as one of those interested in Volvo, it is still too early to nominate other potential stakeholders.

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Swedish consortium wants to stay with Volvo

Another week, another rumor about the possible sale of Volvo. Perhaps the major impediment for the manufacturer to change hands, is that Ford has put its hopes on technology developed by this, so it is easy to see why Ford does not want to sell. But according to rumors, Nordic executives would be committed to restoring the firm to Swedish hands if the company ceases to be a part of the Premier Auto Group, Ford. It seems a group of Swedish investors has already achieved half of the estimated value of Volvo. Ford would retain a stake of between 10 and 15% in the company and what remains to be met by issuing shares in the Swedish stock exchange.

Unfortunately for those who want to see the case finished, Ford gains achieved during the past quarter, and that assures him a little more time to continue thinking about whether to sell or not.

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Volvo announced its new package design aesthetic R

Why not, in the end not be called R-Line as we thought at first (which is not surprising, given that this designation and used VW). The name chosen by Volvo for its package of customization is none other than R-design, but that does not sound as well, will host a series of options very attractive to consumers who are evaluating the acquisition of a C30, an S40 or V50 for after the summer.

The Volvo R-design will include a series of aesthetic details (not mechanical) to make them different and to increase (slightly) their visual impact. The body, for example, will have a range of 10 exterior colors, and will be decorated with emblems R, a grill-looking matte satin mirrors, flaps (rear and roof) and aluminum wheels for five radio stations of 17 or 18 inches , At the buyers. Changes to the interior are equally attractive, offering leather seats and bicolor in the steering wheel, pedals and dashboard inserts, aluminum and carpet sporting black with white border, to match the seats.

Some of these items, mostly as discrete, individually and accessories will be offered by Volvo, so if you only want the pedals, you will not have to pay for the entire set

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AB Volvo wants to buy Volvo

Following the formal approval of the sale of Chrysler to Cerberus, Ford is now the seat of privilege in the soap opera of the automotive industry with the sale of trademarks belonging to the Premier Automotive Group that includes Volvo, Land Rover and Jaguar. According to a report from the Swedish press, the new interest in staying with the Volvo truck manufacturer AB Volvo, the same as 10 years ago sold its shares in the company of cars to Ford. AB Volvo would not have shown interest in other trademarks belonging to the PAG. Apparently the industry analysts are puzzled and do not understand why AB Volvo wants to regain the brand that sold so recently, especially after working so hard to get both the trucking business. What is really interesting is the fact that Renault bought 20% of AB Volvo, in a deal which meant that the trucks unit of French manufacturer will move to Sweden. Already been speculation that Renault could become one of those interested in staying with the PAG brands, and a potential alliance between AB Volvo and Renault could have a very high "purchasing power", enough to push his alleged plans to purchase.

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Volvo R-Line - A lack of bread, cakes are good

For a while, in April, Volvo announced the cancellation of the models R once past 2007 because of their reduced sales. To compensate for the loss of these high-performance variants, the Swedes have decided to offer new packages sports under the name R-Line. As it does with its Audi S-Line, the R-Line Volvo will have visual improvements, new interior finishes and minor changes that will affect the dynamic aspect, as larger wheels, low profile tires, bigger brakes, suspensions hardened and so on. The engines, however, retain their power series.

We still hope anyway that Fredrik Arp hear our pleas, and ordered the launch of a doped C30 as it deserves. Already, with the collaboration of IPD.

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The treasure hunt Volvo starts again on May 4

We are quite confident that the success of the first contest of Volvo, which was part of the promotional campaign for the sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean, surprised even himself at the Swedish manufacturer. In fact, we, too, we stayed with our eyes open to see how many threads and reviews devoted to the game in more than a forum of the engine.

With the arrival of the third film of Jack Sparrow and company, Disney and Volvo have already prepared the second treasure hunt. This time, however, the keys to the XC90 Award will not be hidden under the sand of a beach, but lost in the ocean floor. Because yes, Volvo has left the keys to the todocamino with $ 50,000 in gold bullion! somewhere under water. They were being daring. Input you can register to participate in the competition here (curiously Spain does not appear to choose between the countries despite being listed last year, will be given time), and follow the news will be posted on The Hunt 2007 and Volvo The Hunt - 2007.

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Just models of Volvo R

Last February we reported that Volvo would remove from its offer models that look the letter R in his name, and with that we referred specifically to models S60R and V70R. After learning of the news, there were people who began to wonder what models of the Volvo line would be worthy of carrying the letter R, while others even speculated that the appointment would disappear, something that seemed unlikely until now.

According to an article in Automotive News, the models 2007 from the S60R and V70R will be the last to bear the R. The low sales of both cars ended a designation that had its first exponent in the T5R back in 1995.

At least the chief of Volvo, Fredrik Arp, made it clear that the brand will continue to develop more powerful versions, and the C30 Hatchback and the S80 with V8 engine models with the next most likely to receive improvements. So basically the manufacturer is only erasing a consonant, but the essence remains intact.

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Hall New York: this Volvo does not need painting, is covered with cloth

Volvo is celebrating its eighty years of existence and to showcase its history in the industry, the company is on display in the Hall of New York a model PV4 1927 nicknamed Jakob. Volvo at that time offered two versions of this sedan: one covered with steel plates and other upholstered with fabric. This PV4 in particular was recorded in November 1927 by a school inspector. During the following seven decades, the vehicle had only a few owners, rose stored in a barn some of these years, finally being bought by Volvo in 2001 and sent to restore. With a weight of 1,100 kilograms, the PV4 gets its power from a four-cylinder engine and 1.95 liter which produces 20 hp. In 1927 its sales price was 5,800 kronor, which is a little more than 599 euros/800 dollars a change.

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Hey, Volvo, where is this R

When you launch your new Volvo V70, customers may not aspire to wear the R in their cars. Volvo has already decided that the T6 provides enough thrust, and despite what the rumors said, not equipped with Yamaha V70 to V8 from 316 hp to be found in the XC90.

However, since Volvo normally limits the letter just two of its models, lack of a V70 R and the disappearance of the S60 R, will allow other vehicles to benefit from the power and adjustments related to the designation R.

First on the list is the C30 R, surely equipped with four-wheel-drive and 250 horses, to give ointment to A3 and BMW 1 Series. The second model is the S40 R, whose vain engine was specifically designed to accommodate the T6 and about 280 horses.

The last possibility is an S80 R with a 4.4 L V8, although it does not appear that transmission can endure the kicks that would give its nearly 400 horses.

Of course it could also be that Volvo decided thrown away the label as R also suggests Coach. Of all the options this is what we seem less feasible, especially if the Swedes want to continue to live up to the Germans.

Video: Volvo gets a new rear to consumers

After seeing the data and photos, we still give only a look at the V70 on the move. The new generation of successful family of the Swedish brand was designed to give a more sporty and luxurious. In the words of Steve Mattin, head of design for Volvo, the V70 is an evolution of the model, in which the rear is unique and where it became more emphasis on the time to get on the board. The line divides the rear door pockets, thus giving more opportunities for expansion into the loading area, which reached 55 liters extras and a way that probably will become recognizable.

Volvo wants more Crossover and wagons

Volvo is a brand known for its safe and practical family vehicles, the same as last year totaled nearly half of its total sales in the United States. The company is considering adding new models to its bid that CUVs and wagons includes the V50, V70, XC70, XC90 and the upcoming XC60 (pictured).

The chief operating officer of the company, Steven Armstrong, told Autoweek that Volvo sees many niche markets for cars and crossover-type wagon that need to be filled. For his part Lex Kerssemakers, senior vice president of business strategy and brand products, is more specific and said that if the company intends to target these niches, probably will do so with the V or XC models.

Volvo introduced a concept of luxury wagon at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003 called the Versatility Concept Car, which will probably be called V90 if it occurs. The manufacturer also looks to market a crossover smaller than the XC60. A segment that are not intended to compete is that of minivans. In this regard Kerssemakers noted that the XC90 is our interpretation of a seven seats. "

Volvo calls for revision to 360,000 cars

Bad news for Volvo. Reuters reports that the Swedish company should call to review approximately 360,000 cars in the U.S. because the cruise control, which could reduce the wrong speed to about 25km / h.

According to the reparations ordered by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety), Volvo will have to install a new software to fix the control systems of the cars affected by this problem. The models affected are:

Models:
Year of manufacture:
Volvo C70
1999-2002

Volvo C70 Convertible
1999-2002

Volvo S60
2001-2002

Volvo S70
1999-2000

Volvo S80
1999-2001

Volvo V70
1999-2002

Volvo V70XC
1999-2000

Volvo XC70
2001

At the moment there are reports of calls to review in other countries, but remain vigilant.

Volvo launches more engines fueled with ethanol

One of the signatures of cars that are more concerned in recent times by the environment is the Swedish Volvo, which also show various prototypes capable of moving up to five different fuels, offering the public a number of low-emission models.

This time, they are the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 those receiving mechanical fed with gasoline or ethanol interchangeably. The engine is the same as we have seen in the Ford Focus Flexi-Fuel, which also shares with the denomination.

With 1.8 liters of Cubic, has a maximum power of 125 hp. The software engine is capable of determining what type of fuel being used in every moment of automatically. Will go on sale in the coming weeks in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Ireland, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium.

The Volvo XC50 continues

The rival to Volvo for the BMW X3 is close to reaching agreement with Infomotori production, which awaits the XC50 almost at the same time as his other enemy, the Audi Q5. The new model will be manufactured possibly on the C1 platform that gives way to the European Focus, the Mazda3 and the Volvo S40 and V50, with the last model which should share two turbo engines of 145 hp and 220 as well as the new 180-hp D5 .

In theory, the XC50 will be a miniature version of the larger XC90, albeit with certain features. The sources consulted by Infomotori say her appearance takes a few touches of the new C30, and much of its mechanics will be shared with the next generation of Land Rover Freelander/LR3, including its 4x4 system.

At the moment only exists as a conceptual model (the image above is a elucubracion graphics and nothing more, care) that will be introduced next January in Detroit, to arrive at dealerships in the spring snowfall still Swedish, 2008.

Survey: the Volvo family are best for making love

Or at least that's what he says a survey by the British insurance company Yes Insurance. Surprisingly, the quadrangular Volvo Estate (not indicate the specific model) was elected by the 4,000 people interviewed by the company as the best car in which they keep amorous encounters with their partner. For an insurer wants to know what this detail is something that escapes our minds, but this kind of gossip and chascarrillos not cease to be interantes, or at least entertaining.

In the second place on the list is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, a vehicle that calenturientas in the minds of more than one seems to ask shouts a bed of water. The third position goes to a model that it is properly equipped for such situations, the VW Camper.

Other data onlookers gathered by the survey:

68% of people have sex in their cars
10% have had sex at the wheel
6% admitted having damaged his car in a heated moment
1% those informs the insurance damage

Follow the link to see the 10 best choices for impetuous lover / as partners and not emancipated.


Volvo Estate
Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van
VW Camper
BMW 3 Series saloon
Ford Escort
Audi TT (!)
Land Rover Discovery
Porsche Carrera (??!!)
VW Golf
Ford Focus

And please, let us not look well, we just simply echo the news. Because this is the theme of Autoblog. The car, we say.

Doctor rewarded with a Volvo car for life

While these sides are contributing to the good of humanity by writing about four-wheeled vehicles, MD. INGID Asfaw makes our car odyssey becomes negligible. Dr. Aswad is responsible for having organized a corps of 500 doctors, professionals and volunteers from the United States, Canada, China and South America that help to sustain the downcast medical infrastructure in Ethiopia, his birthplace. Given his accomplishments, Aswad has been honored by Volvo with $ 50,000 for the charity work he chooses. Besides, the brand will give you a new new Volvo every three years for the rest of his life. In fact, since last Wednesday, our doctor conducts an XC90 V8.

Dr. Asfaw was one of 4,000 nominees to the award from Volvo. The winner was chosen by a panel of leaders in their respective areas and a group of celebrities worldwide.

Asfaw immigrated to the United States at age 16 to study medicine. Then returned to Ethiopia, where he has trained over 250 health professionals, conducted more than a hundred operations and donated more than 32,000 books and medical equipment to hospitals, universities and a research center for leprosy. Now more than 500 children with AIDS orphans are being care through a new program created by Dr. Asfaw. We still unclear why he was given the prize.

Volvo's downward trend

Being part of the Premier Auto Group (PAG), Ford, Volvo always stood out for his good numbers, but the last two years, Volvo has seen its vehicle sales fall, and the figures for the first half of this year, it seems that the trend continues to decline.

The Premier Auto Group board across all gains and losses of group members in one basket, so to decrypt who won or lost that is the job of an accounting expert. What we know is that the CPA as an institution lost $ 168 million in the second quarter of 2006. Nothing catastrophic, but to worry about.

Analysts say there are several factors influencing the fall of Volvo, one being its aging product line. Volvo is working on this point with the redesign of the S80 and introducing new C70 in the market. For its part the entry of a C30 Hatchback, which fills a niche not previously covered by the mark, it might give Volvo the leverage you need.

Volvo takes its passage to India

Volvo has announced it will try to prove the Asian delicacies from India before the end of the year.

The Swedish company cited the burgeoning Indian industry and some rosy predictions of sales as the arguments to enter the eastern market during the fourth quarter of 2006. The headquarters of the Indian division will be located in Delhi, and the distribution network will consist initially of three agencies dealerships.

Volvo tries to exploit its good reputation worldwide to penetrate the rest of the luxury brands operating in India, where they sell among other models S80 and XC90. At the moment the company does not want to make their sales projections or catalog prepared for the country.

Volvo announces eco-initiative

Volvo announced that it intends to build more vehicles that are efficient and low emissions. The plan, unveiled the brand include smaller engines, diesels and cleaner engines hybrids in addition to the use of lighter construction materials to reduce the weight of its fleet.

A development center for hybrid technology will be installed in Gothenburg, Sweden and will be responsible for the development of hybrid engines for Volvo and other vehicle platforms that share the same technology.

What does not fit into the story is the fact that this announcement appears then that Bill Ford declared earlier this week, the company's oval not continue with their efforts in the area of hybrids ... We'll see how the matter is, but I am sure Volvo will play a very important role in the effort to produce Ford vehicles more environmentally friendly.

Volvo displayed its automatic parking system

Apparently the "system of automatic station" could become the latest safety features including in cars. Volvo, whose reputation is based on security, recently gave a demonstration of its system in an S60, placing itself at the forefront of the issue alongside the Toyota Prius. The system works with four ultrasonic sensors to "verify" that the allocated space for parking is sufficient. Then the computer it says the driver to release the steering wheel and parking the vehicle.

The system was designed by Volvo in collaboration with a Swedish university. Those who have tried the system have expressed surprise.

Volvo will introduce the Multi-Fuel Concept in July

At a time in which we live a true madness in the barrel price of oil and full concern for the environment, Volvo gets down to work to remedy, in the manner possible, the pollution produced by cars .

As always, Sweden has been a country quite concerned about environmental issues and is currently one of the few in which it encourages the purchase of vehicles fueled with low-emission or alternative fuels. Models such as the Saab Biopower are an example of concern for the environment, as well as the multitude of models powered by fuels (Focus BiFuel is currently the most demanded model of the range Focus, for example).

In the upcoming "Michelin Challenge Bibendum," which will take place during the month of July in Paris, the Volvo Multifuel presented the prototype, a model based on the V70 that is capable of indiscriminately using different fuels. Thus, we could refuel bioethanol E85 (petrol with a ratio of 15% ethanol), methane (biogas), natural gas, gasoline or a small mixture of hydrogen and 10% combined with 90% methane (hitano).

The new prototype Volvo complies with all relevant environmental regulations, and predictably, also the future Euro V. With the use of renewable fuels entirely, this model only expels carbon dioxide generated by the greenhouse effect.

Despite all the effort he puts Volvo seek alternative fuels for cars mobilize, does not see the short term as it begins its expansion because of differences between countries as it is not easy to replace for the time being with fossil fuel energy.