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2013 Volvo V40

Volvo V40 to be one of the premium hatchback that offers advanced features with charming designs. This car started flirting Asian market through China.

Reported Carnewschina, Friday (05/04/2013) Swedish manufacturer Volvo V40 will be launched in the Bamboo Curtain country on April 16, 2013. While the V40 Cross Country is rumored to be followed at the end of this year.

Volvo V40 engine is offered with a choice of 2.0 turbo 5-cylinder capable of blowing power to 178 horsepower with a peak torque of 300 Nm.

Volvo V40 is present in China to compete with the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, and BMW 1-Series. In China Volvo V40 price range starting 240 thousand yuan, equivalent to Rp377 million to 320 thousand yuan or Rp503 million.

This car was imported directly from Sweden, Volvo itself has no plans to produce it locally.

Manufacturer Geely Volvo itself will build a factory in Chengdu. The plant will start production of Volvo S60L, Volvo XC60 and a small sedan which is still kept secret.

The air cushion feature uses sensors in the front bumper from V40 to monitor contact between cars and people, including children.

Then when the time of the hit men, will sistempyrotechnic hood blew up and bring a cushion of air to prevent people who do not hit the windshield, wipers and also part of the A-pillar of the car.

This system works very quickly, with less than a fraction of a second. Airbag technology for pedestrians will be automatically activated at speeds between 20-50 km / h.

According Caradvice, most accidents involving pedestrians occur at speeds of 40 km / hour. In Europe, 14% of fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians. While in China the amount of 25%, whereas in the U.S. amounted to 12%.

For Australia, pedestrian accidents accounted for 15% to 20% of all deaths that occur due to accidents on the road, with more than 80% of pedestrians are injured or killed while crossing the street.

Currently the new Volvo V40 arrives for marketed in Australia. The Swedish manufacturer seems to have noble intentions through these technologies to minimize the numbers.

And it seems not only useful for pedestrians only, but also for cyclists.

Sport sedan hatchback Volvo V40 R-Design is rumored to be sold in Europe at a price of 22 295 euros, or USD 280 million. But for Indonesia, the tax approach triples will probably make the price soar to $ 800 million.

"The car will come in later will be complete. Specifications about will not change from the original," said lead PT Indobuana Autoraya as marketers Volvo in Indonesia.

Power V40 R-Design is that if it be excellent when exhibited at the Paris Motor Show some time ago. He has outturn above average beraura sport hatchback, such as Golf GT. Power while the engine reaches 254 hp power class cars are 115 hp range.

When compared with the Toyota 86 in terms of power, the Volvo V40 R-Design is clearly superior. PT Toyota Astra Motor as the marketers said that the sports car maximum power 187 hp at 7,000 rpm and has maximum torque of 205 Nm at 6600 rpm.

However, talk of the price, if the V40 R-Design released Rp 800 million, then Toyota is superior over the price of Rp 636 million (automatic transmission variant of the Toyota 86 TRD Aeropackage).

However, Volvo enthusiasts in Indonesia famous loyal. Enthusiasts of the brand is still promising European markets segmented and exist. So, we wait for the hot hatchback is bolted on the street protocol.





2013 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid | Car Picture, Specification, Review and Another New Car Release

 
Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is a plug-in diesel hybrid in the world. This car is a model of the Volvo Car Corporation's most advanced technology in the affairs of electric vehicles, hybrid, and high-powered cars. Just by pressing a button, three mode options can be enabled.
These three driving modes are Pure, Hybrid and Power. In Pure mode, the car works electrically as much as possible. This mode can be used a maximum of 51.5 km. Of course there is no emission of CO2 released at all.
While hybrid mode becomes the default setting every time the car is turned on. Diesel engine with the electric motor working together to minimize the CO2 pollution generated from the engine, even though only 49 g / km. In this mode the V60 plug-in Hybrid has a cruising range of up to 1,000 km
In Power mode, the technology is optimized to give the car as much as possible. D6 2400 cc diesel engine that is used to generate power to 215 hp, while the electric motors accounted for 70 hp. And for D6 at 440 Nm torque with the added torque of 200Nm electric motor. Alloy brings this car to run 100 km / h in 6.2 seconds.
System plug-ins are available to provide flexibility owner to charge the battery at home. This needs to be done, if the owner wants to use Pure mode as much as possible.
In the UK, Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid with diesel engine is sold � 45,000 and � 50,000 (Rp 580 million and Rp 725 million) Price does not include government subsidies for electric cars.
Sales will begin in 2012 with a limited model produced only 1,000 units from November 2012. They offered a very limited specification that includes the highest SE Lux trim levels.
"Plug-in hybrid cars we have gained considerable attention since they appear at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. Now we will go one step further by producing a model, the typical profile of a spectacular silver color, an exclusive interior and standard equipment are easy to operate , "said Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.
Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will only be produced in one color - Electric Silver. This car is also designed aeordinamis rim wear size 17 inch tailpipe and some parts of the body such as the gloss black colored grille and the aerodynamic front sopiler. Chrome emblem that read "Plug-in Hybrid" can be found under the rear door and a smaller, mounted on the front wing.
V60 Plug-in Hybrid diesel cars will be plug-in hybrid as the world's first marketed in 2012, Volvo claims.
Volvo D5 engine put the 5-cylinder, 2,400 cc, turbodiesel, with power 215 hp and torque of 440 Nm, 6-speed automatic transmission. Rear axle V60 Plug-in Hybrid electric motor imbued ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) powered 70 hp - obtained from a single Lithium-ion battery is 12 kWh.
The driver can select three driving modes V60 Plug-in Hybrid via three buttons on the instrument panel; Pure, Hybrid and Power.
Pure mode is activated when the car is running just mean using power from the battery. The car can run for 50 miles without CO2 emissions. To charge the battery can be done at home or docking station.
Hybrid Mode offers interaction diesel engine and electric motor to provide the optimal balance between driving pleasure with low impact environmental destruction. Emissions are very low, 49 g / km.
Mode Power mating power of the diesel engine and electric motor with a power 215 hp + 70 hp and torque of 440 Nm + 200 Nm. This mode deliver acceleration 0-100 km / h V60 Plug-in Hybrid in 6.9 seconds.
To fill batereinya you just need a power source (230V/6A, 10A or 16A). If you fill up on 10A, it takes 4.5 hours for the battery is fully charged from empty. 16A power source while saving a 3 hour charge time.
Interestingly, white exterior color Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is done by Dupont.
 


Finally, the first car in the world to adopt the plug-in diesel engines have been mass-produced hybrid. And the country was honored as the first sale of the UK. This is the 2012 Volvo V60 will be sold at around � 45,000 - � 50,000 (USD 720-800 million), and is only available in a choice of colors, Electric Silver, and financed a rim diameter of 17 inches. But if we look behind the hood, had tucked segelondong turbo-diesel engine capacity of 2.4 L that is ready to blow a power of 215 hp and torque of 440 Nm, and accommodated six-speed automatic transmission. While in the stern, had lodged a unit of electric motor driven by lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 11.2 kWh and able to rotate the rear wheel with a maximum power of 70 hp. Interestingly, hatchback bloody Sweden has facilitated three options berkemudi modes, namely Pure, Hybrid and Power, which is aiming to save fuel consumption and minimize exhaust emissions by leaving the ratio 49 g / Km.
Renowned Swedish manufacturer, Volvo did not want to be left to utilize the event the Geneva Motor Show in two months. Now the manufacturer has prepared one of the newest model namely V60 models with plug-in under the ownership hybrid.Di-Chinese Geely, Volvo will bring virtually, the V60 Plug-in Hybrid is ready production.
The model was developed with the Swedish energy producer, Vettenfall and claimed by the manufacturer has CO2 emissions are very low at less than 50 g / km. While a very efficient fuel consumption which is 52.7 km / liter.
Moreover, the ability of the model output plug-in hybrid is Volvo? besides claimed to be very economical and environmentally friendly, if this model is driven using only the electric motor, it can travel a long distance of 50 km in a full battery condition.
To increase the power by moving the front wheels, engine capacity of 2,400 cc pinned five-cylinder D5 turbodiesel-powered 215 hp and peak torque of 440 Nm.
While the rear axle features ERAD pinned (Electric Rear Axle Drive) is assisted by an electric motor powered by a battery made from Lithium-Ion powered 12 kWh. Both motors are combined with a 6 speed automatic transmission.
Volvo released a statement, this car will be produced in order to bid the opportunity for consumers to drive a car with very low emissions without giving up driving the loss of high adrenaline. That will create a sense of comfort when riding model.
V60 Plug-In Hybrid is claimed that the model has all the elements of a genuine station wagon. And what Volvo is doing re-mixes by adding the latest technology.
Unfortunately, Volvo did not say when being produced and marketed new station wagon that is environmentally friendly. More detailed information will be presented at the time of the introduction of this model at the Geneva Motor Show 2011.








2013 Volvo V40 R | Car Picture, Specification, Review and Another New Car Release



Before and after the appearance of the Volkswagen Golf Mk.7 various manufacturers trying to steal the attention of consumers to turn away for a moment with its flagship product. One of them who launched hatchback Volvo V40 R-Design. Even show off the engine performance with peak power reaches 254 hp.

Even Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Product Strategy & Vehicle Line Management at Volvo Car Corporation spoke about the advantages V40 R-Design, "V40 R-Design presented to the rider who individually have their performance goals and desires of the spirit of life. Mindfulness in detail expressive and lively performance and precision. "

Unique views R-Design comes with silk accents-metal high-gloss. Diffuser berkelir ironstone, exhaust pipes also berdetail silk metal. Wheels relies choice of sizes-18-inch 17-inch five-spoke diamond cut.

Rebel flagship Color Blue, but consumers can choose six other exterior choices.

The interior is more impressive aura of Scandinavian design, incorporating three layouts with the configuration and functionality of the Elegance, Eco and Performance.

The seats received a special touch, combining materials berkelir black Nubuck and perforated leather, embroidered with R-logo design with "R". Also designed steering, gear lever, handbrake and pedals sportsmanship.

High performance T5 petrol engine backed with a power 254 hp turbo. Offsetting the increased engine performance, chassis parts enhanced by cooperating with Swedish driver Robert Dahlgren in the Volvo Polestar Black R Team.

There was a decrease in the chassis 10 mm versus Dynamic version. The spring and shock absorber also got a special touch that control the car better. McPherson strut front suspension is 25 mm. The rear suspension is also improved damping reaction.

Not long ago reported that a Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo V40 kejalur begun to include production at its plant in Ghent, Belgium.

The car is priced at 19,745 pounds or the equivalent of Rp292, 5 million was to be different from the usual version.
 
Volvo V40 was modified by the aftermarket and motorsport specialists, Heico Sportiv. Home modifications is to change this so V40 racing car with a sporty look and a kitchen runway fierce.

Later, this will Volovo V40 was first exhibited in the arena Auto Mobil International in Leipzig, Germany. Thus was launched Inautonews, Monday (28/05/2012).

Heico Sportiv made V40 is equipped with a carbon fiber body kit with lighter known as the rear wing, front and rear bumpers and arches on four wheels.

Like most other sports cars, significant changes occur in the heart redone. This sport V40 D5 diesel racing engines carry, five-cylinder power can spew 300 horsepower and maximum torque of 600 Nm.

Previous V40 is equipped with a gasoline engine D2 and T3, which has a total output of 148 horsepower. In addition, the Volvo V40 is also ready for testing 24 hours nonstop in the Nurburgring, Germany.

Volvo V40 | Volvo car manufacturers ready to hit in 2012 that is in sight. In March next Swedish car manufacturer is ready to give birth luxury hatchback Volvo V40 can be against the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 in the market.

Certainty birth Volvo V40 is expressed by Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby. Pieces teaser car was already deployed. This car will be built with the P1 platform which is also used by other Volvo models like the C30, S40 and V50. Reportedly, this car will be the first Volvo car that apply the new 4-cylinder engine themed VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture), which has a capacity of not more than 2.0 liters, insiders say that the presence Volvo V40 Volvo is an opportunity to play in a broader segment where luxury car competition in Europe is now more rigorous course.

Armed with a model that is currently popular, Volvo is believed to be targeting young families as its market. Reportedly, in the future this car will replace the role of S40 in the market. Besides V40, Volvo reportedly will also launch a 'baby SUV' XC40 called which is also based on the P1 platform version of the all-wheel-drive.

 Volvo V40 2013 will be one of the mainstays of Volvo Car Corporation from mid-year. However, before the sale, Volvo V40 2013 'mejeng' first at the Geneva Motor Show 2012.

Volvo has sharpened the features and characteristics of the Volvo V40 to compete in the classroom Premium Hatchback. "V40 being the first model based on a fully developed human-centric Designed Around You-based strategy," said Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.

A myriad of safety features will be embedded into the V40. Suppose Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, airbags for pedestrians, Lane Keeping Aid with automatic steering (auto steering), and Park Assist Pilot (make parallel parking easier).

City Safety crash avoidance system acts as at low speed. This feature is activated when the car is running at less than 50 kph (in some countries under 30 kph).

Volvo will menawarkanmMesin diesel with CO2 emissions of 94 g / km. T5 petrol engine (254 hp) slid from 0-100 kph in 6.7 seconds. All models are equipped with features start-stop and energy regeneration during braking (braking energy regeneration). Manua and automatic transmissions will be offered to you.

Production will begin in May 2012. Assembly plant in Ghent, Belgium. Volvo aims to sell 90 thousand units per year, where 85% is expected to contributed from Europe.

Swedish car manufacturer, Volvo ready to rise. Various innovations supplied by renowned manufacturers focus on these security devices. And most recently, Volvo ready to bring new face of Volvo V40.

5-door hatchback car is due to be shown next week at the Geneva Motor Show and gives a chance to revive the fortunes of Volvo in the premium hatchback class and steal market share of BMW 1-series and Audi A3 are dominant.

With this new car, Volvo V40 sure can produce up to 90,000 units per year at the Volvo plant in Ghent Belgium.

This car is a car that combines the virtues of the S40 and V50 models with a captivating body design. Estimated that this car will start coloring Volvo showrooms in Europe in May.

There are six Volvo engine options available for this car consists of three petrol engines and three diesel engines and will spearhead Volvo in the future.

The gasoline engine can reach the highest power at 254 bhp to give speed 241.4 km / h and acceleration from rest to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds figures as reported by Autocar, Tuesday (28/02/2012).

There is also a 1.6 liter engine that powered 150 bhp and 180 bhp. The three petrol engines have also been strengthened with the turbo tool.

While the diesel engine comes with a 2.0 liter capacity with 150 bhp power and 177 BJP plus 16 liter engine that powered 115 bhp. Just like the petrol variant, the diesel engine has also been using the turbo.

Another feature that became standard Volvo V40 that is in all its variants is a stop-start system, brake energy regeneration and safety features of the Volvo City Safety could make the car brakes automatically at speeds of 50 km / h could be detected in front of the car there are no obstructions such as cars that stop sudden.

However, the latest innovations in this car is a pedestrian airbag. When the airbag is usually only appears in the cabin to protect the rider and passenger, the car, Volvo also apply the pedestrian airbag will inflate the hood could be a car hit a pedestrian. By doing so, the safety of pedestrians in hit will be higher.

Volvo P1800

The Volvo P1800 is a sports car from Volvo Cars.The activity was started in 1957 because Volvo capital a sports car, admitting the actuality that their antecedent attempt, the P1900, had been a disaster, with alone 68 cars sold. The man abaft the activity was an engineering adviser to Volvo, Helmer Petterson, who in the 1940s was amenable for the Volvo PV444. The architecture assignment was done by Helmer's son Pelle Petterson, who formed at Pietro Frua at that time. Volvo insisted it was an Italian architecture by Frua and alone clearly accustomed that Pelle Petterson advised it in 2009.

Lexus launch in India confirmed

Toyota has officially confirmed that it will introduce the Lexus brand in India by 2013. The Japanese carmaker has been evaluating the feasibility of its luxury brand in India for several years now and has finally decided to go ahead with the launch. �We have been watching India with keen interest and we are happy to announce that we will bring Lexus to India in 2013� confirmed Yukitoshi Funo, executive vice-president of Toyota Motor Corporation.
The Lexus range will be sold through dedicated dealerships, though several Toyota dealers are likely to take up the franchise to take advantage of their service set up that requires common equipment for both brands. However, Toyota will take a very cautious and diligent approach to appointing dealerships. �We would rather have a few, quality dealerships than a large number of mediocre outlets� said Funo who also emphasised that he wanted to differentiate Lexus from its German rivals. Last month Kazuo Ohara, who oversees the Lexus brand globally, made a visit to India and gave the green light after intense market research, which included studying the dealer and service outlets of other brands.
Toyota plans to follow a top-down strategy and the initial plan is to introduce the LS saloon and RX SUV, both premium luxury models. This is likely to be followed by the GS executive luxury saloon which competes directly with the E-class and 5-series.
The company will initially bring the Lexus range as imports or completely built-up (CBU) units to test the market before considering local assembly. �We need consider local production to compete with the others in the market, but this is still being studied,� said Funo. It is likely that the compact IS models will be locally assembled in time.
The initial feedback and market studies for the Lexus brand have been very encouraging. �The Indian consumers� awareness of Lexus is quite surprising and much more than we anticipated,� said Funo. However, the challenge will be to price the cars competitively, especially since Lexus will initially import cars and will be at a cost disadvantage in comparison to rival luxury brands that locally assemble and hence pay lower duty. Also, there is no diesel engine in the Lexus range which could be another disadvantage. However, Lexus will introduce its hybrid technology, which could click with customers looking for the ultimate in refinement.

Volvo C70

The Volvo C70 is a affluence sports car made by Volvo Cars in two generations: the aboriginal from archetypal years 1997-2002 as coup� and from 1999-2006 as a softtop convertible[1]. The additional bearing C70 has been marketed back 2006 as a retractable auto convertible.

New Volvo V60 Sports Wagon: 2011 S60 gets Practical


Revealed ahead of its Paris Motor Show debut, the all-new Volvo V60 is the estate version of the recently launched 2011 S60 sedan. Aimed almost squarely at European buyers as Volvo projects that "no less than 90 percent" of the annual V60 production of 50,000 cars will find a home in Europe, the sporty-looking estate model will go on sale this fall.

Volvo describes the low slung V60 as a sports wagon with a coupe-like roofline. "The typical sports wagon customer is an S60 buyer who would like some extra space and flexibility, but without the slightest compromise on sporty design and exciting driving properties," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell.

However, Volvo's focus on looks come with a cost as the V60's boot space is a mere 430 liters with the rear seats up. That's compared to 460lt of the BMW 3-Series Touring, 485lt of the Mercedes C-Class Estate and 490lt of the Audi A4 Avant. The car will come equipped with a 40/20/40-split rear seat and the fold-flat front passenger seat.

Volvo C30

The Volvo C30 is a bunched sports car produced by Volvo Cars. The C30 is a three-door, four-seat auto powered by straight-4 and straight-5 engines. The car is a auto adjustment of the S40/V50/C70 range, and uses the aforementioned Ford C1 (or Volvo P1) platform. It is actuality marketed as a exceptional auto or a sports auto distinctively advised for first-time Volvo buyers and the adolescence market. Assembly is accepted to be 65,000 units a year, 75% for auction in the European market. The assembly car was clearly apparent at the 2006 Paris Motor Show.The exoteric architecture of the C30 is based on the 2001 SCC abstraction car, which was aggressive by the 1800ES, the acreage adjustment of the P1800 Coupe. It additionally shares abounding architecture cues with the Volvo 480, decidedly the 'sportback' anatomy appearance and bottle tailgate. According to Simon Lamarre, arch flat designer, "the 1800ES has become one of the icons for Volvo," alarming the architecture of the Volvo C30. The autogenous architecture is agnate to the S40 and V50; the majority of genitalia including the apparatus panel, 'floating' centre assemblage and council caster are aggregate by the three cars.

Limited Edition Volvo V70 T6 AWD R-Design with 325HP by Heico Sportiv


Heico Sportiv has been putting together more stylish and powerful Volvos for over a decade. Now, the tuning firm has once again joined forces with Volvo to create a special edition version of the V60 T6 estate for the German market. It goes on sale this summer with a hefty �70,193 [about US$87,000] price tag in a limited run of just 100 copies, all in a metallic sapphire black shade.

This V70 T6 AWD R-Design is motivated by the firm's 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 upgraded with a recalibrated ECU and a sport exhaust system that cranks out 325HP and a maximum torque of 460 Nm / 339 lb-ft, a jump of 21HP and 20Nm over stock. The engine is matched to a six-gear automatic gearbox with geartronic function.

Worldwide Recall for 2010-2011MY Volvo C30, S40 and V50


Volvo announced on Monday that it will recall 29,299 cars worldwide of which 536 were sold in the USA and around 6,700 in Britain, over a problem with the gearshift lever. The cars in question are certain 2010-2011MY C30s and 2010MY S40 and V50 models equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions.

Frankfurt 2011: Volvo �Concept You�

Volvo Concept You


Volvo is China's Swedish takeaway. A year on from its acquisition by a consortium of Chinese money-men, things are now getting serious. Sales are up 21 per cent in the first eight months of the year, the brand - beloved of San Francisco bay-area architects - is the fastest-growing in the US (whatever fastest-growing means), and a factory in Chengdu is due to open before the year's end. CEO Stefan Jacoby is also making very bullish noises. Given that Volvo's stand was being hastily extended on Monday - just 12 hours before Frankfurt show press day - to annex the space originally booked by a sadly absent Saab, we should be glad he's got something to be bullish about.


The Frankfurt hoopla was focused around �Concept You', which evolves some of the ideas set out by the �Concept Universe' earlier this year, and posits a new full-size premiumVolvo luxury car. Those with long memories or elderly Scandinavian relatives will spot the debt the new car owes to the PV544, specifically in the curious but effective curving nose treatment and grille. Elsewhere, the body-sides and glass area are Jag XJ - though the C-pillars are tidier - and the rear end has shades of Audi A7. A little derivative, then, but beautifully done.
It's equally good inside. Suicide doors - regular show car stuff, generally chosen to show off a car's interior - open onto a cabin that blends a stunning mix of wood, leather and suede. The driver's seat and the rear compartment are trimmed in contrasting materials, the seats �float', and the overall effect is a tasteful reinvention of Swedish design tropes guaranteed to get Wallpaper magazine readers elegantly excited. Not sure what they'll make of it in Beijing, though.
The main instrument display is effectively an iPad which uses touch-screen technology to brilliantly simple effect, and ushers in the era of jet-fighter tech where the driver's retina will trigger commands. There's another touch-screen in the back, and sitting between the seats - for no apparent reason other than it's another Swedish design �icon' - is a �28,000 Hasselblad camera.
The �You' - great name guys - is underpinned by Volvo's new Scalable Platform Architecture, which allows for full electrification, and will form the basis of all future models. None of which - get this - will use anything larger than a four-cylinder engine. Extra power will come instead from �flywheel drive', a KERS-style energy capture system that generates another 80bhp or so. Volvo also claims that 90 per cent of the first �SPA' car to be launched will use all-new components, and there is a definite sense of being liberated from the giant Ford matrix.
As is design director, the near-legendary Brit Peter Horbury, who returns to Gothenburg after a lengthy sojourn in Dearborn. Horbury helped define Volvo's design vision in the 1990s, and he's back to do it all over again. �It's a whole new challenge,' he says, �and a completely different world. My new boss has lots of ideas...' Apparently, some of these reach Peter in the form of poetry.
TG.com will be catching up with Horbury soon. Not just a great car designer, this is a man who has participated in lively nights out with Iron Maiden. But that's another story...

Buying a New Car? Why Not Bundle A European Holiday


Did you know that there are holiday packages that bundle airfares, accommodation and cosmetic surgery? It�s a sort of incentive program for women (and some men) to have their surgery done overseas and is especially popular in Britain and Australia. Well, as some of you may already know, there are similar programs for people who want to buy a new car.
These so-called, �European Delivery Programs� are offered by companies as diverse as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volvo. Effectively you�re bundling a discount European vacation with your new car purchase.

Volvo to Extend Driving Range of its EVs by Going the Way of the Chevy Volt


Electric Vehicles, or EVs, are the future. Or so the automakers say. And they would be correct, if it wasn�t for a significant disadvantage over petrol or diesel powered models: their abysmal range which makes them suitable only for limited city use.
Volvo is taking measures to solve this problem and make its EVs attractive to the public by adding an extra 1,000 km (621 miles) to their range. The solution, which has also been adopted by other models such as the Chevrolet Volt and the Audi A1 E-Tron concept, is the addition of a �range extender� internal combustion engine.

Volvo Unveils S60 Performance Concept with 330HP


Volvo�s Australian arm has pulled the wraps off a conceptual performance version of its S60 sedan. Based on the S60 T6 R Design, the S60 Performance Concept is an Australian initiative and utilizes two partnerships within the Volvo family - Polestar and Heico - for some very discreet upgrades.

Junk TV: Netherland�s Worst Driver Confirms his Credentials


From the imaginative world of TV reality shows comes our next story. The show in question is �Wie wordt De Allerslechtste Chauffeur Van Nederland?� which is Dutch for �Who is the Worst Driver in The Netherlands?�
However, once you watch the video after the break, you may considering an alternative title in the likes of �Who is the Most Idiotic Reality TV Show Producer in the World� since the enlightened creators of the show came up with the fabulous idea of testing Netherlands' most incompetent drivers on an unsafe course.

Report: Owners Leasing Cars May Be Able to Make a Profit


With the recent surge in used car prices in the U.S., many people leasing vehicles have discovered the surprising fact that the market value of their automobiles is greater than the dealer�s quoted residual (buyout) price.
All a would-be lessee needs to do is buy the car from the dealer and sell it on privately. The dealer gets the residual amount and the former lessee pockets a tidy sum.
Take the example of a 2008 Volvo XC90. With more than twelve months left on the lease, the dealer�s buyout price was a quoted US$18,500. Compare this to the amount the lessee was likely to get by selling the car privately: a far more substantial US$27,000. That�s a profit of US$8,500!

Today�s Cars Are Nigh Impossible to Steal, Says Motor Industry


In the UK, car theft is down by more than 60% over the last seven years thanks to improvements in anti-theft technology. Coded car keys, alarms, immobilisers, better locks, strengthened glass and built-in tracking devices have made the modern automobile virtually impossible to steal.
Some 80% of car thefts now require would-be thieves to steal the owner�s keys or otherwise load their targets onto trailers for transport. And even then, tracking systems in some high-end cars mean these cars are recovered rather quickly.