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Volvo ÖV4 (1927-1929)

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23/09/2013

Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson were the two men behind Volvo’s first automobile, the Volvo ÖV4. Gabrielsson was a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a businessman and began his career at SKF in Gothenburg. Gustaf Larson was an engineer and designer. He worked as an engineer at SKF. In the summer of 1924 Gabrielsson…
Volvo 480 ES (1985-1995)

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20/12/2012

Volvo 480 was the first Volvo with the front-wheel drive. Volvo 480 ES made its debut at the Geneva Motorshow in 1986. Not only was the new car cool to look at, it was also a great roadcar. The dynamic properties of the 480 well matched its sporty looks, in spite of a modest 109…
The new Volvo V40 Cross Country

Janne

19/09/2012

Volvo widens the new V40 model range by unveiling the new Cross Country model. The driver rides 40mm higher in the V40 Cross Country than in the standard V40. This capable impression is enhanced by a number of unique Cross Country details, including bigger wheels, the front with dark, contrasting bumper, honeycomb mesh grille and…
Road Test: 2013 Volvo V40 T4

Janne

18/06/2012

The competition in the premium hatchback segment is only getting tougher as Volvo brings out its new V40 model. The V stands for Versatile, and so far the V-models have all been wagons. Naming this new car as V40 is a bit confusing as earlier Volvo had the V40 wagon in its lineup. However, this…
Volvo C70 Inscription

Janne

10/11/2011

Volvo presenta a new Inscription version of the C70 Convertible with a number of unique and desirable features. The Inscription blends distinctive exterior details such as the painted grille and black 18-inch wheels with exclusive interior features, including Sovereign Hide upholstery and a leather-covered dashboard. The Inscription can be combined with all the engine options…
Upgraded Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 get latest infotainment system

Janne

14/04/2011

The upgraded Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 get a new, user-friendly Volvo Sensus infotainment system. The new infotainment system made its debut in the Volvo S60 and V60 in 2010. Now the Volvo XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 also get the same feature. In Sensus, all information is presented on a five-inch or seven-inch colour…
Road Test: 2011 Volvo V60 T6 AWD

Janne

21/02/2011

Now there’s a new wagon model in the Volvo lineup. The all-new V60 is based on the S60 sedan and technically cars are pretty much the same, V60 offers just a bit bigger boot. Well, actually the difference between S60 and V60 is quite marginal when comparing the cargo space. The S60 has a load…
Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid

Janne

21/02/2011

At Geneva Motorshow Volvo is presenting a V60 plug-in hybrid that will reach showrooms in 2012. The front wheels of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be driven by a five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel, which produces 215 horsepower and maximum torque of 440 Nm. The rear axle features ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) in the form…
First demonstration of SARTRE vehicle platooning

Janne

17/01/2011

Platooning may be the new way of travelling on motorways in as little as ten years time – and the EU-financed SARTRE project has carried out the first successful demonstration of its technology at the Volvo Proving Ground close to Gothenburg, Sweden. This is the first time the EU-financed development teams in SARTRE try their…
Road Test: 2011 Volvo C70 T5

Janne

08/09/2010

The updated Volvo C70 relates now more closely to the new design language of the larger cars in the Volvo model range, especially to the new S60. At the front there are new headlamps and some bodywork details such as the front wings have been redesigned. Air intake is larger and detailing around foglamps has…

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