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The tough light-loader - Volvo 445 celebrates its 60th anniversary
In 2009, the light delivery vehicle Volvo 445 which brought
about the Duett and by that started Volvo's tradition of estate cars
turns 60. This is what happened.
Shortly after Volvo started making vehicles in 1927, they
began to deliver bare chassis for accommodating different bodies
according to customers needs The big Volvos of the 1930s were delivered
from Volvo fitted with front wings, bonnet, sills and rudimentary
A-pillars in order to be transformed into vans or pickup trucks by the
many coachbuilders in Sweden at the time. Due to the fact that the
larger Volvo cars were still built on separate frames after Word War
II, these bare chassis versions were still offered in the sales
catalogue throughout the 1950s but they were large so the need for a
smaller and lighter chassis version became evident.
June 22, 2009
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Volvo's most powerful Flexifuel engine gets higher performance and lower fuel consumption
Volvo Cars' most powerful E85 engine is now receiving a
vitamin supplement in the form of 30 fresh horsepower and an additional
40 Newton metres of torque.
The five-cylinder 2.5-litre Flexifuel engine, the 2.5FT,
produces 231 hp (170 kW) and 340 Nm of torque.
At the same time, Volvo's engine experts have succeeded to
cutting fuel consumption by between five and six percent depending on
transmission.
May 14, 2009
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Lincoln MKZ Earns Top Safety Pick; Extends Ford’s Industry Lead in Crash Ratings
The new 2010 Lincoln MKZ luxury midsize sedan received a
Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS). Ford Motor Company holds more IIHS Top Safety Pick ratings
than any other automaker and more U.S. government 5-star-rated vehicles
than any brand. The new MKZ offers more standard luxury features
– including a first-in-class Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS™) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) – than the
Lexus ES350 and Cadillac CTS
May 06, 2009
Related Topics: Awards, Safety
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Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe gain extra attitude with R-Design
Having good environmental properties doesn't mean a car has to
be boring. Quite the contrary: with R-Design, the Volvo C30, S40 and
V50 DRIVe can be styled just as expressively and exclusively as the
other model variants. Responding to the substantial demand for cars that combine
good environmental properties with exciting design features, Volvo Cars
is now offering the C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe models with optional
R-Design features.
April 23, 2009
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Volvo Cars launches three new child restraints for children of all ages
Volvo Car Corporation now launches three new child restraints,
covering the range of newborn infants to children aged up to about ten.
The child restraints have been thoroughly tested and meet Volvo Cars'
exceedingly high demands on safety. The three child restraints are
comfortable, easy to use and of a smart dark design with the Volvo iron
mark on the headrest.
April 16, 2009
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Volvo Car Corporation avoids notices by reducing personnel costs
Volvo Car Corporation has today signed a unique agreement with the
local unions which most probably means that the company can avoid
further employee separations. The agreement means that all employees -
both white collars and blue collars - will contribute to lowering
personnel costs in the company during 2009 through, for example,
postponed salary revisions. The cost savings also include the company's
top management.
March 12, 2009
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Test Drive a Ford Ranger and Win Football Tickets
Ford commercial vehicle dealers across the UK will be entering
all Ford Ranger test drive customers into a prize draw to win a trip to
the UEFA Champions League Final in Rome.
The group of six, the winner and five mates, will spend one
night in Milan before taking the "ultimate" road trip to Rome in a
chauffeured top-of-the-range Transit Tourneo. They will watch the final
before flying back to the UK the following day. With four British teams
in the knockout stages, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and
Liverpool, the winners will very probably be watching a 'home' team in
the final.
March 10, 2009
Related Topics: News & Announcements
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Volvo Cars upgraded state-of-the-art emissions laboratory - for reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
One of the world's most advanced emission laboratories is
Volvo Cars' important tool in the quest for lower fuel consumption and
reduced carbon dioxide emissions.
The upgraded emissions laboratory was used when developing all
DRIVe models - updated engine mapping and rolling resistance were
tested and confirmed.
The emission laboratory is used for development testing in all
stages of the vehicle development process, when for instance the engine
parameters have been optimised for reducing emissions. The result is
verified by performing a test in the emission laboratory, and this
process is repeated until optimal results are obtained.
March 06, 2009
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Lincoln C Concept: Big Luxury in Small Package
Designed with today’s upscale, urban consumer in
mind, the Lincoln C concept brings the presence and elegance of a large
Lincoln to a smaller, more efficient C-sized car.
“Modern luxury buyers who live and work in large,
urban areas want to play their part in helping the environment by
moving to a smaller vehicle, but they still want to enjoy the luxuries
of life,” said Peter Horbury, executive director of Design,
The Americas. “The Lincoln C offers sensible
indulgence.”
January 12, 2009
Related Topics: Auto Shows, Lincoln
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Ecoboost Technology: Direct Injection is Cool
Direct fuel injection is one of the key enabling
technologies of Ford’s EcoBoost strategy to deliver
advancements in fuel economy of up to 20 percent without sacrificing
the performance customers want. Paired with turbocharging, direct
injection gives the new 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine in the Lincoln MKS
the power and torque of a 4.6-liter V-8 with the fuel economy of a V-6.
Direct injection uses high-pressure fuel injectors to spray
a fine mist of fuel directly into each cylinder. This precisely
controlled fuel delivery improves the engine’s transient
response, contributes to improved fuel economy and enables improved
emissions, particularly at cold start. The EcoBoost engine reduces CO2
emissions by 15 percent
January 11, 2009
Related Topics: Auto Shows, Fuel Efficiency, Technology
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Volvo's New XC60 Premium Crossover to be 2010 Model
Volvo, today announced that it's
upcoming entry in the small premium utility segment, the XC60, will be
a 2010 model year. Set to arrive in Volvo retailers in March, the 2010
XC60 will be offered as a single well-equipped T6 AWD model featuring
281 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive with Instant Traction.
Final pricing is expected to be announced late January with a base MSRP
of less than $40,000.
January 09, 2009
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2009 Ford F-150 Becomes America's Safest Full-Size Pickup by Earning 5-Star Crash Ratings
The all-new 2009 Ford F-150
became America’s safest full-size pickup by earning 5-star
ratings in both government crash tests, in addition to the
“Top Safety Pick” award from the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and an unmatched list of advanced
standard safety features. The 2009 F-150 – the 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the
YearTM – recently earned 5-star frontal- and 5-star
side-impact crash-test ratings, the highest possible scores in the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests.
January 07, 2009
Related Topics: Ford (brand), Safety
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The Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro: breathtaking performance
Audi is launching the next variant of its top-of-the-line model. With the
R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end
sports cars from the very start - and now comes the R8 V10. Its
5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm
(390.91 lb-ft) of torque, which makes for breathtaking performance.
With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel drive, the
lightweight aluminum body, the innovative all-LED headlights, and its
striking design, the R8 V10 takes pole position against the competition.
January 06, 2009
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Ford’s F-Series Reigns As America’s best-selling Vehicle In 2008
January 05, 2009
Related Topics: Awards, Trucks
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Volvo Cars maps driver behaviour in advanced research project
About 100 Volvo V70 and XC70 cars, equipped with cameras and
computers are included in a huge European field test project. All to
monitor the driver's behaviour in order to gain more knowledge about
how we react as human beings in complex traffic situations. The
research project is part of the EU-project called EuroFOT (Field
Operational Tests) where Volvo Cars, other actors from the automotive
industry and SAFER at Chalmers University of Technology all are engaged.
December 19, 2008
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Four Audi Models Earn 2009 Consumer Guide® Automotive Praise
The trade magazine "Automobilwoche" has honored Audi as the year's most
improved brand; at the same time, the DEKRA testing company has rated
the Audi A6 as the "Most Reliable of All Classes": just two highlights
in a long list of honors for the Audi brand in 2008. This year the brand with the four rings not only delivered an
impressive domestic performance with 35 awards but proved its
excellence in the international arena as well with 56 prizes.
December 18, 2008
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Four 2009 Audi models merited spots on the new Consumer Guide® Automotive list of the top vehicles for car shoppers to consider
Editors for the 2009 print and online Consumer Guide Automotive awards called the Audi A5 coupe a Best Buy among all Premium Sporty/Performance Cars. The Audi A3, A8 and Q7 claimed Recommended status for the second consecutive year.
December 12, 2008
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Audi Q5 voted best off-roader
Jörg Felske, Head of Sales Germany at AUDI AG,
accepted the award in Ingolstadt. “The Audi Q5 is a
performance SUV that combines the dynamics of a sports sedan with a highly versatile
interior – ideal for family and leisure,” was his
description of the winner in the off-road segment. With a choice of
three powerful and efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive
and agile suspension, the Audi Q5 offers a superior technology package
for on- and off-road.
December 10, 2008
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When Less is More: The Storied Success of Audi’s 2.0 TFSI I-4 Engine
The recognition validated a core strategy at Audi: That highly
efficient engines can handily deliver the personality that
discriminating premium luxury car buyers expect when they get behind
the steering wheel. Central to this philosophy is an engineering
orientation rooted in maximizing engine performance - whether that
means fuel consumption or power and sportiness. Over the past year, the U.S. luxury car market has started to break
toward Audi's position on engine technology. As long as fuel prices
remain volatile, luxury buyers are putting efficiency at the top of
their shopping priority lists.
December 10, 2008
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NADAguides.com Picks the Audi A8 L
The editors of the Web site said the Audi A8 L topped its list "due to
its ultra-luxurious cabin, complete with leather and wood inlays, and
plenty of extra legroom for rear passengers thanks to its extended
wheelbase." They praised the A8 with the 450-hp 6.0-liter W12 engine
and Audi quattro for being extremely responsive on the road.
December 04, 2008
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LED daytime running lights
Efficient, reliable, one-of-a-kind.
Audi was the first automobile manufacturer to recognize the potential
of revolutionary LED lighting technology and then incorporate it during
development of its vehicles. The brand with the four rings has since
acquired a technological edge putting it years ahead of the
competition, and is a key driver of this innovation. Crucial for the
exterior design: Not only during the day but also at night, all Audi
models are recognizable at a glance thanks to LED daytime running
lights. And each Audi has its own personality: The sweeping light strip
on the Audi A4 exudes elegance. And that of the Audi R8 radiates
strength and dominance: Its headlights were designed and constructed
entirely on the basis of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly
LED technology.
December 02, 2008
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The Audi A5 / S5 Cabriolet – the joy of open-top driving
Dynamic and wonderful to look at, the new A5 Cabriolet is a real Audi, and an
especially exciting one at that. The four-seater with the fabric top
combines a sporty character with the fascination of open-top driving,
refined comfort, and great everyday utility. Seven powerful engines, an
agile suspension and a wide range of high-end options make the new Audi
model the most attractive mid-range convertible. The top-of- the-line
model of Audi’s new family of convertibles is the S5
Cabriolet. The engine of the S5 Cabriolet is the newly developed,
supercharged three-liter V6 with gasoline direct injection. Prices
start at EUR 37,300 for the 1.8 TFSI with 118 kW (160 hp) and six-speed
manual transmission. Delivery of the first A5 Cabriolet models will
begin in the second quarter of 2009.
December 02, 2008
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