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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.