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Banuiesc ca asa vom gasi stirile despre volvo pe viitor daca va fi preluata de cine stie ce...

Volvo may be awaiting news of its fate as its owner Ford plans its sell-off, but it's 'business as usual' in its product development department, according to company insiders. Volvo is keen to cast itself as an environmentally-friendly car-maker capable of meeting upcoming emissions legislation and able to meet future buyer demands for more fuel-efficient vehicles. While it has been slower than some rivals to produce super-efficient cars - its vehicles are relatively heavy, due to the high levels of safety equipment and focus on crash protection - but it is now working on a whole series of new models, and modifications to existing models, to bring down its overall fuel consumption and emissions. First up are the so-called DRIVe C30, S40 and V50, with enhanced aerodynamics, revised gear ratios and a version of the 1.6-litre diesel engine tweaked to emit less than 120g/km of carbon dioxide. These replace the previous 1.6 diesels and are on sale now - and Volvo intends to get these models emitting less than 100g/km within a few years. DRIVe models will be added to other Volvo ranges; there will be an S60 emitting less than 120g/km by 2011, says Volvo, an S80 emitting less than 130g/km and an XC60 emitting less than 140g/km. A micro-hybrid will join the range in 2011. It will be available with both petrol and diesel engines and manual or automatic transmissions. This comprises a stop-start system plus brake energy regeneration, and promises overall fuel savings of up to 5% but greater benefits in urban driving. A full hybrid - capable of electric-only propulsion - will be available with the D5 diesel engine from 2012, giving fuel savings of up to 15%; a range-extended plug-in hybrid (as previewed by the ReCharge concept) said to be capable of over 60 miles in electric-only mode comes later. Before the hybrids, however, come a new series of direct-injection petrol engines. Badged GTDi (Gas Turbine Direct Injection), these promise five-cylinder performance from four-cylinder engines, with fuel savings and emissions lowered by up to 30%. These will be introduced next year. Sursa: http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=18477#article

The C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe models and the V70 2.5FT and S80 2.5 FT (bioethanol powered) have all been nominated for World Green Car of the Year 2009. The winner will be announced at the New York International Auto Show in April 2009. Volvo Cars is the manufacturer with by far the largest number of candidates in the Green Car of the Year 2009 competition. Five models - the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe, Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe, Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe, Volvo V70 2.5 FT Flexifuel and Volvo S80 2.5 FT Flexifuel - feature in the 22-car line-up. Fiat and Mini each have two candidates. The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI, BMW 335d BluePerformance and Mercedes-Benz ML/R/GL 320 BlueTEC are also on the list of candidates. The five finalists will be announced in February next year, and by March the jury will have cut this down to three finalists. The winner will be presented on April 9 at the New York International Auto Show. Sursa: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/12/10/292868.html

Si cum am mai spus, per ansamblu la masini testate/5 stele primite, Volvo are cel mai bun coeficient: Volvo    : la 1.80 masini testate primeste 5 stele (dintr-un nr de 9 masini testate) Renault : la 1.84 masini testate primeste 5 stele (dintr-un nr de 24 masini testate) Sigur, Renault are mai multe modele testate, insa Volvo face putine si mai bune 

De acord...

S80 desemnat ca avand cel mai bun interior in gama masinilor Premium in 2007 And the "Interior of the Year" winners are.... In the cars categories, Ward's editors voted the Honda Fit the best interior in Economy-Priced Cars; they also chose the Saturn Aura as best in Popular-Priced Cars; and the Volvo S80 as having the best interior in Premium- Priced Car category. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XC60 la EuroNcap, locul 2 dintre toate masinile testate pana in prezent! Protectia adultilor   - 37 Protectia copillor    - 39 Protectia pietonilor - 17 Este depasit doar de Nissan Qashqai testat in 2007 si primind: Protectia adultilor   - 37 Protectia copillor    - 40 Protectia pietonilor - 18 Iar pe locul 3...noul Megane cu: Protectia adultilor   - 37 Protectia copillor    - 39 Protectia pietonilor - 11 Acestea sunt singurele 3 masini care au obtinut 37 din 37 puncte la Protectia Adultilor. Plus noul tip de test la Ecap in care ai sanse mari sa-ti rup gatul la o viteza mai mare in Megane: http://www.euroncap.com/whiplash.aspx Apropo...in aceeasi categorie cu Megane, de fabricatie 2008, doar doar VW Golf 6 a mai fost testat, obtinand 36 puncte la protectia adultilor, cu 1 mai putin ca Megane. Oricum din 2009 Februarie se va schimba sistemul de punctare. Aaaaa...si uite cum isi testeaza Volvo masinile: La EuroNcap vezi asa ceva??? Eu personal nu prea am incredere in Ncap...

Changan Auto in talks with Ford to buy Volvo The top executives of Changan Auto, Ford and Volvo are in talks over Changan's buying of Volvo, reported National Business Daily today, citing an insider from the Chinese automaker. At first, during the 2008 Guangzhou auto show last month, Volvo's top executives had long talks with Changan Auto president Xu Liuping, and this has been confirmed by a PR official of Changan Auto, said the report. "There is any possibility," Liu was quoted as saying. And then recently when Ford Motor announced its plan to adjust its Volvo strategy, the presidents of Ford Asia Pacific, Ford China, Volvo China met Changan's president in Chongqing, where Changan Auto is headquartered, and they had closed-door talks. It seems that Ford's announcement of the new strategy is closely related to Changan's intention of buying Volvo, said the business newspaper. The insider added that it is logical for financially troubled Ford Motor to consider Changan as a possible Chinese partner of its Volvo brand, because they have the Changan Ford Mazda joint venture which is also producing the Volvo S40 and S80 models. Volvo China's top executive has declined to comment on this matter, said the report. In another development, the UK's Sunday Mail reported yesterday that Ford has returned to Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC) to make another pitch to sell Volvo to the biggest Chinese automaker. "The urgent deal between SAIC and Ford also explains the suave reaction of Changan, Ford's joint venture partner in China. If the deal is consummated, Changan could sell their Ford operation to SAIC, or SAIC could swallow the whole Changan kit and caboodle," said a news blog ("http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/confirmed-ford-wants-to-sell-volvo-to-china-real-fast/"). Sursa: http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008654/Changan-Auto-in-talks-with-Ford-to-buy-Volvo.html

Am vazut la TV ca Ford, GM si Crysler vor primii din partea SUA 17 miliarde euro...deci poate se mai amana vanzarea Volvo...

Collapsing car sales in the United States forced the Ford Motor Co. to sell off most of its stake in Mazda. Ford needs the money and will get about $540 million for 20 per cent of Mazda which is being bought by a group of Japanese businesses. Ford will be left with about 13 per cent of Mazda but will no longer control the company. Both Ford and Mazda have said they'll continue to work closely together but, now that Ford has also announced they're trying to sell Volvo, you can see that the Ford strategy of becoming "One Ford" puts the attention squarely on North America. Se pare ca Ford nu glumeste...

China making of Volvo unaffected by brand sale Source from Ford (China) Co and Volvo China said production of Volvo cars at Chongqing plant will not be affected by the possible sale of the brand by its US parent. Volvo Car's Chinese partner, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) will start production of Volvo S80 next year, and this plan is unlikely to be affected by the change, Volvo China stated. CFMA currently make the Volvo S40 at its Chongqing plant in Southwest China. Sales of the China-made car model reached 3,181 units in the Chinese market in the first half of 2008, inching up by 1.4 percent year on year. On the other side of the Atlantic, Ford submitted today detailed plans to Congress to ask for loans. In it Ford reaffirmed that it is "exploring strategic alternatives for Volvo" in an effort to help its overall liquidity.  A Bloomberg report cites an industry insider as saying Chinese automakers are among possible bidders for the European luxury brand, "None of the European manufacturers would have a need or a likely interest in Volvo," said Dennis Virag, president of Automotive Consulting Group in Ann Arbor, Michigan, "The only thing I could see is an Indian company or perhaps a Chinese company." But the report also said seven out of 10 Swedes back a temporary government takeover of Gothenburg-based Volvo if Ford can't secure the unit's future. Sursa: http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008595/China-making-of-Volvo-unaffected-by-brand-sale.html

Tata brand Even with tight credit worldwide, Ford could pull off a sale because Volvo would be attractive to automakers in emerging markets such as Tata Motors Limited of India, said Kevin Tynan, an analyst with New York-based Argus Research Corp. "There's probably enough money out there for either an emerging market automaker or somebody looking to get a brand with a little bit of cache to it," Tynan said. Tata in March purchased Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford for $1.7 billion. The Volvo brand would complement Tata's two luxury brands, Tynan said. Ford had considered the sale of Volvo, Land Rover and Jaguar for some time, but, since the latter two were not as intertwined, their sale was less complicated. Sursa: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20081202/business/business3.html

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said 72 vehicles earned its “Top Safety Pick†award for 2009, the IIHS said on Tuesday. Ford Motor (F) and its Volvo division collected 16 winners, the most of any company, while Honda Motor (HMC) and its Acura division had the second-most with 13. The Honda Fit with optional electronic stability control is the first minicar to earn the TSP designation. General Motors (GM) and Toyota Motor each had eight vehicles on the list. Chrysler is the only major auto maker without a TSP, the IIHS said. The count of 72 TSP winners is more than double the amount from 2008, and triple the number from 2007, the IIHS said. It attributed the gains to increasing inclusion of safety equipment such as standard side airbags and electronic stability control as standard in vehicles. Car makers “have beefed up the side structures of vehicles and added side airbags to do a better job of protecting people in serious side crashes," IIHS president Adrian Lund said in the press release announcing the awards. "They're rapidly adding ESC to prevent crashes, and they're designing seats and head restraints that do a better job of protecting against whiplash." The 72 winners are listed below: Large cars Acura RL Audi A6 Cadillac CTS Ford Taurus Lincoln MKS Mercury Sable Toyota Avalon Volvo S80 Midsize cars Acura TL, TSX Audi A3, A4 BMW 3 series 4-door models Ford Fusion with optional electronic stability control Honda Accord 4-door models Mercedes C class Mercury Milan with optional electronic stability control Saab 9-3 Subaru Legacy Volkswagen Jetta, Passat Midsize convertibles Saab 9-3 Volkswagen Eos Volvo C70 Small cars Honda Civic 4-door models (except Si) with optional electronic stability control Mitsubishi Lancer with optional electronic stability control Scion xB Subaru Impreza with optional electronic stability control Toyota Corolla with optional electronic stability control Volkswagen Rabbit Minicar Honda Fit with optional electronic stability control Minivans Honda Odyssey Hyundai Entourage Kia Sedona Large SUVs Audi Q7 Buick Enclave Chevrolet Traverse GMC Acadia Saturn Outlook Midsize SUVs Acura MDX, RDX BMW X3, X5 Ford Edge, Flex, Taurus X Honda Pilot Hyundai Santa Fe, Veracruz Infiniti EX35 Lincoln MKX Mercedes M class Nissan Murano Saturn VUE Subaru Tribeca Toyota FJ Cruiser, Highlander Volvo XC90 Small SUVs Ford Escape Honda CR-V, Element Mazda Tribute Mercury Mariner Mitsubishi Outlander Nissan Rogue Subaru Forester Toyota RAV4 Volkswagen Tiguan Large pickups Ford F-150 Honda Ridgeline Toyota Tundra Small pickup Toyota Tacoma Sursa: http://www.foxbusiness.com/portal/site/fb/menuitem.5b2f8f9bb693bd972f08aa8738d48a0c/?vgnextoid=7de8a601844dd110VgnVCM10000086c1a8c0RCRD&redirected=true

Baieti, eu am fost prezent la ceea ce vroiam sa fie prima mea intalnire cu cativa pasionati de volvo dar asta e, altii ca mine n-au mai avut cand sa intre astazi pe net si sa citeasca ca defapt s-a amanat...intrasem in fiecare zi sa citesc amanunte, dar, azi nu, ghinionul meu. Am plecat val vartej de la facultate, cu ingrijorarea ca nu voi bifa prezenta la seminar, dar nu se compara cu emotiile care le aveam si nerabdarea de a va intalni pe voi. Am fugit repede acasa, am luat-o pe mama, si am plecat spre Bucuresti. Intrasem chiar in criza de timp, puteam sa fac apoplexie fisturizata din cauza ca nu voi ajunge la timp... La 18.50 am ajuns in Piata George Enescu, si am vazut acel minunat XC60 care statea ca un cocostarc pe rampa aceea. In sfarsit "va gasisem", dupa aglomeratia care ma tinuse in loc prin oras. Intrat in parcarea amenajata pt Volvo, m-am uitat dupa voi, dar era pustiu...ma gandisem ca am ajuns prea tarziu, si ati plecat, dar, intr-un tarziu, vad cortul acela mare ( ochii imi erau atintiti asupra celor 2 XC60 si '' nu mai vedeam nimic altceva in jurul meu" ), din el auzinduse cateva voci si-am inceput sa tremur de emotii, stiind ca sigur veti fi acolo. Cand intru timid inauntru, nu vad decat 1 baiat si 2 fete. Ma apropii de ei, ma prezint, le zic motivul pt care sunt acolo si surpriza...nu stiau despre ce vorbeam. Il sun pe Alexu...si aflu de la el ca intalnirea s-a amanat  :'( Am fost bucuros totusi ca cei de acolo au fost draguti si m-au condus la acel XC60 care era cu "picioarele" pe pamant. Mi-au spus ca pot sa ma urc in el...arata super, mai frumos ca in poze! Am facut si cateva poze cu "suspendatul", postez una dintre ele. In rest ce sa mai zic, greseala mea ca n-am citit astazi forumul, nu? Asta e.............

Super fain, din ce in ce mai multe reclame, test drive-uri din belsug, o treaba foarte buna!!!

Pe Realitatea ruleaza 2 reclame la XC60 si S40 

Sa o pastrezi sanatos...e perfecta...frumoasa...ce-as vrea sa traiesc si eu sentimentul asta  :'(

Postati locuri de gratar frumoase cu aer curat pe langa un rau, lac etc. Incep eu...ultimul loc in care am fost e Obirsia Lotrului, un loc super misto...numai ca drumul e cam prost de la Voineasa pana la Obirsie. Drumul a fost Rm.Vl - Calimanesti - Brezoi - Obirsia Lotrului ( localitatiile mai importante ).

Din experienta proprie: golf 4 1.6 16v - 195 Km/h, golf V 1.9TDI  - 185 Km/h, ambele masini pline de oameni si bagaje. Te duci lansat in functie de cati CP ai...parerea mea.

Success for Volvo XC Models in 4x4 Of The Year Awards The Volvo XC70 and XC90 competed with nearly 70 rivals to win two accolades at 2009 4x4 Magazine awards, the UK's biggest and most comprehensive annual 4x4 review. Up against the cream of the 4x4 crop, the rugged Volvo XC70 go-anywhere premium estate car beat the likes of the Audi Allroad and Jaguar X-TYPE AWD to take the top spot in the best 4x4 Estate category, while the Volvo XC90 received highly commended status in the family class. Volvo Car UK's product manager, Chris Wailes, said, “Volvo's philosophy is to produce cars that not only look and feel good to drive, but can be relied upon to live up to any challenge. It is great to see that this is being recognised.†The all-new Volvo XC70 was launched in September last year with improved levels of all-road-all-weather ability and an engaging driving experience combined with class-leading safety features, load-carrying versatility and refined passenger comfort. The impressed 4x4 Magazine judges commented: “Hill descent control, a smooth, responsive D5 engine and gearbox, confident handling and a beautifully finished luxury interior take the estate to new levels of refinement and practicality.†The Volvo XC90 revolutionised the premium SUV market when it was launched in 2003 and it continues to make a big impression in the industry with judges remarking on its ‘ground breaking safety developments' and 'the best foldaway seven-seat designs on the market,’ as well as 'a fabulously comfortable and relaxed interior’. The Volvo XC90 has received a number of awards since its launch and the latest accolade proves that it is still a great choice for families. The introduction of the new sporty R-DESIGN specification and lower CO2 emissions on the best-selling D5 Geartronic to just 224g/km further adds to its appeal. Sursa: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/08/29/097980.html

Am inteles 

Arata bestial...foarte "ciudata", dar superba... Semnul ala de langa T4 nu prea isi are rostul...opinia mea 

Volvo has reportedly confirmed plans to build a performance-oriented version of its C30 hatchback. Since the demise of the S60R and V70R, Volvo hasn’t had an R-badged model geared toward driving enthusiasts. While Volvo might forgo the “R†designation for some new nomenclature, this vehicle will be, for all intents and purposes, a C30R. Volvo officials told U.K. magazine Autocar the über C30 will deliver over 300 horsepower and feature all-wheel-drive. (Recent rumors have indicated Volvo might deliver as much as 350 hp). Production will be limited to 4500 units over four years. The car’s powerplant will be borrowed from the Ford Focus RS — that’s a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder if you’re wondering. Other highlights will include 20-inch wheels and color-keyed brake calipers. There’s speculation the launch will be linked to the British Touring Car Championship, with a front-wheel-drive iteration of the C30R running on ethanol fuel. Sursa: http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-c30r.html

Are T4...deci e benzina... Oricum lasa sa miroase si-asa...nu te-ai saturat de braduletii parfumati?  ))

Volvo’s extensive experience of designing and developing cars suitable for drivers that tow has again been acknowledged in this year’s Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Competition results, announced yesterday. The Volvo V70 D5 AWD secured victory in the ‘Over 1800kg All-Wheel Drive’ category, beating rivals from Land Rover, Jeep, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Kia. Judges praised the V70’s six speed automatic transmission, which made it an “exemplary towcarâ€, as well as its overall levels of refinement. Naturally, being an estate car, the V70 was deemed to be a good load carrier and remained poised and level with a caravan hitched up. The powerful 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel engine provides a winning combination of high performance and torque levels in a spacious estate car package. The D5 engine delivers 185 PS and comes with a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed Geartronic transmission. Geartronic models can return up to 34.9mpg on the combined fuel economy cycle and achieve a top speed of 130mph. Meanwhile, the Advance Haldex All-Wheel Drive system with Instant Tractionâ„¢ has an electronic management system that constantly monitors the speed of the wheels and throttle, engine torque and the brakes. As driving conditions change, wheels with the best grip get the most power. Chris Wailes, product manager at Volvo Car UK Ltd, said: “We are delighted to win another Caravan Club Towcar of the Year award as they are a great recognition of Volvo's commitment to developing good towcars and carry a great deal of respect from the public and our retailers.†This award builds on Volvo’s previous success at the Caravan Club Towcar of the Year competitions, the 2007 Awards saw the Volvo V50 D5 Sport not only win the ‘£25,001 to £33,000’ price class but it was also named the overall winner of the competition. The previous year the 185 PS variant of the Volvo D5 turbodiesel engine powered the XC70 AWD and V70 AWD to victory in no less than three classes. Volvo’s commitment to building great towcars is well known. It performs gruelling towing tests for all its new models both in Sweden and the desert heat of Arizona, USA, and even has its own fleet of trailers and caravans which are towed by vehicles steered using advanced robot technology to ensure consistent testing methodology. This testing also includes measuring the lateral acceleration of the trailer and the angle between the car and trailer at different speeds so that steering forces, chassis settings and engines are tuned to optimise their performance when towing. Sursa: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/09/29/139543.html

Car manufacturers Volvo are now using scientific findings about the African Locust to improve road safety. Locusts have an inner radar system that with some study, scientists could re-create for safety in a car. Car manufacturers Volvo are now using scientific findings about the African Locust to improve road safety. Volvo hopes to be able to transpose the locust's unique characteristics onto a computer chip and use it in their car's safety system. If the system of the locust can be re-created, it would revolutionize pedestrian/vehicle safety. Sursa: http://www.960werc.com/cc-common/news/sections/lifestylearticle.html?feed=104774&article=4258267 P.S...sub titlul articolului e si un video