The 2011 New York Auto Show is right around the corner (well press days start on April 21, 2011, but you know how we feel about shows). At the show in New York, a jury of 66 distinguished auto journalists from around the world will name the 2011 World Car Award winners including the 2011 [...]
There are a couple of Volvo models that just aren’t cutting it in the United States. Now, the Swedish automaker that is owned by China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group will cut the number of models it offers here on the stateside to focus more on its best-selling models. The move is being made in hopes [...]
Volvo is recalling 6,046 2011 model year vehicles due to potential engine stalling, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2011 model year vehicles include the Volvo S80, S60, XC70 and XC60. “The software calibration for the fuel cutoff functionality in the engine control module is too sensitive,” said NHTSA in its recalls [...]
The following is a short-list of all the model being considered for the 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year. On December 16, three finalists from each category will be announced, with the winner getting its fame and award at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show in January. As you can probably see from [...]
We’ve already seen Heico Sportiv’s take on the new Volvo S60 sedan but at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Volvo will unveil its stock R-Design package for the Volvo S60 as well as the V60. “Refining a chassis is a bit like being an athlete looking to break new records. Once you’re beaten one record, [...]
Just last month Heico Sportiv teased us with three sketches of their upcoming modifications for the Volvo S60. Today, the tuner has released its full package for the S60 sedan along with some performance upgrades. The most apparent visual upgrades include a new front spoiler on original bumper, what’s known as the PUR-R-RIM rear skirt [...]
While Volvo slowly makes its transition to becoming a Chinese owned brand, German tuning brand Heico Sportiv, which focuses on tuning Volvos, has released the first sketches and details for their plans on a modified Volvo S60 sedan. Other than sportier looks, the Heico Sportiv Volvo S60 will get engine modifications that will increase output [...]
Volvo has announced pricing of its new 2011 S60 sedan. The model will hit showrooms later this year with prices starting at $37,700 for the Volvo S60 T6 AWD. “The all-new S60 has been a long time coming,” said VCNA President and CEO, Doug Speck, “but it’s been worth the wait. With 300 horsepower, standard [...]
Volvo’s are pretty safe right? Well, this video may make you think twice. While we’re huge fans of technology features like adaptive cruise control and Volvo’s crash avoidance system, you can never fully trust computers over human interaction. Here is a video of a Volvo safety demo where Volvo invited a bunch of reporters to [...]
Volvo today took the covers off of its 2011 Volvo S60 sedan, which will make its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next month. According to Volvo, the 2011 S60 is the most “dynamic car model” it has ever produced. “This project has been about pure passion for the task of driving Volvo’s chassis [...]
