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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today that Volvo is recalling 9,746 2010-2011 S80, XC70, model year 2011 XC60 AND model year 2010 V70 vehicles. According to the NHTSA, there may be an intermittent fault in the driver’s airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system. “In the even of a crash, the [...]
As Volvo adapts to its new Chinese owner and a brand new CEO – Stefan Jacoby, former CEO of Volkswagen – the brand is making all sorts of changes to improve its luxury image. First and foremost – Volvo has its sights set on the BMW 1-Series and the BMW X1. The compact sedan, which [...]
Volvo announced today that it has updated its S80 sedan. The 2010 Volvo S80 gets refreshed exterior styling, an upgraded interior and sharper chassis and an updated engine range. “We are ready to give the competition a tough match. With the new S80, we’re placing the bar at the very highest level when it comes to [...]
Of course good news like this only comes for the Europeans. Volvo is introducing a new 2.4L 5-cylinder diesel engine for its S80 sedan. The new D5 engine will be available in the UK starting mid-2009 and Volvo will soon release pricing and further specification closer to launch. What we do know right now is [...]
