2011 volvo fm review and specification prices

2011 volvo fm review and specification prices

Volvo to Build New Car Plant in China

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; At a press conference held earlier today in Beijing, Chinese-owned Volvo Cars announced plans to build a new plant in the city of Chengdu and continuing investigations for a second factory in Daqing, in north-eastern China. Volvo said that the deal is still pending approval from the Chinese government.  "We regard the Chinese market as

Volvo launches Emissions Equality

Volvo UK has launched an 'Emissions Equality' movement which hopes to persuade UK car buyers to think "about a car’s complete emissions picture, rather than just CO2 in isolation".

The Chinese owned Swedish company is suggesting the adoption of a classification scheme for new and used cars that details an engine's emissions of nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulates as well as CO2. Unlike carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulates are dangerous to humans.

This information is obtained by Government databases for all cars sold in the UK ever since 2001. Volvo is also releasing an application for phones and computers which aim to give drivers access to this "total emissions information". The classification scheme is similar to the one in the U.S, which gives a score from 1-10 for both a car’s "Greenhouse Gas" and "Air pollution" emissions.

Volvo's campaign comes in the wake of threats by the EU to charge fines of up to £300m on the UK because of poor air quality, in particular London which has the poorest air quality of any major European city.

According to Professor Frank Kelly of Kings College, London there are 4,300 early deaths in London every year, and 50,000 across the UK, as a result of air pollution, of which 70% comes from road transport. Professor Kelly says that the lungs of children in inner city areas are particularly vulnerable to roadside particulate pollution, which is generated almost entirely by diesel traffic.

Volvo YCC : 2006 Swedish Design Award

Volvos Your Concept Car (YCC) has been honored with the 2006 Swedish Design Award. The people behind the concept car must be pretty clever chaps but hold the front page. The car was designed by a team of women. The car has received many awards including 2004 Best Concept Car from design guru Ross Lovegrove, 2004 Best Design in Show from the New York Daily News and the 2005 Torsten and Wanja Soderberg design award. How do you feel guys? More pictures after the jump.






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Volvo XC70 AT Concept

The XC70 AT Concept unveiled by Volvo at the SEMA Show, is a tuned version of the XC70 series model inspired by the legendary off-road Baja race. The XC70 AT Concept is also equipped with an Aquamist in-cylinder intercooling system, an extra large top-mounted intercooler, and low restriction 3-inch stainless steel exhaust pipes. The XC70 AT have features the 2.5-litre, 5-cylinder turbo engine that is normally found in the high performance V70 R.

via carbodydesign

2010 Volvo C30 BEV Pictures

2010 Volvo C30 BEV Front View

2010 Volvo C30 BEV Photo

2010 Volvo C30 BEV Side View

2010 Volvo C30 BEV Interior

2010 Volvo C30 BEV Image

2010 Volvo C30 BEV Control Panel

2010 Volvo C30 BEV Rear View

Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

The XC60 project is targeted to customers with high demands on design, brand integrity and high-tech content. According to Volvo the XC60 exterior was conceived as a mix of two car styles. The lower part is characterized by muscular and bold volumes, with large wheels and high ground clearace. Up above, the flowing lines and sleek profile create the sporty look and visual impression of a coupé. via carbodydesign

Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

HEICO Volvo S80 T6 HPC

HEICO Volvo S80 T6 HPC

Las Vegas reflect flawlessly in the gleaming aluminum paint of the Heico Sportiv S80 T6 High Performance Concept (HPC). "Heico Sportiv is honored to once again be working with Volvo Cars to build the exciting S80 T6 HPC for this year's SEMA show," said Holger Hedtke, President of Heico. The 2007 show marks the second year Heico Sportiv has partnered with Volvo Cars to create a SEMA concept. This year, Heico shows its mettle with the S80 T6 HPC and the C30 Surf Pattern (see separate release).

HEICO Volvo S80 T6 HPC

HEICO Volvo S80 T6 HPC

HEICO Volvo S80 T6 HPC

HEICO Volvo S80 T6 HPC

HEICO Volvo S80 T6 HPC

HEICO Volvo S80 T6 HPC

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2010 Volvo C70 Photos

2010 Volvo C70 Front Angle View

2010 Volvo C70 Front Exotic Car

2010 Volvo C70 Side View

2010 Volvo C70 Wallpaper

2010 Volvo C70 Interior

2010 Volvo C70 Car Picture

2010 Volvo C70 Rear Angle View

Volvo C70 T5 SE

The new C70 is a very different beast to its predecessor, which was sold as both a fixed-head coupe and soft-top cabrio.

This time, the C70 has a folding steel roof, giving buyers both cars - coupe and convertible - for the price of one. With the roof down on a sunny day, pretty well. It's the punchy 220bhp unit fitted to the awesome Focus ST. The body is suspended by MacPherson struts up front, multi-link suspension at the rear, which makes for a comfy ride around town. carmagazine