2010 Volvo C30 BEV

December 18, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2010 Volvo C30 BEV

The Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) is powered by Lithium-Ion batteries that can be recharged via either a regular household power socket or special roadside charging stations. Charging the battery fully takes about eight hours. If the car is recharged with renewable electricity, CO2 emissions could be almost zero in the well-to-wheel perspective. The Volvo C30 BEV top speed with a fully charged battery pack is about 130 km/h (81 mph). Acceleration... 

2010 HEICO SPORTIV Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

November 20, 2009 Filed Under: Tuning, Volvo
2010 HEICO SPORTIV Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Volvo tuner HEICO SPORTIV has unveiled the new tuning program for the new 2010 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe Facelift. The reprogramming of the original engine control unit generates a maximum power of 92 kW/125 bhp (for the 80 kW/109 bhp model) and maximum torque of 280 Nm (240 Nm). As a result, the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe does zero to 100 km/h in just 9.2 seconds, beating its series-produced counterpart by 2.1 seconds! A maximum speed of 200 km/h is also attainable,... 

2011 Volvo S60

November 10, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2011 Volvo S60

Here are the first official pictures of the all-new Volvo S60 – sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo model. The Volvo S60 can be equipped with Pedestrian Detection – a groundbreaking safety feature that can detect pedestrians in front of the car and brake automatically if the driver does not react in time. The all-new Volvo S60 is being unveiled to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in early March next... 

2010 Noble M600

October 1, 2009 Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Tuning
2010 Noble M600

The Noble M600 is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter Volvo V8. The Noble M600 is constructed from a stainless steel tub, tube skeleton and chassis, clad with carbon fiber body panels for a curb weight of just 2810 pounds. The 4.4-liter V8 (a first for Noble) has been fitted with twin Garrett turbochargers, and the driver can change between three output settings – 450, 550, or 650 horsepower – with max torque output of 618 lb-ft. Performance... 

2010 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

September 16, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2010 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is powered by a 1.6 liter diesel engine that emits 99 g/km of CO2 and has a fuel economy of 74.3mpg on the combined cycle. This means the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is able to run for 857 miles on a single tank of fuel. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop falls below the 100 g/km carbon dioxide threshold and into VED Band A. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is also capable of up to 74.3 mpg on the combined cycle and can cover up to... 

2010 Volvo C30 R-Design

September 14, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2010 Volvo C30 R-Design

The biggest changes in the new Volvo C30 R-Design, which make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, are actually hidden beneath the skin. The chassis of the 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design is 10 millimeters lower and the steering of the car has been tuned to be more precise. The 2010 Volvo C30 R-Design also comes with stiffer springs, dampers and roll-bars. The new Volvo C30 R-Design is also equipped with five-spoke Cratus wheels, just like the rest of... 

2010 Volvo C30

September 9, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2010 Volvo C30

Volvo has released the new information and complete pictures for 2010 Volvo C30 facelift version which makes its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 2010 Volvo C30 facelift features redesigned soft nose, front fenders, grille, headlights and lower front spoiler. This gives the 2010 Volvo C30 a new appearance from the front, carving out a distinctive personality which clearly separates the new Volvo C30 from the Volvo S40 and Volvo V50. The... 

2010 Volvo C70

September 2, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2010 Volvo C70

Set to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Volvo C70 is a four-seat convertible with a three-piece steel roof that comes with an updated exterior design. The 2010 Volvo C70 will be available with three petrol engines: T5 with 230 hp/320 Nm, 2.4i with 170 hp/230 Nm and 2.4 with 140 hp/220 Nm and two diesels: D5 (180 hp/400 Nm) and 2.0D (136 hp/320 Nm). With its new front, the 2010 Volvo C70 reveals traces of the Volvo S60 Concept Car that... 

2010 Volvo XC60 R-Design

July 13, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2010 Volvo XC60 R-Design

Volvo has unveiled today their factory styling package for the XC60 – the Volvo XC60 R-Design. For the exterior, the Volvo XC60 R-Design program offers a new front grille, new mirror and fog lamp accents, sill moldings, twin chromed tailpipes and a 18-inch aluminum wheels. The Volvo XC60 R-Design kit also includes a sport chassis and various other body accents. The interior of the Volvo XC60 R-Design features Sport seats with leather upholstery,... 

2009 Volvo C30, S40 and V50 R-Design DRIVe

May 4, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2009 Volvo C30, S40 and V50 R-Design DRIVe

The new Volvo C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe R-DESIGN all boast CO2-emissions of just 119 g/km. The fuel consumption has also been improved and now offers up to 62.8 mpg on the combined cycle across all three models. These changes enable the cars to keep the full R-DESIGN bodykit with front and rear spoilers, lower door trim and side skirts as well as roof and lip spoilers and 17-inch five spoke alloy wheels. The interior also carries all the familiar...