Volvo S60 R-Design (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Volvo S60 R-Design (2012) | The Volvo S60 R-Design's energy is channeled to the wheels through Volvo's second-generation 6-speed Geartronic automatic transmission with Sport mode and a selectable That holds shifts deeper into the torque curve. The standard electronically controlled all-wheel-drive in the 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design has Instant Traction and Corner Traction Control, a further refinement of Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) That the uses torque vectoring to smooth and Stabilize cornering. It gently brakes the inner wheel driven while adding power to the outer wheel to Reduced any Tendency to understeer (or "plow"). Both front and rear springs are 15 mm shorter and 15 percent stiffer, the rear suspension bushings are 20 percent stiffer, and the front tie-blade bushing is a massive 400 percent stiffer than the T6's to help keep under control during Things aggressive driving.

We were impressed last year by the new-for-2011 mid-range S60 sedan, and we're even more enamored by this new 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design performance model. But as Volvo's sedan the quickest and most powerful yet, is it competitive with BMW's vaunted mid-range 5 Series sport sedans? The base 250-hp 5-cylinder 6-speed-automatic S60 T5 offers a slew of standard stuff beginning with a high-performance multimedia audio system and dual-zone electronic climate control and finishing with a full suite of safety features That includes Volvo's exclusive That City Safety system can actively avoid low-speed collisions.

All 2012 Volvo S60 models come with City Safety, the low-speed collision avoidance / mitigation system originally introduced in the XC60 premium CUV. At-speed relative differences less than nine mph, City Safety can help entirely avoid a collision. Up to 22 mph, it can help avoid a pedestrian hit.

This R-Design sport chassis surpasses anything in our toolbox, "says Volvo S60 brand manager Frank Vacca. Only the brakes, predictably strong and reliable in normal driving, disappointed by heating and fading a bit after repeated hard laps. If a fairly rare, distinctive and surprisingly affordable Euro-sport sedan Might Be on your wish list, we recommend giving the 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design a serious look. Easily Volvo's best-looking, best-handling and best-performing sedan ever, it's nothing like Those "good old" days Volvo. www.volvocars.com.

Volvo XC90 (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Volvo XC90 (2013) | The Six-speed Geartronic Transmission weighs 4751 lbs. Safety in the XC90 is not a problem with the specs involved Including a locking brakes with anti-assistance. ventilated emergency brake disc brakes help to Ensure a short stopping distance in all Situations. Meet the new 2013 Volvo XC90 with luxurious interiors and muscular exterior. Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) circulate the braking effect front and rear Between the wheels to Achieve optimal results According to load and driving conditions.

At the core of DSTC, sensors register the car's direction and roll rate. Also RSC, a Volvo's Roll Stability Control (RSC) can step in to help Prevent the vehicle from rolling over and Integrated front and rear side positioning lights help alert other drivers to your car's presence.

You can even change its sensitivity - or turn it off completely - via a button / ring on the wiper stalk. Also speed sensitive power steering uses sophisticated, speed-sensitive technology to regulate the amount of power a driver needs assistance. At highway speeds, steering is firmer and more immediate.

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid (2013) | The production version of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be launched in just one color - Electric Silver. The first 1.000 units of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid are only available in Electric Silver livery.  The interior of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid has black leather upholstery with contrasting stitching and inlays of blue-gray wood. Other distinctive interior details include a leather-covered steering wheel, specially designed mats and a gear lever knob with integrated indicators. The list of standard equipment includes features Such as speed-dependent power steering, electrically adjustable driver's seat, front and rear parking sensors, Bluetooth phone link and Volvo on Call.

From the environmental viewpoint the plug-in hybrid is totally superior to the first generation of hybrid cars, the which in principle Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by about 15 per cent compared with the same hybrid models without power. In hybrid mode, the large rechargeable battery pack in the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid Gives 65 per cent lower carbon dioxide emissions than a conventional V60 with the same diesel engine: 49 g / km. Thanks to the Pure, Hybrid and Power buttons, this car is the perfect choice for Uncompromising customer who wants the minimum carbon dioxide emissions combined with maximum driving pleasure, "says Stefan Jacoby. On longer trips, the diesel engine Gives the car the same range as a conventional hybrid - but with far lower carbon dioxide emissions.

When Save is activated, the on-board system ensures there is always sufficient That charge for driving later in Pure mode. If Necessary, the high-tension generator will charge the battery pack so there is sufficient capacity for driving in Pure mode. The Save mode should Ensure there is sufficient battery power for about 20 kilometers of driving on electricity alone.

The Volvo V60 Plug-in hybrid can be recharged from a regular power outlet (230V/6A, 10A or 16A) at home or in a parking lot. Recharging time varies with Amperage. The pre-conditioning function can also cool the batteries. The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid has two heating systems. In electric mode the car uses a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) water heater. The car also has a diesel-powered heater.

Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept (2012) | No other manufacturer has succeeded in delivering aspects of fuel economy and electrical range on this level in a capable, spacious performance car with 350 horsepower on tap." The technology in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept is as ingenious as it is unique," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation. VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine family. In the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept we demonstrate That our forthcoming four-cylinder engines offer the same high performance as today's sixes. At the same time, Their fuel consumption will be lower than in current four-cylinder engines," says Peter Mertens , Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Car Corporation.

The concept car carries a "T8" badge, the which emphasizes the combined 350 horsepower of the high-performance four-cylinder engine and the electric motor. This moves the car into territory Previously Occupied solely by eight-cylinder engines. VEA is a modular range of diesel and gasoline engines. In order to cover all customer requirements, Certain engines will gain added performance via hybrid drive technology or other Spearhead. The engine in the Volvo XC60 Concept Plug-in Hybrid has no conventional starter motor or alternator. It also charges the battery during braking. The rear axle of the Volvo XC60 Concept Plug-in Hybrid is driven by an electric motor producing 70 horsepower.

The battery pack is recharged from a regular power outlet, at home or at a parking place.  This offers convenient access to a wide range of data, Such as the battery's charge level, remaining range, and the location and capacity of the nearest recharging station. The electric four-wheel drive Volvo XC60 in the Plug-in Hybrid Concept is activated by pressing the AWD (All Wheel Drive) button. Instead of the mechanical power transfer of conventional four-wheel drive, the central control unit power distributes Between the gasoline-driven front wheels and the electrically driven rear axle. When Save is activated, the generator charges and tops up the battery pack if Necessary. The aim is to Ensure sufficient battery power for about 12 miles (20 km) of driving on electricity.

2013 Volvo V40

CAR GARAGE | 2013 Volvo V40 | The all-new V40 Volvo boasts class-leading driving dynamics thanks to focused attention to a number of vital areas. The chassis is designed to offer the agile, connected experience That creates true driving pleasure.The all-new Volvo V40 is ready to overtake the competition in the premium hatchback class with sharpened features and characteristics from larger Volvos wrapped in a sleek, compact package.

Charged with an outstanding set of high-tech features it will definitely give our toughest competitors a headache," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation. Thanks to input from customers all over the world our most compact model of the V-range features an outstanding blend of design, safety and versatility. The car is loaded with features That of modern luxury cars buyers want," explains Stefan Jacoby.

The all-new Volvo V40 features a class-leading safety and driver support package, Including Volvo Car Corporation's groundbreaking Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake and several other new features. Volvo Car Corporation expects to sell 90.000 units per year of the all-new Volvo V40. The car will be built in Volvo Car Corporation's plant in Ghent, Belgium. The car boasts sharpened features and characteristics from larger Volvos - wrapped in a sleek, compact package.

Saab, Volvo, Nokia and IKEA

For many years, we adore the Scandinavian brands. They always had something different than the others! Volvo was the safest car, Saab's technology was transferred from aerospace, and Nokia was the stylish. As you might noticed, I used past tense! Because, they all left in the past. Now Volvo is not the safest car manufacturer, fortunately every brand is safe. Saab has nothing to offer, except being Saab. Nokia is having last good days in mobile phones business and being beaten up by just one product.

Now what is next? Ikea! Just remember the last decades and how all those Scandinavian brands were glamour. But now, they lost all their fame. Okay, Volvo is getting better but there is a huge gap between the other brands and Volvo.

From all these brands, I noticed one thing in common. Scandinavian firms are really innovative and good at design, but ignore the whole world! Your brands may be the best, but we are not living in your region. So, we do not think like you. And Scandinavian firms are not that good at predicting the future and upcoming trends. I think in one decade Ikea can face the similar problems like Nokia and others. I hope they will realize what is going wrong and before things go wrong.

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2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model

2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model

First seen in the U.S. at the South Florida International Auto Show, the 2011 Volvo C70 receives a bold new look and a number of interior enhancements. With its new front appearance, the 2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model reveals traces of the S60 Concept Car that was unveiled in early 2009. The 2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model now relates more closely to the design language of the larger cars in the Volvo model range.

2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 is a convertible model, manufactured since 1997. This model is in its second generation. First generation model was offered with soft top convertibles and second generation models are installed with retractable hardtop. Second generation model was launched in 2006 and this model is based on Volvo P1 platform. New generation Volvo C70 is installed with advanced accessories like LED tail lamp, sleeker headlamps and many other accessories. 2011 Volvo C70 is a luxurious convertible model which offers smooth and comfortable drive experience. This new model is likely to face some tough competition from other convertible models like Infinity G37, Volkswagen Eos, Lexus IS 250 C and BMW 3 series.

2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model

Volvo C70 2011 will be sold at a price of 39,950 USD – 50 USD cheaper than the price of old, but with the additional standard equipment for 4000 USD, which was once optional. Like 5 speed automatic transmission, SIRIUS satellite radio, a layer of luxurious leather upholstery, LED taillights high-tech, complete airbags only from the front but also on the side of the vehicle.

2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model’s cabin is very slim and houses little gaps between console and dash. Stereo, navigation and Bluetooth are offered with straight forward access with button interface. This model’s interior can also be decorated with wood trim on center stack and standard aluminum material. Optional stereo system presents good sound quality to its occupants. 2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model’s seats are designed to offer comfortable seating position to its occupants. Rear cabin is very expansive and relatively comfortable for an average individual. Cargo compartment of this vehicle is also bit spacious and can easily accommodate small luggage.

The 2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model is a four-passenger luxury convertible with a retractable hardtop, and it's available in only one trim level, the T5. It comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, a power-retractable hardtop, front and rear foglights and heated outside mirrors. Standard interior features include leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats (with driver memory), automatic dual-zone climate control, full power accessories, cruise control, Bluetooth and an eight-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with auxiliary audio/USB jacks and satellite and HD radio.

2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model

The front-wheel-drive 2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine rated at 227 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed automatic with manual-shift control is mandatory. This powertrain is EPA-rated at 19 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.

2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model

The C70 comes standard with antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags for front passengers, roll bars that deploy in the case of a roll-over accident and whiplash-reducing front head restraints. In crash tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the C70 its highest rating of "Good" for frontal-offset and side impact protection.

But the 2011 Volvo Sport Sedan C70 Luxurious Convertible Model is about more than safety and an innovative roof. In the U.S., the 2011 C70 is offered with a powerful 227 horsepower turbocharged five-cylinder engine that's mated to a standard five-speed automatic transmission with driver selectable Geartronic shifting. Power is seamlessly distributed to the front wheels with Volvo's standard Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system.

Volvo S60's lovely merchandises

I was planning to write something else for today but my blogger friend Sila sent me something which I could not avoid it :) Actually this is the most remarkable thing about a car :)

It was about Volvo and its lunatic level of brand extensions strategy. Sila is a fashion blogger and she has nothing to do with cars except driving them! As you can imagine the situation is so serious.

Volvo's new "eye-catching" model S60 packed with attitude and driving pleasure (I don't know how you pack a car with attitude and driving pleasure) is offering nail polishes. You didn't read wrong, Volvo S60 has nail polishes as a brand extension strategy and it can be bought from Volvo's merchandise store.

It offers three differently pleasuring colours! 612 R-Design Red, 481 Cosmic White, 704 Vibrant Copper, 487 Ember Black. And they are being offered by a very reasonable price of €18 (£15) but the red is cheaper €10 (£8)!

I don’t have any knowledge on nail polish colour codes but as far as I understood these codes are the Volvo S60's colour codes. And from the press release I can understand that, when you buy a Volvo S60 with these colours you are supposed to buy the same colour nail polish!

"Volvo is probably the first car maker in the world to market nail polish. We wanted to do something a bit different, with a touch of humour and a little unexpected twist for the launch of the new car, while at the same time offering our female target group an unusual product," says Yvonne Hall Tobiasson, Merchandise & Licensing manager at Volvo Cars' Global Marketing department

From this point of view, I can clearly say one thing. Volvo S60 is the best female car of the century :)

By offering nail polish a part of brand extension strategy, Volvo ticked the female section in S60's gender section and definitely avoided many male customers. I really wonder the male "potential" customers’ interpretation of these products :) When you check their website for S60, it is full of testosterone hormone :)

And from old days, Volvo S60 had a very impressive show to press and with these colours we can polish it better :)

White, Copper and Black

Red

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Volvo, Wired

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

At the Los Angeles Design Challenge Competition, Volvo took the open-air experience at a whole new level with its ‘lighter than a Formula 1 racing car’ study project – the Volvo Air Motion. Besides its strong yet ultra-light body structure, the Air Motion concept cars vehicle further adds to its superlatives eco-friendliness, as it is not using a single drop of gasoline while driving wild.

Volvo Air Motion is a sports cars that runs on powerful, yet simple compressed air motors that, unlike an internal combustion engine, cools down under load rather than heat up. The air tank is centrally mounted and receives compressed air through wind-powered air replenishment sites that float 1000ft in the air. Its beautiful Scandinavian body is designed like a clam shell and sculptured from ultra light carbon fiber.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

Tipping the scales at under 1,000 pounds (453 kg), the Volvo Air Motion Concept is lighter than a Formula One car and employs a similar open-wheel configuration.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept

The 2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept was developed around the idea that minimizing the weight and complexity means maximizing driving enjoyment. Volvo built the cars with fewer components and replaced the heavy internal combustion engine with powerful, yet simple, compressed air motors.
To compress the air needed for the centrally mounted air tank, Air Replenishment Sites are used. Powered by air turbines floating 1,000ft in the air they harness the power of the wind and convert it to electricity to provide the compression. The motors cool down with increased load, instead of heating up, which eliminates the need for cooling systems. The chassis, interior and suspension employ an integrated design which brings a notable contribution to the lowered weight.

Aimed at the driving enthusiast, by a company synonymous with safety and environmental care, the Volvo Air Motion Concept demonstrates the beauty and purity of Scandinavian design and delivers a guilt free, raw driving experience.

2010 Volvo Sport Cars Air Motion Concept