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    Volvo S60 Car of the Year in the Middle East

    Volvo S60 Car of the Year in the Middle East   In early November, the Volvo S60 was crowned Car of the Year in the Middle East at MEMA 2011, the Middle East Motor Awards. The jury praised the Volvo S60 as a well-balanced and stylish luxury sedan featuring a powerful turbocharged six-cylinder engine and leading-edge safety technology.   MEMA, which was held for the second consecutive year, is regarded as the largest, most prestigious and only independent award for the automotive industry in the region. It is organised by Expo Centre Sharjah in the United Arab Republic. The jury

    Volvo S60 Honored as 2011 International Sedan of the Year

    Volvo S60 Honored as 2011 International Sedan of the Year   Named "Most Dependable" By ICOTY Jury   Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) was awarded the 2011 International Sedan of the Year at the New York International Auto Show by the International Car of the Year (ICOTY) jury on April 21. The all-new sports sedan was deemed best-in-class for the most superlative connection with consumer lifestyles. The selection was made by a jury of 12 nationally recognized automotive journalists.   "To receive the International Sedan of the Year award and be named 'Most Dependable'

    Ultra-thin, integrated navigation kit now available for all current Volvo models

    Ultra-thin, integrated navigation kit now available for all current Volvo models   The new, ultra-thin Garmin navigation kit that was introduced together with the new Volvo S60 and V60 in 2010 is now available as an accessory throughout Volvo Cars' current model range.   The versatile navigation kit is smoothly integrated in the car thanks to a docking unit at the driver's windscreen pillar. The Volvo unique docking unit, which has built-in speaker and charging, is installed by the Volvo workshop."The Garmin nüvi 3790 is less than nine millimetres thick, which is about the

    DRIVe versions of the Volvo S60 and V60 - CO2 emissions of 114 and 119 g/km

    DRIVe versions of the Volvo S60 and V60 - CO\2\ emissions of 114 and 119 g/km   The eco-conscious Volvo customer can now buy Volvo S60 or V60 in a particularly economical DRIVe version, with CO\2\ emissions of just 114 g/km and 119 g/km respectively - corresponding to fuel consumption of 4.3 and 4.5 l/100 km respectively. This means that Volvo buyers can now choose between a total of seven models with CO\2\ emissions below 120 g/km, three of them below the 100 g/km mark.   The Volvo S60 and V60 are now available with the upgraded 1.6-litre diesel engine that meets the Euro

    Volvo Car Europe and Snowbombing announce 2011 pan-European event partnership: ‘Volvo Snowbombing 2011'

    Pan-European event partnership announcement: ‘Volvo Snowbombing 2011'     Volvo Car Europe and Snowbombing have announced the 2011 pan-European event partnership:‘Volvo Snowbombing 2011', a week-long international festival in April with music, snow sports, and unparalleled fun. Featuring: Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, Pendulum (live), Magnetic Man, Professor Green a lot of bands, DJs, Plus Comedy and much more. There will also be a Volvo Ice Camp Party and a Volvo Road Trip. The official * ‘Best European Festival' and the original and greatest snowboard and music festival in the

    S60 R-Design - an even sharper and more exciting Volvo drive

    S60 R-Design - an even sharper and more exciting Volvo drive   Following in the tracks of the all-new Volvo S60, Volvo Cars' chassis experts are now taking the next step on the road to car enthusiast paradise.The result is the Volvo S60 R-Design - even sportier, even more dynamic and even more exciting.   "Refining a chassis is a bit like being an athlete looking to break new records. Once you're beaten one record, you're immediately focused on the next. In the R-Design chassis we've sharpened the steering, the agility and the solid overall impression still further compared

    The all-new S60 R-Design - even sportier design and driving properties for connoisseurs

    The all-new S60 R-Design - even sportier design and driving properties for connoisseurs   Introducing the all-new S60 R-Design - designed with true sports-car feel and featuring a specially developed chassis to ensure that the driving experience matches the car's appearance."The all-new S60 is our sportiest model ever. With R-Design it becomes even sharper. They're the natural choice for true connoisseurs," says Paul Welander, Senior Vice President Product Development at Volvo Cars.   Sporty, sportier, sportiest - in order to keep the superlatives in check Volvo Cars has taken

    Volvo's Powerful T6 Engine Wins Prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines Award

    Volvo Cars' Powerful T6 Engine Wins Prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines Award       Rockleigh, N.J. Volvo Cars' hot new S60 sport sedan continues to impress the pundits with the announcement of its powerful T6 engine being lauded as one of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2011. With a blistering 300 horsepower, 325 lb.-ft. of torque at a low 2,100 rpm and combined fuel economy of 21 mpg, it's easy to see why.   This year marks a first for Volvo Cars to win the annual award bestowed by the editors of Ward's. In all, 38 vehicles with new or significantly improved engines were

    Now the Volvo XC60 also gets Pedestrian Detection and the new infotainment system

    Now the Volvo XC60 also gets Pedestrian Detection and the new infotainment system   As of the end of November 2010, the Volvo XC60 can be specified with the new Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake safety system.At the same time, the XC60 gets the new infotainment system that has been introduced in the Volvo S60 and V60. All the information is presented in a five or seven inch colour screen integrated into the upper part of the centre console. The new four-cylinder direct-injection 1.6- and 2-litre GTDi engines are now beginning to make their entry throughout the entire

    S60 and V60 R-Design - an even sharper and more exciting Volvo drive

    S60 and V60 R-Design - an even sharper and more exciting Volvo drive   Following in the tracks of the all-new Volvo S60 and V60, Volvo Cars' chassis experts are now taking the next step on the road to car enthusiast paradise.The result is the Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design - even sportier, even more dynamic and even more exciting.   "Refining a chassis is a bit like being an athlete looking to break new records. Once you're beaten one record, you're immediately focused on the next. In the R-Design chassis we've sharpened the steering, the agility and the solid overall impression

    The all-new S60 and V60 R-Design - even sportier design and driving properties for connoisseurs

    The all-new S60 and V60 R-Design - even sportier design and driving properties for connoisseurs   Introducing the all-new S60 and V60 R-Design - designed with true sports-car feel and featuring a specially developed chassis to ensure that the driving experience matches the car's appearance."The all-new S60 and V60 are our sportiest models ever. With R-Design they are even sharper. They're the natural choice for true connoisseurs," says Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President Product Development at Volvo Cars.   Sporty, sportier, sportiest - in order to keep the superlatives in

    Black, flat, strong: Volvo S60 T6 Design by Heico Sportiv

    Black, flat, strong: Volvo S60 T6 Design by Heico Sportiv   ■ Spectacular premium saloon with 330 hp (243 kW)■ Exclusive special edition of 100 cars Cologne - A spectacular and attractive Volvo sedan: The Volvo S60 T6 Design by Heico Sportiv. The sedan powers up to 330 hp (243 kW) with only 100 models exclusively available as special editions in Sapphire Black metallic paint. The retail price is set to €63968.00 (including 19% VAT). This spectacular four-door Volvo S60 has been in collaboration with the tuning specialist Heico Sportiv. Heico has more than 20 years experience in

    1.6-litre GTDi engines from Volvo deliver high performance and minimal fuel consumption

    1.6-litre GTDi engines from Volvo deliver high performance and minimal fuel consumption     Volvo's engine range is now being expanded with the T3 and T4, two four-cylinder 1.6-litre petrol engines featuring the very latest direct injection technology. The GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) concept was developed to offer really low fuel consumption without compromising on performance or driving pleasure.   The 1.6 GTDi T3 with 150 horsepower (110 kW) and the T4 with 180 horsepower (132 kW) will be available in the all-new Volvo S60 and V60. The 180 hp engine

    Volvo Cars Netherlands supports use of bicycle helmets for children

    Volvo Cars Netherlands supports use of bicycle helmets for children   Every year, about 35 children under 12 years of age die as a result of bicycle accidents in the Netherlands.Volvo Cars Nederland and the Dutch traffic safety association Veilig Verkeer Nederland are cooperating in a campaign to draw attention to the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet.   Nearly 700 children in the Netherlands are admitted to hospital every year following bicycle accidents. Better prevention can help avoid many of these injuries. Therefore all children in the het Palet primary school in

    The Subject60: All-New Naughty Volvo on Tour - Starting in Berlin

    The Subject60: All-New Naughty Volvo on Tour- Starting in Berlin   Throughout May and June the Subject60 parties will be touring five influential European cities: Berlin, London, Paris, Milan and Madrid, to promote the all-new naughty, sporty and hi-tech Volvo S60. "With the Subject60 tour for the all-new S60 we want to show a new naughtier side of Volvo and celebrate that Volvo are on the go with sales figures up 26.5 per cent world wide compared to last year. We want to reach out to a new target audience, a creative young city crowd which the S60 is perfect for. We are going to

    Volvo Cars' crash-test laboratory 10 years

    Volvo Cars' crash-test laboratory 10 years: The ability to replicate road accidents contributes to world-class crash safety   Volvo Cars' crash-test laboratory in Torslanda turns 10 this year - and the almost 3,000 full-scale tests that have been carried out during the high-tech facility's first decade have helped give Volvo owners even safer cars. "We can replicate most of the incident and accident scenarios that take place out on the roads. By analysing these and then testing new safety technology in the crash-test laboratory, we can improve the safety level in our cars so

    Crash test laboratory: Historical milestones 2000-2010

    Crash-test laboratory - Milestones 2000-2010     · 2000 - The new crash-test laboratory is inaugurated on 29 March by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. It is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in the world. · 2000 - Tests of central road dividers made by wires. · 2001 - Volvo Cars is appointed Centre of Excellence for safety within the parent corporation, Ford Motor Company. Over the following years, many crash tests are carried out on various models from Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Ford of Europe in Volvo's high-tech crash-test laboratory.

    Upgraded engines and lower fuel consumption in Volvo Cars' 2011 models

    Upgraded engines and lower fuel consumption in Volvo Cars' 2011 models   The new five-cylinder 2-litre turbodiesel introduced in the all-new Volvo S60 is now available throughout Volvo Cars' model range - and there are upgraded six-cylinder petrol engines too.   "The new engines offer greater driving pleasure across the range. What is more, our strong drive to reduce carbon dioxide emissions means that fuel consumption has been cut as well," says Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President Product Development at Volvo Cars. The new five-cylinder D3 is in principle the same engine

    A Volvo car ride can ease allergies

    A Volvo car ride can ease allergies   As wonderful as the spring is for many people, it is also sheer torture for others. A person suffering from asthma or allergy has few sanctuaries during the pollen season. However, a ride in a Volvo car may make life easier. "The filters we fit to clean the passenger compartment air also remove the particles that cause allergies. A ride in a car can actually make breathing easier for many sufferers when the problem becomes acute," says Andreas Andersson, manager of allergy-optimised car interiors at Volvo Cars.   The filters that clean

    China Auto Show Beijing 2010 - Volvo Cars' press conference

    China Auto Show Beijing 2010 - Volvo Cars' press conference China Auto Show starts on April 23 and ends on May 2. It takes place at the Beijing China International Exhibition Center.   Volvo Cars press conference took place April 23 at 03:30 am CET in Volvo Cars' stand.  Click here  to watch the press conference as an on-demand video.   To read more about the motor show, please visit the Auto China 2010 official website: http://www.china-autoshow.com/

    Matching your nail polish with your Volvo S60?

    Matching your nail polish with your Volvo S60? The all-new Volvo S60 is an eye-catching car packed with attitude and driving pleasure. It goes on display at the Geneva motor show at the same time as the wraps come off an exclusive collection of selected accessories. They are a perfect match for the car and its target group. For instance, how about an exquisite pair of tooled goatskin gloves or a pack of three nail polishes in striking Ember Black, Vibrant Copper and Cosmic White?   "Volvo is probably the first car maker in the world to market nail polish. We wanted to do something

    Volvo goes naughty

    Volvo goes naughty   Safety, Scandinavian design and environmental consideration are all part and parcel of the Volvo brand. With the all-new Volvo S60, a new dimension is now being revealed - The Naughty Volvo. The aim is for driving pleasure, world-class design and innovative safety to attract more customers to the Volvo brand.   Volvo Cars is putting most of its campaign online and reveals its more playful dimension, where properties such as extreme driving pleasure and daring design are in the spotlight."The all-new Volvo S60 is a particularly dynamic car with an exciting

    Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake - unique technology in the all-new Volvo S60

    Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake - unique technology in the all-new Volvo S60   The all-new Volvo S60 is packed with high-tech solutions that actively help the driver avoid accidents. The Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is a world first. To Volvo Cars' knowledge there is no other car manufacturer that offers a feature that can avoid a collision with a pedestrian. This radar- and camera-based system can detect pedestrians in front of the car, warn if anyone walks out into its path - and then automatically activate the car's full braking power if the driver

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