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Volvo presented at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show the so-called Concept You. A prototype of large proportions which brings forward us future lines of the brand, and the new sedan that will take the place of veteran S80. Volvo now has new goals. Geely, Its new owner (a very important Chinese firm), is to convert Volvo a brand Premium the level of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. A goal will be hard and difficult but can be achieved peacefully knowing the great potential of the brand. The Concept Universe was the first development of the new Volvo that is emerging. The You has a similar very large with the Universe, but if we see it more in detail, although its futuristic interior and large wheels, we can see a model closer to production. Both prototypes are just the first step that gives the brand to its change. First we'll get a replacement of S80, Then we will see new models where the brand has no presence today, and 2013 finally know the new XC90. By that year, we will find a completely renovated catalog. |
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At first it seemed to be only a rumor, and has always been denied by the Chinese Volvo owners of Geely. But now there's the official announcement from Sweden. "How in the Rally Dakar 2012 in South America with two prototypes of the XC60 Go Home", proclaimed the Scandinavian automaker. However, the cars are not officially supported with a factory team, but driven by a private Swedish racing. More exactly the team Pewano stands behind the project, that were active previously only in the tour vehicle sport and in automobile Rallyes. Team manager for the intention becomes the Swedish navigator legend Tina Thorner. |
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It is a challenge to really maintain a car and I realized it early on. I had bought a Corsa for myself as I had been interested in it ever since I had seen it in the showrooms. As soon as I bought it, I had begun using it on a day to day basis and it gave me the biggest thrill to know that I was using the car I so deeply desired. However, every car needs to be maintained and I needed to consider my civic tuning as well. However, I had no idea how to go ahead and get that done. My next step was the internet, it was the only place where I felt I could find information on the tuning of my car and I was right. I bumped into this website that was just all I was looking for as it had all the information on cars that I could never have imagined. They had articles just about on everything related to cars and they had car info, car styles and trends, maintenance tips and a lot more. With all the car news around updated frequently one simply couldn’t stop learning all there is about cars on this website. I never imagined there would be such a great car advisor for my car online. |
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Volvo reliable source given for the appearance in certain market an electric version of the C30. No one can dispute that the engine could find under the hood of a Volvo C30 is a wonderful engine, 2.5-liter turbocharged and delivers power, performance and performance with a very good relationship of fuel consumption and low emissions. Well, the latest industry rumors say that in 2012 will market an electric version of the C30. Currently have a Volvo in addition to plans for its future uncertain, testing the hybrid version of the V70 family, which also markets would be in 2012, but absolutely reliable sources from within the same manufacturer has reported that it would also working on the C30 project powered by electricity. As published by the prestigious American newspaper The New York Times when asked this unidentified source, the response was to the affirmative, are developing an electric car. |
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Proved the new Volvo XC-60: the Swedish Compact Suv presents new devices, as standard, to improve safety and atttiva passive. Audi Q5, BMW X3 e Mercedes GLK sono avvisate! Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLK are warned. After the presentation of the press in October, finally had the opportunity to test more thoroughly the Compact Suv Volvo XC-60. Put to the test in any location and situation, from the city traffic to off-road routes and impressions have been more than positive.
As for the engines, the options are three: two versions and a diesel powertrain in gasoline. Going into detail, find from the 2.4D turbodiesel common rail 163cv, from 340 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm. Then move on to the intermediate vehicle, the one tested, which is driven by the D5 AWD which has a maximum power of 185cv reached to 4,000 rpm with 400 Nm of torque at 2000 - 2750 rpm. To find the top instead T6 petrol engine, a six-cylinder petrol with turbocharger from 285cv and 400 Nm of torque from 1500 to 4800 rpm. |
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