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2010 Volvo S60 by Heico Sportiv

2011-01-30T02:35:00.000-08:00

Heico Sportiv offers its own version of the Volvo S60 T6.

2011 Heico Sportiv Volvo S60
Total planned 100 units at 64,000 euros each. New promises to be more powerful, the design will be fairly aggressive, the body will shade "dark blue metallic. Under the hood of the car posted a modified 6-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine of 330 horsepower (26 hp more). In addition, the novelty is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and AWD system. Up to 100 km / h model accelerates in 5.8 seconds, top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h. Fuel consumption is 10.3 litres/100 km.

The tuner also offers a two-part front spoiler, a diffuser on the rear bumper, sport exhaust system with oval tailpipes and 19-inch matte black wheels wrapped in tires Pirelli. Clearance of the car lowered by 30 mm. As for the interior, the model has an automatic air conditioning, high-quality audio system, power windows, cruise control, multifunction leather steering wheel, electric folding mirrors, rain sensor, leather upholstery and dual xenon headlights with dynamic virazhnymi headlights.

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"Volvo" presented in Moscow on a new S60

2010-09-01T09:04:00.000-07:00

At the motor show in Moscow, the Swedish "Volvo" brought a new generation of its sedan S60, which itself is autocompanies with the prefix "sport".

The cost of the new Volvo S60 sedan will start at $ 38,400.

The first cars will appear in dealerships in the near future. Orders for cars made now. "Volvo" expects to establish production of new items to their full capacity in 2011.

The base version offers a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 203 horsepower, front-wheel drive and six-speed manual transmission. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 7.7 seconds.

A vehicle with a 2.4-liter 205-horsepower diesel engine, which aggregated only six-speed "automatic" and all-wheel drive. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 8.1 seconds.

The most powerful version equipped with a 3.0-liter 304-horsepower engine with six-speed automatic transmission and a full-size. Up to 100 km / h this car accelerates in 6.5 seconds.

The car will be available with many options, including pedestrian detection system with automatic braking, adaptive cruise control system for tracking "dead zones", etc.
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By December, Volvo will be sold

2009-08-13T08:27:00.000-07:00

The company Volvo, which is currently looking for an investor, able to buy back a large share of the company, will be sold by the end of the year, said State Secretary of Swedish Ministry of Industry, Joeran Haegglund.

But still it remains unclear whether there is a chance at the Chinese companies that have actively participated in the takeover of Swedish companies, Volvo to acquire the property.

Haegglund said and that the Government is working closely with Ford, which is not readily willing to part with the brand name Volvo, unlike that made by General Motors, Saab.

Chinese carmakers, while the only person interested in acquiring the company Volvo, particularly the company Geely, which has been seen as the favorite in the race for the Swedish company. Recently, it was reported that Geely, seem to have made a preliminary proposal for the purchase, which included an amount of two billion dollars. In addition, Chinese carmakers have produced a development plan for the company, if Volvo agrees to the terms of the sale. The plan stated that China will cooperate closely with the engineers of Volvo, when implementing new projects.

But it seems Ford is not going to sell Volvo, and strongly wants to delay the process, at least until such time until GM finally sells Opel. The reason? The company then Ford will be able to offer one of the Volvo failed to buy Opel, thereby avoiding falling into the hands of Chinese investors.

Volvo XC60 represents sports version

2009-08-01T05:41:00.000-07:00

Swedish automakers Volvo XC60 SUV represents a special sports package options, R-Design.

As reported in the press-service company, is technically a special version of the base is more "severe" perenastroennoy steering and suspension. Outwardly the Volvo XC60 R-Design will be differentiated by their original decoration of bright polished metal on the grille, fog lamps, fringing and rear-view mirrors. In addition, the aggressiveness of the vehicle attached to the rear diffuser with integrated, as the two chrome exhaust pipe system, side step in the tone and the 18 - or 20-inch wheels on the customer's request, transmits autonews.ru.

Inside, draw the attention of sports seats with lateral support, perforated aluminum pedals, leather trim steering wheel and handle the gate. The official premiere of Volvo XC60 R-Design will be held in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Chinese company Geely buys Volvo for two billion dollars

2009-07-29T15:25:00.000-07:00

Chinese auto manufacturer Geely plans to propose to concern Ford, the owner of brands Volvo, redeemed his Swedish company for two billion dollars. As reported by The Auto Channel, the official application is filed by the end of July.

According to some reports, the company Geely has already signed a preliminary agreement with Ford to acquire brand Volvo. It was expected that after the purchase of Scandinavian auto manufacturer in the Chinese city Duanguan new factory will be built Geely, which planned to build assembly crossovers XC90, are now produced in the United States. According to the Chinese, they want to buy a Volvo in order to increase the production and sale of automobiles in their country.

According to the sources of The Auto Channel, Geely has already been three years preparing a plan for the purchase of Volvo, but the leadership of Ford, it was originally configured with skepticism about a possible sale of the Swedish brand Chinese. Now, in Ford believe that Geely will be able to successfully manage and develop the company. Note that the official information on the negotiations and agreement with Geely Group in the U.S. has denied.

Spy photo of new Volvo S60

2009-07-28T11:11:00.000-07:00

On the roads of England were seen new Swedish car Volvo S60.

The machine is equipped with an innovative system of preventing the accident Collision Warning, which automatically slows down the car quickly in case of dangerous situations on the road. The system works by using cameras installed in the body, said autoportal.ua. Also in the S60 a pedestrian recognition system, which will alert both the driver and pedestrian. New Volvo S60 has received an economical 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and transmission with double clutch. More information will be available closer to the formal entry of vehicles in 2010