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8 hrs ago | PR-inside.com

Volvo Cars recalls 8,500 green cars

Ford-owned Volvo Cars on Thursday said it is recalling around 8,500 green cars, mainly in Sweden, due to problems with the fuel-pump. Company spokesman Stefan Elfstrom in Goteborg said the recall concerns the Volvo V70 and Volvo S80 models of 2008 and 2009.

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Related Topix: Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Sweden, World News

16 hrs ago | CanadianDriver

What's New: 2009 Volvo C30

The R-Design models include an emblem on the grille and steering wheel, and embossed on the front seats.

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Related Topix: Volvo S40, Speakers

Wed Jul 08, 2009

Earth Times

Start-Stop-System for Volvos

The Swedish carmaker Volvo is offering several models with the fuel-saving start-stop-system from July, starting with the diesel engines for the C30, S40 and V50.

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Related Topix: Volvo S40

Mon Jul 06, 2009

Automotive Industries

An industrial joint venture to series-produce plug-in hybrid cars

AI interviews with Paul Gustavsson, vice-president, business development at Volvo Cars and Lars Stromberg, Professor & VP Research & Development, Vattenfall.

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Related Topix: Hybrid Vehicles, Volvo V70, Electric Vehicle, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Wind Power, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Shanghai Daily

Construction equipment maker sees rosy future

BASED Volvo Construction Equipment, which makes excavators and haulers, expects better China market conditions in the second half due to the government stimulus plan.

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Related Topix: Volvo S40

Thu Jul 02, 2009

The Car Connection

Bottom Line

The luxury-car experts at TheCarConnection.com drove the 2009 Acura RL for this hands-on Bottom Line road test.

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Related Topix: Acura, Acura RL, Acura TL, Acura NSX, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo S80

Wed Jul 01, 2009

The Auto Channel

Volvo Car UK Challenges the Mayor of London to Emissions Equality

July 1, 2009: Volvo Car UK has today challenged the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the basis of charging for the London Congestion Charging zone.

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Related Topix: Volvo S40

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Trailer/Body Builders

Volvo On a No Regen Enginea Tour

Seeing is believing, so Volvo Trucks North America is making sure as many customers as possible see its EPA2010 emissions technology in action through its 'No Regen Engine' tour.

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Related Topix: Volvo VN, Volvo Volvo Truck

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Automotive

Subaru of America, Inc. Announces EPA Figures for 2010 Outback

Subaru of America, Inc. Announces EPA Figures for 2010 Outback Subaru of America, Inc.

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Related Topix: Subaru Outback, Subaru, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Auto Dealers, Retail, Cherry Hill, NJ, Volvo XC70

TheCarConnection

2010 Saab 9-5 Preview

Has the Saab 9-5 has been with us forever, at least in car years? Here's a sample of the life-changing events that have taken place since the 9-5 first emerged.

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Related Topix: Saab, Saab 9-5, Volvo S80, Acura, Acura RL, Buick Lacrosse, Buick, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Times Online

Clarkson: No Ford Focus for me

Would the Duke of Edinburgh ever buy a bright orange pair of trousers? Would your 14-year-old daughter wear a calf-length tweed skirt and a hand-knitted cardigan? Can you imagine Sir Ranulph Fiennes in a mankini? The fact is this.

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Related Topix: Ford Focus, Ford, Volvo XC90, Ford Thunderbird, Marketing

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Nanaimo Bulletin

Sebring well-suited to sunshine

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring convertible is offered with soft or retractable hard top and the choice of three engines - " a 2.4-litre I4, a 2.7L V6 and a 3.5L V6.

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Related Topix: Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Chrysler, Weather, Volvo C70, Cabazon, CA

Wed Jun 24, 2009

INAUTONEWS

Video: Top Gear Season 1 Episode 9

Top Gear's Season 1 Episode 9 is now available. On this episode: The Stig raced around the track against an aerobatic plane.

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Related Topix: Jaguar, Jaguar XJS, Volvo XC90, Ford Focus, Ford, Volkswagen, Volkswagen R32

Tue Jun 23, 2009

The Driving Woman

Volvo Recalls S80, V70 and XC70 for Cooling Fan Malfunction

Volvo has issued a recall for 17,614 S80, V70 and XC70 vehicles produced in model years 2008 and 2009, due to a potential cooling fan problem.

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Related Topix: Volvo XC70, Volvo V70, Volvo S80

Mon Jun 22, 2009

The Car Connection

2009 Volvo XC90

The 2009 Volvo XC90 is aging well, but a refresh should come soon. Motor Trend notes that in 2007, the SUV got 'a new grille, bumpers, and taillights,' but retains the XC90's "stealth image." Road & Track says "to further accentuate the sporty nature and to create a sleeker... Read the Full Review The 2009 Volvo XC90 has excellent competition in ...

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Related Topix: Volvo XC90, BMW X5, BMW, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Touareg, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz, Acura, Acura MDX

CanadianDriver

First Drive: 2010 Ford Taurus

Arriving in dealer showrooms a year earlier than originally planned, the 2010 Ford Taurus is expected this summer, starting at $29,999 for the base SE model .

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Taurus, Volvo S80

TheCarConnection

2009 Volvo XC90

Motor Trend notes that in 2007, the SUV got 'a new grille, bumpers, and taillights,' but retains the XC90's "stealth image." Road & Track says "to further accentuate the sporty nature and to create a sleeker appearance, the car is not fitted with roof rails, although these are still available as an option." Available since 2005, the XC90 still ...

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Related Topix: Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Publishing, Media

Sun Jun 21, 2009

Popular Mechanics

Exclusive 2010 Ford Taurus SHO vs. 2009 Chrysler 300C Test Drive: 1000 Mile Comparison Test

After a 10-year hiatus, the high performance Taurus returns with a mouth-watering 365-hp twin-turbocharged V6 engine and a slick new suit to match.

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Related Topix: Ford, Ford Taurus Sho, Ford Taurus, Chrysler, Chrysler 300, Volvo S80

Sat Jun 20, 2009

The Auto Channel

Nissan Qashqai Scores Highly in J.D. Power Satisfaction Survey

June 16, 2009: Nissan's compact Crossover the Qashqai has been rated 11th overall in the J.D. Power/What Car? 2009 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study of 101 models, its first appearance in the survey.

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Related Topix: Honda, Honda Civic, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery, Land, Land Rover Freelander, Volvo XC90

Fri Jun 19, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk

Which luxury SUV to buy

I am looking to form a personal tour company that uses luxury SUVs . Comfort, reliability, safety and economy are the main considerations.

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Related Topix: Volvo XC90, Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery, Land

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