23 hrs ago | Motor Trend
Volvo to offer Powershift dual-clutch gearbox on diesels
Volvo will be the latest manufacturer to offer dual -clutch transmissions in their vehicles, with the first in Swedish lineup being the diesel powered C30 , S40 and V50 models. via Motor Trend
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Volvo S40 Forum & PollsWednesday May 14 | Domain-B
Power shift transmission cuts fuel consumption by 8 per cent in the Volvo cars, says Volvo R&D team
Mumbai: Volvo Cars research and development team says, power shift gearbox cuts fuel consumption by 8 per cent, which has prompted the German automaker to make new engine variants. via Domain-B
Monday May 12 | Detroit Free Press
Ford production disrupted briefly during quake
BY SARAH A. WEBSTER * FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER * May 12, 2008 A powerful earthquake today in China briefly disrupted production at Ford Motor Co.'s plant in Chongqing, which is a joint venture with Mazda. via Detroit Free Press
Thursday May 8 | AutoSpies
2009 Volvo V70 R-Design Revealed
“Increasing numbers of customers want cars that express individual taste and style. Volvo Cars has therefore created the R-Design option pack to add a refined sporty look to the other attractive characteristics of our products”
Tags: 2009, Volvo, V70, RDesign, Revealed Tag Links: 2009 , Volvo , V70 , RDesign , Revealed 2009 Volvo V70 R-Design Revealed The best-selling Volvo V70 becomes the fifth Volvo model to be offered with the ... via AutoSpies
Tuesday May 6 | CanadianDriver
CarTalkCanada Review: 2008 Volvo V50 T5
May 6th, 2008 by James Bergeron Discuss Day 1: Click Image to Enlarge A recent poll conducted by the members of CarTalkCanada.com showed 85 per cent of them think wagons are cool. via CanadianDriver
Tuesday Apr 29 | The Politicker
“Being located in a key retail location, near a major transportation hub, will certainly help to increase ZipCar's visibility.”
Zipcar, the car-sharing service that allows customers to rent wheels by the hour with outlandish names like Melgaard and Scrod , is expanding, parking problems notwithstanding. via The Politicker
Friday Apr 25 | Kicking Tires
A First-Hand Account of ZipCar
“I think I'll go to the grocery store today”
As car-sharing service ZipCar grows in popularity in major cities around the world, KickingTires wanted a first-hand account of what it's like to drive a ZipCar. via Kicking Tires
Sunday Apr 20 | People's Daily Online
Hi-tech Volvo XC60 makes Asian debut in Beijing
One of this season's classiest debutantes was introduced to the Asian automotive world on April 20 in Beijing by Volvo Cars CEO and President Fredrik Arp when he unveiled the new XC60 at center stage of 2008 ... via People's Daily Online
Thursday Apr 17 | CanadianDriver
Volvo Canada expands cash rebates and incentives
" Volvo Cars of Canada is expanding its cash rebate offers to every model in its line-up, following an earlier announcement of savings on S60 and XC90 models. via CanadianDriver
Apr 15, 2008 | Jalopnik
European C1 Focus Bound For US, Prayers Being Answered After Five-Year Delay [2011 Ford Focus]
“Ford, if you're listening, bring it over here”
Nary a week goes by where we aren't forced to look at another affordable, crisp-handling, attractive and unattainable European Ford Focus or derivative and recite that all too familiar prayer of "Ford, if ... via Jalopnik
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