The Volvo S40 was refreshed for 2008. Improvements include improved audio systems, increased storage space and new safety features like Emergency Brake Lights which flash rapidly during hard braking to alert traffic behind the car. The new Volvo S40 also comes with optional Active Bi-Xenon headlights which point the light beam in the direction of the road as it curves (standard in SE Lux models). There is also a camera which can be located on the side mirrors which alerts the drivers of passing vehicles beside the car. The camera is optional on all models. This is given the name BLIS (Blind Spot Information System).
Volvo will release the 2.0 litre diesel Geartronic on the third week of February except in Ireland where it will be released in the last week of May (due to delivery intervals).
The T5 engine got a performance increase of 9 hp (6.7 kW), giving an output of 227 hp (169 kW). The D5 engine has become available with a manual gearbox offering 400 N·m (300 ft·lbf) of torque and an automatic transmission offering 350 N·m (260 ft·lbf) by the second half of 2007.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The S40 was refreshed for 2008
Volvo S40
Volvo Cars introduced the first generation Volvo S40 (Saloon) and V40 (Versatility/estate) compact executive cars in 1995. The second generation arrived in 2004, where the new V50 station wagon replaced the V40.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
The Volvo S90
Going back to Volvo history, the Volvo S90 was actually first introduced as the Volvo 960. This vehicle was first launched in the autumn of 1990. This was done so because the company wanted the vehicle to be on the streets come the following year. This vehicle has become the replacement for the Volvo 760. The last two years that this vehicle was into production and manufactured, it was called as the Volvo S90 or as the Volvo V90. The production of this line of Volvo models was entirely halted come the year 1998.
It has been said that the Volvo S90, when the vehicle model had been called as such, only went through minor changes. These changes included an altering and modification as per its switches, levers and center console. There were also some additional features like additional tweeters and pillars that surely added and enhanced the passenger compartment. Because of these changes, the Volvo S90 later on sped through the race to the top and grabbed the top spot of Volvo’s product line up for the United States and North America.
The Volvo S90 that were marketed and sold in the United States came equipped with an electronically controlled Asian AW automatic gearbox. However, if you go to Europe, the Volvo S90 there during the beginning of the model year 1995 held 2.5 liter engines that became available along with the manual gearbox. This was called as the M90 and was considered to be a strong design and a good source of power. Other standard features that this vehicle held included power driver seats, passenger leather seats, heated power outside rearview mirrors, and a power tilt glass sun roof with one touch open and slide features. Given as options were heated seats,an outside temperature gauge, an automatic locking differential, a stereo/cassette and CD player, as well as a remote controlled compact disc charger.
For all needs for Volvo S90 parts and Volvo parts and accessories, one online store stands unique among the rest where customers, owners, and interested parties can get superior quality Volvo replacement parts. By just going to Volvo Parts and Used Volvo Parts, one could access and choose from the online store’s wide array of Volvo parts and accessories.
It has been said that the Volvo S90, when the vehicle model had been called as such, only went through minor changes. These changes included an altering and modification as per its switches, levers and center console. There were also some additional features like additional tweeters and pillars that surely added and enhanced the passenger compartment. Because of these changes, the Volvo S90 later on sped through the race to the top and grabbed the top spot of Volvo’s product line up for the United States and North America.
The Volvo S90 that were marketed and sold in the United States came equipped with an electronically controlled Asian AW automatic gearbox. However, if you go to Europe, the Volvo S90 there during the beginning of the model year 1995 held 2.5 liter engines that became available along with the manual gearbox. This was called as the M90 and was considered to be a strong design and a good source of power. Other standard features that this vehicle held included power driver seats, passenger leather seats, heated power outside rearview mirrors, and a power tilt glass sun roof with one touch open and slide features. Given as options were heated seats,an outside temperature gauge, an automatic locking differential, a stereo/cassette and CD player, as well as a remote controlled compact disc charger.
For all needs for Volvo S90 parts and Volvo parts and accessories, one online store stands unique among the rest where customers, owners, and interested parties can get superior quality Volvo replacement parts. By just going to Volvo Parts and Used Volvo Parts, one could access and choose from the online store’s wide array of Volvo parts and accessories.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Volvo XC90, Mini receive top honors.
The retro-styled Mini Cooper was named 2003 North American Car of the Year, and the Volvo XC90 captured North American Truck of the Year honors.
The Mini beat the Infiniti G35 and Nissan 350Z, and the XC90 topped the Hummer H2, Honda Element and Nissan Murano.
The candidates included 12 cars and 13 trucks. The winners were determined by the votes of 49 automotive journalists, including Automotive News Editor Edward Lapham and Industry Editor Dale Jewett.
Volvo plans smaller wagon
Flush with the success of the XC90 being named North American Truck of the Year, Volvo ...
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