The hybrid truck world’s fastest try to break a speed record

March 24, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Truck, Volvo

On 27th April the Volvo hybrid truck ‘Mean Green’ attempt to exceed 260 kilometers per hour on a runway in Utah, United States, and thus will break its own record.

Volvo hybrid truck Mean Green

‘Mean Green’, the fastest hybrid truck world will try to exceed 260 mph on April 27 in Wendover, an airfield in Utah, USA. To achieve, would beat the current speed record which imposed less than a year ago this same model and was recorded at 250 miles per hour top speed. This achievement did it in different tests that also made other records, such as reaching over 115 kph from a complete halt in a distance of 500 meters. Read more…

Volvo S60 brought to Colombia T4, a more environmentally friendly and better equipped

February 27, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Volvo

Successor to the Volvo S60 sedan turbo this car offers fuel economy of 45 miles per gallon. It has a 1.6 liter engine and 180 horsepower and Start & Stop system. From 89.9 million.

Volvo S60 concept

Volvo reported on arrival in the country of a more ecological and equipped the sedan S60 Turbo, this is the T4 model has incorporated the system Eco Start & Stop drive, developed with the aim of reducing fuel consumption, which contributes to a decrease in emissions. Read more…

Volvo car Panamerican highway was completed in Cartagena

January 21, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Volvo

Not for the first time they make a trip end of these in 2008 crossed Europe and reached the western end of the former Soviet Union.More than 15,000 km and a total of 35 days it took a group of 200 Dutch across South America, from Buenos Aires to Cartagena aboard 90 ‘oldies well taken’ from Volvo, in a trip that representatives of the brand Swedish in our country, Chaneme Commercial, described as ‘crazy’.

volvo car

And they were right, it takes time, money and above all, a lot of confidence in the vehicle to join a trip of this magnitude without more support than fellow adventurers, a truck with basic spare parts and a ‘nanny’ in case drew some of the hand irons. Read more…

Volvo C70 Inscription

November 16, 2011 :: Posted by - admin1 :: Category - Volvo

According to whim, the Volvo C70 is a stylish convertible or a sporty coupe. Now, the Sweden with the “C70 Inscription” set to a new special edition, which is limited to 2,000 units per year, offers a price advantage of 2,080 euros and stands out through exclusive details.

Volvo C70 Inscription

The exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels where the spokes and rim flange are painted in black underline the sporty, elegant character of the four-seat convertible with a folding steel roof. The painted grille and headlights with LED daytime running lights, meanwhile, are surrounded by a discreet chrome frame and give this Volvo a personal touch. Body colors are the tones of “Black Stone”, “Black Sapphire Metallic” and “Ice White” available. Read more…

Heico Sportiv Volvo V60

November 15, 2011 :: Posted by - admin1 :: Category - Volvo

Sportiness combined with Scandinavian luxury and the individual manuscript of an experienced performance company – that is the Heico Sportiv Volvo V60. This sport wagon is completely tuned for dynamic and design.

Heico Sportiv Volvo V60

Exterior accentuates a subtle bodykit an exclusive appearance, while up to 330 hp and a new evolution of performance for even more driving pleasure is provided. But the charm lies in its interior, specifically the white to impress with a range of sporting features.

Design: The sharper outfit

The distinctive, two-piece front spoiler is mounted on the original bumper and fits seamlessly into the overall picture of the Volvo V60. At the rear, the rear apron with diffuser look, find a real carbon inlay, which is also home to fit exactly the oval tailpipes of the four-pipe exhaust system. Read more…

Volvo V70 R-Design

May 16, 2011 :: Posted by - admin1 :: Category - Car News, Sports Car, Volvo

This family estate is completely tuned for sportiness and design: the new Volvo V70 R-Design. Foreign accentuate fine details and a sporty tuning the dynamic performance. But the attraction is also in the interior, the white target to convince a number of sporting features. The equipment line-R design is available for all engine variants. Prices for the Volvo V70 R-design start at € 36 050.

Volvo V70 R Design

Among the features of the equipment line for the Volvo V70 include a lowered sport suspension, which the body front and rear lowered by 20 millimeters by 15 millimeters. Unobtrusive, yet noticeably different: the shock absorbers, springs and roll bars are stiffer and new. This is an extra sporty and direct steering; for example, increase the fun in tight turns on. Read more…