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Photo: Matt Pacocha In recent years many time trial bikes have sprouted nose cones and structural fairings to improve aerodynamic, but more recently the UCI has signaled that it intends to crack down on designs that infringe on its '3:1' rule, which says frame and components can't be more than three times wider than they are tall; a ...
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.
The R-Design models include an emblem on the grille and steering wheel, and embossed on the front seats.
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.
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.
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.
The luxury-car experts at TheCarConnection.com drove the 2009 Acura RL for this hands-on Bottom Line road test.
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.
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.
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces EPA Figures for 2010 Outback
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces EPA Figures for 2010 Outback Subaru of America, Inc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 .
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 ...
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.
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.