2010 At the motor show in Moscow, the Swedish "Volvo"

2010 At the motor show in Moscow, the Swedish "Volvo": At the motor show in Moscow, the Swedish "Volvo" brought a new generation of its sedan S60, which itself is autocompanies with the prefix "sport". The cost of the new Volvo S60 sedan will start at $ 38,400. The first cars will appear in dealerships in the near future. Orders for cars made now. "Volvo" expects to establish production of new items to their full capacity in 2011.

The base version offers a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 203 horsepower, front-wheel drive and six-speed manual transmission. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 7.7 seconds.A vehicle with a 2.4-liter 205-horsepower diesel engine, which aggregated only six-speed "automatic" and all-wheel drive. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 8.1 seconds. The most powerful version equipped with a 3.0-liter 304-horsepower engine with six-speed automatic transmission and a full-size. Up to 100 km / h this car accelerates in 6.5 seconds.

The car will be available with many options, including pedestrian detection system with automatic braking, adaptive cruise control system for tracking "dead zones",

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Spy photo of new Volvo S60

On the roads of England were seen new Swedish car Volvo S60.

The machine is equipped with an innovative system of preventing the accident Collision Warning, which automatically slows down the car quickly in case of dangerous situations on the road. The system works by using cameras installed in the body, said autoportal.ua. Also in the S60 a pedestrian recognition system, which will alert both the driver and pedestrian. New Volvo S60 has received an economical 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and transmission with double clutch. More information will be available closer to the formal entry of vehicles in 2010

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Swedish automakers Volvo XC60 SUV

Swedish automakers Volvo XC60 SUV represents a special sports package options, R-Design.

As reported in the press-service company, is technically a special version of the base is more "severe" perenastroennoy steering and suspension. Outwardly the Volvo XC60 R-Design will be differentiated by their original decoration of bright polished metal on the grille, fog lamps, fringing and rear-view mirrors. In addition, the aggressiveness of the vehicle attached to the rear diffuser with integrated, as the two chrome exhaust pipe system, side step in the tone and the 18 - or 20-inch wheels on the customer's request, transmits autonews.ru.

Inside, draw the attention of sports seats with lateral support, perforated aluminum pedals, leather trim steering wheel and handle the gate. The official premiere of Volvo XC60 R-Design will be held in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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The company Volvo

The company Volvo, which is currently looking for an investor, able to buy back a large share of the company, will be sold by the end of the year, said State Secretary of Swedish Ministry of Industry, Joeran Haegglund.

But still it remains unclear whether there is a chance at the Chinese companies that have actively participated in the takeover of Swedish companies, Volvo to acquire the property.

Haegglund said and that the Government is working closely with Ford, which is not readily willing to part with the brand name Volvo, unlike that made by General Motors, Saab.

Chinese carmakers, while the only person interested in acquiring the company Volvo, particularly the company Geely, which has been seen as the favorite in the race for the Swedish company. Recently, it was reported that Geely, seem to have made a preliminary proposal for the purchase, which included an amount of two billion dollars. In addition, Chinese carmakers have produced a development plan for the company, if Volvo agrees to the terms of the sale. The plan stated that China will cooperate closely with the engineers of Volvo, when implementing new projects.

But it seems Ford is not going to sell Volvo, and strongly wants to delay the process, at least until such time until GM finally sells Opel. The reason? The company then Ford will be able to offer one of the Volvo failed to buy Opel, thereby avoiding falling into the hands of Chinese investors.

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Volvo Wallpaper

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