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Volvo to bring V70, S80, XC60, and XC70 DRIVe models to Geneva 9 months ago on Autoblog Green

Last year at the Paris Motor Show, Volvo introduced the world to its first three DRIVe models, which feature a slew of changes, including efficient diesel engines, manual gearboxes, stop/start, lowered ride height, aerodynamic tweaks and low rolling resistance tires. All of these modifications ...

Volvo XC60 diesel beats gas over 662 miles in Northern California 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

The guys at Popular Mechanics recently had an opportunity to test out Volvo's new XC60 crossover in Northern California. When the XC60 goes on sale in the U.S. next month, it will only be offered with a 281 hp turbocharged 3.0L inline six cylinder. For the media drive, Volvo brought over some ...

Detroit 2009: Volvo S60 Concept introduces 4-cylinder EcoBoost 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

Volvo rolled out a new concept sedan here that previews the next generation of its mid-size S60 sedan. The swoopy sedan has almost coupe-like proportions with its flowing back-light and curves that a 240 fan would never recognize as a Volvo. Most important is what's under the hood. The 1.6L ...

Volvo announces new 2.4L 5-cylinder diesel for S80 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

Over in Europe, Volvo's top end model - the S80 - will be getting a new engine option this year in the form of a new 2.4L five cylinder diesel. This engine replaces an existing one with the same displacement and configuration. The new engine has an aluminum block and cylinder head and most of the ...

Volvo S60 concept features GTDi engine technology and 47 mpg 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

Next month at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo will shed its staid image with a new concept vehicle that points the way towards the next production S60 midsize sedan. Besides all of the stylish lines of the exterior, numerous safety features and concept-spec interior - complete with a real crystal ...

Volvo's gets giant hybrid trucks ready for trash duty in England, France 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

Four large hybrid trucks based on Volvo's heavy-duty FE model will be delivered to refuse company Veolia Propreté for use in London and Paris next year. These pre-production diesel-electric hybrids will go into service next fall and deliver fuel consumption reductions of about 15-20 ...

Volvo micro-hybrid coming in 2011, full hybrid in 2012 12 months ago on Autoblog Green

To date, aside from some diesel and flex-fuel engines in Europe, Volvo hasn't done much in the way of alternative drive vehicles. The Ford owned Swedish brand showed an extended range electric concept called the Recharge last year based on the C30. However, hybrids haven't been part of Volvo's ...

Volvo launches flex fuel S80 and C30 in Thailand to go with new E85 stations 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Here in the US, millions of flex-fuel vehicles were sold before significant numbers of E85 stations began to open. Over in Thailand there were already two E85 stations before the first car was even sold. Volvo has launched two E85 capable flex-fuel models in the south-east Asian country. The S80 ...

Whew, that's better. Volvo's now Okeo-Tek certified allergy friendly 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

You know, the interior of your own car may be a toxic place to spend time in? That famed "new car smell" that so many seem to love is a nasty concoction of chemicals left to filter off the leather plastic and textile inner-bits of every new car after it's been assembled. Considering its enviable ...

Volvo announces Greenline initiative: Refurbished with a warranty 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Do you remember your Ecology 101 lessons? One of the first lessons is always "reuse." Volvo has taken the role of teacher and is telling us about its new Greenline initiative. What's this about? A range of "renewed" vehicle components which are procured by recycling components from scrapped Volvos. ...

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