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The Swedish automaker has many fans biting their nails waiting for the introduction of the V40 and baby XC60. The two models are set to unveil at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Production for the V40 is set to start in the near future under the well debated V40 name.

It looks like the Volvo V40 will be made on the P1 platform and the company plans to sell 90,000 cars annually for this model. The V40 is set to lean more on the green side with the VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture).

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Volvo Car Corporation will take complete ownership of Pininfarina Sveige AB in two years. When they do, the Swedish automaker will stop production of their C70 hardtop convertible at the Uddevalla manufacturing facility. The decision has been made with the company's best interest in mind. And, already Volvo is pondering the window they'll crack as the plant's doors close.

"The low volumes in the Uddevalla plant do not justify continued production," explains Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO, Volvo. "We will now look into when a next-generation Volvo convertible can be on the market and where it should…

Volvo is making it all about you. From their new global tagline, "Built Around You" to the new concept they've just unveiled in Frankfurt, which is named after you. No, really...it's actually called the You.

The Volvo Concept You is part of the Swedish automaker's strategy to take a significant share of the luxury auto market, over the next few years. To successfully meet this goal, Volvo will, of course, have to revamp their entire model lineup. And, the Concept You embodies the direction of Volvo's most imminent luxury sedan.

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Within a year, the Volvo C30 will be going all electric. Drivers will be able to test drive the latest in alternative energy vehicle production.

 

But C30 is only the tip of Volvo's electric iceberg. Volvo has joined with Siemens AG (Europe's largest engineering company) to develop an entire line of electric vehicles.

 

"Cooperation with Volvo is an important milestone in the development of top-quality components and systems for electric cars subsequently intended for series production," said Siegfried Russwurm, head of Siemens Industry Sector.¹

 

Together with Volvo, the company will develop electric motors along with charging systems on as many as 200 Volvo electric cars under real-life conditions, following track test studies.

 

"We are moving ahead quickly in this area," Volvo Chief Executive Officer Stefan Jacoby said in the carmaker's statement. "Our aim is to be first with the latest technology within electrification. The partnership reinforces our aim to pursue the fast-growing market for electric cars."²

 

The best way to find out more on new Volvo technology in their cars is by contacting Smothers European Volvo in Santa Rosa, CA.

 

Source: ^1,2http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-31/siemens-volvo-cars-partner-on-developing-electric-autos.html

Maybe you've previously read about the Volvo Ocean Race scheduled to take place between late October 2011 and July 2012. Contrary to what you might expect given Volvo is a Swedish automaker, it has nothing to do with cars. Rather, it's the world's ultimate offshore sailing competition, dating back to 1973 when it was known as the Whitbread Round the World Race. This year the Volvo Ocean Race will start in Alicante, Spain. 39,000 miles later, it will commence in Galway Ireland.

Unlike previous years, however, there have been some complications with the route. Namely, Volvo…

Volvo is renowned worldwide for their unparalleled safety and reliability. If you own a Volvo, you know this to be true. If not, you might want a little evidence. After all any automaker can say they're a champion of safety and reliability. Smothers European Volvo, serving the greater Santa Rosa area, however, can prove that Volvo's reputation really does precede itself.

In its current model lineup alone, the Scandinavian automaker has earned a total of 24 awards and accolades for seven different models. Three vehicles, the Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, have won a total of six accolades each…

Volvo is once again raising the benchmark on driver-safety technology with its new "City Safe" collision avoidance system. Keeping statistics that roughly 75 percent of automobile collisions occur at below 20 miles per hour top of mind, Volvo designed the system, with an optical radar system to monitor traffic up to six meters ahead. Should "City Safe" register that the car ahead dramatically slows or suddenly stops, it will automatically pre-charge the brakes. In the case of a more imminent accident, it will fully activate the brakes.

Speaking on the system in its infancy, Ingrid Skogsmo, Director, Volvo Cars Safety…

While we don't expect to see a production run anytime soon, we here at Smothers European Volvo have not stopped ourselves from feasting our eyes on the new Volvo S60 Performance Project, which was recently unveiled by Volvo's Australian branch. The vehicle is based on the S60 T6 R Design, and to create it, Volvo teamed with two other companies: Polestar and Heico.

"The S60 T6 already boasts excellent performance credentials and the S60 Performance Project takes that even further," said Volvo Car Australia Managing Director Matt Braid. "With the extra power, torque and unique wheels and exhaust…