Volvo has released the first glimpse of the updated 2014 S60 and S80 sedans, as well as its XC60 and XC70 crossovers, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Volvo says in a press release that the new S60 and XC60 will be updated inside and out. The S60 gets revamped front-end styling, as well as more high-quality interior materials, including additional metal trim and new wood inlays, as well as new upholstery colors. “The overall effect ...
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Volvo Updates its Lineup for Geneva Motor Show
Volvo has released the first glimpse of the updated 2014 S60 and S80 sedans, as well as its XC60 and XC70 crossovers, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Volvo says in a press release that the new S60 and XC60 will be updated inside and out. The S60 gets revamped front-end styling, as well as more high-quality interior materials, including additional metal trim and new wood inlays, as well as new upholstery colors. “The overall effect ...
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Hyundai, Volvo Recalls Affect Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Volvo S60 and XC60
Hyundai and Volvo have issued two separate recalls that could affect a total of 17,470 vehicles.
The Hyundai recall applies to Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sedans from the 2011 and 2012 model years, and includes 14,728 vehicles. The federal government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says these models do not meet the federal safety standard for “occupant crash protection.”
Motor Trend says that the rear center seatbelt can be detached, but that feature is only allowed in vehicles ...
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Volvo Recalls 17,000 Cars for Wiring Problems
Volvo is recalling sedans and wagons from the 2012 model year for possible electrical problems. The recall applies to four models, including 2012 Volvo S60 and S80 sedans and 2012 XC60 and XC70 wagons.
The wiring for the front seats may not be installed properly, so when the seat is moved, the wires could separate. “Such a separation could lead to the improper functioning of airbags and lap-belt pretensioners,” reports Autoblog.
So far, 182 warranty claims have been made in ...
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Volvo S60 Lineup Expands, Earns Five Stars in NHTSA Crash Tests
The 2012 Volvo S60 may look a little more attractive to upscale midsize car shoppers, thanks to some new trim options and excellent crash test scores from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Currently, you have to buy the top-of-the-line S60 T6 to get all-wheel drive. But Volvo U.S. President John Maloney announced at the Detroit Auto Show that the less expensive S60 T5 will be available with all-wheel drive, according to Car and Driver.
“The new S60 T5 ...
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Volvo Increases Horsepower in Three Models
Earlier this month, we reported that Volvo was giving power upgrades to the C30, C70 and S40 models with a five-cylinder turbocharged engine. Now, Volvo has announced that a few more models will see a horsepower increase.
The Volvo XC60 and XC70 crossovers and the S60 sedan will gain 25 horsepower and 30 pound-feet of torque as a part of the new Polestar performance package, which will be available on T6 models. Using tuning software, the package brings all three ...
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