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In February 1982 - 30 years ago - the new Volvo 760 GLE was launched. No typical Volvo, yet unmistakably a Volvo. Seen as elegant and exciting with its characteristic design it was well received. The 760 became the car that actually saved Volvo Car Corporation back then and paved the way to the modern company of today.
The leather with the diamond pattern suede seats found in the 1998 to 2000 V70R represent one of the most memorable features from that generation.
Earlier this week we were in Detroit for the big auto show. Click in for the photos of Volvo at the show.
What the heck is that! That is the a common response we get from people when they first see the ipd XC60 R Design SEMA Concept.
Driving several hundred miles a week, we crossed over the 11,000-mile mark and we are happy to report, no issues or unexpected service visits. At a recent holiday party, I was asked to sum up the vehicle in one word and my immediate response was, “impressive.”
This technical feature covers the replacement of the '98-'00 V70 AWD propeller shaft.
Tis the season for Swedespeed to publish its annual Holiday Gift Guide.
Volvo aims to move from being an overlooked premium builder squarely into the luxury segment. But it will do so on its own terms, with a unique design philosophy and with a range of exclusively four-cylinder engines.
As we roll into October, it's finally time to test out our S60's heated seats. But in the past month, we've been testing a bunch of other things, too.
Media days have just wrapped up at the Frankfurt show in Germany, where Volvo's Concept You drew crowds. Luckily, we found an off time to take photos of it not surrounded by people.
