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Volvo XC60 Diesel Spotted In Hollywood Looking For Ron Howard's House

A friend of AutoFiends managed to catch a 2009 Volvo XC60 camo'd up and wearing something peculiar in Hollywood, which is actually quite normal — for a fashionista. Unlike the XC60 one of our readers spied in Beverly Hills, this one was wearing a little badge that proclaims "Diesel Fuel Only." That's a little obvious, isn't it? Although when the XC60 launched in the US we explicitly asked if diesels would find their way to the US market and we were told "no diesels in our market for XC60," so we're assuming either a PR un-truth (maybe) or testing in the hot air out west (probably).

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Spy Photos

4:00 PM on Mon Jul 7 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,140 views, 11 comments

Latest by n/a: @FuzzyPlushroom: Well stated sir. more »

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2009 Volvo XC60 Caught Testing In Beverly Hills, Totally Wearing Last Year's Camouflage

Jalopnik reader Sean caught the above picture of what appears to be the 2009 Volvo XC60 readying itself for its important debut in the now crossover-curious post-SUV market. Sean caught the XC60 right next to the Beverly Hills Hotel, and if the brand hopes to reach that US sales goal of 25,000, they're going to really have to do better than blacked-out and tape look. Seriously, with Acura all zebra stripes and the Lotus Eagle's awesome bat look, they're really going to need to step up and out of this fashion faux pas. Unfortunately, what the XC60 lacks in camo-clothing style, it also lacks in under-the-hood options.

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Spy Photos

3:00 PM on Tue Jun 24 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,772 views, 14 comments

Latest by n/a: I was driving behind this car on the way to work this morning. It was driving eastbound on Fountain in West Hollywood at about 9:45am. I was checking out the wheels with "XC" written on them and the seemingly homeless more »

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Volvo XC90 Wins Russian "SUV of The Year," We Offer Alternatives

Nobody will argue that the Volvo XC90 is a pretty decent SUV. It's stylish, comfortable, and even comes with a V8 now. But all that doesn't explain why it won "Russian SUV of The Year"...for the third time. Considering the soft nature of the big Volvo, we would have thought the hardened fist of Russian nationalism would have pushed for a more domestic entry. But if they won't, we will: Thus, Jalopnik's "No Bolshevik" nominations for Russian SUV of the Year. More »

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11:20 AM on Wed Jun 11 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,483 views, 17 comments

Latest by Maymar - now with 37% less anonymity: @BlackIce_GTS: I fail at skimming articles - that makes me a sad panda. On the other hand, any chance to say or write monocoque redeems just about any car (or pushes it into stratospherically cool in this case). more »

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MIT-Developed "Aware Car" Rats Out Older Drivers

The problem topic of older drivers remains a hot-button issue, and with the Baby Boomers plowing toward retirement, the number of older drivers on the road is expected to double over the next few decades. To address the politically sensitive implications of this progression, the MIT AgeLab has converted a Volvo XC90 into an Aware Mobile. The crossover is outfitted with a collection of sensors and doodads, not help the elderly drive, but rather to properly determine when a senior should hand in his or her keys. More »

2:20 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By Travis Hudson
816 views, 26 comments

Latest by discontinuuity: I know bad drivers of all ages, so I think that a test should come with renewing your license, no matter what your age. more »

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The Volvo XC70chero Brings The Dream To Sweden

There's a stanza in a Stephen Malkmus song that goes "And the trashed young Scandi mistook me for a Swede. her slurred medieval accent was like a puddle at my feet. You could see chopped tobacco in her teeth." This made us wonder if Swedish people actually were into chewing tobacco and, by extension, if there were Swedish rednecks... because where there are rednecks there are El Caminos. Did this mean that there were Swedish El Caminos? Indeed. Here's a prime example of an XC70chero (owned by Ford) looking awesome outside the Volvo Museum. To make it better, it's being pulled by a six-wheel XC90chero. Pinch us.

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12:05 AM on Tue May 13 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,286 views, 34 comments

Latest by n/a: Someone at Volvo has been looking at Australian cars and getting ideas. This is the second "Ute" from Volvo as far as 6 x6 goes they are reasonably common here. [www.4wdaction.com.au] [www.fwdqld.com.au] more »

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2009 Executive Volvos As Comfy As A Swedish Bordello

We all know that Volvos XC90 and S80 are safe places to be, but check the "executive" box in participating countries and you could also be in for all the creature comforts that being an exec entails. In addition to the pastures worth of hand-sewn bovine and forests of wood inserts you'd expect, the Volvo also gets eight-inch LCD screens, crystal glasses for the rear passengers, ambient lighting and emblems galore. But our favorite feature has to be the massage chair feature built-in to the front seats. The system works by inflating five pockets of air built into the soft hide leather that inflate and deflate sequentially to mimic a wave-like motion. This is a nice feature for the chauffeur who needs to relax after a long day of getting his Swedish meatballs busted by some whiny CEO. Press release and more pics below.

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12:45 PM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,338 views, 17 comments

Latest by FuzzyPlushroom: No thanks. I own a real Volvo, and it only has half an interior. No more door pockets. No power windows. No console. But damn, it has heated seats, and that's all I need. more »

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Volvo XC60 Unveiled At New York, Looks The Same As At Geneva

Remember the Volvo XC60 we showed you at the Geneva Motor Show? This new Sport Utility Crossover (SUX) is here in the states, but with some major differences. First, it'll be sold in North American. Second, no diesels. The end. The global version has two turbodiesels (the D5 producing 185 HP and the 2.4D with 163 HP), but we'll merely be getting the 285 HP turbocharged T6 V6. This is a big model for Volvo, with the company planning to sell as much as half of the 50,000 initially built in the United States. Differing it from other vehicles in the segment, AWD will be standard on all models and the new XC60 has an auto breaking features. Full press release below the jump.

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9:45 AM on Thu Mar 20 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,394 views, 10 comments

Latest by my favorite car is a motorcycle: I started reading ... "The new Volvo XC60 is stepping boldly into what is currently the automotive world's fastest-growing segment - dressed in a thrilling blend of muscular XC capability and the sporty charisma of a coupe." ... and then I immediately more »

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Volvo XC60 in the Swissosphere

What would the world be like if carmakers weren't apt to appear in every single segment, and their brands weren't defined solely on how soft the interior is or how much spongier than an apple cart the ride is? Why, we wouldn't have a small SUV from Volvo to go on about. It's the Volvo XC60, which debuted today in Geneva to adoring crowds of sweater-wearing men in casual shoes. The XC60 is built for "consumers who've grown up with the microchip as a natural supplement to their breakfast cereal." That may be a translation issue, but we've heard of those kids, and pica syndrome is nothing to joke about (you'll get it later). Nonetheless, the XC60 will be powered by Volvo's 285-horsepower T6, and in Europe, a choice of two five-cylinder turbodiesels. Expect nearly half of the expected 50,000 XC60 to be built to show up in the US. Watch for them lined up outside a Montessori school near you.

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6:15 AM on Tue Mar 4 2008
By Mike Spinelli
3,516 views, 12 comments

Latest by RS faux: It looks like there is enough space for a realtor's ad banner in the space between the top of the rear wheelarch and the shoulder. Very weird. more »

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2009 Volvo XC60 Officially Unveiled: Most "Sensual" Volvo Ever

Although we gave you the XC60 tease this weekend, Volvo's now dropped the full bomb of photos, video and details on the new 2009 Volvo XC60 — a car Volvo describes as being not only "one of this year's most anticipated new car launches" and "one of the safest Volvo ever" but also the "most sensual" Volvo ever. We'll have to leave whether Volvo's right on on that one to you, our dear readers. But for the moment, we think it may be a bit of overselling. Especially since everyone knows that standard bearer is obviously the Volvo 240chero. But one thing's for sure, this new Car-UV is an important one for Volvo as they see it being the next step up for a buyer of a Volvo C30. The goal for an automaker is to always "keep 'em in the family" — so Ford's brand all about safety's hoping to make it a hit for 20,000 or so buyers of the C30 starting in 2009. Full release below the jump and we'll be adding video above shortly. Update: Video added above.

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7:38 AM on Wed Feb 20 2008
By Ray Wert
2,628 views, 48 comments

Latest by Aaron Stein: one word about sensual volvos - bertone more »

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Bork! Bork! Bork! 2009 Volvo XC60 Leaks Onto Internet

The odd-looking car guru who hails from Hollywood has procured what look to be leaked press photos of Volvo's new XC60 crossover vehicle. Unfortunately, it looks like Volvo overcooked their meatballs a bit. This mini-XC90 isn't exactly "yum, yum...good, good!" The funky, sculpted sheet metal on the front fascia, doors and rear end have been toned down a little more than we'd like. Also gone are the trick door handles and bumper-integrated exhaust. Predictably, the headlights and taillights from the concept have also been swapped out for more conventional units.

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2:17 PM on Sun Feb 17 2008
By The Auto Insider
1,924 views, 31 comments

Latest by luima: still too volvoish more »

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Chicago Auto Show: The Volvo XC70 SR Surf Rescue Vehicle, For When Hof Isn't Sober

Somehow we missed this XC70 SR at the SEMA show last year, overwhelmed as we were with things covered in pink carbon fiber. Unless you've passed out due to blood loss from a shark attack, you'll notice the five-inch lift and 20-inch wheels. While the XC70 SR sports the ubiquitous (on concept trucks) LED lightbar, it also features a unique and attractive set of blue strobes integrated into the fog light assembly, the mirrors and the rear light clusters. With scuba tanks, oxygen tanks, a first aid kit and a resuscitator box integrated into the rear cargo, it's all you need to save drowning tourists. We like it, but we're a little disappointed that the lifeguards won't be forced to make slow motion runs into strong headwinds in order to save us.

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2:30 PM on Thu Feb 7 2008
By Matt Hardigree
754 views, 14 comments

Latest by gadgetfanatic: Nice. more »

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Volvo Safety System Makes Assumptions About Your Beverage Preferences

If there is one thing that really grinds my gears, it's when an inanimate object judges me and makes assumptions about my lifestyle. A new safety feature to be included in the 2008 Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 will flash a coffee mug in the middle of the tachometer when it senses your driving is impaired. Despite automatically assuming every Volvo driver loves either coffee, tea, or a hairy mug, the system senses your alertness and level of impairment in a pretty unique way. More »

2:30 PM on Tue Feb 5 2008
By Travis Hudson
1,756 views, 63 comments

Latest by n/a: THE SYSTEM WORKS FANTASTIC, I HAVE TESTED IT MANY MANY TIMES & IT HAS NEVER FAILED TO BUST ME. BY THE WAY THAT IS A DIESEL TACH. THE FIRST TIME I SAW IT IN THE TEST CAR I WAS DRIVING, more »

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Detroit Auto Show: Volvo R-Design XC90 Adds Sporty Style Without Burden of Sporty Performance

Do you drive a Volvo C30, S40, V50 or XC90 and are worried your neighbors don't quite understand you purchased an S40 to show off your commitment to seat-of-your-pants performance? Volvo has the answer in the form of the R-Design line. Vehicles modified with the package get sportier wheels, satin matte-finish grilles, color coordinated side moldings and other custom touches. What they don't get is more power of any kind, revised suspensions or great aerodynamics. When Volvo released photos earlier they didn't show us the XC90, so our intrepid photographers hunted one down for your viewing pleasure.

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9:45 AM on Tue Jan 15 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,277 views, 18 comments

Latest by n/a: I have an XC90 Sport and I like it just fine. It has more than adequate power with 311 HP and 325 lb/ft of twist. The looks are understated and it handles nicely. The seats are the best I've ever more »

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Volvo To Cancel Second Gen XC90, No XOXO XC?

The Swedes (who are now more dangerous than ze Germans) over at Auto Motor Sport Sweden have it on some authority that Volvo's XC90 is going to get the axe, despite a planned facelift in 2009. They claim the decision is due to the increased cost needed to keep weight down, absence of new engines/transmissions and the lack of hybrid technology. More »

1:45 PM on Mon Dec 17 2007
By Matt Hardigree
1,692 views, 13 comments

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Volvo to Make HD Standard in All Almost All Models

Because their customers really want to listen to Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me in High Definition Hybrid Digital, Volvo is going to make HD standard and almost every model. And if you think we're joking about that, we'd note they made the announcement in Boston. The list includes S40 T5, V50 T5, C30, C70, S80, V70, SC70 and XC90 models, which is a nice way of saying every model except the standard-issue S40 and V50. HD offers an interesting alternative to satellite radio, with many stations offering supplemental programming on the HD2 multicast channels. Press release below the jump:
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10:15 AM on Wed Nov 28 2007
By Matt Hardigree
478 views, 12 comments

Latest by FuzzyPlushroom: Keep in mind that the ballgame is the only thing y'all will be able to listen to on this, though. Volvo: The Official Car of the Boston Red Sox. I wish I was kidding. more »

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Dude, India! You're Getting an XC90!

Volvo will begin selling cars in India this fall, to the delight of the small percentage of Indians that can actually afford one. Volvo Car India will sell the S80 and the XC90 with three engines: the 4.4 liter V8, 3.2 liter inline six and the 2.4 liter turbo inline five. If you're in New Delhi, Mumbai or Chandigarh, you'll be able to walk into a dealership and drive out in style (sort of). According to news reports, the Indian Volvo HQ was opened "in line with the Indian tradition..." headed by the Minister of Transport, the Ambassador of Sweden and the Swedish Trade Commissioner. We hope that means the Swedish Trade Commissioner has to show up for an event to be considered in line with the Indian tradition. [Al Bawaba]

11:30 AM on Mon Nov 5 2007
By Matt Hardigree
476 views, 7 comments

Latest by n/a: Indias middle class is not 10% of its populus. It is somewhere between 20% to 30%. So around 200 to million. Hey, thats not too bad, more than american middle class: oh well they are not apples to apples:P more »

Volvo recalling certain 2005 XC90 SUV's for "fire risk." No word yet on if it's the same "fire risk" causing FoMoCo trucks to shoot flames out the exhaust. Oh wait, no, it's got something to do with the vehicle's jack. [SeattlePI.com]

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Swedes Gone Wild: Volvo To Build Sexy Crossover, Flagship Wagon

We are still sad and a little hurt by the departure of the performance "R" cars from the Volvo range. To make it up to us, Ford's favorite Swedish division is releasing a bevy of new models. One of which is devastatingly good looking to our wagon loving eyes. The V60 crossover is to share chassis/underpinnings with the upcoming S60. Judging by its stance, the V60 is a people mover in the Mercedes R-Class neo-tradition. But while the German looks like a loaf of bread minivan that went to finishing school, the V60 is long & lean, sleek & sexy and just crying out for an R badge and several hundred horsepower. As far as their new flagship goes... More »

1:00 PM on Tue May 1 2007
By Jonny Lieberman
4,649 views, 11 comments

Latest by squablow: Volvo. They're boxy, but they're good. more »

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