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Next Volvo S40 may grow to be 3-Series fighter
Filed under: Sedan, VolvoWe're fans of the Volvo S40, as it's one of two ways to experience Ford's C1 chassis in the U.S. (the other being the Mazda3). Currently the S40 slots neatly at the bottom of...
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Heico Sportiv bioethanol S40 to campaign in 24 hrs. of the 'Ring
Filed under: Motorsports, Green, Volvo Volvo tuner Heico Sportiv is bringing a special HS4 ODIN to Germany's Nurburgring in June, but they're trying to leave excess CO2 behind. Fueled by bioethanol...
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Whiplash a serious problem with many vehicles, says IIHS
Filed under: SafetyThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in Arlington, Va. has just concluded testing on some 75 vehicles' head restraint systems and after performing a simulated rear-end...
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Update on Ford's aspiration for a dual-clutch transmission
Filed under: Trends, Technology, FordIt looks like the dual-clutch preselector transmission is emerging as the leader in automated manuals. Volkswagen's DSG has been around a while and offers fewer...
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VIDEO: Autoblog tries clutchless shifting but you shouldn't
Filed under: Etc., Videos, Volvo, First DrivesFor any self-respecting driver that has a car with a manual transmission, there are two things that cast shame; stalling and grinding. It doesn't matter if...
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Volvo aims for BMW
Filed under: Sedan, Hatchback, VolvoAs long as BMW doesn't own Volvo, then the Swede is allowed to target the roundel's cars as competitors. Autocar reports that Volvo is shaking up the lowest two...
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Volvo planning major lineup changes
Filed under: Sedan, Wagon, Europe, Crossover, VolvoAutomotive News is dishing on Volvo's product lineup plans between now and 2010. The newly released second-generation S80 won't see any major changes,...
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Volvo recalling 82,000 S40 and V50 models
Filed under: Recalls, VolvoVolvo has announced a recall of 82,000 vehicles due to a rust problem that can lead to engine stall. The recall affects My 2004 through 2006 5-cylinder gasoline-powered S40...
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Ryca Motors reimagines Suzuki S40 with a sportier flair
Filed under: Classics, Motorcycle Ryca Motors CS-1 - Click above for high-res image gallery In case you hadn't noticed, cafe racers are in. In fact, retro in general has been seeing a resurgence of...
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Volkswagen New Beetle still number one with the ladies
Filed under: Car Buying, Budget, Etc., Hatchback, Volkswagen Volkswagen New Beetle - Click above for high-res image gallery Men, take note: According to a new survey from research firm TrueCar, the...
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Volvo recalls four models over potential power seat flaw
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Volvo Volvo is recalling a number of models due to faulty seat rails that may allow the passenger to slide the seat too far forward. According to the Swedish automaker,...
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Volvo pondering slimming U.S. model range, adding finance arm
Filed under: Volvo 2011 Volvo C30 - Click above for high-res image gallery According to Automotive News, Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby has stated that the automaker will likely "trim [its] product line" in...
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Volvo S40, V50 discontinued for 2012
Filed under: Sedan, Wagon, Volvo 2011 Volvo S40 - Click either image for high-res gallery Recently, we reported that Volvo was considering trimming its model line here in the United States, and...
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Volvo offering 23-hp upgrade for $1,295
Filed under: Convertible, Sedan, Performance, Wagon, Hatchback, Volvo Volvo enthusiasts should know the name Polestar well. The performance garage has a long history of tuning Volvos, and was anointed...
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Say 'goodbye' to these cars and trucks for the new year
Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Sedan, SUV, Crossover, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Volvo, Tesla As we prepare to flip our calendars from 2011 to...
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Volvo confirms new V40 on the way with shadowy look
Filed under: Wagon, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Hatchback, Volvo, Design/Style Volvo's V50 wagon may have been discontinued following lackluster sales in the United States (it was phased out after the...
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Striking Viking: Volvo V40 slips out on Facebook ahead of Geneva
Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagon, Geneva Motor Show, Hatchback, Volvo Some automakers try their damnedest to keep their new products under wraps until they're good and ready to show it to the world. (And...
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Volvo drops the full skinny on new V40
Filed under: Wagon, Geneva Motor Show, Hatchback, Volvo, Diesel, Luxury Few vehicles have received the kind of gradual, bit by bit roll-out that - intentionally or otherwise - the new Volvo V40 has....
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Volvo not bringing new V40 to these United States [w/poll]
Filed under: Europe, Hatchback, Volvo, Luxury There are some cars we enjoy writing about more than others. Those tend to be the ones with the big horsepower numbers and seldom more than two doors, but...
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Size matters for male and female car buyers
Filed under: Car Buying, Mini, Porsche The No. 1 car purchased by men was the Porsche 911, while the car with the highest percentage of women buyers was the Volvo S40. Some stereotypes are true. Men...
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