At NAIAS 2012, Volvo showcased their first XC60 Gasoline Plug-in Hybrid Concept Technology which has been developed specifically for the US and China markets. The XC60 incorporates three cars in one – a pure electric car, a highly economical hybrid and a powerful high-performance car. In this video, Volvo technicians and expert bloggers go under the bonnet to talk about this truly innovative technology and just how it works. Check it out.
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Question by Ben T: How much or where could i sell the parts of my volvo 850 turbo?
Alright so my 1994 volvo 850 turbo is totaled. Where could i sell my parts or the whole car? It doesn’t run. How much could i sell the stock turbo for? Thanks

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Answer by Sophie B
have no idea on price…
i would sell on craigslist…..

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Question by MortalGuardian: Are Volvo cars expensive to repair and maintain?
My wife and I need a new ride, and we are in the market right now. We are considering different vehicles. I was in a serious car accident ten weeks ago, and so we want a safe and reliable vehicle. I personally want to get this local 1995 Chevy Blazer. My wife is interested in a 2000 Volvo S70. Are Volvos expensive to repair and maintain? Which vehicle should we purchase? The Blazer has 117K miles on it, and the Volvo has 210,000 miles on it.

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Answer by pickmefirstplz
have the vehicle checked out by a mechanic before you buy

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Question by Y-7-Y: I need to find a website sells VOLVO S80 Parts online?
I’m looking for main and electronic parts not an accessories, there is lots websites sells just accesories for volvo .

I’m in Saudi Arabia and VOLVO parts are extremely expensive here , they want me to pay about 8,000 $ to change some parts and fix small things .

HELP ME !

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Answer by psychotick
international EBAY

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Question by Auggie: Are Volvo cars worth spending the money for premium gas?
I am thinking about buying a volvo, but the premium gas it needs is more expensive.. But ive also heard they are very nice running and nicely built cars. Is the money worth it?

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Answer by URI (from Canada)
Putting in premium is a waste of money!

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Sandberg Volvo

– smart fortwo Passion
After years of serving as frugal, park-it-anywhere transportation for a million Europeans (and Canadians), the Smart Fortwo has finally made it to the United States. Measuring more than 3 feet shorter than a Mini Cooper and rated at 36 mpg (combined city and highway), the Smart would seem ideal for urbanites looking for the perfect commuter car. But all things considered, is the Smart car the smartest choice?

BMW 328i
Performance

Happily, the 328i’s outstanding all-around performance doesn’t come at the expense of efficiency. We averaged a respectable 22.5 miles per gallon over 1,030 miles of mostly enthusiastic driving, against EPA estimates of 18 mpg city, 28 highway and 21 combined. Our 328i even managed 31.2 mpg during a 213-mile freeway slog — frugal enough to give some four-cylinder econoboxes a run for their money.

Sandberg Volvo Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew
As ubiquitous as McDonald’s, the Ford F- Series has served as the vehicular Happy Meal for millions of full-size pickup consumers won over by its versatility, easy-handling nature and comfortable ride. And having been America’s best-selling vehicle for most of the last 30 years, the F-Series has also served as Ford’s chief cash cow.

Sandberg Northwest Volvo. Honda Fit Base
Performance

The only power plant available on any 2008 Honda Fit is a 109-horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that accelerates the little hatchback from zero to 60 mph in a modest 11.4 seconds. The five-speed automatic transmission with manual mode in our test car put power to the front wheels and upshifted and downshifted smoothly on its own. However, when in manual mode, the shifter only allows the driver to choose 3rd gear, which isn’t useful except when engine braking on steep grades and when you need a sudden blast of midrange acceleration. The rev-happy VTEC engine, while feeling peppy, was raspy at high revs and droned noisily at highway speeds. The EPA rates the Fit automatic at 27/34/30 mpg city/highway/combined.

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Question by nchyperchick: Volvo parts?
I am missing a fog light and cover for the the towing on the front bumber on my c70 volvo. Any suggestions?

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Answer by toby16custom
salvage yards, or ebay……oem is always best

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Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo recently showed off the all-new Volvo XC70 at this year’s ispo Sport & Style trade show in Munich. The redesigned Volvo XC70 midsize executive car was displayed from the eighth to the tenth of this month in Germany.

The appearance of the redesigned Volvo XC70 at the trade show is considered as a natural step for Volvo to take. In promoting the Volvo XC70, the Swedish car manufacturer is stressing on the adventurous designs of the XC70. This is in consonance with the thirst for adventure of more than 30,000 visitors of the trade show.

The inclination of the XC70 towards adventure is stressed out by Les Kerssemakkers, SVP Brand, Business and Product Strategy. Kerssemakkers said: “The new Volvo XC70 has been developed for people who want to realize their dreams. It has the right attitude, capacity, and equipment for enjoyable drives to and from adventure.”

This is not the first time that the Swedish car manufacturer has made an appearance at the trade show. Through the years, the participation of Volvo in the said trade show has been increasing. During the winter ispo, Volvo has teamed up with the organizers to bring the Volvo Sports Design Forum to the event.

Another of Volvo’s involvement with the trade show is evident in the observance of the Volvo Sports Design Award given to awardees since 2003. The award is aimed to let young sports designer to showcase their work. The award of course would give them a boost in the right direction. This year, the theme given to young designers to work on is personalization, something that Volvo tends to include in their vehicles, whether in choosing a Volvo air filter or the exterior color.

One of the winners this year is the Swiss bicycle expert BCM for designing a radical bicycle. The said bicycle is called the Pro Machine SLC01. It was displayed on the roof of the XC70. The placing of the bicycle atop the XC70 is in order to show its true defining quality. With a custom-made bike frame weighing less than a kilogram, the bicycle on top of the XC70 is truly a striking sight.

“I like this bike because it is so easy to personalize,” says Jonathan Disley, Studio Chief Designer at Volvo Car Corporation of the award-winning bicycle. Disley was a member of the 2007 Sports Design Award.

The presence of the XC70 at the trade show according to Disley is an effort for the company to promote the redesigned XC70. “We strive to show our cars and our way of thinking to a design interested audience,” said Disley. “In the last years, we have been active in the Milan furniture show, at the fashion weeks in Paris and Moscow and of course, at the ispo Sports Design in Europe and China.”

The appearance of a Volvo exhibit at the trade show has two-fold benefit for the car manufacturer. First, the XC70 receives exposure. More consumers will be able to meet the new XC70. The second benefit is that Volvo designers will be able to get design inspiration from the trade show they attended. After all, Volvo designers are known to not limit themselves to look for inspiration inside the auto industry.

“I simply thrive when I can look at great design from a totally different industry and get enthusiastic over a line here or a detail there,” said Disley of the chance to get inspiration from other areas apart from the automotive scene.

Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart speaks at the VOLVO SportsDesign FORUM 2008 about cradle to cradle. Watch Part 2.

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