WITH THE UNVEILING of the production-ready 2011 Volvo S60 this week, rumours of a wagon variant are back. If the new model follows Volvo’s usual naming conventions, it could be known as the V60.

Using the new official S60 photos for inspiration, our designers have put together the best look yet at how the new wagon [...]

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VOLVO HAS RELEASED the first handful of images of its next-generation S60 sedan. As these images show, the new model is not only a radical departure from the outgoing S60, but also gives an indication of the Swedish manufacturer’s future design direction.

The big wheels, glass roof and rear-hinged rear doors of the S60 concept which debuted at the 2009 [...]

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THE  2.0 LITRE ECOBOOST inline-four that’s destined for the 2011 Ford Falcon is also set to appear under the bonnets of a number of future Volvo models. The first of these is expected to arrive on Australian soil toward the end of next year.

Although sharing a significant amount of componentry, Volvo [...]

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VOLVO HAS REPORTEDLY cancelled the launch of its next-generation S60 sedan, as a result of uncertainty surrounding the company’s future interrupting development of the car.

Although presently owned by Ford, Volvo may soon be sold to either Chinese manufacturer Geely, or bought up by a Swedish-led consortium.

With its future owner and parts suppliers still unknown, there [...]

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WE TOLD YOU about it last month, but now it’s finally here. Volvo - The Game launched yesterday , and we decided to kill some time research it further by downloading a copy, dusting off the gaming wheel and donning our e-helmet.

Produced by renowned racing game studio SimBin, Volvo - The Game had the right [...]

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Volvo has taken the wraps off its seductive S60 Concept a few weeks before its official unveiling at the North American International Motor Show in Detroit, giving us a sneak peek at the car that’ll form the basis for the 2010 S60.

And boy, is this just about the most non-Volvo-looking Volvo, or what? Yep, there’s [...]

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Often times teaser images can be heavily obscured or provide a viewpoint so abstract you’re left wondering just what it is you’re looking at. No such problems with Volvo’s S60 teaser image though: there’s no mistaking the exquisite design and craftsmanship of this new interpretation of Volvo’s trademark ‘waterfall’ central stack.

Volvo teamed up with renowned [...]

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BMW has lifted the lid on its latest eco-friendly version of the 7 Series sedan - and there’s not a single hydrogen tank in sight. Unlike the current darling of the environment-conscious celebrity set, the BMW Hydrogen 7, the 7 Series ActiveHybrid uses a far more viable petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain to deliver its fuel economy [...]

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Despite being based on the same Ford C1 platform utilised by the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, both of which are available with different body styles, the Volvo C30 has made do exclusively as a hatchback since its release. However, if recent rumours are accurate then that could all be about to change.

Dutch site Autotelegraaf recently [...]

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Lexus released the flagship of their range, the hybrid LS600h in Australia on the 19th of November and if you were in any doubt as to the saleability of this ultimate V8-electric hybrid then don’t be. Reports from across the globe have the LS600h being in big demand.

Lexus have stated that they were expecting [...]

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Lexus has launched its flagship LS 600hL hybrid sedan in Australia and it will be available in dealerships from today. The new LS 600hL long-wheelbase sedan features the world’s most sophisticated all-wheel-drive hybrid system and provides Lexus’ most opulent driving environment.

According to Lexus the LS 600hL achieves many world and segment firsts, including the [...]

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J.D. Power and Associates have released the results of their annual “car buying experience” consumer satisfaction survey (a US based survey) and Lexus have reclaimed the crown. This time around the survey has revealed that the level of customer satisfaction being achieved by dealers is at an all time high – or alternatively, cars are [...]

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