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2012-01-01T15:22:00.001-08:00

VOLVO is the recipient of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) 2012 Top Safety Pick award, confirming Volvo Car Corporation's leadership in car safety.

The US award recognises vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes, and no less than five Volvo models – the C30, S60, S80, XC60 and XC90 – earned a Top Safety Pick.

Volvo is the only European luxury brand with five awarded models in the new IIHS report.

"The risk of being involved in an accident or being injured in one of our latest car models has been reduced by more than two-thirds compared with a Volvo from the 1970s," says Thomas Broberg, senior safety adviser at Volvo Car Corp.

"Now, we keep on moving towards our safety vision that nobody should die or suffer serious injuries in a new Volvo car by the year 2020."

Volvo Car Corp's dedication to car safety has been recognised in several recent studies.

The XC60 is also the only SUV crossover with an IIHS Top Safety Pick and an overall five-star US NCAP rating. In the 2010 test, the XC60 received five stars in all individual crash tests, including five stars for the driver and five stars for the passenger in the frontal collision as well as five stars in both side tests.

Earlier this year, the benefits of the groundbreaking City Safety technology – featuring automatic braking in low speed situations – were documented in another IIHS report stating a reduction of the collision frequency of up to 22%.

The IIHS study of insurance claims involving a Volvo XC60 shows that City Safety reduces the costs for personal injury claims by 51% – while vehicle repair costs were lowered by more than 20%.

A similar study by the Swedish insurance company Volvia shows that Volvo cars equipped with automatic braking are involved in 22% fewer rear end accidents than cars without auto brake.

2011-12-28T01:54:00.000-08:00

We all know that Volvo's powerful T6-equipped models just got an upgrade, thanks to the automaker’s internal tuning house, Polestar and the release of new software. The performance upgrade will be available for all 2011-2012 S60, XC60, and other models.

Increased will be the turbocharged inline-six engine’s horsepower by 25 horsepower and a boost in the torque up from 325 pound-feet to 355. Polestar is increasing the power by reflashing the engine control unit, and did so without affecting the fuel economy. According to Volvo, the three models will keep their impressive fuel economy ratings of 26 mpg hwy for the S60 and 22 mpg hwy for the XC60 and XC70.

Volvo owners can now get an engine boost on the T5 and T6 models, including the C30, C70, S40, S60, XC60, and XC70.

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2011-12-23T13:24:00.000-08:00

It is said that certain names require no introduction at all. So when we talk about Swedish automobile giant Volvo, we really don’t need to explain much about it. Turner Volvo, located in Sacramento, CA is one of the most recognized names in the automobile dealership world.

Turner Volvo proudly serves the greater Sacramento area. Turner Volvo is always there to assist you in choosing from an array of the latest models like the XC60, XC90, C70, S60, and the C30. At the same time, our financial experts are always on their toes and ready to deliver superior customer service. (Our online Volvo Parts function is pretty cool, too.)

For more information, you can visit our website. You can also visit our Sacramento area Volvo blog Like our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/turnervolvo to stay updated with the latest developments and happenings.

2011-12-22T16:42:00.001-08:00

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2011-12-15T09:48:00.001-08:00

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Five Volvo Models Named 2012 Top Safety Pick Winners

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Dec. 15, 2011) -- Five Volvo models today were named 2012 Top Safety Pick winners by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a total unsurpassed by any other luxury car brand. Top Safety Pick winners included the Volvo C30, S60, S80, XC60 and XC90.

"Safety has been a hallmark of Volvo since we were founded in 1927," said John Maloney, president and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America. "Our employees around the world take great pride in making, selling and servicing our cars. Still, it's very humbling to be recognized in such a manner."

Other luxury brands receiving Top Safety Pick awards included Mercedes-Benz (5), Audi (4) , Acura (3), Infiniti (2), BMW (2) and Lexus (2).

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2011-12-11T22:00:00.001-08:00

The Sacramento Kings opened training camp Saturday with the former BYU sensation as the star attraction, injecting some life into a franchise that seemed destined to move south to Anaheim last summer and desperately needs to build momentum for a new arena by March to avoid relocation.

“I definitely respect these guys as basketball players and as people,” Fredette said. “And if you show them that respect, they’ll respect you right back. That’s what it’s all about. So I’m continuing to gain that respect hopefully and just try to make the right decisions and be a good person.”

Treating him no differently than any other rookie, Kings players also tagged Fredette with several chores, including handing out bottles of water and Gatorade while they finished stretching. He was the only rookie to clean the floor.

“I have to pick it up or it’s $100 a bottle,” Fredette said, chuckling. “Not taking any chances.”

As most of you know, Turner Volvo has season tickets to the Kings and we have contests on our Facebook page fairly often and give them out as prizes. If you're interested in winning a pair, come visit our page at www.facebook.com/turnervolvo.

2011-11-10T17:05:00.001-08:00

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2011-11-07T13:06:00.001-08:00

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Performance Software from Polestar Available on Select Volvo Models

Upgrade for C30, C70 and S40 from model year 2008 and later

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Nov. 7, 2011) - For the first time, factory-authorized performance tuning software for several Volvo models becomes available next week at Volvo retailers across the country, it was announced today by Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA).

Polestar, Volvo's Swedish-based performance partner, has developed tuning software for C30, C70 and S40 carlines fitted with a T5 engine, model year 2008 and newer. With an MSRP of $1,295 installed, the tuning package goes on sale Nov. 14 and adds a powerful 23 hp and 29 lb.-ft. of torque to the respective models. The power boost is realized by increasing airflow into the combustion chambers and advancing spark timing.

Polestar has been Volvo Car Corp.'s official partner since 1996, and has been optimizing cars for racing for several years. Now, it's adding its muscle to the U.S. market.

"Our performance-oriented customers have told us they wanted a tuning option for their vehicles," said Chris Dauerer, VCNA's vice president of customer service. "With Polestar, we are able to unlock the power potential of our engines which leads to impressive acceleration and a more memorable driving experience - not to mention it adds value to the vehicle."

Polestar also optimizes the power and torque without affecting fuel consumption. This is possible thanks to Polestar's efficient tuning of the engine, which only increases the power output when it is needed. The package also retains the original manufacturer warranty, so customers no longer need to take risks with "chip tuning" to achieve a more powerful driving experience.

Additionally, the performance software package for V50 AWD with manual transmission will be available soon.

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2011-10-13T16:29:00.001-07:00

Volvo's "Journey to the Wedding" Online Promotions Offer Twilight Saga Fans a Chance to Win Premiere Tickets, a Brazilian Getaway or a Volvo S60 R-Design

Fans can enter Volvo's Facebook contest for a chance to win tickets to the premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1" and can play the online game for the chance to win a Brazilian getaway and Edward's Volvo S60 R-Design at www.JourneytotheWedding.com

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Oct. 12, 2011) – Volvo is inviting Twilight Saga fans to the wedding of the century with two online promotions in conjunction with the release of Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, opening in theaters on November 18.

Beginning October 15, participants can register to play Volvo's online game, "Journey to the Wedding," for a chance to win a trip for two to Rio de Janeiro, which includes a stay in the same luxurious house where Edward and Bella spent their honeymoon. The lucky winner will also take home the actual 325 HP Volvo S60 R-Design that Edward drove in the fourth installment of the film franchise. With a perfect marriage of style and substance, Volvo's S60 R-Design features best-in-class acceleration, performance and fuel efficiency, making it Volvo's most dynamic and sporty model.

Also starting on October 15, fans are invited to submit photos or drawings of what they would wear to Edward and Bella's wedding on Volvo's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/VolvocarsUS). The person who submits the entry with the most votes will win two tickets to attend the world premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 in Los Angeles on November 14. Volvo will also provide the winner with two round-trip airline tickets to Los Angeles, two nights of hotel accommodations, and $500 spending money (visit www.facebook.com/VolvocarsUS for official rules and complete details).

"It's not often wedding guests are the ones to receive the gifts, but one lucky fan will drive away happily ever after in a Volvo S60 R-Design, just like Edward and Bella," said John Maloney, vice president of marketing and product planning for Volvo Cars of North America. "The Volvo S60 R-Design is the most powerful Volvo ever and safe enough to protect Edward and Bella; and now one Twilight Saga fan will experience the same dynamic driving experience designed around them."

How Volvo's "Journey to the Wedding" Game Works

Beginning October 15, players (ages 13 and up) can register at www.JourneytotheWedding.com to play the interactive game. In the game, fans make their way to the wedding of Edward and Bella by completing a series of three challenges. The player who finishes the final challenge in the shortest amount of time will win the game. Volvo will announce the winner on or about November 28.

In addition to the game, fans will want to visit the website's online photo gallery for photos of Edward and Bella and learn more about Edward's Volvos, including the Volvo C30, Volvo XC60, and Volvo S60. Fans can also learn more about the game on Volvo's Facebook page and Twitter account.

Fans who don't win the online game but still want their own Volvo S60 R-Design can visit a local Volvo retailer or go to www.volvocars.com/us to build their own. Edward's S60 T6 R-Design is all-wheel drive with an automatic transmission and features Saville Grey metallic exterior, off-black leather interior, 18-inch diamond-cut Xion alloy wheels, sport chassis, active dual Xenon headlights, rear spoiler, climate package, multimedia package, BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) and keyless drive.

The next chapter of "The Twilight Saga" will be released as two separate films with the first of the two - "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1" - slated to be released in theatres on November 18, 2011 and the second coming to theatres on November 16, 2012. Academy Award® winner Bill Condon directed both films starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. In "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1", Bella (Stewart) and Edward (Pattinson), plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by a marriage and honeymoon, and the tumultuous birth of a child… which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black (Lautner). With more of the romance, passion, intrigue and action that made "Twilight", "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" and "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" worldwide blockbusters, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1", based on Stephenie Meyer's bestselling book series, begins the conclusion of the tale of vampire love, boundless friendship, acceptance, and finding your true self. The project, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series, is written by Melissa Rosenberg with Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Stephenie Meyer producing.

2011-09-14T15:52:00.001-07:00




	As a proud sponsor of the K-Pax Racing Team, Volvo takes on this year's World Challenge with the Volvo S60 – 2010 winner of the Manufacturers' and GT Drivers' Championships – and the all-new turbocharged Volvo C30 R-Design. Come see them in action. Our babies have grown fast!

		Sep. 16 - Sep. 18, 2011 *Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca* Monterey, CA

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	As a proud sponsor of the K-Pax Racing Team, Volvo takes on this year's World Challenge with the Volvo S60 – 2010 winner of the Manufacturers' and GT Drivers' Championships – and the all-new turbocharged Volvo C30 R-Design. Come see them in action. Our babies have grown fast!

		Aug. 26 - Aug. 28, 2011 *Infineon Raceway* Sonoma, CA

2011-07-19T09:57:00.001-07:00

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Insurance Claim Analysis: Volvo City Safety System Prevents Collisions

Highway Loss Data Institute Finds Volvo XC60 Gets Into Fewer Crashes

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (July 19, 2011) - A newly published analysis from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) indicates that Volvo XC60s get into fewer low-speed crashes than comparable vehicles thanks to Volvo's City Safety technology, a standard feature on all XC60s.

HLDI examined claim frequency under property damage liability, bodily injury liability and collisions. Their data concluded frequency rates for the XC60 were lower than all other midsize luxury SUVs, specifically:

Claims under property damage liability coverage were filed 27 percent less often for the XC60 than other midsize luxury SUVs.
Claim frequencies for injuries for the XC60 were filed about half as often compared to other midsize luxury SUVs.
Collision claim frequencies for the XC60 were 22 percent lower than all other midsize luxury SUVs.

"This is our first real-world look at an advanced crash avoidance technology, and the findings are encouraging," said Adrian Lund, president of HLDI and IIHS. "City Safety is helping XC60 drivers avoid the kinds of front-to-rear low speed crashes that frequently happen on congested roads."

IIHS last year estimated that current crash avoidance features have the potential to prevent or mitigate as many as 1.9 million crashes each year, and current users have stated the systems help them to be safer drivers.

"It is great to see validation from HLDI and IIHS of the safety systems that we at Volvo are continually developing," said Thomas Broberg, Volvo Car Corp.'s senior safety expert. "This is another step towards achieving our Vision 2020 of eliminating serious injuries and fatalities by the year 2020, and an even larger step towards a crash-free future."

HLDI also looked at how the crash reductions for the XC60 affected overall insurance costs:

Overall payouts under property damage liability for XC60s were 20 percent lower than losses for all other midsize luxury SUVs.
Estimated overall collision losses for the XC60 were 31 percent lower than all other midsize luxury SUVs.

"The lower claim frequencies found by HLDI prove that City Safety is preventing crashes and thus reducing insurance costs," said John Maloney, VCNA's vice president of marketing and product planning. "There's an opportunity here for insurance companies to begin offering a discount on vehicles equipped with City Safety or similar crash-avoidance technologies."

HLDI analysts compared insurance claims data for the 2010 model XC60 with two control groups: other 2009-10 midsize luxury SUVs and other 2009-10 Volvo models. The analysis controlled for a variety of geographic and demographic factors that can affect claims. Geographic factors include garaging state and vehicle density (the number of registered vehicles per square mile). Demographic factors take into account such things as the primary driver's age, gender and marital status. Other factors include calendar year plus the policy deductible.

HLDI defines the three types of auto insurance coverage as follows: property damage liability pays for damage an at-fault vehicle does to another's property as the result of a crash. Bodily injury liability generally pays for injuries to people involved in the crash other than the insured at-fault driver. Collision pays for damage to the insured vehicle.

City Safety keeps a watch on vehicles in front with the help of a laser sensor built into the windscreen at the height of the rearview mirror. Between 2-19 mph, the car automatically brakes if the driver does not respond in time when the car in front slows down or stops - or if the driver is driving too fast towards a stationary object. If the relative speed difference between the two vehicles is less than 9 mph, the collision can be entirely avoided. If the speed difference is between 9-19 mph, the speed at impact is reduced by about one half, thereby mitigating the collision. City Safety also is also standard on the 2011 and 2012 S60, 2012 S80 and 2012 XC70.

In addition to City Safety, the XC60 is available with Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake as part of its optional Technology Package. Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake uses forward-looking radar and digital camera identification that scans an object and matches its shape against an image database of about 10,000 forms. The system can track up to 64 pedestrians and their paths - all within 50 milliseconds.

If a pedestrian walks into the car's path and an impact is imminent, a warning light and tone warn the driver. If the driver does not react, the car will apply up to 100 percent available braking force, thereby avoiding a collision if the car is traveling 19 mph or less. At 20 mph and higher, the available breaking force will significantly mitigate the collision.

In the effort to continually be the industry leader in safety, Volvo is working on plans for the next generation of active safety detection which features animal detection. The system, much like today's pedestrian detection, will feature a radar sensor and infrared camera - and it will function in the dark when the likelihood of hitting an animal increases. The system must be complex in order to recognize a variety of animals in differing sizes - from dogs to moose. According to IIHS, from 1993-2007, 2,499 people died in collisions involving wild animals and the number of collisions continues to increase.

Additional Information

IIHS: http://www.iihs.org/

XC60 City Safety: https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/enhanced/en-us/Media/Preview.aspx?mediaid=18521

XC60 Safety Systems: https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/enhanced/en-us/Media/Preview.aspx?mediaid=18524

Vision 2020: https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/enhanced/en-us/Media/Preview.aspx?mediaid=30670

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2011-07-13T18:32:00.001-07:00

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This summer will be the North American debut of the all-new S60 T6 R-Design and the introduction of the enhanced XC60 T6 R-Design. Now outfitted with the most powerful engine Volvo offers, you can expect a significant increase in power, as well as unique styling, improved handling and a healthy infusion of forward-thinking technology.

2011-06-23T19:28:00.000-07:00

Jimmer Fredette was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft and will begin his professional career with the Sacramento Kings after a trade was finalized late Thursday night.

This is huge for us - this guy has a very sharp and consistent outside shot, can create plays for himself and his teammates and is a huge star on the college level. Welcome to Sacramento Jimmer!

2011-06-21T22:48:00.001-07:00

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Volvo is known for many things. Well, safety technology, mostly, but not so much performance. Sure, the Swedish automaker has tricked out the occasional sport wagon, but muscle is not really its forte. So where did the extra 25 horsepower and 29 pound-feet of torque come from when Volvo upgraded the latest R-Design S60 and XC60 models? Polestar, if the latest reports are to be believed.

The Volvo tuner, as you may recall, is responsible for Volvo's works touring car racing effort, and also gave us that rip-roarin' baby-blue C30 concept last year. Pretty Swede stuff, if you ask us. And according to Swedespeed.com, it was to Polestar that Volvo turned for those modest, but notable performance upgrades on its R-Design models.

What's more is that Volvo is reportedly looking into ways to offer Polestar performance upgrades to existing customers – say, owners of the pre-boosted S60 and XC60 R-Design, for example – and potentially offering more upgrades on future models. We wouldn't go so far as to suggest that Polestar is becoming to Volvo what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz or the M division is to BMW, but Brabus and Alpina – that is to say, quasi-works-endorsed tuning houses – could be models to look to here.

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2011-05-25T18:26:00.001-07:00

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	Two round-trip tickets with Scandinavian Airlines A free first class hotel night in Gothenburg, Sweden Savings off the U.S. MSRP on U.S.-model Volvos (varies by model) Free shipping to any U.S. Volvo Retailer
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2011-04-28T00:47:00.000-07:00

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2011-04-26T19:43:00.001-07:00

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2011-04-21T10:30:00.001-07:00

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2012 Volvo S60 R-Design – Click above for high-res image gallery

While the R-Design packages for the Volvo S60 and XC60 add a measure of visual flair to the Swedish family-haulers – as well as some suspension tweaks – the one thing they're lacking is a commensurate boost in power. The Volvo R-Design models are closer to an AMG, M-Sport or S-Line appearance package than an actual Mercedes-Benz AMG, BMW M or Audi S or RS performance model. But Volvo is out to fix that with a pair of revised offerings for 2012.

Bearing the same R-Design nomenclature, the sporty versions of the S60 sedan and XC60 crossover will now benefit from an extra 25 horsepower and 29 lb-ft of torque coming out of their turbocharged six-cylinder T6 engine, bringing it up from 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque to 325 hp and 354 lb-ft respectively.

The rest of the parameters carry over from the existing R-Design models, but the increased output ought to make Volvo's warmed-over range that much more enticing. Unfortunately, the upgraded engine does not appear, however, to be available on the V60 R-Design sport wagon that bridges the gap between the S60 and XC60 models.

Follow the jump for more details in Volvo's official press release, and click the thumbnails below to scope out the fresh batch of images released with the announcement.

[Source: Volvo]

2011-04-19T16:08:00.001-07:00

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Volvo Concept Universe – Click above for high-res image gallery

Volvo is looking to gain a foothold in the fast-growing Chinese auto market, and the Swedish automaker is hoping to pique interest in the brand with a range-topping luxury sedan concept. The design aims to incorporate the simplicity of Scandinavian design while also trying to discern what the modern luxury car buyer really wants.

The Concept Universe bows at the Shanghai Motor Show to show what Volvo can do near the top-end of the large luxury sedan market. And although this vehicle is definitely a design study, Volvo doesn't seem interested in hiding its intention of going upscale. Volvo CEO Stafan Jacoby calls the concept "a sneak preview of what people can expect from our next top-of-the-line sedan."

The large concept features a coupe-like roofline that combines with a modern interpretation of the boxy Volvos of the past. Another homage to older Volvo models includes convex style lines between the wheel wells. Up front, the Concept Universe appears to borrow some lines from the Ford Interceptor concept from the 2007 Detroit Auto Show with its bumper-less front end that is rounded off all around. The grille is totally new for Volvo, with a series of shrinking, rounded rectangles; each smaller than the next.

Volvo design boss Peter Horbury feels the vehicle looks hand-crafted and durable, adding, "We will compete with the best with our special kind of Scandinavian Design. It is unmatched in performance and technology, but without superficiality or complication."

We're not so sure what to think of the Concept Universe, but we're sure you'll tell us what you think in the Comments below. Hit the jump to read over the Volvo press release.

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2011-04-11T11:01:00.001-07:00

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (April 11, 2011) - Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) today announced the all-new S60 sports sedan has received yet another prestigious industry award - this time being named to Ward's 10 Best Interiors list. The S60 is also fresh-off-the-heels of taking home a Ward's 10 Best Engines award for its 300-hp T6 engine.

According to Tom Murphy, Executive Editor of Ward's AutoWorld, "The Volvo S60 is a study in Scandinavian serenity. From the beautifully angular door panels to the floating center stack, the S60 is an undiscovered gem in the heart of the luxury market. Among the S60's best features are the sleek head restraints for front-seat occupants, which stand out in a world of intrusive head restraints up-sized to meet new federal crash standards. Leave it to Volvo to make a safety device sexy."

"Scandanivan design and functionality are hallmarks of what we do best," said Doug Speck, president and CEO of VCNA. "We designed this car to create a visual excitement every time the owner steps in. The S60 continues to exceed even our expectations for what it promises, as evidenced by the '10 Best' awards from Ward's for both the engine and the interior."

The S60's masterful exterior design carries over to every inch of the interior, where each detail is well thought out. Volvo's designers obtained their inspiration from the road racing tracks as they pursued the uncompromising sportiness inside the all-new S60. The graphic character of a road course is apparent in the instrument panel and in the doors. Every detail looks like it's in motion. The instruments and center stack are angled towards the driver to create a sensation of focus and control. The new dynamic three-spoke steering wheel and new sports seats with extra side supports are standard.

The interior is full of driver-oriented details, but it is still a five-seater car offering comfortable space for all its occupants. Beige and black are the main colors of the upholstery range, which is spiced up with the new highlight shade Beechwood Brown. The décor inlays are available in Shimmer Graphite aluminium or Urbane Wood.

This year, Ward's evaluated 51 vehicles in their search to find the 10 best interiors. Ward's editors picked the winning interiors using the same methodology employed for the annual Ward's 10 Best Engines program. Scoresheets are completed for each vehicle driven based on materials, ergonomics, safety, the human-machine interface, comfort, fit-and-finish, overall value and aesthetics.

2011-03-28T00:25:00.000-07:00

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2011-02-28T10:56:00.001-08:00

Volvo will launch a European test fleet of its C30 EV this year. Test fleets also will operate in the United States and China next year. Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby declines to say when the car will be in dealer showrooms.

Jacoby said Volvo will introduce a plug-in hybrid in 2012, with U.S. retail sales beginning after 2013. Most likely that will be the plug-in diesel-electric V60 wagon Volvo will show at the Geneva auto show. Production is scheduled to begin in 2012.

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