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Last November Volvo announced it would release a long-wheelbase version of the S80 sedan for the Chinese market, and today that car has begun sales. There are no expectations the car will be available outside of China, following a trend of other carmakers in building unique limos for the country.

The S80L is based on the standard S80 sedan, but been locally tailored and specifically designed for the market in China, where it will also be assembled. It shares all the features with the shorter S80 but stretches an additional 14cm in length, with most of the extra space benefiting rear seat passengers. Five variants will be available, with... Last November Volvo announced it would release a long-wheelbase version of the S80 sedan for the Chinese market, and today that car has begun sales. There are no expectations the car will be available outside of China, following a trend of other carmakers in building unique limos for the country. The S80L is based on the standard S80 sedan, but been locally tailored and specifically designed for the market in China, where it will also be assembled. It shares all the features with the shorter S80 but stretches an additional 14cm in length, with most of the extra space benefiting rear seat passengers. Five variants will be available, with various trims and engine packages to choose from. Power of the top model comes from a 285hp (210kW) 3.0L T6 turbocharged inline six-cylinder, and is routed through an automatic gearbox to Volvo's AWD system. The combined drivetrain is enough to scoot the limo to 62mph (100km/h) in just 7.2 seconds - not bad for a fairly large car. Volvo has enjoyed stable growth since entering China. It released its first locally built model, the S40, in 2006, and today it sells both the S40 and the flagship S80 in the Chinese market. Audi recently released a similar sedan - a long-wheelbase version of the A4. Like the Volvo S80L, there are no plans to sell the Audi A4L LWB outside of China, demonstrating the importance of the Chinese market to global carmakers as well as the unique forces and demands within that market.Chinese market Audi A4L LWBVolvo S80L Read More

The all-new Ford Fiesta has been making the show car circuit rounds since its debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, and since then we’ve seen the introduction of a number of new variants including the standard three and five-door models, the sporty S, and the fuel-efficient ECOnetic. Now, more than six months after the debut of the original hatch Ford has revealed the latest sedan variant.

The four-door compact saloon made its world debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China on Monday, and is set to enter production at a factory in Nanjing later this year. First sales are expected to start in Asia early next year.

Ford... The all-new Ford Fiesta has been making the show car circuit rounds since its debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, and since then we’ve seen the introduction of a number of new variants including the standard three and five-door models, the sporty S, and the fuel-efficient ECOnetic. Now, more than six months after the debut of the original hatch Ford has revealed the latest sedan variant. The four-door compact saloon made its world debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China on Monday, and is set to enter production at a factory in Nanjing later this year. First sales are expected to start in Asia early next year. Ford has previously confirmed that the Fiesta sedan would be sold alongside the hatch in North America in 2010. Both cars will be manufactured at the Blue Oval's Cuautitlan plant, near Mexico City, replacing production of the F-Series pickup. No official details about the car’s mechanical package have been released but expect to see a similar engine lineup to that found in the European hatch. This means that it will likely feature an entry-level 60hp (45kW) 1.4L petrol unit and a choice of six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. North American models will likely get a more powerful 2.0L unit. The cars also come with Ford’s new EPAS electronic steering to help save fuel. The new Fiesta is the first major product of Ford’s new global product development process and it will eventually be sold on most continents.Ford Fiesta Sedan Read More