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  • 2011 Volvo S60

    In the U.S. the new 2011 Volvo S60 is offered exclusively with a turbocharged straight-six engine developing upwards of 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, but overseas the car is offered with a whole range of engines including four- and five-cylinder turbodiesels and even a tiny 1.6-liter mill. In fact, overseas, the turbocharged six-cylinder is the range-topping option but we Americans can only dream of driving some of those smaller and more fuel efficient powerplants. That may change--somewhat--as there are reports alleging that Volvo may introduce a turbocharged five-cylinder...

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    2010 Paris Auto Show: Volvo V60 R-Design Live Photos

    While the S60 sedan made its formal bow at Geneva this past winter, the V60 is making its first major show appearance at Paris this week. Let the disappointment begin: The S60 isn't bound for North America in any form, Volvo officials have told us. But that doesn't mean we're not wishing for this...

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    2011 Volvo S60: Standout Design Keeping Volvo Fresh

    The all-new 2011 Volvo S60 is certainly much more charismatic than the car it replaces—with a sportier driving feel and even some track cred, yet more comfort than most other sport sedans. While the S60's driving personality—and safety, of course—is part of its appeal, it's also...

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    First Drive: 2011 Volvo S60

    I've just threaded through a tightly banked turn called the Half Pipe, on the way toward another area called the Pucker Factor. And I'm behind the wheel of a VOLVO. Truth be told, there's a lot more to Volvo than there used to be: This time, Volvo is looking beyond just those who want style and...

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    2010 Paris Auto Show Preview: 2011 Volvo S60 And V60 R-Design

    The new 2011 Volvo S60 and V60 are two of the hottest models we’ve seen from the Swedish automaker--to date--but a pair of new R-Design packages make the standard versions look just a little but sweeter. Set to go on sale shortly after their debut at next week’s 2010 Paris Auto Show...

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    2011 Volvo V60 Wagon Makes Debut

    Volvo recently dropped the V70 wagon from its U.S. lineup, replacing it with a front-wheel drive version of the formerly all-wheel drive only XC70, but with any luck the Swedish automaker may bring over its all-new and ultra-stylish V60 wagon to fill the gap. Based on the recently revealed 2011...

  • 2011 Volvo S60

    The new 2011 Volvo S60 arrives later this year.

  • 2011 Volvo S60 crashes after collision avoidance system fails
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    Spy Shots: 2011 Volvo V60

    These spy shots show the latest work on the Volvo S60-based V60 wagon.

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    2011 Volvo S60 Preview

    The 2010 Volvo S60 will make its official world debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.

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    Video: 2011 Volvo S60 Hits The Road

    We'll have to wait until March’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show for more details on the new 2010 Volvo S60.

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    Report: Volvo Considering R Performance Range Revival

    With the exciting 2010 Volvo S60 just on the horizon, Volvo now has an opportunity to bring back the R performance range.

  • 2010 Volvo S60 Prototype

    The 2010 Volvo S60 will feature a system that's capable of avoiding all collisions below 15 mph, including recognizing and avoiding pedestrians.

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    Report: Volvo Cancels Frankfurt Launch for 2010 S60

    Production of the old model has already stopped, but Volvo isn't planning to unveil the new car at Frankfurt, according to the latest reports.

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    Preview: 2010 Volvo S60 sedan

    Volvo is busy preparing its entry to the midsize sedan market in the shape of the upcoming 2010 S60, which will feature radical new styling picked up by the automaker’s concept of the same name that was revealed at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. Earlier this month, production of the...

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    Volvo offers S60 SE run out special

    Production of the Volvo S60 finally came to an end last month, marking the end of a eight year product cycle that saw more than 580,000 cars roll off the line at the car’s Ghent factory in Belgium. To celebrate this milestone and clear any remaining stock before the all-new model arrives next...

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    ‘Volvo - The Game’ now available for download

    Many carmakers have ventured into the field of video games, from the Gran Turismo and Need for Speed series to one-off games made for the iPhone and other platforms. Volvo is now joining those ranks with a new game to promote the S60 Concept as well as its racing efforts. Some of the other vehicles...

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    Steve Mattin, designer of Volvo S60 Concept, leaves company

    Swedish media are reporting today that Steve Mattin, Volvo's design director, is leaving the company. The departure marks the end of a four-year tenure during which time Mattin was responsible for designs including the 2010 XC60 and the highly controversial S60 Concept shown a this year's Detroit...

  • 2009 Volvo S60

    Production of the Volvo S60 is coming to an end as the current model will soon be phased out in the lead up to an all-new model due next year. Production of the car at Volvo’s plant in Ghent, Belgium, is scheduled to end next month, marking the end of a eight year product cycle that saw more than 580,000 cars roll off the line. While the S60 was never highly praised, it still remained one of the key cars in Volvo’s transition from one of the most boring brands on the market to one with a little European flair and unique design. And who could forget the high-performance S60 R?...

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    Report: Volvo planning four-cylinder only lineup

    We all know carmakers are downsizing their engines and embracing efficient technologies, but one company is going further than just offering a few hybrid models in their lineup to please the greenies. Anonymous sources at Volvo have confirmed that in the near future, the Swedish carmaker will...

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    Volvo reveals S60 Concept ahead of Detroit Auto Show debut

    Volvo has released details and images for a new concept vehicle previewing its next-generation S60 saloon due in 2010. The concept car will make its world debut next month at the Detroit Auto Show and reveals the latest evolution of Volvo’s current design theme. "The concept car's exterior...

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    Volvo XC90 and S60 redesigns postponed

    Volvo has been forced to postpone redesigning two of its vehicles due to a lack of funds and increasing focus on new technology and vehicle segments. Originally, Volvo's XC90 SUV was scheduled to be redesigned for 2010, but will now instead receive a facelift, with the redesign expected to be...

  • Preview: Volvo S60
    Preview: Volvo S60

    Volvo is busy preparing its entry to the mid-size sedan market in the shape of the S60, which will feature radical new styling under the direction of design chief Steve Mattin. Having already developed the XC60 concept, Mattin’s next job is to give the S60 a bold new face that will compete...

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