Cleantech blog (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
By John Addison (originally published in Clean Fleet Report 10/26/09). My test drive of the new Ford electric car for 2011 demonstrated that Ford (NYSE:F) is building an electric car that millions will want. The Ford Focus EV prototype provided a quiet and smooth drive for a prototype. One Ford engineer indicated that he was going beyond a 60-mile daily range in Michigan without nearing battery depletion....
All Small Cars (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
The 2010 Volkswagen GTI is ready for the delighted consumers who have been digging this staple of the VW fleet for decades. The changes aren't that significant for 2010, so the question for this edition is: Can the 2010 VW GTI really compete against competition like the MINI Cooper S, Volvo C30 , Honda Civic Si and Mazdaspeed3? The ...
All Cars Electric (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
Andrew English of Popular Mechanics magazine is an envious individual right now. Not only did he have the chance to test drive the Volvo V70 PHEV ( read about it here ) he also had the chance to drive the Volvo prototype C30 BEV. First some background. The C30 BEV has not been given an official green light by Volvo yet, but we expect ...
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Filed under: Budget , Japan , Tokyo Motor Show , Hatchback Daihatsu e:S - Click above for high-res image gallery Daihatsu didn't just bring out its big little guns, it had a couple of tiny guns there as well, such as this, the Volvo C30-esque e:S. Called "a new eco-car that reveals the future role of mini vehicles," it focuses earnestly on environmental impact and "embodies the roles...
Green Options (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
Volvo C30EV on the road. This post was written by Andrew English and originally appeared on the Popular Mechanics website. In this rough economic climate, it appears Volvo has weathered the storm. In September, Ford’s Swedish car-making arm, Volvo, showed a 16 percent sales increase over last year—one of only nine automakers to do so. And the Swedes are showing a firm embrace on the latest...
Hot Car Zone (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
Lexus has announced that along with the world premiere of a new two seater supercar concept, it will show the LF-Ch hybrid hatchback concept for the first time in Japan. Unveiled last month at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the LF-Ch is expected to lead to a production model, in Europe, by 2011. Lexus sees the premium compact segment as an important one in Europe and wants to build the LF-Ch hatchback to...
habser | 10/07/2009
UK pricing for Volvo’s 2010 C30 Facelift model has been released. The Swedish manufacturer had unveiled the model at the recently held Frankfurt Auto Show . Four trim levels, namely S, SE, SE Lux and R-DESIGN, will be available.
Car News (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Volvo Car UK has announced prices for the new C30 SportCoupe and C70 coupe/convertible. The Volvo C30 starts from only £14,495 OTR for the 1.6 S, while customers can purchase a new Volvo C70 2.0D S for £25,995 OTR. The new Volvo C30 and C70 were unveiled at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009 showcasing extensive facelifts to give the cars distinct new styling. Both models will...
Autobulbs Direct Blog (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Written by Fiona BirkwoodA couple of new cars from Volvo come with special car lights, it has been revealed.The C30 and C70 – which are due to arrive in UK dealerships before the end of the year – are both available with active bending beams complete with a headlamp cleaning system.In addition, buyers will also [...] Related posts: Volvo technology may complement high quality car lights...
Cars Of The Future® Blog (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
Volvo has announced the new C30 range will kick off from £14,495 for the 1.6S - £1,000 cheaper than the '09 MY C30 entry-level 1.6 S, while the convertible C70 starts from £25,995 - with a £700 increase excluding the flagship model. The 1.6 SE and 1.6 R-Design have gone up by £750 to £16,245, the mid-ranking 2.0D SE has increased by £515 to 18,095 and the range-topping...
INAUTONEWS (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
Volvo Car UK has announced prices for the new C30 SportCoupe and C70 coupe/convertible. The Volvo C30 starts from only £14,495 OTR for the 1.6 S, while customers can purchase a new Volvo C70 2.0D S for £25,995 OTR. The new Volvo C30 and C70 were unveiled at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009 [...] > Read complete article inside...
Channel 4 (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
Volvo has announced the new C30 range will kick off from £14,495, and the C70 from £25,995.
Autocar (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
Do you know much about batteries? I have to admit that until yesterday I didn’t know a great deal apart from the supposed benefits of lithium ion batteries over nickel metal hydride ones. Lithium ion batteries are the ones you’ll find in your lap top or mobile phones and are generally regarded as superior to nickel hydride, being cheaper and more powerful for their size. But it’s...
SiliconRepublic.com (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
The deceptively ordinary-looking Volvo C30 has become the face of the car manufacturer's new Volvo ReCharge Concept - a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and whose batteries can be recharged through a normal electrical outlet.
Import RPM (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
A new five-door is reportedly in the works at Jaguar based on the 2003 RD6 concept car. Although much of the car is in unison with Jaguar’s current design language, the rear of the RD6 is somewhat reminiscent of the oddly proportioned Volvo C30 hatchback.
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habser | 10/07/2009
UK pricing for Volvo’s 2010 C30 Facelift model has been released. The Swedish manufacturer had unveiled the model at the recently held Frankfurt Auto Show . Four trim levels, namely S, SE, SE Lux and R-DESIGN, will be available.
habser | 09/18/2009
The brand new Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) made its debut today at the Frankfurt Motor Show , of course. This is the first electric vehicle from the Swedish manufacturer and shows that Volvo Cars’ ambitious electrification strategy has quickly produced concrete results.
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