SWEDEN: First images of all-new Volvo S60
Just Auto (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
Volvo has released the first official pictures of the all-new Volvo S60. The new car will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March next year.
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Get the gear from Twilight
Boxwish (Free subscription) | yesterday
There is so much to talk about with Twilight , the adaptation of the Stephenie Meyer novel that has sunken its fangs into so many young readers. There is the literary angle – how does the film compare to the book? There are the stunning locations in Portland, Oregon (standing in for Forks, Washington) that play host to the romance between high school student Bella (Kristen Stewart) and her vampire...
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Volvo and Esref Armagan the blind artist
Duncan's TV Ad Land (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Volvo are providing a tantalising preview of the Volvo S60 with a painting by blind artist Eşref Armağan, online at Facebook and on YouTube. Turkish artist Esref Armagan is officially the very first non-employee to experience the new Volvo S60, which will be kept under wraps until its launch in 2010. Armagan, a blind artist, [...] © 2009 The Inspiration Room
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Ford officially confirms China's Geely as preferred bidder for Volvo
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Filed under: China , Ford , Volvo , Geely Volvo S60 concept - click above for a high res image gallery It's been rumored for months Chinese automaker Geely had the best shot at picking up the Volvo brand from Ford, and today, Dearborn has finally confirmed it. Geely was named as the preferred bidder this morning and the Blue Oval is proceeding with negotiations. However, this is not going to be an...
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Accident-Avoiding Autos - The 2010 Volvo S60 Brakes on Detection of Pedestrians (VIDEO)
TREND HUNTER Magazine (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
(TrendHunter.com) I don’t really know the statistics for the number of people hit by a car each year, but I do know that often it’s not the driver’s fault. Pedestrians appear out of nowhere, whether they’re jaywalking or…
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VIDEO: 2011 Volvo S60 Drawn on Paper by Blind Turkish Artist
CARSCOOP (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Automakers and their respective marketing departments / advertising agencies come up with all sorts of ideas to generate interest in their current or future products - some successful, others not so much. For the promotion of its new 2011 S60 sedan that will be officially revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010, Volvo's Live Communication...
- 2011 Volvo S60 Previewed to Blind Artist [video] - WorldCarFans.com
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2010 Volvo S60 Can Detect, Automatically Avoid Pedestrians [Car Safety]
Jalopnik (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
The upcoming 2010 Volvo S60 will be equipped with a system to detect the position, direction of travel and velocity of pedestrians and cyclists, then automatically brake to avoid colliding with them. Previously, infrared cameras from companies like Mercedes have been able to identify pedestrians, but were only capable of drawing a driver's attention to them through a display screen. The Volvo Pedestrian...
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Video: Volvo S60
zer4k | 10/20/2009
Volvo has released a new video which gives a preview of the next 2010 Volvo S60. The company also announced they gave the task of painting the new 2010 Volvo S60 to a blind man. Esref Armagan is a blind man with remarkable artistic skills who will paint the new model. The company has also launched a new Facebook page on which fans can discuss which parts of the new 2010 Volvo S60 will be painted by
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New Active Safety System to Debut on Next Volvo S60
Inventor Spot (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
Few automakers can match the safety and reliability Volvo has been able to work into nearly every one of their vehicles. Their innovative methods and cutting edge technology have gotten them more than a few life-long customers and more are sure to come. Their latest piece of safety hardware could very well be one of the key factors in driving these new customers in.
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Official Spy Shots: 2011 Volvo S60 tests new Collision Warning system in Copenhagen
eGMCarTech (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
Just last week we brought you updated details on the 2011 Volvo S60. Volvo announced today that it was recently testing its new Collision Warning system with Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian Detection in a disguised S60 prototype in Copenhagen. The technology will be introduced with the 2011 Volvo S60 next year. “Factors like traffic behavior, [...]
- Upcoming Volvo S60 to get revolutionary safety technology - habser
- Volvo Releases First S60 Collision Warning System Details - WorldCarFans.com
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Unique Volvo systems for automatic braking with full force at all speeds, responding to both vehicles and people
SAMAR (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
In connection with the launch of the all-new Volvo S60 in 2010, Volvo Cars will be unveiling the next generation of preventive safety technology. Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian Safety. The new safety functions represent the next stage in Volvo Cars' continuous development of technology to detect risky situations and help the driver avoid accidents.
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VIDEO: Next-gen Volvo S60 takes Active Safety to next level with people sensing?
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
Filed under: Europe , Safety , Technology , Volvo For decades now, Volvo has been staking its claim in the automotive landscape by being the safety brand. And honestly, that's smart marketing. When a family (especially a young family) goes car shopping and safety if high on their list of concerns, tying your product to their desire to see their children live is a good way to move metal. Problem is,...
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New Volvo S60 Prototype Testing in Copenhagen [Video]
WorldCarFans.com (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Video of the Volvo S60 test mule and its advanced braking system has been posted by our colleagues in Sweden. Details inside.
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VIDEO: Swedes Test Drive 2011 Volvo S60 Sedan Prototype with Automatic Braking System
CARSCOOP (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
The next-generation Volvo S60, which is based on the 2009 Detroit Show concept, won't be launched onto the market until summer of 2010, but the folks over at Sweden's Teknikensvarld magazine were invited by Volvo to Copenhagen, Denmark to check out a prototype version fitted with firm's new "Automatic Braking System". As you may have already...
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2011 Volvo S60: Sweden’s BMW 3-Series coming next year
eGMCarTech (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
Volvo’s BMW 3-Series rival, the next-generation S60, will debut in spring 2010. Take off all the chrome and other bells and whistles on the S60 Concept and you have yourself the production model that will hit roads later next year. The design was signed off under former head of design Steve Mattin. Mattin was replaced by [...]
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Upcoming Volvo S60 to get revolutionary safety technology
habser | 10/13/2009
If you’ve been eyeing Volvo ’s new S60 saloon that will go on sale in 2010, expect to get revolutionary safety technology that features two aspects: Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian Detection system. Volvo has recently released the latest details regarding the safety technologies that will be offers on the new S60 saloon.
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