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The 2010 Volvo XC60 Makes Its Debut
How does it stack up against the Lexus RX 350?
Some will be tempted to compare the Volvo XC60 to the Lexus RX 350. They’re both five-seat luxury utility vehicles, and they appear to be priced similarly. One glance at the XC60 reveals a more compelling design; one drive shows more engaging performance and a closer look uncovers a better value.
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Volvo Turns Up the Value for the 2009 S40
Major changes for this sporty luxury sedan.
At first glance, a Volvo S40 appears to have all the ingredients that make a satisfyingly luxurious sport sedan. Upon closer inspection, you realize that the S40 offers even more than you might have thought – especially when you consider all the new features added to the 2009 model.
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New Volvo Model Features Plug-in Hybrid Technology
Will be launched as early as 2012
by Tim Watson
Volvo Cars is taking yet another major step forward, as the company continues to focus on advanced green technology. A unique joint project together with Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall is prompting the production of battery-powered Volvos featuring plug-in hybrid technology as early as 2012.
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Help Us Help You
PORTLAND VOLVO’S ONLINE REPUTATION PROGRAM
by Scott Fraley
These days, people are online. They are researching businesses in which they have an interest. They are checking out our website, our products and services. They're talking about brand, customer service, and competition. We here at Portland Volvo want to know how we stack up against other auto dealers.
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Want to Drive the S60 Concept? Now You Can... Virtually
by Tim Watson
Volvo is giving an insight into the driving characteristics of the Volvo S60 Concept with the release of an innovative new PC-based racing challenge called Volvo - The Game. Available to download for free now from www.volvocars.co.uk/S60concept, it features five of Volvo's racing legends as well as the new Volvo S60 Concept. The game has been developed between Volvo Car Corporation and multiple award-winning Swedish game studio, the SimBin Development Team.
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Save Money on your Next Service Visit and Help a Great Cause
Help Volvo and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation find a cure for pediatric cancer
by Tim Watson
Last year Volvo launched the world’s first virtual lemonade stand, to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), which raises funds to find better treatments and cures for pediatric cancer. Volvo kicked off the grand opening by purchasing the first 200,000 cups. Since then, thousands of generous donors have joined the fight by purchasing virtual cups of lemonade.
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2009 Factory Scheduled Maintenance Upgrades
Volvo Optional Factory Scheduled Maintenance Upgrade Programs are available for sale on all Model Year 2009 vehicles. The following upgrade programs are available: FSM948W-37,500 and 45,000 mile intervals. FSM960W-37,500, 45,000, 52,500 and 60,000 mile intervals
Plans are also available for 2003-2008 model year vehicles with higher mileage. Please see Portland Volvo for details or click here for a brochure.
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Keep a Weather Eye Out for Your Car
Summer maintenance tips to keep you on the road.
Thinking about hitting the road this summer? If so, there are several things you should do to prepare yourself and your vehicle for the trip ahead to make sure that vehicle maintenance doesn’t strand your family vacation in the breakdown lane.
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Pre-Owned Specials
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Eighty Years of Sixes
History 101: The story of Volvo’s six-cylinder engine.
It was in 1929 that Volvo first offered six-cylinder engines. Bidding adieu to the four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine found in the first Volvo series of cars, the six-cylinder was bigger, smoother and much more powerful. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the DB engine, the first six-cylinder engine offered on a Volvo.
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Taking Safety to New Heights
The V70’s integrated booster seats keep child safety a priority.
Volvo lost its signature boxiness years ago in place of a sleeker, meaner appearance. Fortunately, the practical family safety remains. With its innovative two-stage integrated booster seats, Volvo’s V70 wagon takes child safety to the next level. Literally.
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Memories of Volvo Roll On
The PV444/544 lives on in the hearts of Volvo lovers everywhere.
Ask anyone over 45 or any car club enthusiast and the majority will tell you that the models that best exemplify the Volvo brand are the PV444 and PV544. Far from having the racy lines of the exotic European sportscars of its day, the humpbacked PV444 was the first popular car in Sweden after World War II and quickly became the model that gained Volvo a slice of the American market.
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Volvo XC60 Beats Rivals in 2009 Towcar Awards
by Tim Watson
The Volvo XC60 crossover has beaten 38 rival vehicles to take the coveted Overall Winner title at the Towcar Awards 2009.
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