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Volvo’s Alcoguard for Release Starting 2008
2007-09-04 02:30:00
Nissan is not the only one with the new breathalyzer technology even Volvo Cars is introducing its own version and it’s called the Alcoguard. With this new technology, Volvo is hoping to reduce accidents that are caused by drink-driving.The Alcoguard is fully integrated in-car alcolock that utilizes advanced fuel cell technology that is both user-friendly and reliable. Ingrid Skogsmo, Director of the Volvo Cars Safety Center was quoted by duemotori.com as saying, "Alcoguard is a tool whose purpose is to help the driver make sober decisions. At present, one in every three traffic fatalities in Europe is alcohol-related. Our three biggest challenges for creating a safer traffic environment are speeding, insufficient safety belt use and drink-driving. The aim of our product is to help reduce the number of accidents caused by vehicles with a drunk driver at the wheel."The Volvo S80, V70, and XC70 will be the first to test the Alcoguard and are scheduled for release starting 2008 . The ...
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Fiat 500 One of the Safest Vehicle on the Road
2007-09-03 10:36:00
The prestigious Euro NCAP five-star crash safety rating was topped recently by the Fiat 500 obtaining a total of 35 points.The said award is just an addition to the recently obtained honors of the Fiat Bravo and Grande Punto. All these awards simply show the special attention that Fiat Automobiles SpA is giving its vehicles.This is also the every first time that a car as the size of the Fiat 500 was given a five-star crash safety rating making it as one of the safest vehicles on the road. The Fiat 500 was able to obtain such rating through the efforts of Fiat designers who makes sure that every possible type of accident including front and side impacts, rollovers and rear-end collisions. Similarly, the different speeds at which accident occurs are also taken into consideration together with the various types of obstacles on the road and the protection of occupants with distinct physical characteristics were included.The Fiat 500 is available with standard two dual stage front airbag...
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Alfa to Release Limited Special Edition 147 Sport and Sport Q2 in the UK
2007-09-01 10:38:00
Alfa Romeo the producer of quality of Alfa Romeo catalytic converter has recently announced that they will be releasing their special edition Alfa 147 Sport and Sport Q2 models in the UK but in a limited number only.These new special editions Alfa Romeo models will feature sporty exterior styling such as the 17-inch five-spoke wheels plus satin effect wing mirrors, roof spoiler and chrome exhaust. For the interior there are cloth-covered Q2-type seats, aluminum pedals, sports dials, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and darkened roof lining.The special edition Sport Q2 version features 150bhp turbodiesel with torque-splitting Limited Slip Differential that provides the Q2 with better traction and sharper cornering. It also has lowered sports suspension and unique Q2 17-inch alloy wheels. For the interior the Sport Q2 is equipped with black leather sports seats, dual zone climate control and stainless steel kick plates over the Sport specification.The addition of the Q2 system w...
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Ford’s Verve Concept
2007-08-30 10:53:00
Ford will be revealing a bold and colorful concept car at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show called the Verve Concept . This new offering from Ford will mark the automaker’s future small-car design vision.It can be remembered that the Product Development Group of Ford’s European arm has announced earlier this year that they would be creating a new small-car portfolio for major world markets. The Verve Concept is now the physical evidence of the earlier announced design direction for an all-new small Ford.The Ford Verve Concept is just one of the three concept vehicles that will be introduced in various key regions such as Europe, Asia, and North America.John Fleming, President and CEO of Ford of Europe was quoted by worldcarfans.com as saying: "Ford Verve Concept is presented here in Frankfurt as a bespoke concept car to generate reactions while our production plans are taking shape. Our Design team took an unrestrained approach to how our future small cars could look, and this eye-ca...

Volvo to expand engine range of V70 and S80
2007-08-30 02:37:00
Volvo the Swedish-based subsidiary of Ford and producer of quality Volvo S80 parts has announced recently that it will be expanding the engine range of its V70 and S80. Both models will be offered with four-cylinder engines that would be in the form of either a 2 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine with 145 hp or a 2 liter turbodiesel with 136 hp later this year.According to Lex Kerseemakers, Senior Vice President Brand, Business and Product Strategy at Volvo Cars, "More and more buyers focus on fuel economy and low CO2 emissions. It is highly important for us to give them more choices by making our competitive four-cylinder engines available in the new V70 and S80 models too. The 2-litre alternatives offer a very attractive combination of fuel economy and driving pleasure."He also explained that the 2.0 liter engine would produce 145 hp and 185 Nm of torque. It is a four-cylinder usually aspirated unit which is the latest in engine technology—lightweight aluminum engine that ...
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Reliving the Glory of Saab's "Black Turbos"
2007-08-25 07:07:00
It was almost thirty years since Saab last chosen the Frankfurt Auto Show to unveil its Saab 99 Turbo. It was Saab’s initial attempt in using turbocharging to rev up the engine of the little hatchback to give it more than 140 horsepower. The 99 Turbo together with its successor the 900 Turbo became known as the “Black Turbos”.Ever since Saab has learned to use turbocharging to boost the performance of its model range it has become GM’s center of expertise for boost which makes it quite appropriate to honor Saab this year at the Frankfurt Show.The Turbo X and the new 9-3 on which it is based were responsible for introducing the all-wheel drive to the 9-3 lineup. The Frankfurt Auto Show will again become the venue for the debut of the 2008 9-3 with an AWD system that has the ability not only to transfer 100 percent of available torque to the rear wheels but also to split torque between the rear wheels.Saab the producer of high quality Saab oil filter is also planning to launc...
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The edo MC12 Corsa
2007-08-24 07:09:00
At last year’s FIA GT Championship Maserati has driven its competitors into the ground with its MC12 GT1. In conjunction with the celebration for its overall victory, Maserati introduced the limited edition MC12 Corsa.The Über-Maserati weighs nearly 400 kg or 880 lbs less than the base MC12 and no, it does not have a Dodge catalytic converter. This results to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.5 kg/hp. The Corsa produces 755 hp and 740 Nm of torque and will take on a regular MC12 with 632 hp anytime on the track.Edo competition is not intimated by extreme sports cars such as the Corsa and instead enhanced it further by giving it a special suspension system. The independently adjustable compression and rebound damping allows individual suspension setups. This unique system with its three different adjustments enables low-speed compression damping characteristics to be modified while the high-speed settings with its strong influence on ride quality remained constant. Likewise the nose li...

Volvo is thinking Green
2007-08-22 02:17:00
The present trend in vehicle manufacturing is focus on biofuels and hybrid technology which makes is it not so surprising if Volvo would opt to do the same. The Swedish-based unit of Ford is working in improving the energy efficiency of its conventional drivetrains. And their efforts have paid off with the development of two new innovations which are scheduled for launching by 2008---the low CO2 emitting Volvo C30 and the new diesel Powershift transmission for the Volvo C30, S40, and V50.The all new Volvo C30 Efficiency will make its world debut at the coming Frankfurt Motorshow scheduled on September 11, 2007. It will be powered by a 105PS 1.6 liter turbodiesel engine. The upgrades made on the aerodynamics and the rolling resistance as well as the introduction of higher gearing and an improved powertrain Efficiency 1 has improved the fuel consumption of Volvo to 62.8mpg and reduced CO2 emissions to below 120g/km2.The Volvo C30 Efficiency becomes Volvo’s first model to obtain a B-...
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