Filed under: Auto,Sweden — Igor Polyakov @ 10:08 am
GOTHENBURG – December 16, 2008: The Volvo S60 Concept gives the car world a glimpse of what the all-new Volvo S60 is going to look like when it arrives in 2010.
“The all-new S60 will be one of the strongest players in a segment where the competition is razor-sharp,” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell.
The coupe-inspired lines that gave the original S60 its characteristic stance are even more pronounced in the next generation.
“The sporty design gives visual promise of an enthusiastic drive and I can assure you here and now that the all-new S60 will live up to that promise. The driving properties are better than in any previous Volvo. The car’s technology will help you to be a better and safer driver,” says Stephen Odell.
The Volvo S60 Concept is being shown for the very first time at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2009. The production version of the all-new Volvo S60 will be introduced in 2010.
Filed under: Auto,Sweden — Igor Polyakov @ 9:14 am
The company has actually had its own channel since August, but just decided to announce it to the public with a press release, excerpt from is pasted below:
GOTHENBURG – October 30, 2008: In response to the phenomenal growth of film and video communication on the internet, Volvo Car Corporation is now launching its own YouTube channel.
“The general media power shift we are seeing today is making it more and more essential to get our message across to all of the people with an interest in our cars – you could call them publicists – who pass it on to others in turn, via their blogs and online communities,” says Peter Ganjbar, Manager, Public Affairs working with new online channels, at Volvo Car Corporation.
Birmingham 05 May 2008 Autoadapt already occupies a leading position in the rapidly growing market for adaptation of automobiles for the elderly and people with physical disabilities from their head office in West Sweden. Now, Autoadapt is reinforcing its product base, its distribution network and technical knowledge base through the acquisition of operations in Finish Turvax Oy.
”Autoadapt and Turvax will collaborate on several development projects. This is a very exciting time, and both companies are looking forward to creating new solutions that can help people with physical disabilities to drive cars,” concludes Peter Wahlsten, Managing Director of Autoadapts U.K.
During the past decade, Autoadapt has grown to be Europe’s largest supplier for “Adaptation of vehicles to the needs of the elderly and disabled”. Today, approximately 90% of production is exported to more than a hundred dealers in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and the South Pacific.
Filed under: Auto,Sweden — Igor Polyakov @ 10:31 am
Detroit 2008: Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept live reveal – Autoblog: “As part of the press conference that also introduced the Hummer HX concept and the GM-Coskata partnership this morning, GM/Saab finally revealed the Saab 9-4X BioPower concept. The CUV drove onto the stage under a shake of fake snow and out popped two dolled up ski bunnies (well, one bunny and a hare, as it were). “
Filed under: Auto,Sweden — Igor Polyakov @ 11:43 pm
The Dutch AutoTelegraaf auto site apparently leaked images of Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept. This Swedish 4×4 car will reportedly powered by typical Saabian 2.0-liter turbo four producing 245 horsepower, though if the engine is fueled with E85 Ethanol power increases to 300 hp and 400 Nm torque. It’ll also expected to get Saab’s latest XWD four-by setup that directs drive power to the front and rear axles and between the rear wheels via an “intelligent” rear-diff.
The 9-4X BioPower SUV looks production ready, and AutoTelegraaf claims that the Saab 9-4X BioPower will go into production this year at GM’s plant in Mexico and should go on sale in the USA not much later, Europe will follow in the following months.
Saab celebrates three decades of leadership in turbocharging at this year’s Frankfurt International Motor Show by launching the Saab 9-3 Turbo X, a driver- focused performance car that sets new standards for the brand.
This black limited edition model takes Saab ‘back to the future’ by evoking the iconic appeal of its first black 900 Turbo and introducing innovative Saab XWD technology.
Filed under: Auto,Companies — Igor Polyakov @ 6:30 pm
Personally, I don’t liked design of Saab automobiles. They always seemed to me little bit strange (okay, it’s understanable since of influence of airplane design), and not so comfortable. Okay, I had no chance to seat on the driver’s place, and maybe I would changed my opinion after the drive…
But things changed some time ago, I noticed that lines of Saab cars become more humanistic, there no strange-curved windshields and unexpective ended back lines anymore.
Finally, they got a kick to design beautiful model series and now Saab introduced the model that deserves appreciation (drumroll): Lady and Gentlemens! Saab Aero X Concept!
An exerpt from Saab press release:
february, 2006
World premiere – Saab Aero X Concept Showcases Future Design Themes
Inspired by aviation and Scandinavian brand heritage
Previews more progressive design language
Innovative opening canopy eliminates doors and windshield pillars
‘Green Power’ from 400 bhp BioPower engine using 100% bioethanol fuel
The 28th of February to 12th of March, Koenigsegg will be present at the 76th Salon International de l´Auto in Geneva. Don’t forget to visit us at stand 2053.
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The Dutch AutoTelegraaf auto site apparently leaked images of Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept. This Swedish 4×4 car will reportedly powered by typical Saabian 2.0-liter turbo four producing 245 horsepower, though if the engine is fueled with E85 Ethanol power increases to 300 hp and 400 Nm torque. It’ll also expected to get Saab’s latest XWD four-by setup that directs drive power to the front and rear axles and between the rear wheels via an “intelligent” rear-diff.
