It has long been said that Volvo looks ahead to a class of large luxury sedans and behold, it is now ready with a prototype of such a model. The car is called the Universe and made a debut exhibition in Shanghai in May. For the moment it is not clear whether to expect a production version of the concept, but the risk to offend fans of Volvo, will share his opinion that if it looks like the front, the success and in no case be guaranteed.
Otherwise, in all other respects, Volvo Concept Universe looks perfect, especially its interior, where we see very clean lines, futuristic design and a host of technological gadgets. For now, however, Universe is only a prototype, whose future is absolutely uncertain, as not even to disclose what engine is fitted. To decide the fate of the car, the company will take into account the opinions of potential customers in China, Europe and USA.

From the Swedish company Volvo has decided to increase interest in models S80 and V70, by introducing their new versions, which bear the names Executive and R-Design. The new S80 Executive is distinguished from the base model in the presence of leather trim on the dashboard, door panels and steering wheel, and clad in perforated leather seats, which in turn are ventilated and massaging. It is also replaced the floor surface, but as optional small refrigerator behind.
The model V70 R-Design did in the style of all models of the family Volvo R-Design and features their distinctive sporty look. car boasts 18-inch wheels, leather upholstery, aluminum parts on the exterior and interior and a modern entertainment system.

By Heico Sportiv tuning company introduced a new sports package for the Volvo XC90, which gives more personality to the already outdated SUV model of the Swedish company. The package includes a stylish body kit consisting of new front bumper, side skirts and rear bumper, but in addition there are sports suspension, attractive 20-inch wheels and new exhaust system with four oval tailpipes.
In the press release CEO Holger Hedke tuning company says that the aim of their new package for Volvo XC90 is available to car owners who bought them after 2007. The opportunity to customize them further if they become too boring.

The Vice President of Volvo, Lex Kersemakers, confirmed to the newspaper Carsguide, the company is working on a new compact five-door crossover based on the model C30, which will be available in 2012. Vehicle information is still missing but presumed that it will be offered the same set of engines as the Volvo XC60. However it is clear that the model will compete with the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. In his interview for Carsguide, Kersemakers also reveals that the introduction of a new compact car to be positioned in the C30 is very unlikely but not excluded Geely new owner decide to go into this niche. The ideas for developing of the already existing models is not prime idea, because there were too many information for such actions and such improvement of the model C30 of Volvo.

Almost two months Volvo photos and disseminate initial information for the new generation model S60, and now by the Swedish company and officially released video of the sedan. As has become clear, Volvo S60 will make an official debut at the exhibition in Geneva in March, while sales of the model will start in the middle of this year, its price is expected to begin around 25 000. The sedan is looking amazing, with great style and perfect design.

Specialized in the Volvo tuning company Heico submit packages for Developing the new Volvo C30. It includes sport suspension tuning and increasing the power of a diesel engine. D5 Engine for Volvo C30, which is a power standard 180 horsepower, gets 25 extra horses. So its power is 205 h.p. The maximum torque has been increased even from 350 to 400 Nm. Because of this, the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h is reduced to 7.9 seconds and top speed is 230 km / h. The most important part of tuning is 20-inch wheels, which give the impressive tower radiation. For them has changed, and the suspension of the car. Heico offers very attractive camouflaged paint for Volvo C30

The Swedish automaker Volvo disseminate information about electric hatchback version of the C30, which although not present in Frankfurt, will be presented at the specialist event company Innovation for Life. Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) equipped with a 24-kW motor, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100km/h for about 11 seconds and a top speed of 130 kilometers per hour. The electrical unit is installed at this location several internal combustion engines, a kit lithium-ion batteries has occupied the position of the fuel tank. The batteries are loaded in full contact home for 8 hours, and then allow you to drive 150 kilometers the cars. From Volvo suggest that future owners will be C30 BEV residents of European cities, traveling around 90 kilometers daily. Swedes still communicate when to expect the production model of the market.

For those who wish to combine economic models DRIVe C30, S40 and V50 with the sporty appearance, Volvo now offers packages R-Design.
Programs include new bumpers, radiator grilles, side aprons, covers the side mirrors, 17-inch wheels with five spoke design and the spoiler at the rear of the roof with C30 and V50, and S40 located in the rear cover. Regarding the interior of the cars they have received dichromatic sports seats with leather trim, R-Design center console and new steering wheel, gear shift, pedals and insoles. Models DRIVe C30, S40 and V50 are equipped with 1.6-liter engine turbo-diesel generating 109 h.p. The cars are characterized by the fact that they are the most economical and ecological products in the range of Volvo, as their average fuel consumption is 4.5l/100km. And emitted CO2 emissions only 107gr/km.