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It's been widely reported that Chinese automaker Geely is putting the finishing touches on an offer to purchase Volvo -- and frankly, when we saw yesterday's release about Chinese astronauts' love for the Volvo S80L, we thought the deal was done. However rumors have surfaced that a group of Swedish businesses, called Konsortium Jakob AB, is aggressively raising funds for its own bid. There are even rumors that Volvo Truck Corp. has put money in the kitty, though the company denies it. That's an awful lot of speculation so early on a Tuesday morning. [AutoCarUK]

It's been widely reported that Chinese automaker Geely is putting the finishing touches on an offer to purchase Volvo -- and frankly, when we saw yesterday's release about Chinese astronauts' love for the Volvo S80L, we thought the deal was done. However rumors have surfaced that a group of Swedish businesses, called Konsortium Jakob AB, is aggressively raising funds for its own bid. There are even rumors that Volvo Truck Corp. has put money in the kitty, though the company denies it. That's an awful lot of speculation so early on a Tuesday morning. [AutoCarUK] Read More

Add another unveiling to next week's schedule: the Volvo S80 will put in its first public appearance at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The revamped sedan will offer a variety of options for buyers, including:

A twin-turbo, five-cylinder, 2.4-liter turbodiesel that cranks out 205 hp and gets around 38 mpg (From the release: "This state-of-the-art engine delivers all the fun without the headache." Huh?) A 2.4-liter diesel engine boasting 175 hp and just over 40 mpg Potentially standard leather upholstery made of "soft Scandinavian hide"--but Lord and Lady Snootingtons needn't worry, because "Customers with more individual tastes will be able... Add another unveiling to next week's schedule: the Volvo S80 will put in its first public appearance at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The revamped sedan will offer a variety of options for buyers, including: A twin-turbo, five-cylinder, 2.4-liter turbodiesel that cranks out 205 hp and gets around 38 mpg (From the release: "This state-of-the-art engine delivers all the fun without the headache." Huh?) A 2.4-liter diesel engine boasting 175 hp and just over 40 mpg Potentially standard leather upholstery made of "soft Scandinavian hide"--but Lord and Lady Snootingtons needn't worry, because "Customers with more individual tastes will be able... Read More

Following on its Paris Motor Show intro of a trio of highly efficient diesels dubbed DRIVe, Volvo adds more technology, one engine, and four models to the DRIVe portfolio. The point of these 1.6- and 2.4-liter diesel fuel sippers is economy and exceedingly low CO2 emissions; the smallest vehicle in this lineup earns about 60 mpg (converted to U.S. EPA numbers) while the biggest and heaviest SUV version gets 39 mpg by the same yardstick.

The funky C30 hatch, S40 sedan, and V50 wagon earn higher mpg this time around by virtue of a new engine stop/start system that yields four to five percent economy improvements in mixed use and up to an...

Following on its Paris Motor Show intro of a trio of highly efficient diesels dubbed DRIVe, Volvo adds more technology, one engine, and four models to the DRIVe portfolio. The point of these 1.6- and 2.4-liter diesel fuel sippers is economy and exceedingly low CO2 emissions; the smallest vehicle in this lineup earns about 60 mpg (converted to U.S. EPA numbers) while the biggest and heaviest SUV version gets 39 mpg by the same yardstick. The funky C30 hatch, S40 sedan, and V50 wagon earn higher mpg this time around by virtue of a new engine stop/start system that yields four to five percent economy improvements in mixed use and up to an... Read More