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The Volvo V70 is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2016 across three generations. The name V70 combines the letter V, standing for versatility, [1] [2] and 70, denoting relative platform size [3] (i.e., a V70 is larger than a V40, but smaller than a V90).
Second generation Volvo V70 R. As with the previous generation, Volvo offered a high-performance variant called the V70 R AWD. [17] Based on the PCC2 [18] concept car from 2001, the model was unveiled at the 2002 Paris Motor Show on 26 September. [19] Released in 2003, [20] the model pioneered many firsts for Volvo.
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With the S70, Volvo continued to offer a mid-size saloon. With a variety of models and options it was well received but was outsold by its estate variant the V70. [22] With engines choices ranging from 126PS to 250PS, and a diesel engine finally being available for the saloon as well as the Bi-Fuel, there was something for everyone.
The Volvo trademark is now jointly owned (50/50) by Volvo Group and Volvo Car Group. [138] One of the main promotional activities for the brand is the sailing Race Volvo Ocean Race, formerly known as the Whitbread Around the World Race.
Volvo Group took complete ownership of Nissan Diesel in 2007 to extend its presence in the Asian Pacific market. [10] [30] Renault sold 14.9% of their stake in AB Volvo in October 2010 (comprising 14.9% of the share capital and 3.8% of the voting rights) for €3.02 billion. This share sale left Renault with around 17.5% of Volvo's voting ...
Volvo Cars has a long reputation as a maker of inline (or straight) engines. This list of Volvo engines gives an overview of available internal combustion engines. When Volvo started in 1927, they ordered their engines from the engine manufacturer Penta in Skövde. The first engine was the inline four-cylinder side valve 28 hp (21 kW) Type DA ...
By Elizabeth Piper and William James. LONDON (Reuters) -Boris Johnson deliberately misled the British parliament in an unprecedented way over rule-breaking parties at his office during COVID-19 ...