Volvo Extends Line-Up with 136HP 2.0-Liter Five-Cylinder Diesel, Announces 2013MY Changes

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/04/volvo-extends-its-engine-line-up-with.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730213992226381362" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zIh2Yj5tXTE/T4XPRBWgXjI/AAAAAAAHUac/uV4ZKY8Myj4/s800/Volvo-V60-011.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a><br><span style="font-family:Verdana;">In line with its initiative to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions across its range, </span><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Volvo/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Volvo</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> announced the introduction of a new five-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine.</span> <p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The new </span><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Diesel"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">diesel</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, which is designated D3, has an output of 136HP and 350Nm (258.1 lb-ft) of torque and slots between the 115HP D2 and the 163HP D4 engines. It will be available in the </span><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Volvo%20S60%20%2F%20V60"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">S60</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, V60, </span><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Volvo%20XC60"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">XC60</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, V70 and S80 models and can be combined with both manual and automatic transmissions.</span> </p><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/04/volvo-extends-its-engine-line-up-with.html#more">Read more »</a>

Diesel New Cars Volvo Volvo S60 / V60 Volvo S80 Volvo V70 Volvo XC60 Volvo Extends Line-Up with 136HP 2.0-Liter Five-Cylinder Diesel, Announces 2013MY Changes

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Volvo Recalling Close to 3,000 S60 and XC60 Models Over Undercoatings that Pose a Fire Risk

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/03/volvo-recalling-close-to-3000-s60-and.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720601593335963890" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u9GmN3fzOR0/T2Oo1xBS4PI/AAAAAAAHGHU/L7ARigX0eio/s800/39231_2_1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a><br><span style="font-family:Verdana;">If you happen to own a 2012 Volvo S60 sedan and/or a XC60 crossover in the States, there's a good chance you'll soon receive a <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Recalls">recall letter</a> from the Swedish automaker because of a potential fire risk. </span> <p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">"An incorrect mixture of underbody coating and over-application can result in rigid, icicle-like areas hanging from vehicle’s undercarriage," read Volvo's document posted on the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. </span> </p><a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/03/volvo-recalling-close-to-3000-s60-and.html#more">Read more »</a>

Recalls Reports Volvo Volvo S60 / V60 Volvo XC60 Volvo Recalling Close to 3,000 S60 and XC60 Models Over Undercoatings that Pose a Fire Risk

If you happen to own a 2012 Volvo S60 sedan and/or a XC60 crossover in the States, there's a good chance you'll soon receive a recal...

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