WSBK hits Kyalami May 15, 2009
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Jack of all trades May 12, 2009
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Ford Capri stays young May 10, 2009
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PCOTY: The Big Five May 7, 2009
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Eliminated! Outside the Top 5 May 7, 2009
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New VW Golf hits SA May 6, 2009
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Royal rumble part 1 May 6, 2009
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Driven: new Porsche Boxster & Cayman Apr 28, 2009
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Beat the budget Apr 28, 2009
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Swedish simplicity: Volvo S40 tested Apr 28, 2009
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Mazda6: Sporty but Thirsty Feb 18, 2009
Keep in mind, though, that rival models, including the Camry, Nissan () , , , , , Pontiac G6, and Volvo S40 are also being discounted right now. With an automatic transmission and powered by the smaller engine, the Mazda6 gets a respectable 21 mpg in the city and 30 on the highway (it does 1 mpg worse with a stick shift). (BusinessWeek)
Ten high-end cars that pollute the least Mar 27, 2008
After the hybrids, cars with four- and five-cylinder engines come next on the list of luxury vehicles that pollute the least cars like the Audi TT (fourth place), Volvo S40 (tied for seventh), and BMW 128i (tied for eighth) also made the cut. Surprisingly, several sports cars which tend to favor performance over efficiency made the luxury-vehicle list, including the Porsche Boxster and Cayman in seventh place, the BMW Z4 3. (MSNBC -- Environment)
SA's Car of the Year named Mar 19, 2008
FULL THROTTLE Subscribe to our. MOTORSPORT CALENDAR See what's happening and when. (iAfrica.com)
I-95 in Philadelphia to Close for Days Mar 18, 2008
By BILL BERGSTROM Associated Press Writer. PHILADELPHIA A two-mile stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia was shut down early Tuesday, backing up commuter traffic for miles, as workers began emergency repairs on a crack in a concrete support pillar beneath the major northeast corridor. (The Daily Reflector)
Terror Appeals Judge Waits for Cases Mar 18, 2008
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press Writer. PROVIDENCE, R.I. Frank J. Williams is well prepared for his role as chief judge of a special appeals court designed to decide legal issues stemming from the detention of terror suspects. (The Daily Reflector)
Plastic Easter Eggs Linked to Lead Paint Mar 18, 2008
By THOMAS J. SHEERAN Associated Press Writer. CLEVELAND A chemistry professor who raised an earlier warning flag about toxic lead levels in toy jewelry didn't have to look far for evidence of similar risks in Easter items such as plastic eggs. (The Daily Reflector)
The science (and math) guy Mar 18, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Rhett Butler/The Daily Reflector Aakash Gandhi shows his award from the State Science and Engineering Fair of North Carolina, as Hope Middle School TAG teacher Anne Roth looks on. (The Daily Reflector)
With Prices High, Wheat Touted in Oregon Mar 18, 2008
With wheat prices topping $10 a bushel, the grain crop is fetching two or three times its historic price, and agricultural experts say it could be grown more widely in Oregon. It's being touted as a crop to plant in rotation with grass seed. (The Daily Reflector)
Lets get small Sep 28, 2007
The new model wont arrive a minute too soon in the United States, where the latest edition of the Focus compact car is based on the old original model while the rest of the world has a new car that shares a platform with the Mazda3 and Volvo S40. Ford has accurately identified the need for high-quality execution if its Focus replacement is going to appeal to customers, and its going to need good materials like glove leather that are beautiful to touch, observed Ruth Pauli, Ford of... (MSNBC -- Business)
Ford opens Nanjing plant Sep 25, 2007
The tripartite car venture, in which Chang'an, Ford and Mazda hold a 50, 35 and 15 percent stake respectively, is making the new Ford Mondeo and Focus, Mazda3 and Volvo S40 at a 250,000-unit facility in the western municipality of Chongqing. Ford began car production in Chongqing in 2003. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ford starts operation at China plant Sep 24, 2007
The plant is owned by Changan Ford Mazda Automobile, a tie-up linking the second-largest US automaker with Chongqing Changan Automobile Co and Mazda Motor Corp, Changan Ford Mazda already operates a car plant in southwestern China with annual capacity of 250,000 units, making the mid-sized Focus sedan as well as S-MAX, Mondeo, Volvo S40 and Mazda3 models. The new plant will make small cars carrying Ford and Mazda badges. (India Times)
Religious scams| Aug 29, 2007
His wife drives a Volvo S40. KZN police spokesperson Superintendent Vincent Mdunge said they were aware of the schemes. (iAfrica.com)
Civic ranked among top 10 cars for college students Aug 22, 2007
The other nine cars that made the list were the Audi A4, Dodge Caliber, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Pontiac G6, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat and Volvo S40. The Honda Civic ranked in July as the second-best seller in the Honda division of Torrance, Calif. (Columbus Business First, OH)
It all adds up| Aug 21, 2007
VOLVO S40 V50 It all adds up - Cars in Action Fri, 17 Aug 2007. There didnt seem to be much wrong with the way the old Volvo S40 sedan and V50 estate ranges looked or felt ... So a little bit here and a little bit there make the Volvo S40 and V50 ranges a little more attractive in the market place. (iAfrica.com)
Tested: VW Jetta Aug 21, 2007
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Britain probes for root of terror plot Jul 4, 2007
They said, however, that a Volvo S40 sedan removed from the area might be connected to the investigation. Police also carried out a controlled explosion of a car parked outside a mosque in Glasgow yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Police quiz two over gas canisters Jul 4, 2007
A Lancashire Constabulary spokesman said: "Inquiries are continuing following the arrests of two men earlier today in Blackburn under the Terrorism Act 2000. It is expected that police officers will soon begin searching the industrial unit on Birley Street, where the arrests were made. A Volvo S40 vehicle that may be connected with the investigation has also been removed from a nearby street for examination.". . (Ananova -- Headlines)
Afghanistan Vet Helping Other Amputees Jun 16, 2007
" McNaughton was injured on Jan. 9, 2003. He spent about five months at Walter Reed. ___ On the Net: Amputee Coalition of America: ___ Copyright 2007, The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP Online news report may not be published, broadcast or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. Sponsored Links ATTENTION: NURSES RN and LPN RN Supervisor Needed Every Other Weekend .... DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR (Part-time) Will teach... (The Daily Reflector)
Car Interiors May Pose Health Threat May 30, 2007
Other cars recommended by the report are the 2007 , the 2007 Volvo S40 and the 2007 Lexus ES350. The best sports car is the 2006 and the 2007 Volvo V50, a near-twin of the S40, was named best station wagon. (Newsmax)
Volvo S40 and V50 facelifted Apr 19, 2007
It's midlife for the Volvo S40, and that means a freshening up of the design to help keep it rolling along. In this case, a number of distinctive design cues bring the new Volvo S40 a visual step closer to the new S-range look as first seen on the all-new Volvo S80. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New summer looks for Volvo S40 and V50 Apr 11, 2007
Volvo's compact saloon and V50 Sportwagon estate are to get a new grille and nose-end. The S40 is revised to look more like the larger S80 saloon, with clear-lensed headlamps, a full-width lower air intake and redesigned foglights; it also gets new LED taillights, a new rear bumper and sportier exhaust tailpipes. (Channel 4 News)
Several Vehicles Show Poor Rear Crash Testing Results Apr 6, 2007
Among the top vehicles for head protection, according to the Institute's testing, were the Audi A4, A6 and S4; Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego; Hyundai Sonata, Jaguar S-Type, Kia Optima, Mercedes E-Class, Nissan Sentra and Versa; Saab 9-3, Subaru Impreza, Outback and Legacy; Volvo S40, S60, S80; the Honda Civic 2-door and 4-door versions and some versions of the Volkswagen New Beetle. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. (WTKR.com, VA)
Many vehicles have poor head, neck protection Apr 5, 2007
Among the top vehicles for head protection, according to the Institutes testing, were the Audi A4, A6 and S4; Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego; Hyundai Sonata, Jaguar S-Type, Kia Optima, Mercedes E-Class, Nissan Sentra and Versa; Saab 9-3, Subaru Impreza, Outback and Legacy; Volvo S40, S60, S80; the Honda Civic 2-door and 4-door versions and some versions of the Volkswagen New Beetle. People think of head restraints as head rests, but theyre not. (MSNBC -- Business)
Dozens Of Vehicles Fail Head Restraint Test Apr 5, 2007
They're important safety features," said Adrian Lund, the institute's president. "You're more likely to need the protection of a good head restraint than the other safety devices in your vehicle because rear-end crashes are so common (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Beyond petrol Mar 29, 2007
8 Flexi-fuel Focus and Volvo S40; all take varying combinations of bioethanol and petrol. Biodiesel. (Guardian Unlimited)
Samurai warrior| Mar 7, 2007
0T FSI and Volvo S40 T5 are even quicker in all respects. Another essential part of the Lexies Beemer-fighting arsenal is its rear-wheel drive tranny and thoroughly revised suspension consisting of double wishbones up front and a multi-link set-up at the back. (iAfrica.com)
East is still best for car reliability Mar 1, 2007
Cars with declining reliability: BMW X3 Cadillac STS Dodge Magnum Ford Mustang (V8) Mazda RX-8 Volvo S40. Source: Consumer Reports. (MSNBC -- Business)
NJ teen charged in fatal crash Feb 9, 2007
The young driver who died, Michael Dragonetti, 17, behind the wheel of a 2003 Cadillac CTS, had just passed a 2005 Volvo S40 operated by William Brennessel, 17, when the Cadillac crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed into a 1998 Dodge Caravan on Jan. 10. Brennessel's vehicle was going faster than 70 mph, and Dragonetti's was going even faster, the prosecutor's office said. (Newsday -- New York City)
EU boss courts trouble by reportedly choosing a Japanese car Feb 3, 2007
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