Talking cars: Steering problems and drifting Oct 8, 2008
Question: I own a 1999 Volvo S80 that has a squeaking rubbing sound when I turn the steering wheel. There is also a clunking sound when I accelerate or brake. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Bush Reaches Out on Zimbabwe Apr 4, 2008
ZAGREB, Croatia President Bush reached out to South African President Thabo Mbeki on Friday as hundreds of guerrilla war veterans in Zimbabwe who support President Robert Mugabe marched through the capital, raising fears Mugabe might turn to violence to prolong his rule. In a call from Air Force One, Bush sought an assessment of the situation from Mbeki, who is involved in trying to negotiate an agreement between the parties following elections in Zimbabwe. (The Daily Reflector)
Local bands will do benefit show at Dr. Unk's Apr 4, 2008
Friday, April 04, 2008. Three Greenville rock bands, including recently signed Parmalee, will Go Green tonight at Dr. Unk s Oasis as they perform and donate autographed memorabilia for the Partnership for the Sounds. (The Daily Reflector)
Club scene: Event tests game room skills Apr 4, 2008
Friday, April 04, 2008. More than 80 kids from five clubs tested their skills Thursday in a game room tournament that celebrated National Boys Clubs week. (The Daily Reflector)
Community events Apr 4, 2008
Thursday, April 03, 2008. Dr. Unk s Oasis, 201 Jarvis St., will hold a Go Green Benefit with 99. (The Daily Reflector)
Students, parents and educators from throughout the state will converge on the East Carolina University Saturday to solve mind-boggling problems. Apr 4, 2008
Odyssey at ECU is a test of mind. Odyssey at ECU is a test of mind. (The Daily Reflector)
High-tech therapy Apr 4, 2008
Laser helps hair grow. Laser helps hair grow. (The Daily Reflector)
Cars that can keep you on your toes Feb 17, 2008
Volvo S80, V70, XC70: Part of a collision-avoidance package ($1,695) that includes other safety features such as adaptive cruise control, collision warning, distance alert, and distance alert control. Buick Lucerne: Lane-departure warning ($295) and blind zone detection ($395) are packaged together and require the consumer to buy the driver confidence package ($995) for $1,685. (Boston Globe)
Could the 'Nano' launch a revolution on India's roads? Jan 18, 2008
Compared with a Volvo S80, probably not. Is it reliable. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
And the winners are... Dec 6, 2007
The other contenders: Cadillac CTS, Volvo S80. CONVERTIBLE. (Globe and Mail)
Baby brother| Nov 23, 2007
3 INDIVIDUAL MASERATI QUATTROPORTE AUTOMATICA FORD TERRITORY ST VOLVO S80 2. 5T AT HUMMER H3 ADVENTURE AT Baby brother - Bakkie Action Fri, 23 Nov 2007. (iAfrica.com)
Overpriced soft-top?| Nov 19, 2007
3 INDIVIDUAL MASERATI QUATTROPORTE AUTOMATICA FORD TERRITORY ST VOLVO S80 2. 5T AT MAZDA5 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER 3. (iAfrica.com)
Ford, Honda Top Safest Vehicles List Nov 17, 2007
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Insurance Industry Lists Safest Vehicles. (KCRA 3, CA)
Three pals go on football road trips Nov 16, 2007
Before that, a Volvo S80, Land Rover, Cadillac DTS and Jaguar XJ8. (The Hummer of 2007 "was like driving testosterone," Moore said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Honda, Ford Lead List Of Safest New Cars Nov 15, 2007
Ford, Honda Top Safest Vehicles List - Automotive News Story - KFOX El Paso. Ford, Honda Top Safest Vehicles List. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Executive dreams| Nov 6, 2007
FULL THROTTLE Subscribe to our. MOTORSPORT CALENDAR See what's happening and when. (iAfrica.com)
2008 Volvo S80 represents luxury, comfort and power Nov 3, 2007
The 2008 Volvo S80 is a large, prestigious sedan that shows off its Scandinavian heritage. Three words describe this beauty: luxury, comfort and power. (San Francisco Chronicle)
S80 calls on alter ego Oct 10, 2007
THE Volvo S80 isn't just sugar and spice and all things nice. It's now got a mean streak too, courtesy of German tuner Heico Sportiv. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Improved Volvo S80 expected to sell well Sep 1, 2007
SINGAPORE: Volvo Car Malaysia Sdn Bhd (VCM) is expecting the newly launched Volvo S80 executive sedan to be as popular as the original S80 model introduced locally in 2000 ... The newly launched Volvo S80 executive sedan. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Land Rover Upgrades LR2 with HSE Model Aug 31, 2007
They range from the Ford Mondeo and S-Max family cars to the Volvo S80, and other forthcoming cars. Nevertheless, the LR2 has a look that's distinctively Land Rover-ish, and has driving dynamics that make us smile. (Carpages.ca)
Advice from the Top: Skanska's American CEO has Euro insight Aug 20, 2007
Drives 6-year-old Volvo S80. Favorite Swedish dish: Salmon. (USA Today -- Money)
Luxury Doesn't Mean Car Is Safest Aug 18, 2007
-- The Volvo S80 won the award for 2007 Top Safety Pick for crash protection by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety, the institute announced Thursday. Two other cars -- the Acura RL and Kia Amanti -- also were among the best performers. (KCRA 3, CA)
BMW 5 Series Doesn't Score Well In Crash Tests Aug 17, 2007
(CBS4) DETROIT When it comes safety, you can't go wrong with the Acura RL, Kia Amanti and Volvo S80 ... The Volvo S80 also won the institute's top safety award for overall crash protection, since it got the highest ratings in front, side and rear crash tests and has electronic stability control as standard equipment ... The 2007 Volvo S80 starts at $47,350, according to Edmunds. (WFOR.com, FL)
BMW sedan rates lowest in side-crash test Aug 16, 2007
The Acura RL, Kia Amanti, and Volvo S80 all earned the highest safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, according to results released yesterday. The Cadillac STS and Mercedes E-Class earned the second-highest rating. (Boston Globe)
Value viking| Aug 15, 2007
2 FSI QUATTRO SHOOTOUT BMW 5 LEXUS GS300 VOLVO S80 AUDI A6 More Fast Impressions: VOLVO S80 2. 5T AT Value viking Pic: Ciaran Nunan Wed, 15 Aug 2007. (iAfrica.com)
DON'T THINK IT CAN'T HAPPEN TO YOU Jul 28, 2007
-- The Volvo S80 sedan has a personal car communicator that can alert the driver if a heartbeat is detected in the car after the alarm is enabled. E-mail Janine DeFao at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Volvo S80: Playing It Too Safe? Jul 23, 2007
Volvo S80: Playing It Too Safe ... Well, let's say Ned Flanders rolls curbside in a brand new Volvo S80 V-8 AWD. The model designation alone, with all its numbers and letters, leaves much to talk about, too much in fact. (BusinessWeek)
Roaming horses still concern neighbors Jul 10, 2007
Aug. 13, 2005: Rodney Chew strikes one of Williams' horses with his Volvo S80 in a residential area near 115th Street and Happy Valley Road. Chew walked away from the crash. (AZCentral -- News)
Executive outcomes| Jun 27, 2007
To this end we chose Mercs swoop-shaped E500 that no longer resembles a barge with a barge-like engine and now powered by a refined, high-revving V8 quad-cam engine with the performance of a Star Wars fighter; the quadcam V8 Volvo S80 with an all-wheel-drive transmission; and naturally, a BMW - this one in the guise of the 550i with a state of the art Valvetronic 5-litre V8 quadcam mill ... And it is here that the Volvo S80 displays a weakness ... And here theres no argument - the Volvo S80... (iAfrica.com)
Top-ranked vehicles in J.D. Power's 2007 quality study Jun 7, 2007
Runners-up: Lexus GS 350/GS 430/GS 450H; Infiniti M-Series, Volvo S80 (tie) Large premium car. Winners: Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class (tie). (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Cars: Consumer tips Jun 4, 2007
From the "front independent strut suspension w/anti-roll bar & anti-dive geometry" on the Volvo S80 to the Subaru Forester's "viscous limited slip rear differential," it's a wonder anyone knows what they're buying anymore. (The Volvo has wheels that are free to move up and down separately for a smoother ride; uses a shock absorber/spring found on most vehicles; has a stabilizer bar, like all vehicles, to minimize the feeling the car is leaning; and, like nearly all vehicles, has technology that... (USA Today -- Money)
Myvi and Viva to fuel MBM Resources growth May 25, 2007
On MBM's 86%-owned subsidiary Federal Auto Holdings Bhd, Looi said he expected the forthcoming launch of the Volvo S80 premium sedan to have a strong impact on the local luxury car market. This year, with the much-needed new model, we will be able to better position ourselves in the luxury segment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
LR2 drives bigger than it is Apr 13, 2007
LR2 is loosely based on the underpinnings of the latest Volvo S80 and was jointly developed by Land Rover, Volvo and Land Rover owner Ford Motor ... Compact, four-door, all-wheel-drive, crossover SUV loosely based on the 2007 Volvo S80 chassis, shortened. (USA Today -- Money)
Design Trends from Geneva Mar 30, 2007
But relative to most other new production designs the new Audi's conservatism seemed less acute: the Volvo S80, Nissan X-Trail, Renault Twingo, Citroen C-Crosser / Peugeot 4007 (nee Mitsubishi Outlander), Toyota Auris, Smart ForTwo and Hyundai i30 were all exceptionally conservative new production designs debuting at the show. The Mercedes C-Class, Fiat Bravo, Ford Mondeo, and Skoda Fabia were far from radical but clearly had moved on successfully from their predecessors despite the conservative... (BusinessWeek)
Volvo S80 Named 2007 AutoMundo Magazine Car of the Year Mar 23, 2007
March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoMundo, the nation's premier Spanish-language automotive enthusiast publication, today named the all-new Volvo S80 as its 2007 Car of the Year ... "The new 2007 Volvo S80 was really the obvious choice," commented Jorge Koechlin, President and Editor-in-Chief of AutoMundo ... "This recognition by the editors of AutoMundo is significant, and reflects our belief that Volvo is worthy of consideration in this very competitive segment." The all-new Volvo S80 went on sale in... (PR Newswire)
Redesigned Volvo S80 loaded with gadgets Mar 22, 2007
New Volvo S80 loaded with gadgets. New Volvo S80 loaded with gadgets ... So you can imagine I was right at home with the 2007 Volvo S80. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More: Only on USA TODAY Mar 4, 2007
Only on USA TODAY - USATODAY.com. Dr. C. Eve Kimball examines 11-week-old Emmanuel Hunt while his mother, Celedonia, watches in West Reading, Pa. (USA Today)
Well-crafted Volvo S80 is gorgeous, fun Mar 2, 2007
A fair question about the redesigned Volvo S80 sedan is: "What's not to like?" ... The Volvo S80 drives like a champ, with a powerful engine and a smooth transmission that prove you can buy a Volvo now for its powertrain, rather than in spite of it. (USA Today -- Money)
2007 new car preview Feb 13, 2007
New models include the Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia, Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa four-door sedan, Volvo S80, Kia Rondo, Hyundai Elantra, Mini Cooper Sidewalk special edition convertible, BMW Three Series coupe and convertible, Nissan Altima Coupe, Jeep Patriot, Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX. And that's just a partial list. Many of these new products are in the crossover or small SUV markets, two of the hotttest, most competitive segments in the industry. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gaffe of the Year: Feb 13, 2007
Look at the big --a beautiful car on the outside, based on the equally attractive Volvo S80. But thanks to Ford's cost-cutters it debuted with a tinny, depressing interior that would lose a comparison with a subcompact Toyota Scion. (Slate)
What we cant wait to drive in 2007 Jan 13, 2007
Ford Motor's new Volvo S80 luxury sedan employs an in-car heartbeat monitor; if someone has broken in and is hiding in the vehicle, the S80 will alert you via key fob as you approach the car. MORE FROM FORBES. (MSNBC -- Business)
Many new cars still have basic safety flaws, says Which? Jan 4, 2007
The report singled out the 2006 Volvo S80, which it said had poor belt buckle design in front and rear seats - although the car scored highly for protection from upper leg damage, the cause of a high percentage of serious crash injuries, on which other makes were criticised. Which. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
