BMW X3 Overview

In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic VOLVO Brand History AB Volvo is a world-leading Swedish manufacturer of commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and financial services. But it did start out as a car manufacturer, founded by Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larsson. The main purpose of the company was to produce the safest cars possible, following the death of Assar's wife in a car crash. The automaker was founded April 14, 1927 in the city of Gothenburg, as a spinoff from roller ball bearing maker SKF (Svenska Kullagerfabriken AB). The name Volvo was originally registered in May 1915 as a separate company within SKF AB and as a registered trademark with the intention to be used for a special series of ball bearing, but this idea was only used for a short period of time and SKF decided to use "SKF" as the trademark for all its bearing products. Volvo AB began to function on the 10th of August 1926 when the SKF Sales Manager Assar Gabrielsson and Engineer

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Gustav Larson, started production of 10 prototypes and set up the carmanufacturing business Volvo AB within SKF group. Volvo AB was introduced at the Stockholm stock exchange in 1935 and SKF then decided to sell its shares in the company. The first series produced Volvo automobile, called 'V4' left the factory on 14 April 1927. Just 996 cars were produced between 1927-1929. 'V4' was replaced by model PV651 in April 1929. Its success on the market helped Volvo buy out their engine manufacturer and thus become a serious car producer. By 1931, it was already returning its first dividend to shareholders. After it reached a production milestone of 10,000 cars in May 1932, Volvo then targeted a new demographic segment, aiming to make their cars cheaper, a car for the people. This was going to be the PV 51 which came out in 1936 which was a smaller version of the PV36. The PV444 was one of the most significant cars of the war era, the first true

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic small car, a mixture of American flair and European size, it {ad}would become a resonant success and the best sold model throughout the 60s. The P1800 was Volvo's first sports car, made in the early 60s and it was so popular that it was featured in the hit TV series The Saint starring Roger Moore. Safety and quality were still paramount for Volvo and that's why the 240 series which replaced the 140 had even more safety innovations in that department, like crumple zones, rear facing child seats and collapsible steering columns. Together with the smaller 340 models, they would make for most of the sales during the 70s and 80s for Volvo. The 90s brought with them a totally new model, the 850, a front-wheel drive, executive car which won numerous awards for handling and safety features. By now, productions costs were mounting up and Volvo was one of the few independent producers out there, after a proposed deal with Renault fell through in 1993. This forced the company to seek new marketing strategies and that's how the sleeker S40 and V40 models were

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic introduced in the factory's production line. The new models brought a breath of fresh air, just like the C70 coupe and convertible, which are responsible for revitalizing the Volvo image while keeping in tune with the old tradition of safety and quality. The buyout of Volvo Cars was announced on January 28, 1998. Until then, Volvo Cars was owned by AB Volvo (the commercial vehicles group). In the following year acquisition for Volvo Cars by American car maker Ford Motor Co. was completed at a price of $6.45 billion USD. Volvo used the funds from the sale of the automobile division to finance the purchase of Scania, another leading Swedish truck manufacturer, but the deal was stopped for competition reasons by the European Union. Instead Volvo acquired the commercial vehicles division of French Renault and the American truck manufacturer Mack Trucks (which was owned by Renault at the time). As part of the arangement to buy Renault Trucks, the former parent company, Renault, bought in turn 20 percent in shares in AB Volvo. Among the reasons why Volvo took the initiative to sell the automobile

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic manufacturing was the increasing development costs for new car models, coupled with the fact that it was a relatively small producer. The strategy was instead to grow as a truck manufacturer where it had a stronger market position. Volvo Automotive's motto is "Volvo for life" attributed to the reliability and safety of their cars. Volvo means "I roll" in Latin. Combined with their company symbol, (commonly mistaken for the male symbol) which actually stands for iron ore and according to the company, represents "Rolling Strength".

This article is about the Volvo Car Corporation. For commercial vehicles otherwise known as the Volvo Group, see Volvo. Volvo Personvagnar AB

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo Car Corporation

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BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Founder(s) SKF, Assar Gabrielsson andGustav Larson

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BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Revenue SEK125.525 billion (2011)[1] SEK1,636 million (2011)[1] 21,512 (2011)[1] Zhejiang Geely Holding Group VolvoCars.com

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BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is owned byZhejiang Geely Holding Group China.[2] Volvo was originally formed as a subsidiary company to the ball bearing maker SKF. When Volvo AB was introduced on the Swedish stock exchange in 1935, SKF sold most of the shares in the company. Volvo Cars was owned by AB Volvo until 1999, when it was acquired by the Ford Motor Company as part of its Premier Automotive Group. Geely Holding Group then acquired Volvo from Ford in 2010.[3] Volvo manufactures and markets a range of SUVs, station wagons (estates), and sedans (saloons), compact executive sedans and coupes. With approximately 2,300 local dealers from around 100 national sales companies worldwide, Volvo Cars' largest markets are the United States, Sweden, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium.[1] In 2011, Volvo recorded global sales of 449,255 cars, an increase of 20.3% compared to 2010.[4] Contents

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic [hide]

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BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic 4.2 Plug-in hybrids o 4.3 Electric car o 4.4 Gas-turbine Hybrid 5 Production locations 6 Engine types 7 Transmissions 8 Sales o 8.1 By market o 8.2 By model 9 Marketing o 9.1 Logo o 9.2 Sponsorship 10 Volvo trademark lawsuit 11 See also
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BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

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BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

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BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo company was founded in 1927 in Gothenburg, Sweden, The company was created as a subsidiary company 100% owned by SKF. Assar Gabrielsson was appointed the managing director and Gustav Larson as the technical manager. "Cars are driven by people. The guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo, therefore, is and must remain, safety", Assar Gabrielsson and Gustav Larson 1927.
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BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

Volvo logotype (PRV-registr.) 1927

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic The trademark Volvo (which is Latin for I roll) was first registered by SKF the 11 May 1915 with the intention to use it for a special series of ball bearing for the American market (however in the application for the trademark, it was also designated for the purpose of automobiles), but it was never used for this purpose. SKF trademark as it looks today was used instead for all the SKF-products. Some pre-series of Volvo-bearings stamped with the brand name 'Volvo' were manufactured but was never released to the market and it was not until 1927 that the trademark was used again, now as a trademark and company name for an automobile. The first Volvo car left the assembly line April 14, 1927, and was called Volvo V 4. After this the young company produced closed top and cabriolet vehicles, which were designed to hold strong in the Swedish climate and terrain. In the registration application for Volvo logotype in 1927, they simply made a copy of the entire radiator for V4, viewed from the front. In 1964 Volvo opened its Torslanda plant in Sweden, which currently is the one of its largest production sites (chiefly large cars and SUV).[citation

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic needed] Then in 1965 the Ghent, Belgium plant was opened, which is the company's second largest production site (chiefly small cars).[citation needed] Finally in 1989 the Uddevalla plant in Sweden was opened, which is now jointly operated by Volvo Car Corporation andPininfarina of Italy.[citation
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BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

Volvo PV4 4-Door saloon 1927

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo 144 saloon 1972

Volvo 850 estate

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

2002 Volvo S80 A collection of Volvo's most important historical vehicles are now housed in The Volvo Museum, which opened in a permanent location in Arendal at Hisingen on May 30, 1995.[5] For several years, the collection had been housed at "The Blue Hangar," at the then closed Torslanda Airport.[5] In the early 1970s, Volvo acquired the passenger car division of the Dutch company DAF, and marketed their small cars as Volvos before releasing the Dutch-built Volvo 340, which went on to be one of the biggest-selling cars in the UK market in the 1980s.

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo Group, as one of the largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles in the world, took the initiative to sell its automobile manufacturing in 1999 in order to fully focus its efforts on the market for commercial vehicles. Ford, on the other hand, saw advantages in acquiring a profitable prestige mid-size European automobile manufacturer, well renowned for its safety aspects, as an addition to its Premier Automotive Group. The buyout of Volvo Cars was announced on January 28, 1999,[6] and in the following year the acquisition was completed at a price of $6.45 billion USD. As a result of the divestiture, the Volvo trademark is now utilized by two separate companies:

Volvo Group a manufacturer of commercial vehicles, etc. owned by Swedish interests. Volvo Car Corporation or Volvo Cars a manufacturer of automobiles owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and formerly owned by Ford Motor Company.

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic [edit]Ford management Volvo Car Corporation was part of Ford Motor Company's Premier Automotive Group (PAG), along with Jaguar, Aston Martin and Land Rover. While part of the PAG, the company grew in its range of vehicles significantly. After Ford sold Jaguar Land Rover to Tata Motors of India in 2008, the company initially decided to keep Volvo Cars despite mounting losses and gross economic downturns. Ford decided to restructure plans for Volvo Cars, pushing it further upmarket alongside the lower end of Mercedes and BMW sedans, wagons, and SUV crossovers. The outcome was the luxurious second generation Volvo S80 and the new small premium crossover Volvo XC60. When the global economic crisis of 2008 threatened the US automakers, Swedish authorities became concerned about the fate of Volvo if Ford would file for bankruptcy. These concerns mounted after repeated masslayoffs at Volvo. Ford announced in December 2008 that it was considering selling Volvo Cars. Initially, a sale price of US$6 billion was

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic reported,.[7] Ford reported it was also looking into the possibility of spinning off Volvo as an independent company. The Swedish government was asked to look into a possible state ownership of Volvo, or a financial bailout for Volvo Cars and SAAB of GM. Former parent AB Volvo agreed to help Volvo cut costs through partnerships, and suggested taking part in a shared ownership of Volvo Cars amongst a larger consortium. Other rumored candidates to purchase Volvo Cars included BMW AG of Germany, Investor AB of Sweden, Chinese investors, or Russian investors. Despite initial denials, Chinese company Geely Holding Group was ultimately selected to takeover the Swedish automaker.[8] Geely Group Holdings Co., allegedly bid between US$-1.5 billion to take over Volvo, with Goldman Sachs investing HK$2.59 billion (334 million USD) to the holding company.[9][10][11] [edit]Geely acquisition Ford Motor Company offered Volvo Cars for sale in December 2008, after suffering losses that year.[12] On October 28, 2009, Ford confirmed that, after considering several offers, the preferred buyer of Volvo Cars

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic was Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the parent of Chinese motor manufacturer Geely Automobile.[13][14] On December 23, 2009, Ford confirmed the terms of the sale to Geely had been settled. A definitive agreement was signed on March 28, 2010, for $1.8 billion. The European Commission and China's Ministry of Commerce approved the deal on July 6 and July 29, 2010, respectively. The deal closed on August 2, 2010 with Geely paying $1.3 billion cash and a $200 million note. Further payments are expected with a later price "true-up".[15][16] It is the largest overseas acquisition by a Chinese automaker.[17] Stefan Jacoby, formerly chief executive of Volkswagen of America, became Volvo Car Corporation's President and Chief Executive on August 16, replacing Stephen Odell, who became chief executive of Ford Europe. Li Shufu became Volvo Cars' Chairman of the Board. His board members include Vice-Chairman Hans-Olov Olsson, a former president and chief executive of Volvo Cars, and Hkan Samuelsson, formerly chief executive of MAN.[18] [edit]Safety

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo cars have long been marketed and stressed their historic reputation for solidity and reliability. Prior to strong government safety regulation Volvo had been in the forefront of safety engineering.[19] In 1944, laminated glass was introduced in the PV model.[20] In 1958, Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin invented and patented the modern 3-Point Safety Belt, which became standard on all Volvo cars in 1959,[21] and then made this design patent open in the interest of safety and made it available to other car manufacturers for free.[22][23] Additionally, Volvo developed the first rearfacing child seat in 1964[20] and introduced its own booster seat in 1978.[20] The 960 introduced the first three-point seat belt for the middle of the rear seat and a child safety cushion integrated in the middle armrest.[20] Also in 1991 it introduced the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) on the 940/960 and 850 models, which channelled the force of a side impact away from the doors and into the safety cage.[24] To add to its SIPS, in 1995 Volvo was the first to introduce side airbags and installed them as standard equipment needed in all models in 1996. At the start of the 1995 model year, side impact protection airbags were standard

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic on high trim-level Volvo 850s, and optional on other 850s. By the middle of the production year, they were standard on all 850s. In Model Year 1996, SIPS airbags became standard on all Volvo models.[citation needed] In 1998 Volvo also developed and was the first to install a head-protecting airbag,[citation needed] which was made standard in all new models as well as some existing models. The head-protecting airbag was not available on the 1996 C70 since the initial design deployed the airbag from the roof and the C70, being a convertible, could not accommodate such an airbag. A later version of the C70 featured a head-protecting airbag deploying upwards from the door, avoiding this problem. It has been stated by many testing authorities that side head protecting curtain airbags can reduce the risk of death in a side impact by up to 40% and brain injury by up to 55%, as well as protecting during a rollover.[25] In 1998, Volvo introduced its Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), a safety device to prevent injury to front seat users during collisions.[20] In 2004, Volvo introduced the BLIS system, which detects vehicles entering the Volvo's blind spot with a side-view-mirror-mounted sensor, and alerts

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic the driver with a light. That year also saw Volvos sold in all markets equipped with side-marker lights and daytime-running lights. Much of Volvo's safety technology now also goes into other Ford vehicles. In 2005 Volvo presented the second generation of Volvo C70, it comes with extra stiff door-mounted inflatable side curtains (the first of its kind in a convertible).[citation needed] In 2006 Volvo's Personal Car Communicator (PCC) remote control has been launched as an optional feature with the all-new Volvo S80. Before a driver enters their car, he or she can review the security level and know whether they have set the alarm and if the car is locked.[citation needed] Additionally, a heartbeat sensor warns if someone is hiding inside the car. The S80 is also the first Volvo model to feature Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Collision Warning and Brake Support (CWBS).[citation
needed]

Since 2004 all Volvo models except for the coupes (C70 and C30) are available with an all-wheel drive system developed by Haldex Traction of Sweden.[26]

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Even though Volvo Car Corp has been owned by the Ford Motor Company, the safety systems of Volvo are still standard on all Volvo vehicles. Volvo has patented all their safety innovations, including SIPS, WHIPS, ROPS, DSTC, and body structures. Some of these systems were fitted to other Ford vehicles in forms similar to those of Volvo systems, only because Volvo has licensed the FOMOCO and other PAG members to utilize these features.[citation needed] A 2005 FOLKSAM report[27] puts the 740/940 (from 1982 on) in the 15% better than average category, the second from the top category.[citation needed] The Volvo 745 was also recalled due to that the front seatbelts mounts could break in a collision.[28][29] In 2005, when the American non-profit, non-governmental Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its first annual Top Safety Picks vehicles list, none of Volvo's offered vehicles in the U.S. was included on the list.[30] According to Russ Rader, a spokesman for IIHS, Volvo lagged behind its competitors.[31] Dan Johnston, a Volvo spokesman, denied that

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic the company's vehicles are any less safe than the Institute's top-rated vehicles, adding that "It's just a philosophy on safety that is different from building cars to pass these kinds of tests."[32] According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Volvo's S80 became one of 2009 Top Safety Picks Award winner, but Volvo's S40 and S60 (both 200509 models with standard side airbags) failed to attain the highest rating in their side impact test. Volvo's C30 has not yet been tested by IIHS,[33][34] but received 5 star safety in EuroNCAP.[35] However, according to the IIHS, in recent years Volvo Cars have still managed to maintain their high class safety ratings as seen in test results.[36] The Volvo XC90,[37] S80[38] and C70[39] all score top scores in these rated crash tests. In 2008 a French court found Volvo partially responsible for causing the death of two children and serious injuries of one in Wasselonne on June

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic 17, 1999, when the brakes of a 1996 Volvo 850failed. The court subjected Volvo to a 200,000 Euro fine.[19][40][41][42] [edit]Safety milestones

The Amazon was noted for its safety features, with a padded dashboard, front and rear seat belts and a laminated windshield.[43] (This list is not necessarily Volvo innovations, but dates when Volvo incorporated the technology into its cars)

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic 1944 Safety cage 1944 Laminated windscreen 1957 Anchor points for 2point safety belts front 1958 Anchor points for 2point safety belts rear 1959 3point front safety belts standard 1964 First rearwardfacing child safety seat prototype tested 1966 Crumple zones front and rear 1966 Safety doorlocks 1969 Inertia reel safety belts 1971 Reminder safety belt 1972 3point safety belts rear 1972 Rearwardfacing child safety seat 1974 Multistage impact absorbing steering column 1974 Bulb integrity sensor 1975 Braking system with stepped bore master cylinder 1978 Child safety booster cushion 1982 "Antisubmarining" protection

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic 1986 Threepoint safety belt centre rear seat 1990 Integrated child safety cushion in centre rear seat 1991 Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) 1991 Automatic height adjusting safety belt 1992 Reinforced rear seats in estate models 1995 Integrated child safety cushion outer rear seats 1997 ROPS Roll Over Protection System (C70) 1998 WHIPS Whiplash Protection System 1998 IC Inflatable Curtain 2001 SCC Volvo Safety Concept Car 2002 RSC Roll Stability Control 2003 New Front Structure called Volvo Intelligent Vehicle Architecture (VIVA, S40, V50) 2003 Rear seat belt reminders (in S40 and V50) 2003 IDIS Intelligent Driver Information System (in S40 and V50) 2003 Inauguration of Volvo's Traffic Accident Research Team in Bangkok

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic 2004 BLIS Blind Spot Information System (in S40 and V50) 2005 Introduction of DMIC (Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain, new Volvo C70) 2006 PCC Personal Car Communicator (S80) 2006 CWBS Collision Warning with Brake Support (S80) 2007 PPB Power Park Brake (S80) 2007 DAC Driver Alert Control (V70, XC70) 2009 City Safety Automatically stop car at speeds below 19 mph (31 km/h) if obstruction is detected in front of car (XC60) 2010 Pedestrian Detection with auto brake (New S60) 2012 Pedestrian airbag, covering half the windscreen in case of collision with pedestrian which debuted on the new Volvo V40 hatchback model [edit]Car models

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

1927 Volvo V 4

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

Volvo PV544

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

1987 Volvo 740, one of the few European passenger cars that can harbor aEuropallet in its luggage compartment. [edit]Early years

Volvo V 4, a.k.a. Jakob Volvo PV650 Series Volvo TR670 Series

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo PV 36 Carioca Volvo PV51 Volvo PV800 Series (civilian (PV801, PV802, PV810, PV821, PV822 and PV831) and military (TP21/P2104, P2104)) Volvo PV 60 Volvo PV444/544 Volvo Duett (Volvo PV445, P210) Volvo P1900 Volvo Amazon/Volvo 122 Volvo P1800 Volvo 66 Volvo C202 Volvo C3-series (C303, C304 and C306) [edit]Tri-digit nomenclature Starting with the 140 series in 1966, Volvo used a tri-digit system for their cars. The first number was the series, the second number the number of cylinders and the third number the number of doors; so a 164 was a 1-

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic series with a 6-cylinder engine and 4-doors. However, there were exceptions to this rulethe 780 for example, came with turbocharged I4 and naturally aspirated V6 petrol engines and I6 diesel engines, but never an eight-cylinder, as the 8 would suggest. Similarly, the 760 often was equipped with a turbocharged I4 engine, and the Volvo 360 only had four cylinders. Some 240GLT had a V6 engine. The company dropped the meaning of the final digit for later cars like the 740, but the digit continued to identify cars underhood on the identification plate.

Volvo 140 (Volvo 142, Volvo 144, Volvo 145) Volvo 164 Volvo 240 (Volvo 242, 244, 245) Volvo 260 (Volvo 262C, 264, 265) Volvo 340 (Volvo 343, 345) Volvo 360 Volvo 440/460 Volvo 480

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo 740 Volvo 760 Volvo 780 Volvo 850 Volvo 940 Volvo 960 [edit]Post tri-digit models

Released in 1998 Volvo C70 Volvo S70 Replaced the 850 saloon version Volvo S90 Replaced the 960 saloon version Volvo V70 Replaced the 850 wagon version Volvo V90 Replaced the 960 wagon version Released in 1999 Volvo S80

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Released in 2000 Volvo S40 Volvo V40 Small wagon Released in 2004 Volvo V50 [edit]Current models Today, the company uses a system of letters denoting body style followed by the series number. S stands for saloon or sedan, C stands for coup or convertible (including 3-door hatchback akashooting brake) and V stands for versatile as in estate car. XC stands for cross country originally added to a more rugged V70 model as the V70XC and indicates all wheel drive paired with a raised suspension to give it a mock SUV look. Volvo would later change the name to the XC70 in keeping with its car naming consistent with the XC90. So a V50 is an estate ("V") that is smaller than the V70.

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Originally, Volvo was planning a different naming scheme. S and C were to be the same, but "F", standing for flexibility, was to be used on station wagons. When Volvo introduced the first generation S40 and V40 in 1995, they were announced as the S4 and F4. However, Audi complained that it had inherent rights to the S4 name, since it names its sporty vehicles "S", and the yet-introduced sport version of the Audi A4 would have the S4 name. Volvo agreed to add a second digit, so the vehicles became the S40 and F40. However, that led to a complaint from Ferrari, who used the Ferrari F40 name on their legendary sports car. This led to Volvo switching the "F" to "V", for versatile. As of January 2012, all coupes (C30 and C70) are based on Volvo P1 small car platform.

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

1998 Volvo V70 estate

Small Cars (Volvo P1 platform) Volvo C70 2006present (M/Y 2005) Volvo V40 2012present (M/Y 2013) Volvo V40 xc 2012present (M/Y 2013)

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Large Cars (Volvo P2 platform) Volvo XC90 2002present (M/Y 2003) Large Cars (Volvo P3 platform) Volvo S60 2010 (M/Y 2011-) Volvo V60 2010 (M/Y 2011-) Volvo S80 2006present (M/Y 2007) Volvo V70 2007present (M/Y 2008) Volvo XC60 2008present (M/Y 2009) Volvo XC70 2007present (M/Y 2008) [edit]Concept cars

Volvo Venus Bilo (1933) Volvo Philip (1952) Volvo Margarete Rose (1953) Volvo Elisabeth I (1953)

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo VESC (1972) Volvo 1800 ESC (1972) Volvo EC (1977) Volvo City Taxi (1977) Volvo Tundra (1979) Volvo VCC Volvo Concept Car (1980) Volvo LCP2000 (1983) Volvo ECC Environment Concept Car (1992) Volvo ACC Adventure Concept Car (1997) Volvo SCC Safety Concept Car (2001) Volvo PCC Performance Concept Car (2001) Volvo PCC2 (2002) Volvo ACC2 (2002) Volvo VCC Versatility Concept Car (2003) Volvo YCC Your Concept Car (2004) Volvo T6 (2005) Volvo 3CC (2005)

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo C30 Design Concept (2006) Volvo XC60 Concept (2006) Volvo ReCharge Concept (2007) Volvo S60 Concept (2008) C30 DRIVe Electric (2010) Volvo Universe Concept (2011) Volvo Concept You (2011) [edit]Alternative propulsion

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic The 2005 Volvo FlexiFuel S40 was one of the first E85 flex cars launched in the Swedish market by a domestic automaker. The Volvo FlexiFuel is now offered on the European market.

The Volvo C30 DRIVe Electricconcept car was exhibited at the 2010Paris Motor Show. [edit]Flexible-fuel vehicles Further information: flexi-fuel vehicle

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic In 2005 Volvo introduced to the Sweden market the company's first E85 flexifuel models. Volvo introduced its S40 and V50 with flexiblefuel engines, joined in late 2006 by the then new C30. All Volvo models were initially restricted to the Sweden market, until 2007, when these three models were launched in eight new European markets.[44] In 2008 Volvo launched the V70 with a 2.5-litre turbocharged flexifuel engine.[45] [edit]Plug-in hybrids Further information: Volvo ReCharge and Volvo V70 Plug-in Hybrid The Volvo ReCharge is a plug-in hybrid concept car with an all-electric range (AER) of 60 miles (97 km). It was officially unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show.[46] On June 1, 2009, Volvo announced the launching of series production diesel-electric plug-in hybrids by 2012.[47][48][49] The company plans to sell a series hybrid with the goal of achieving emissions of less than 50 grams of CO2 per kilometer.[48][49] As part of a joint venture with Vattenfall, a Swedish energy company, Volvo converted

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic two Volvo V70 to plug-in hybrid demonstrators that have been in field testing in Gteborg, Sweden since December 2009.[50]Vattenfall offered customers participating in this trial the supply of renewable electricity generated from wind power or hydropower.[51] Among other challenges, this test has allowed to experience the all-electric range at low temperatures, which has been a disadvantage of plug-in vehicles.[49][50][51] [edit]Electric car Further information: Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric The Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric concept car was exhibited at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and Volvo announced that field testing will begin in 2011 in the U.S., Europe, and China.[52] The C30 DRIVe electric car has a lithiumion battery, a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph), and an all-electric range of up to 150 kilometres (93 mi). Field testing began in 2010 with 10 units in Gteborg, Sweden.[53] [edit]Gas-turbine Hybrid Further information: Volvo ECC

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic The Volvo ECC(Environmental Concept Car) was exhibited at the 1992 Paris Motor Show. The vehicles range on batteries alone was 90 miles (140 km), and when combined with a full tank of fuel for the turbine, about 415 miles (668 km). [edit]Production locations

Gothenburg, Sweden (Volvo Cars Headquarters and Safety Center) Hllered, Sweden Volvo Test Track Torslanda, Sweden (Volvo Cars Torslanda - Torslandaverken) 1964 present Volvo V70, Volvo XC70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo V60. Uddevalla, Sweden (Pininfarina Sverige AB) 1989present, since 2005 the factory is operated by Volvo Cars and Pininfarina Volvo C70 Ghent, Belgium (Volvo Cars Ghent) 1965present

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo C30, Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60 Skvde, Sweden (Engines) Floby, Sweden (Engines) Olofstrm, Sweden (Body Components) Assembly locations around the world: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Swedish Motor Assemblies SDN BHD) Chongqing, China (the Volvo S40 and the Volvo S80L are produced in Ford's Chinese joint-venture plant with Changan Motors for the local market) Volvo Cars have previously had production facilities on these locations:

Pretoria, South Africa (Production cancelled in 2006 due to disputes in trade agreements between the EU and South Africa as well as decreased demand).

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Born, Netherlands (NedCar, fka Volvo Car B.V., 19722004) Sold in 2004 to Mitsubishi Motors Halifax, Canada (Volvo Halifax Assembly) Kalmar, Sweden (19721994) Kping, Sweden (Sold to Getrag GmbH) Samutprakarn, Thailand (Thai-Swedish Assembly Company Limited) Sold in 2008 to AB Volvo Arica, Chile. (Nun & German Assembly plant for Volvo, Simca, Dodge and Chevrolet. 1962-1973) Melbourne, Australia Motor Producers Limited, part owned by Volkswagen. Assembly plant for VW, Audi, Nissan and Volvo. There are reports that, after being acquired by Geely, Volvo is looking into building a new plant in China that could double its annual global production.[54] [edit]Engine types

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo uses in-line, or straight engines in their production vehicles. Volvo is also known for the application of the in-line 5-cylinder engine to its vehicle line up since its introduction in 1993 in theVolvo 850.

See also: List of Volvo engines Side valve six fitted into the PV651/2, TR671/4, PV653/4, TR676/9, PV658/9, PV36, PV51/2, PV53/6, PV801/2, PV821/2, PV831/2 and PV60 from 1929 to 1958 B4B and B14A fitted into the Volvo PV and Volvo Duett from 1947 to 1956 B16 (A and B) fitted into the PV, Duett and Volvo Amazon from 1957 to 1960 B18 and B20 1.8 L/2.0 L OHV 8v fitted into all Volvo models from 1961 to 1974 except 164 (and 1975 U.S. Spec 240 models). B19, B21, and B23 fitted from 1975 B200 and B230 2.0 L and 2.3 L, respectively, SOHC 8v fitted to 240, 360, 700, 940 series cars from 1985

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic B204 and B234 2.0 L and 2.3 L DOHC 16 valve engines B27/B28 and B280 2.7 and 2.8 L SOHC 12v developed together with Renault and Peugeot B30 fitted to all 164 models [edit]Transmissions Volvo automatic transmissions in the past were made by the ZF Friedrichshafen company, but now the transmissions are co-developed with Aisin of Japan. Geartronic is Volvo Cars' name for itsmanumatic transmission.

Volvo AW70 transmission Volvo AW71 transmission Volvo AW72 transmission Volvo M30 transmission Volvo M40 transmission Volvo M400 transmission Volvo M410 transmission

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic Volvo M41 transmission Volvo M45 transmission Volvo M46 transmission Volvo M47 transmission Volvo M50 transmission Volvo M51 transmission Volvo M56 transmission Volvo M58 transmission Volvo M59 transmission Volvo M66 transmission IB5 MTX-75 MMT6 Volvo M90 transmission [citation needed] Volvo ZF4HP22 transmission AW50-42 (4-speed automatic, FWD/AWD) AW55-50/51 (5-speed automatic, FWD/AWD)

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic GM4T65EV/GT (4-Speed GM automatic, FWD/AWD) AWTF-80 SC (6-speed automatic, FWD/AWD) MPS6 (6-speed dual clutch Powershift, FWD) [edit]Sales Volvo Cars sales during 2010 (2009).[1] [edit]By market 1. United States 53,952 (61,426) 2. Sweden 52,894 (41,826) 3. United Kingdom 37,940 (34,371) 4. China 30,522 (22,405) 5. Germany 25,207 (25,221) 6. Belgium 17,969 (13,223) 7. Italy 17,509 (15,896) 8. Netherlands 14,308 (14,035) 9. France 12,211 (11,596)

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic 10. Russia 10,650 (6,894) Others: 100,363 (87,915) [edit]By model 1. XC60 80,723 2. V50 56,098 3. V70 48,877 4. XC90 37,597 5. C30 35,981 6. S40 31,688 7. XC70 22,068 8. S80 19,162 9. S60 14,786 10. S80L 11,778 11. V40 Unknown [edit]Marketing

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

The symbol for Mars has been used since ancient times to represent iron. The name Volvo, is Latin for "I roll".

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic [edit]Logo The Volvo symbol is an ancient chemistry sign for iron. The iron sign is used to symbolize the strength of iron used in the car as Sweden is known for its quality iron. The diagonal line (a strip of metal) across the grille came about to hold the actual symbol, a circle with an arrow, in front of the radiator. However there is also a sexual context. The iron sign is widely interpreted as the Spear of Mars and "volvo" is similar to female "vulva".

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic A model of a Volvo XC90 made of Lego pieces on display at Volvo Ocean Race 2006 inBaltimore Inner Harbor [edit]Sponsorship Volvo entered the European Touring Car Championship with the Volvo 240 in the mid-80s. The cars also entered the Guia Race, part of the Macau Grand Prix in 1985, 1986 and 1987, winning in both 1985 and 1986. Volvo also entered the British Touring Car Championship in the 90s with Tom Walkinshaw Racing. This partnership was responsible for the controversial 850 Estate racing car, which was only rendered uncompetitive when the FIA allowed the use of aerodynamic aids in 1995. TWR then built and ran the works 850 Saloon, six wins in 1995 and five wins in 1996, and S40, one wins in 1997 in the BTCC. In 1998, TWR Volvo won the British Touring Car Championship with Rickard Rydell driving the S40R.

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic In 2008 Volvo entered the Swedish Touring Car Championship with a C30 powered by bioethanol E85 fuel. Robert Dahlgreen and Tommy Rustad were the drivers, finishing 5th and 10th respectively in the championship. Volvo have also signalled their intentions to enter the 2009 British Touring Car Championship with the same car.[55] The Volvo trademark is now jointly owned (50/50) by Volvo Group and Volvo Car Corporation.[56] 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. There is also a Volvo Baltic Race and Volvo Pacific Race, and Volvo likes to encourage its affluent image by sponsoring golf tournaments all over the world including major championship events called the Volvo Masters and Volvo China Open. Volvo sponsored the Volvo Ocean Race, the world's leading round-theworld yacht race for the first time in 20012002. The next edition is taking place between 2011 and 2012. Volvo has also had a long-standing commitment to the ISAF and is involved in the Volvo/ISAF World Youth Sailing Championships since 1997.

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic In 2011, Volvo Cars is the main sponsor of the winter sports and music festival Snowbombing in Austria. Volvo has since the 1950s had special international sales programs for customers assigned abroad, for example Diplomat Sales, Military Sales and Expat Sales. In 2012, Volvo signed NBA star Jeremy Lin to an endorsement agreement. Over the next two years Mr. Lin will participate in Volvo's corporate and marketing activities as a "brand ambassador" for Volvo Car Corp.

2013 BMW 328 Overview

BMW sells a lot of 3-Series vehicles and a good many of them have been 328s since the models introduction 16 years ago. But the 328, and the 3-Series as a whole, has been constantly evolved. For 2013, BMW introduces a hybrid version and a new 328-based Sport Wagon arriving Spring 2013 to a lineup that already features sedan, coupe and retractable hardtop convertible models in rear- or all-wheel drive. Also new is a trim level BMW calls the M Sport Line, which adds 18-inch wheels, sport suspension, sport seats, and an M steering wheel. Active cruise control includes BMWs Stop & Go technology designed to prevent collisions in heavy

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic
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The entire 3-series was redesigned for 2012, so the outside remains pretty much the same for 13. Differences between the trim levels relate to grille, mirror, exhaust and tailpipe cosmetics on the sedans. Front and rear fascias differ on coupe and convertible models. Standard exterior features include xenon adaptive headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels, while options include 18- and 19-inch rims, and automatic high beams. BMW has used various engines in the 328. For 2013, sedan and wagon are powered by a 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter, inline-four producing 255 pounds feet of torque and mated to either a six-speed

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available on the sedan. Other 328 body styles use a 230-horsepower, 3.0liter, inline-six cylinder engine with 200 pounds feet of torque and mated to either the six-speed manual or the six-speed automatic. Fuel economy with the sedans 2.0-liter turbo and eight-speed automatic are significantly improved from the previous generation, with 23 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway with rear-drive. Six-speed manual sedans achieve 22/34 mpg city/highway. The 3.0-liter coupe with six-speed auto gets 18/28 mpg city/highway, while the convertible checks in with 18/27 mpg city/highway. Coupe and convertible mileage with the six speed manual is estimated at 19/28 mpg city/highway and 17/26 mpg city/highway respectively. By and large, 3-Series interiors are designed around function with luxury features and options tailored to the drivers needs. The sedan and wagon seat five passengers, while the coupe and convertible seat four. The latest iDrive system is standard on the sedan, but bundled with the optional

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic navigation system on other models. With the longer body from the redesign, theres more backseat legroom and trunk space. Automatic climate control, HD radio and push button start are standard. Options include front and rear park assist, Dynamic Cruise Control, and satellite radio. Safety features on the 328 include stability and traction control, antilock brakes with emergency braking assist, and active head restraints. Eight airbags are standard except on the convertible, and include front, front-side impact, driver and passenger knee, and side-curtains. Convertibles have a head extension on the side-impact airbags in place of the side-curtains. The IIHS named the 3-Series sedan a Top .

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic

See Detailed Analysis Monthly Trend for: 2013 Volvo S60

BMW X3 Overview
In 2004, BMW launched the X3, and with it an entirely new segment of vehicle was born the compact premium SUV. The X3 quickly became a best seller both in the United States and in Europe as evidenced by sales of more than 600,000 global units. Not surprisingly, in the seven years since the X3 debuted, nearly every other premium nameplate has entered the now hotly contested segment. In redesigning the all-new, second-generation X3, no stone was left unturned. Perhaps most noticeably, the presence of the X3 has been updated with modern design language that maintains its familial ties to the original X3, but in a package that is now similar in size to the original X5 (E53) SAV. In the end, both the X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i achieve a seemingly impossible task delivering the most dynamic acceleration and handling in their categories, while also providing the most favorable fuel consumption and emission levels within their class. The X3's advantages are not limited strictly to performance. The interior cabin has been upgraded in every way imaginable. Passenger and cargo space have grown considerably, and the use of premium materials is evident throughout. The cabin design language is equal parts modern, sporty and elegant, and the X3 is now available with a host of new creature comforts that place it at the head of the pack. The Volvo XC60 Overview In 2009, Volvo entered the compact premium SUV segment with the firstgeneration XC60. This crossover is built in Belgium, and shares its basic