Volvo to Cut Down its U.S. Lineup, V50 Among the First to go

With its U.S. sales steadily declining for 7 years now, Volvo has no choice but to radically rethink its strategy. The Swedish automaker is currently offering nine models in the States or about as many as Volkswagen does, but it sold almost five times fewer cars than the Germans in 2010.Consequently, the Swedish brand, which is now owned by China's Geely, has decided to significantly reduce the

VIDEO: Suzuki Pits Kizashi Against Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 and Volvo S40 in New Ads

Even though Suzuki had high hopes for the new Kizashi, sales of the sedan model haven't exactly blown the socks out of anyone this year. In fact, in the U.S., Suzuki has only managed to deliver a mere 5,269 units of the four-door saloon through November. Do the math and that comes to under 500 cars a month. But the Japanese automaker isn't about to throw in the towel, not just yet. Marking one

Volvo C30, S40 & V50: New Double-Clutch Gearbox Cuts Consumption by 8%

Volvo’s version of the twin-clutch semi-automated gearbox that we became acquainted with as the DSG in VW Group models, the Powershift, is now available on the 136Hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 models. This new Powershift transmission is a six-speed unit and according to Volvo’s calculations, it contributes to a fuel consumption saving of about 8% compared with a

Volvo C30, S40 & V50: New Double-Clutch Gearbox Cuts Consumption by 8%

Volvo’s version of the twin-clutch semi-automated gearbox that we became acquainted with as the DSG in VW Group models, the Powershift, is now available on the 136Hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 models. This new Powershift transmission is a six-speed unit and according to Volvo’s calculations, it contributes to a fuel consumption saving of about 8% compared with a

Volvo C30, S40 & V50: New Double-Clutch Gearbox Cuts Consumption by 8%

Volvo’s version of the twin-clutch semi-automated gearbox that we became acquainted with as the DSG in VW Group models, the Powershift, is now available on the 136Hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 models. This new Powershift transmission is a six-speed unit and according to Volvo’s calculations, it contributes to a fuel consumption saving of about 8% compared with a