With smaller more fuel efficient cars on the rise in North America Volvo stands at the forefront of its technology with the new 2009 Volvo C30. The small hatchback comes with several different size engines that help enable their customers to best select their the car of their choice.
If you want the maximum in fuel efficiency you’ll love the very light 1.6L I4 98-hp engine. Unfortunately in North America you can only get the 2.4L 168-hp engine. I guess they figured that no one would ever buy a car that would go from 0-60 in 2 minutes if that. Well …read more

Ford has decided that they can no longer keep their money draining auto subsidiary Volvo in their fold. So they are in talks of selling to Chinese automakers Geely. Ford has reported that Volvo has been loosing money and that they are better off if sold to foreign investors.

Volvo, I would assume, would be nervous in such an undertaking. Their legendary design and safety ratings have made Volvo a favorite car for some loyal customers. The deal is worth an estimated $20 billion and could get Ford out of the hole and remain afloat a little longer.
Careful planning and …read more