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Volvo Cars

Volvo Cars or Volvo Personvagnar is a manufacturer of luxury cars from Sweden, founded in 1927 in the city of Göteborg, Sweden.

Volvo was founded as a subsidiary manufacturer of bearings (kolaher), SKF. In 1935, AB Volvo is registered in the Swedish Stock Exchange since SKF sold most of its stake in the company. Volvo Cars to be owned by AB Volvo until 1999, and shares purchased by Ford Motor Company. Ford put the Volvo in the ranks of their main car with Jaguar, Land Rover, and Aston Martin. Volvo is a company that produces luxury cars of the type of SUVs, station wagons, sedans, executive sedans to compact, and the coupe. Rival is the Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Infiniti, Lancia, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Saab. Volvo Cars has more than 2,500 dealers in various parts of the world. 60 percent of sales come from Europe, 30 percent of North America, and 10 percent came from other parts of the world. In the North American market, Volvo's market share declined, but in Russia, China, and India actually increased. Precisely, Volvo plans for sales in Russia more than doubled and exceeded 20,000 units by the end of 2007, making Russia as one of the ten largest market of this company. Volvo has become one of the largest manufacturers of luxury cars in Russia.

Volvo cars are known as cars are comfortable, stable, secure, and durable. [Citation needed] These models are often compared with the length of the tractor, one of them because Volvo AB was and still a heavy equipment manufacturer who formerly named Bolinder- Munktell and now called Volvo Construction Equipment. Volvo Cars is considered by some to be a slow and heavy car, and dubbed the "brick" (brick) because of its classical form a square (turbonya variation known as "turbo brick." Models later had left the square shape favored in the 1970s and 1980s, and began to build the image in the field of automotive sport. However, this new work done after the Volvo 240 turbo factory-backed Rally Car has won the European Championship in 1985 and Australian Car Rally Championship in 1986 . Volvo 850 series stationwagon managed to reach the top position in the British Car Rally Championship in 1995.

Among other car manufacturers, Volvo has more loyal users. [Citation needed] The Volvo owners feel proud when his car managed to reach a new record number of miles that have been taken. One well-documented is the 1965 Volvo P1800S who has traveled a distance of more than 4.2 million kilometers (2.6 million miles). According to some sources, the average age of a Volvo being dumped is 19.8 years, ranked no. 2 after the Mercedes-Benz. Volvo Cars is considered more reliable than the average , and in the United States, Volvo is included in the list of the best car o (no. 9) and best luxury car (no. 6), compiled by Forbes.



Volvo Group

Volvo is a Swedish maker of transportation facilities. This company produces trucks, buses, construction equipment, drive system (drive system) to marine equipment and industrial applications, aircraft spare parts, and finance companies. Companies that formerly was the car manufacturer was founded on April 14, 1927 in Göteborg, Sweden as a subsidiary of SKF, the company that manufactures bearings (kolaher). Volvo has been removed from the list of NASDAQ in June 2007 but is still listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange .

Volvo is the word in Latin means "I roll", which is another form of the word "volvere". The name Volvo was originally registered in May 1911 as a separate company within SKF AB and as a trade mark which is planned to be used for bearing special series, but this idea is only used briefly. SKF decided to use "SKF" as a trademark for all its bearing products.

The company AB Volvo had no activities nothing until August 10, 1926. Sales manager, Assar Gabrielsson, and engineer, Gustav Larson, form maker AB Volvo as a company car within SKF Group only with preparation for a year, including produce ten prototype. AB Volvo listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in 1935 and SKF decided to sell its shares in the company.

Volvo Car series which was first produced, Volvo OV 4, out of the factory on April 14, 1927. This date became the official date of founding of Volvo.

In 1998, Volvo sold the car division to Ford. According to the news of the Ten Gears (en) Ford might sell Volvo to BMW's division in the near future.



Volvo Group's history

Volvo Group started in 1927 when the first Volvo car speeding away from the factory in Göteborg. That year, made only 297 cars made. The first truck, series 1, began in January 1928. In 1930, Volvo sold 639 cars and trucks exported to Europe began soon thereafter. Volvo Cars is not well known outside Sweden before World War II ended.

Marine machines have become part of this group is almost as long as the truck. Pentaverken, founded in 1907, controlled by Volvo Group in 1935. However, since 1929, U-21 outboard engine was introduced, and manufacturing continued until 1962.

The first bus, named B1, was launched in 1934 and aircraft engines were added to the range of Volvo products are increasingly developed in the early 1940s.


On January 28, 1998, Volvo Group sold the Volvo Car Company to Ford Motor Company for $ 6.45 million USD. Volvo Group is now only focus on commercial vehicles. Volvo Group's position in the field of commercial vehicles is strengthened by taking control of Renault Trucks and Mack Trucks in 2001, and thus this group began to open branches in France and the United States.

In the last ten years, the Volvo Group's growth in services is very fast with, for example, providing financial solutions to support the sale of its manufacturing units.

In 2007, the Volvo Group's truck division mastered owned Nissan Nissan Diesel Motors to support their development in the Asian region.


Volvo trademark

Brand management company, Volvo Trademark Holding AB, jointly owned by AB Volvo and Volvo Car Corporation.

The main activity of this company is as owner, manager, protector, and guardian of brand-VOLVO trademark in the name and license the right to use to its owners. Their daily activities focused on managing a global portfolio of trademark registration, registration and broaden the scope of protection of trademarks registered trademark VOLVO.

Which also includes the company's principal activity is to crack down on registration-registration is not official and the use of (including forgery) which brands of similar trade or similar brands VOLVO trademark throughout the world.

selling brands including he VOLVO VOLVO, VOLVO device marks (Slash & Iron Grille Mark) and VOLVO PENTA.


Activity sponsorship

One of the promotional activities of the trade mark VOLVO is a sailboat race the Volvo Ocean Race, formerly known as the Whitbread Around the World Race. There is also a Volvo Baltic Race and Volvo Pacific Race. Volvo also strengthen its image by sponsoring golf tournaments all over the world including include major events, namely the Volvo Masters and Volvo China Open.

Volvo sponsored the Volvo Ocean Race, round the world yacht racing's most prestigious for the first time in 2001 to 2002. The next race will be held in 2008. Volvo also has a long-term commitment to the ISAF and is involved in the race the Volvo / ISAF World Youth Sailing since 1997.

Volvo also sponsored the World Championship Show Jumping from started in 1979 to 1999

The car was created not just to show off the engine or power his greatness, but Also the car was created as a beautiful work of art.

To create a list of the most beautiful car in the world, Forbes magazine asked a group of experts to judge and give the nomination. The jury was asked to provide a list of cars in different eras and manufacturers that beauty is undeniable.

In the list of the most beautiful cars in the world have Alfa Romeo output in 1937 to a Porsche 911, which is still produced. All these cars have the appearance that will be able to amaze the entire generation.

From the results of the judging it, which was considered the most beautiful car in the world and throughout history is the 1937 Alfa Romeo output. Even Rob Myers, founder of RM Auto, famous antique car auction houses in Canada, said that Alfa Romeo output in 1937 is one of the most beautiful thing in the world and throughout history.

Vehicles from the 1937 Another entry in the list of most beautiful cars in the world are Delahaye 135MS Figoni et Falascgi and Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster. While the output in 1938 is a year younger Talbot-Lago T-CSS.

Why are so many cars of the 1930s that goes into this list? Motor vehicle production was reaching its highest point in terms of resources and enthusiasm in the period between World Wars  I and World War II, which has brought production cars that period into the design and artistic levels are high.


Each model is updated at least every two years, and every year is produced with a different model from the previous year. The cars produced a serious work of art that is unique, not like today, which is made from the model produced by another company.

Art Inspired by Ian Cameron, Rolls-Royce designers leaders declared that music is one of inspiration from the creation of a car. For Rolls-Royce chief designer of the new 200EX, creating a car can be likened to playing in a band. "You start with an hour session, and at any given point will turn into a melody," he said.


Design plays an important role in the entry of Porsche 911 on the list of world's most beautiful car this time. Although this model is not as attractive as other models in the list, but the fact that this model can survive for fifty years without any changes, means an indicator of the genius of its creator in the early 1960s ago. This will be very difficult to expect from modern cars.

According to experts, the current car manufacturers did not bother to create designs that can have profound and high value for collectors. The lack of artistic beauty of the modern model is one result of financial difficulties experienced by manufacturers of world manufacturing. According to experts, the cars produced at this time no more than a disposable diaper that can be discarded. Pathetic is not it?

It’s no secret that buy Playboy magazine for the sake of interesting articles that it publishes. Of course, you might say. But in fact, in this edition extensive male audience, so all materials that appear on its pages represent what they want to see men: sports, politics and, of course, cars. You probably think about Playboy Mansion travels a great variety of insanely expensive wheelbarrows. Presenting a list of the best cars in 2011 according to Playboy.

Many people prefer luxury cars for their plush interiors, elegant exterior and the technology that comes with it. But let's face it, how many among us can purchase a luxury car? Not many, those of us that still want to "ride like a king" have the possibility to rent a car for a couple of days. With this article we will present 10 of the most popular luxury cars in 2009. Keep in mind that the following ranking is random.

    BMW 3 Series '“ it is offered in sedan, coupe, convertible and even a wagon version. The 2009 model comes with a face lifted exterior and here we include new tail and head lights. New for 2009 is the 335d model that has a 6 cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine. It is not only nature friendly but quite sporty.




  
Mercedes Benz C Class '“ it is the entry-luxury sedan car which was redesigned in 2009 and offered in either Sport or Luxury trim. Although an entry-level luxury car, it comes with a bunch of technologies that not only will make your riding more comfortable but it will also keep you safe.

    



Cadillac CTS '“ received a face lift back in 2008 when both the exterior and interior were changed in order to refresh the look of the car. The model also received numerous technological gizmos: DVD navigation system + touch screen LCD, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround and a Smart Remote Start system.


 



Acura TL '“ in 2009 it reached the fourth edition and is the best selling model for the Acura Company. It comes with the brand's spanking new Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) as well as new engines like the V6 3.5l 280 hp or the more powerful 305 hp V6 3.7l. Acura also included a set of new technologies like: Keyless Access System with push-button start, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition, AcuraLink real-time traffic, real-time weather with Doppler-style radar mapping and Bluetooth audio connectivity.





   
BMW 5 Series '“ yes, another BMW. Last year in 2009, it received a brand new look and redesigned interior. The older 525i and 525xi were replaced with the new 528i and 528xi models, each of them receiving new standard 230 hp engines. The 530i and 530xi were replaced by the 535i and 535xi, and upgraded with a 300-horsepower twin-turbo inline-six engine as standard equipment.



   Audi A4 '“ got a facelift last year which made it longer, wider and a bit lower in comparison with the older model. The new A4 received LED daytime lights and 2 new engines '“ the 2.0 liter TFSI 4-cylinder and the 3.2-liter FSI V6 engine.




   Infiniti G Sedan '“ comes with a remarkable 3.7l V6 engine capable of outputting 328 hp with a new 7 speed automatic transmission with Downshift Rev Matching, Drive Sport mode and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC). Interior changes to this model include fully revised interior trim, softer-touch lower door panels, a brighter aluminum trim color and redesigned seat heater switches.




   Hyundai Genesis '“ it is powered by either a V6 or V8 engine, the latter being capable of producing 375 hp.  It features world-class driving dynamics and the latest high-tech features at the price of entry-level premium brand vehicles. Some of the most important features are: a Lexicon 15-speaker surround sound audio system with a 6-disc CD changer; wood-trimmed leather steering wheel; ultra premium leather seating surfaces and a power glass sunroof as well as a power tilt and telescopic steering column.


 
Lexus IS '“ debuted in 1999 at the Detroit Motor Show and received the latest update last year in 2009 which includes a fresh wave exterior makeover as well as stylish and elegant interior upgrades plus improved handling. For the 2009 model, Lexus IS received the advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system.




 
Jaguar XF Series - The XF is offered in three distinct trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury and Supercharged. The Supercharged is powered by an incredible 420-horsepower supercharged 4.2-liter V8 engine, while the Luxury and Premium Luxury trims are powered by a 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8. All of the trims come with a modern 6 speed fully automatic transmission.



As you might have thought, the most popular luxury cars are not the most expensive ones. It is good to know that you can get quality and luxury for decent prices. We do not mean that a Maybach or a Rolls Royce are a bad choice, but paying over 300,000 $ for a car is just too much for many people.