Volvo History:
Volvo was founded in 1927 by Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larsson. The first vehicle was produced in the city of Gothenburg. The Jakob was joined by the six-cylinder PV651 in 1929, and by 1931, more than 10,000 Volvos had been produced. After the wars, Volvo unveiled one of its biggest successes, the PV444. By the 1950s, Volvo had begun exporting cars to the U.S. The decade also saw Volvo building on its reputation for being a vanguard in the area of safety; it was the first manufacturer to make vehicles with a three-point safety belt. The 1960s saw the launch of a new Volvo sports car, the P1800. Volvo distinguished itself as the exclusive home to a number of valuable new technologies during the 1970s.In the early "90s, Volvo launched the 850. The car was Volvosfirst front-wheel-drive executive car, and teamed performance with the companystrademark attention to safety. The decade also saw Volvo rolling out new models like the S40 and .The Company became part of the Ford family when it was acquired by the automaker in 1998.Today, Volvoslineup includes sedans, coupes and SUVs, and they"re known for their combination of safety and driving excitement.

Volvo Overview:
The Volvo Group is a Swedish supplier of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and financial services. The then auto manufacturer was founded on April 14, 1927 in the city of Gothenburg, as a spin-off from the roller ball bearing maker SKF.

Other Volvo Details:
Volvo’s current list of models includes; Volvo C30, Volvo S40, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo C70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo S60 and Volvo V50.The 2008 C30 is a 2-door, 4-passenger sports coupe, available in two trims, the T5 Version 1.0 and the T5 Version 2.0.Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The 2008 S40 is a 4-door, 5-passenger sports sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 2.4i to the T5 AWD. Upon introduction, the 2.4i is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I5, 168-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The 2008 S80 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 3.2 to the V8.Upon introduction, the 3.2 is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, I6, 235-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. The 2008 XC90 is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 3.2 to the V8 Sport. Upon introduction, the 3.2 is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, I6, 235-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. The 2008 C70 is a 2-door, 4-passenger convertible, available in one trim only, the T5.Upon introduction, the C70 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The 2008 S60 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 2.5T to the T5.Upon introduction, the 2.5T is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 208-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The 2008 XC70 is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger luxury wagon, available in one trim only, the 3.2. Upon introduction, the XC70 is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, I6, 235-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. The 2008 S80 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 3.2 to the V8.