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Volvo’s Luxury SUV Safe, Snazzy

Who says that a car marketed as reliable, safe and solid has to be boring?

Volvo contradicts this notion with the 300-horsepower XC60 compact SUV.

The beautifully sculpted body, painted in a silver metallic and set on 19-inch wheels, is well-proportioned with a luxurious and versatile interior that seats five comfortably with plenty of cargo space.

Although the XC60 largely stays the same for 2013, Volvo has added its City Safety branded technology as a standard feature. At 31 mph or less, the feature will detect a stopped or slower-moving car ahead and apply the brakes. The radar-based system worked flawlessly as I enlisted my wife to test it out. As she crept along in her car at a few miles per hour down our street, the XC60 stopped itself as I charged up from behind.

The XC60 packs a 3.0-liter, turbo-charged six-cylinder engine under the hood. The all-wheel-drive is managed by a smooth six-speed automatic transmission with a sport driving mode. I was surprised by the XC60’s responsive power given the SUV’s 4,000-pound curb weight. The XC60 handled like a much lighter sport sedan.

Our XC60’s interior was distinctive with brown, and light brown leather upholstery. The comfortable two-tone seats were highlighted by chrome and brushed aluminum highlights on the doors, dashboard and center console. A clear, illuminated shift knob stands out. Large seat belt anchors in the back seat made strapping in my children a breeze.

Ever since the Volvo SUV was introduced a decade ago, I’ve been eager to drive one. After a week of city driving and long hauls on the Mass Pike, I’m impressed with the XC60. The quick-off-the-line SUV merges a decent amount of luxury with an abundance of cargo space — 67 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.

 
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Car seat safety: Avoid 10 common mistakes

No. 1: Getting a used car seat without researching its history

If you're considering a used car seat for your child, make sure the car seat:
Comes with instructions and a label showing the manufacture date and model number
Hasn't been recalled
Isn't more than 6 years old
Has no visible damage or missing parts
Has never been in a moderate or severe crash

If you don't know the car seat's history, don't use it.

No. 2: Placing the car seat in the wrong spot

The safest place for your child's car seat is the back seat, away from active air bags. If the car seat is placed in the front seat and the air bag inflates, it could hit the back of a rear-facing car seat — right where your child's head is — and cause a serious or fatal injury. A child who rides in a forward-facing car seat could also be harmed by an air bag. If it's necessary for a child to travel in a vehicle with only one row of seats, deactivate the front air bags or install a power switch to prevent air bag deployment during a crash.

If you're placing only one car seat in the back seat, install it in the center of the seat — if possible — rather than next to a door to minimize the risk of injury during a crash.

No. 3: Using the car seat as a replacement crib

A car seat is designed to protect your child during travel. It's not for use as a replacement crib in your home. A 2009 study showed that sitting upright in a car seat might compress a newborn's chest and lead to lower levels of oxygen. Even mild airway obstruction can impair a child's development. Sitting in a car seat for lengthy periods can also contribute to the development of a flat spot on the back of your baby's head and worsen gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — a chronic digestive disease. In addition, a child can easily be injured by falling out of an improperly used car seat or while sitting in a car seat that falls from an elevated surface, such as a table or counter. Although it's essential to buckle your child into a car seat during travel, don't let your child sleep or relax in the car seat for long periods of time out of the car.

No. 4: Incorrectly buckling up your child

It can be challenging at first to properly buckle a child in a car seat. Before you install the seat, read the manufacturer's instructions and the section on car seats in the vehicle's owners manual. Make sure the seat is tightly secured — allowing no more than one inch of movement from side to side or front to back when grasped at the bottom near the attachment points — and facing the correct direction.

If you're using an infant-only seat or a convertible seat in the rear-facing position, keep these tips in mind:
Use the harness slots described in the car seat's instruction manual, usually those at or below the child's shoulders.
Place the harness or chest clip even with your child's armpits — not the abdomen or neck. Make sure the straps and harness lie flat against your child's chest and over his or her hips with no slack.

Position the car seat's carrying handle according to the manufacturer's instructions.

No. 5: Reclining your child at the incorrect angle

In the rear-facing position, recline the car seat according to the manufacturer's instructions so that your child's head doesn't flop forward. Many seats include angle indicators or adjusters. You can also place a tightly rolled towel under the seat's front edge to achieve the right angle.

To prevent slouching, place tightly rolled baby blankets alongside your newborn. If necessary, place a rolled washcloth between the crotch strap and your baby to prevent slouching. Don't use any additional products unless they came with the car seat or from the manufacturer.

No. 6: Moving to a forward-facing car seat too soon

Resist the urge to place your child's car seat in the forward-facing position just so you can see his or her smile in your rearview mirror. Riding rear facing is recommended until a child reaches age 2 or the highest weight — typically at least 35 pounds (about 16 kilograms) — or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer. You can start with a convertible seat, which can be used rear facing or forward facing and typically has a higher rear-facing weight and height limit than an infant-only seat, or switch from an infant-only seat to the convertible variety as your baby grows.

When your child reaches age 2 or the rear-facing weight or height limit of the convertible seat, you can face the seat forward. When you make the switch:
Install the car seat in the back seat according to the manufacturer's instructions, using either the seat belt or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system.
Use the tether strap — a strap that hooks to the top of the seat and attaches to an anchor in the vehicle — for extra stability.
Adjust the harness straps so that they're threaded at or above your child's shoulders. Make sure the harness fits snugly.

No. 7: Dressing your child in bulky outerwear

Harness straps might not provide enough protection over a baby's bulky outerwear. If it's cold, dress your baby in a lightweight jacket and hat. Buckle the harness snugly and then tuck a blanket around your baby for warmth. Save the bulky outerwear for outdoors.

No. 8: Moving to a booster seat too soon

Older children need booster seats to help an adult safety belt fit correctly. You can switch from a car seat to a booster seat when your child has topped the highest weight — typically 40 to 80 pounds (18 to 36 kilograms) — or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer. Remember, however, that your child is safest remaining in a car seat with a harness for as long as possible.

No. 9: Incorrectly using a booster seat

Booster seats must be used with a lap and shoulder belt — never a lap-only belt. Make sure the lap belt lies low and snug across your child's upper thighs and that the shoulder belt crosses the middle of your child's chest and shoulder.

Some booster seats come without backs. Backless booster seats also must be used with a lap and shoulder belt — never a lap-only belt. If your vehicle has low seat backs or doesn't have a headrest to protect your child's head and neck in a crash, consider using a high-back booster that fits your child's height and weight.

No. 10: Using the vehicle safety belt too soon

Most kids can safely use an adult seat belt sometime between ages 8 and 12. Here's how you'll know that your child is ready:
Your child reaches a height of 4 feet 9 inches (nearly 1.5 meters).
Your child sits against the back of the seat with his or her knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat — and can remain that way for the entire trip.
The lap belt rests flat and snugly across your child's upper thighs, and the shoulder belt rests on the middle of your child's shoulder and chest — not on the neck or face.

Make sure your child doesn't tuck the shoulder belt under his or her arm or behind his or her back. Remember, the back seat is the safest place for children younger than age 13.

If you have questions about child passenger safety laws or need help installing a car seat, participate in a local car seat clinic or inspection event. You can also check with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for help finding a car seat inspection station.



Courtesy of Mayo Clinic

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Volvo launches interactive app at Montreal Auto Show

 

Visitors at the 2013 Montreal International Auto Show can try a new interactive application to customize their dream Volvo.

Developed by WhereCloud in Montreal, the app allows smartphone and tablet users to virtually tailor any Volvo model on display. They can select the powertrain, the exterior and interior colours, as well as the various features. The app then previews the result along with a price.

''Online vehicle builders can be quite complex and tedious. Touchscreens are much more attractive and intuitive to use, especially when the car is right in front of you,'' says Martin Dufort, founder and president of WhereCloud. ''Users can try out various options and compare prices in a clear and simple way. This app fits in Volvo's overall customer experience.''

Following Montreal, Volvo will present the app to visitors at other auto shows including Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.


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Weird Ways to Freshen Your Car!

• Pour fragrant bath salts into a loose-leaf tea strainer, and place it in the glove compartment for a fast refresher every time you pull out the map. 
• Drop a potpourri wax tart— commonly made by candle companies—into a cup holder, and take your favorite scent with you wherever you go.  
• Lay fresh herbs, such as basil, on a piece of newspaper in the backseat and leave the windows rolled up to dry the leaves and banish bad odors. 
• Shake a few drops of lemon or eucalyptus essential oil onto car mats for a naturally sweet scent that will last a few weeks.   

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Detroit 2013: Volvo reveals nine-car new model plans

Volvo has chosen the 2013 Detroit Motor Show to reveal significant plans for new model launches over the next 12 months.

Volvo’s new boss, Hakan Samuelsson, told Autocar that eight cars will be updated, with an all-new XC90 SUV following in 2014.

The ever-popular XC90 has been on sale for a decade now, so a replacement is long overdue. The new large 4×4 will be the first Volvo to utilise its ‘Scalable Platform Architecture’ (SPA), essentially a new platform that will be shared by models from the S60 upwards.

Earlier in the year Volvo released its plans for new products and developments for future growth. The marque’s S60/V60 and V70 models will receive external styling makeovers over the next 12 months, as well as an updated range of engines – an area where Volvo is also investing heavily.

Called VEA, or Volvo Engine Architecture, the new plans will result in an engine line-up consisting entirely of four-cylinder engines. When combined with electrification and other technology, the new range is said to deliver higher performance than current six-cylinder units, along with lower fuel consumption – building on technology it has learnt through its development of hybrid vehicles.

Volvo will also increase production of the V60 Plug-In Hybrid in 2013. The first 1,000 cars were sold last year, with output expected to reach as much as 6,000 units by 2014. The V60 offers an electric range of 50km and CO2 emissions of just 48g/km.

There’s little doubt that 2013 is destined to become a critical year for Volvo. The arrival of the V40 premium hatchback is seen as a crucial model for the manufacturer, although it has confirmed this will be the smallest sized vehicle it will make.

Volvo is an evolving brand. Whilst safety remains its core proposition, (the V40 is the safest car in the world), Volvo is no longer just about estate cars. In 2012 the XC60 SUV was its best-selling car, doubling the sales of the V60 estate.


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Volvo Quietly Reveals Retrofit Touch-Screen For The S60 And XC60

Volvo used this week’s 2013 Consumer Electronics Show to unveil a new retrofit touch-screen interface for its S60 sedan and XC60 crossover, as well as the V60 wagon sold overseas.

The new unit has been developed together with tech companies Ericsson and Parrot, and will be offered through Volvo’s dealerships.

As Car and Driver reports, the new unit uses the display screen located in the center of the dash on the aforementioned models. It has its own app-based interface and adds touch control.

Interestingly, Volvo’s retrofit design doesn’t rely on a traditional touch-screen but one that uses infrared sensors located around the screen to monitor your instructions. This means that the original screen doesn’t needed to be removed from the dash.

Functions of the old display, such as navigation, climate-control and other settings, are still controlled via steering-wheel and dash-mounted buttons. However, a new “Connected” section accessed via the touch-screen offers apps like Spotify, TuneIn, and Parrot Maps.

The new software to make the whole thing work is based on Parrot’s Android-based Asteroid car infotainment system. All of the software is loaded on a small box installed in the glove box, which links to the car’s original infotainment system. This box can then have additional apps installed either via a linked smartphone or using its card reader.

Volvo is also working with its technology partners to develop a cloud-based system for its cars where owners will be able to access their favorite music, destinations or apps. More details should be announced closer to the system’s launch in the near future.



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The Volvo S60 manages to take home yet another award!

 

Volvo S60 Chosen As IIHS Top Safety Pick+

The Volvo S60 sports sedan can add another award to its list of accolades after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced the winners of their new Top Safety Pick+ awards. IIHS created the Top Safety Pick+ award to recognize good or acceptable performance in the new small overlap collision test. The S60 is one of two midsize luxury vehicles to currently earn the Top Safety Pick+ award. IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance in a moderate overlap frontal crash, small overlap frontal crash, side impact and rollover, plus evaluations of seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts. Top Safety Pick+ winners must earn good ratings for occupant protection in at least four of five evaluations, with no less than acceptable in the fifth test.   Courtesy of Paddock Talk

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