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Volvo 760 Turns 25

Born in February 1982 the Volvo 760 GLE could be the proof of the automakers domineering presence in the auto industry. Twentyfive years ago the Volvo 760 GLE was introduced to the enthusiasts and critics alike. It has received a rapturous welcome from both the press and the public. As a fact it was regarded as having exciting chiseled features and elegant design hence critics said it is not a typical Volvo yet unmistakably Volvo.

The Volvo 760 was the car that saved the automaker back then. It created the foundation that created the modern Volvo Car Corp. However the road ahead its introduction was both long and tricky and for it to survive up to the present time only means highlevel of endurance and capabilities.

The year 1975 was said to be quite a tough year for the auto industry. It was the time when the world first experienced oil crisis. The pressure in the industry was amplified when the new Volvo 240 started to experience qualityrelated problems. Eventually the situation made it tougher for Volvo to build cars in Torslanda. Also it was not sufficiently rewarding to export cars.

In the 1980s the difficulty of catching the desires of customers was apparent. To remedy this mounting dilemma Volvo created a group to brainstorm formulate and plan the future of the company. The managerial task was vested to Hkan Frisingers hands and the position of Product Manager New Model and coordinator of the project was given to Hans Gustavsson a young engineer who later became the companys engineering and product development manager.

The burden was never that easy. We started to plan the 760 at a time when the prerequisites changed virtually every day. And there wasnt a whole lot of agreement either on what the car should be like Gustavsson recalled. For the first time ever at Volvo we used a meticulously carried out global analysis. Indepth studies and flexibility in our approach would guide our work onto the right track. But we really did feel the pressure knowing as we did that there was absolutely no room for any error.

For the first time in Volvos history we used product clinics to test peoples reactions ahead of the imminent product release. The findings were not entirely positive but in the US which would be the cars main market the response was immensely positive and people felt that this was a model that was entirely to their taste so we followed that line said Gustavsson further.

Gustavsson sums up the remarkable car by saying The Volvo 760 was a pivotal point for Volvo Cars in terms of product and economy and both it and its derivatives came to form the basis for the companys survival. Without the 760 there would have been no 850 without that no S80 and so on. The 760 project cost 3.5 billion kronor at that time. Of course the aim was that the 760 and its forthcoming derivatives should last throughout the 1980s.

All told 221309 cars were made in the 760 Series before it was replaced in 1990 by the Volvo 960. By that time it had earned Volvo a hale and hearty profit and had given the automaker prestige for almost an entire decade.

The Volvo 760 introduced in the United States in 1982 was discontinued after the 1990 model year and was replaced by the 960. The car was used as a police car in some countries. The said car boasts quality and tested auto parts and accessories that include Volvo alternator revised dashboard electronic climate control ECC threeposition tilt steering multilink independent rear suspension and a stereo system.

About the writer:  Glady Reign is a 32 year old is a consultant for an automotive firm based in Detroit Mi. she is a native of the motor city and grew up around cars hence her expertise in the automotive field.

Honda Kicks-off Its New World

Honda has been in the automotive industry for several years now. Since the start of its existence it has already proven to be one of the best car manufacturers in the world. And in this very high technology age it is still one of the best and continuously improving automaker.

The gigantic New World Honda dealership was launched by Honda where their product range like Honda lights spanning engines power equipment marine outboards motorcycles and cars can be found.

Honda is at the head of research and development and promotes cooperation among different departments between product groups. This is the companys task as one of few manufacturers to sell products across a wide and diverse range of applications.

Also involved in the design and style of the company’s new advancedfour stroke Buffalo lawnmower range was the engineering knowledge behind some of Honda’s fastidious cars and motorcycles.

The New World Honda firmly believes that the companys strong reputation for innovative and high technology engineering has helped make the Honda onestopshop a huge success. They also believe that the Honda brand is tantamount to the word reliability and has innovative and high technology products in its arena.

With the cars and other products that Honda manufactures Honda products in all fields continuously undergo refinements to include the new cuttingedge technology. With this as their aim the company does not only retain the loyalty of their existing clients but it also continuously attracts new ones.

The New World Honda took several years before it was established. And it is now operating for over four years and has proven a success.

Since everything is in the New World Honda people shop here for the same reason they go to a department store. And several enthusiasts spend an average of 45 minutes at the shop just looking around. It is really a onestopshop.

The New World Honda is built in the Melbourne suburb of Berwick. Aside from the quality products the concept has also enabled customers to experience products they may not have thought and saw before.

About Honda Motor Company

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. or simply called Honda is a Japanese engine manufacturer and engineering corporation. The company is most well known for its automobiles and motorcycles. These passed Nissan to become the second largest seller of automobiles in the Asian country.

Honda also manufactures a long list of other products that include trucks scooters robots jets and jet engines ATV water craft electrical generators marine engines lawn and garden equipment and aeronautical and other mobile technologies. The companys highend line of cars is branded as Acura in both North America and China. They have ventured into the field of mountain bikes just recently. As a result they produced the very first bike that uses an internal gear changing system in the Honda RN01 Gcross.

Honda is the biggest enginemaker all over the world producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines each year.

The company began to produce diesel motors in 2004. These were very quiet while not requiring particulate filters to pass pollution standards.

Headquartered in Tokyo Japan Hondas shares are traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange as well as trades in Osaka Nagoya Sapporo Kyoto Fukuoka London Paris and Switzerland. Located in Torrance California is American Honda Motor Company headquarters.

About the writer:  Ally Wahlberg is a Computer Information Systems specialist. Ally leads an active lifestyle and he is a fan of extreme sports. He is also a car enthusiast and writing about his interests is one of his passions.

Another Award-winning Bus From Volvo

Volvo is a name associated with car safety thanks to the companys dedication to producing safe and high performance car for the public. They have been known to manufacture cars with a long list of safety features possibly longer than any car manufacturers that Volvos cars are up against. These cars from Volvo have received much praise and high ratings due to their safety from different safety agencies. But their cars safety is not the only thing Volvo is known for they are also the worlds second largest manufacturer of trucks and buses next only to General Motors. They are not also known just for producing trucks and buses but also by the quality and high performance of such heavyduty vehicles.

Their buses and trucks have been receiving much praise from different sector. As a matter of fact one of their bus models have recently received an award in India for being a positive factor in affecting the publics attitude towards public transportation and for helping alleviate the countrys major cities problem in traffic congestion.

The companys good reputation is getting better with yet another award for one of their bus models and this time in Finland. The recipient this time of the award is the lowentry bus the Volvo 8700 LE which was given the distinction of being the Commercial Vehicle of the Year in Finland.

The coveted title is awarded to the Volvo bus by the transport trade magazine Ajolinja. One of the factors cited as to why the Volvo bus was chosen for the prestigious award is its very low emission levels. The bus after all already meets the Euro 5 emission standard which will not be effective until 2009. The significantly lower emission level is better appreciated since Volvo is the first bus manufacturer to produce buses with diesel engine that meets the Euro 5 standard in Finland. The design of the engine and its exhaust system makes the lower emission of the bus possible.

Another reason for the awarding of the Commercial Vehicle of the Year in Finland to the Volvo 8700 LE is its role in the improvement of intercity travel in the capital city area. The Volvo buses are a part of the Jokeri bus transport system in the countrys capital. The bus transport system has recently received much praise for its efficiency akin to the efficiency of a well oiled Volvo ball joint. A GPS system in each bus allows waiting passengers to know how long it will take approximately the next bus will arrive. This convenient feature of the buses makes this transport system passengerfriendly. Comfort of the passengers is also assured thanks to the comfortable seats and a roomy interior.

Volvo has 29 lowentry buses being employed in the Jokeri transit system and each of these buses have priority at crossings with traffic signals in a separate bus lane. This fact allows for less stops resulting to even lower emissions and faster transportation of passengers. These 14.7meter long buses can seat up to 103 passengers and runs the 30kilometer bus route that the Jokeri Line runs. The high performance diesel engine ensures that the buses travel fast and safe which Volvo is known for the world over.

Apart from the ecofriendly nature of the buses another thing that gave them the award is their positive effect on the choice of transport systems for the large number of commuters in the countrys capital city Helsinki. Their safety and the convenience they accord to commuters made them a good alternative to more expensive transport systems like trams or subways.

About the writer:  Glady Reign is a 32 year old is a consultant for an automotive firm based in Detroit Mi. She is a native of the motor city and grew up around cars hence her expertise in the automotive field.