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2014 Volvo S80 launched at Rs 41.35 lakh

Updated Volvo S80 comes in two engine options.
1 min read19 Mar '14
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Volvo S80 D4 costs Rs 41.35 lakh while Volvo S80 D5 costs Rs 44.8 lakh (ex-Delhi).

Volvo India has launched the updated 2014 S80 sedan in two versions.

Both versions of the S80 sedan come with diesel engines. There is no petrol engine on offer.

The base 2.0-litre 163bhp diesel D4 variant is priced at Rs 41.35 lakh, while the top-end 2.4-litre 212bhp diesel D5 variant costs Rs 44.80 lakh.

Volvo hasn’t significantly changed the car, just subtle tweaks to add to its appeal. The updated Volvo S80 sports a smaller grille, new headlights with daytime-running lamps and revised front and rear bumpers. It gets new alloys as well. There's also new equipment in the form of a new seven-inch touchscreen and in-car internet connectivity (by syncing via your mobile phone). The digital instrument cluster can be customised, like the one in the V40, to display information regarding fuel efficiency and performance.

Plus, like all Volvos, the S80 will continue to come loaded to the gills with safety kit.

Datsun Go launched at Rs 3.12 lakh

The Datsun Go is available in three trims; the top T trim is priced at Rs 3.69 lakh, while the mid A trim costs Rs 3.46 lakh.
2 min read19 Mar '14
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The Datsun Go is priced from Rs 3.12 lakh to Rs 3.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Volvo tests smart technology check drivers' attention

New technology will work towards making cars safer; may be the key to self-driving cars in the future.
2 min read19 Mar '14
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The new technology will gauge when a driver is tired or inattentive, by placing a sensor on the dashboard to monitor aspects such as what direction the driver is looking, how open his eyes are, as well as the position and angle of his head.

Ford to up investment in crash testing

Investment has led to a ten-fold increase in Ford's capacity to conduct crash tests.
2 min read18 Mar '14
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Over 500 engineers from around the world run thousands of computer simulations before the physical tests - frontal impact, side impact, rear impact, roof strength and safety system checks - are conducted.

Porsche to replace engine on all 911 GT3 units

Potential fire hazard cited as cause; Porsche asks owners to not drive the car.
1 min read18 Mar '14
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A Porsche spokesman confirmed that the problem, which has caused two engine bay fires so far, has been traced to a loose screw in a piston connecting rod.

2014 Volvo S80 price; D4 Summum likely to cost Rs 41.9 lakh

Facelifted Volvo S80 sports some styling changes on the outside and gets more equipment as well.
1 min read18 Mar '14
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According to our sources, the 2014 Volvo S80 is likely to be priced at Rs 41.9 lakh for the base D4 and Rs 45.5 lakh for the top D5.