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TEST DRIVE ByGregZyla
The 2010 Volvo XC 60 AWD's City Safety can help reduce whiplash
injuries by 50 percent. It only works when the beam picks up larger
"items," such as cars and trucks.
2010 Volvo XC 60 AWD with 'City Safety'
This week, we're driving
the new 2010
Volvo XC 60 AWD,
equipped with a
unique automatic
braking system that reduces,
or in some instances, eliminates,
a low speed collision
due to driver error—base
price: $37,200; price as tested:
$42,250.
This device, called "City
Safety," is another high tech
advancement from the Fordowned
Swedish car company
that has made safety a principal
ingredient in all models
produced.
Personally, I've always had a
soft spot for Volvo since I was
first introduced to the model in
1959. Its humpback PV444
and 544 models were some of
the most popular non-
Volkswagen foreign cars on
the highway. Volvo also excelled
in SCCA sports car racing,
and readers may not
know Walter Cronkite, the famous
television anchor newsman,
was a member of the
Volvo Racing Team as a driver.
I had the pleasure of seeing
him race in person, and in
1959, CronMte co-drove a
PV444 on to a "B Division"
class win and third overall in
one of Lime Rock's endurance
races in Connecticut.
Even back then, Volvo's dedication
to producing safe cars
held my attention, as it does to
this day. Volvo began in business
life as a ball bearing manufacturer
in 1927, progressing
to its most reputable position
today If it's a new, novel safety
feature, odds are Volvo is involved
in the process.
Today, Volvo car manufac-
turing and building takes place
in Sweden and Belgium, while
the original Volvo company is
still manufacturing trucks (including
Mack in North
America), construction equipment,
buses, and engines for
marines, aircraft and industrial
applications.
Back to 2010, and Volvo's
City Safety system. It utilizes
laser inspired infrared technology
to help reduce impact in
lower speed, city traffic situations.
Specifically, if a City
Safety equipped Volvo comes
upon a vehicle that is slowing
or stopped, and the driver does
not react for whatever reason
—probably texting or cell
phone —Volvo's sensors will
realize the driver has failed to
apply the brakes, and City
Safety will immediately apply
brake pressure at, according
to Volvo, half the pressure prior
to impact.
Volvo says at speeds from 18
down to nine mph, the impact
severity is greatly reduced.
And, if you happen to be going
from nine to two mph, City
Safety may completely prevent
the impact.
City Safety can be shut off
manually, but I don't recommend
this. We should know by
now the cost for fender bender
repair or, more importantly, the
litigation stemming from the
now commonplace "I think my
neck hurts" response of the
driver you ran into.
City Safety is just part of a
Volvo security package that includes
Dynamic Stability
Control, Roll Stability Control,
high tech dual front and full
side curtain head protection air
bag system, 4-wheeI ABS discs
Green car care
tips explained
In addition to polluting less,
a well-maintained vehicle lasts
longer, commands a better resale
price and uses less gasoline
than a car that's neglected,
note the experts at the nonprofit
National Institute for
Automotive . Service
Excellence.
Getting started is easy, says
ASE. Check out the owner's
manual and start following the
recommended service schedules.
These tips and car maintenance
facts can keep a car on
the road to longevity and add
to fuel saving:
• Dont delay work until the
vehicle starts running roughly
or an engine-service light
comes on. A single fouled
spark plug can reduce gas
mileage and add to pollution,
while a failed oxygen sensor
can reduce mileage by up to 40
percent, government numbers
indicate.
• Clogged air, oil and fuel filters
will also impede optimal
engine operation and can adversely
impact your mileage by
up to 10 percent.
• Follow the carmaker's recommendations
for grade of
oil, which can increase mileage
lor 2 percent.
• Proper tire inflation keeps
an engine from working harder
than it has to, saving another
3 percent.
Add to these maintenance
tips smart driving habits like
avoiding hard accelerations
and speeding and the savings
can add up.
ASE was founded to improve
the quality of automotive
service and repair through the
voluntary testing and certification
of automotive technicians.
CRUISIN' ByGregZyla
Remove oil stains
Q.Greg, I have a 1958
Chevy Delray, and it drips oil
on my garage floor. What do
you recommend to remove
oil stains from concrete
floors?
—Andy K., Michigan.
A. Andy, there are so many
products out there that will remove
oil stains from the floor
(most are available at your local
auto store) that I hate to
sound like a commercial.
However, you asked so I'll answer.
I use a product called Oil
Eater, produced by Kafko
International Ltd., which is designed
to eliminate the need
for multiple cleaning solutions.
It can be used on tools, engines,
concrete, asphalt and
walls. It also removes stains
from floor mats and upholstery.
This unique non-flammable
cleaner is formulated to
eliminate the need for solvent
or acid-based cleaners. It penetrates
rapidly, rinses off easily
and leaves no residue.
It is water-based, freshscented,
biodegradable and
contains no adds, abrasives or
petroleum solvents and is perfectly
safe on skin. Oil Eater is
available in a 32-ounce spray
bottle and one- and five-gallon
containers at leading auto
parts retailers.
To learn more, visit
oileater.com or call (800) 528-
0334.
It's a good product, and I
use it on more than just my
garage floor. It's cheap, too,
only about $4.99 for a 32ounce
bottle.
Write to Greg Zyla in care of
King Features Weekly Service,
P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL
32853-6475, or send an e-mail
to letters.kfws@hearstsc.com.
2010VolvoXC60
with electronic brake force, hill
descend system, safety rollcage
unibody construction and
much more.
Mechanically, there's more
than enough power under the
hood of this crossover wagon,
as a 281 horsepower 3.0-liter
V6 awaits the buyer. The engine
hooks to a 6-speed automatic
transmission, while the
AWD system is built as an "instant
traction," fully automatic
unit. A four wheel independent
suspension results in a $rm,
yet comfortable ride, while in-
terior amenities, seating comfort,
head and leg room, cargo
capacities and ground clearance
are all above average.
XC60's exterior is well done,
with the classic look we've
come to know as Volvo.
Standard features include 19
items, some being air conditioning,
cruise, all the powers,
Sirius/HD radio based sound
system with eight speakers an
in-dash CD, 18-iinch tires w/alloy
wheels, dual front power
seats, and much more. Your
Volvo dealer will be glad to
$949
FSNANCING AVASUBLE
don't see the car you
help with full explanations of
all standard equipment.
Options and delivery, highlighted
by a $2,700 multimedia/navigation
package,
pushed the final tally to
$42,250. A $ 1,200 panoramic
roof with power sunshade is
currently free.
Important numbers include
a wheelbase of 109.2 inches,
4,387 pound curb weight, 9.1
inch ground clearance, 16 city
and 22 highway EPA numbers,
4,409 pound tow capacity, 18.4
gallon fuel tank and up to 67.5
AUTOMATIC
60 MONTH LEASE
GROSSE POINTE NEWS, JULY 30, 2009
AUTOMOTIVE
cubic-feet of cargo space depending
on seat positioning.
We really like this AWD 5passenger
luxury wagon, and
recommend it if shopping in
the mid-size to larger
crossover market. We give
Volvo's super safe XC60 a 9.0
on a scale of 1 to 10.
Likes: Safety, design, City
Safety, brakes, AWD system,
and overall car build legacy.
Dislikes: Fuel mileage not
the best, high price.
Greg Zyla is a syndicated
auto columnist.
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