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Volvo S60 STCC R/C race car by Polestar

9/18/2015

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Polestar has announced yesterday the official release of the Volvo S60 'STCC' as R/C model in two different scales. I have presented the 1:14 version last month here on minivolvo. The second and larger 1:10 version is now also available in Polestar's official webshop. An R/C model in 1:10 scale is without a doubt a big model. The larger version is intended for outdoor use and the smaller 1:14 version for indoor use.

1:10   -    Thed Björk’s Volvo S60 Polestar 'STCC' race car
You can get yourself a model for €277,05 under item number 7600040-500-000. This is of course everything but a bargain. But don't forget that this one is a huge model and it comes with many great features:
  • radio-controlled replica
  • 1:10 scale = 470mm long and 200mm wide
  • powerful electric motor with permanent four-wheel drive
  • independent suspension featuring oil-filled dampers all round to provide superb handling
  • with tough gear differentials on both axles
  • rtr working out of the box

Quote from Polestar's official presentation:
Polestar launches radio controlled Volvo S60 race cars
2015-09-17
Bring the racing circuit to your living room and back yard as Polestar launches two versions of radio controlled Volvo S60 Polestar race cars.

Two versions of reigning STCC champion Thed Björk’s Volvo S60 Polestar race car are available, one of 1:10 scale for outdoor use and one of 1:14 scale for indoor use.

The outdoor version has got a powerful electric motor, four-wheel drive and an independent suspension with oil-filled dampers.

The indoor version is all set for your own STCC championship between the chairs and tables of your living room, featuring multiple driving frequencies to allow several cars to drive at once.

Head to our Polestar Shop to order your car today:
Volvo S60 Polestar STCC 1:10 – Outdoor version
Volvo S60 Polestar STCC 1:14 – Indoor version
Sources:
  • www.polestar.com/intl/2015/09/17/polestar-launches-radio-controlled-volvo-s60-race-cars/
  • shop.polestar.com/en/
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Volvo S90 by Norev ... the model that should not be out ... just yet

9/15/2015

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I guess most of you Volvo aficionados out there will have heard and seen by now that an annoying leak recently happened in a toy company somewhere in China. An 1:43 scale model of the new and still secret Volvo S90 seems to have been 'driven' thru the doors of a Chinese toy manufacturer. This is of course a pretty annoying embarrassment for Volvo as well as for the company who is in charge of producing this scale model. The Volvo S90 will replace the Volvo S80 and will be Volvo's new luxurious flagship.

Second batch of leaked pics showing the scale model of the upcoming Volvo S90:
First batch of leaked pics of the upcoming Volvo S90:
My bet is that Norev is still the maker of this new and upcoming Volvo S90 scale model.

Anyway this is not the first time that a leaking scale model steals the show to its big brother by revealing the final shapes and forms of the final to be presented car.


Quote from the website forums.swedespeed.com:
The story about the S90 scale model

In a recent interview with Alan Vissner (Managing director for brand sales and advertisement), he says Volvo ordered 2000 models of the new S90. 20 of which were stolen by an employer of the toy manufacturer, the employee posted the pictures online without knowing that the model was not yet unveiled. Volvo has now managed to buy all of the scale models excepts two, which are still missing.

But Alan Vissner is very happy about the model leak. He was particularly happy about the headlines like; "The A7 killer from Volvo". He wished he was the one who leaked the scale models from the beginning.

He also says that the new S90 is the ultimate test for Volvo. He wants to show people that they can compete in the 4-door salon segment, and compete very well...like in the XC segment. The sales of the new XC90 has brought over 40 percent new customers from other brands, he expect the number to be 80 percent for the new S90.

"But how will we compete against the likes of the 5-series, A6 and E-class?" he asks himself.

Volvo will be focusing on 3 main areas: Design, technology and service.

"The Germans are selling steel, we are selling a promise. We will work on giving a better service then the Germans".
Source & copyright: forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?237498-The-story-about-the-S90-scale-model


And here is the original article for those who are fluent in Swedish:
Ovanlig strategi säljer in nya S90

Uppdaterad: 14 sep 2015 07:25.  /  Publicerad: 14 sep 2015 07:10

I veckan öppnar bilsalongen i Frankfurt, men för första gången på åtskilliga år är Volvo inte på plats.
”Att ha en monter i Frankfurt vore att spendera miljontals euro för att visa att Audi, BMW och Mercedes är större än vi”, säger Alain Visser, marknads- och försäljningschef på Volvo Cars.

I stället har Volvo drabbats av en oavsiktlig smygpremiär av nya S90 – som modellbil.

Den ”riktiga” bilen visas på bilsalongen i Detroit i januari, medan kombiversionen V90 lanseras på salongen i Genève i början av mars.

Och medan lanseringen av XC90 har varit mycket – nästan alltför – framgångsrik inser Alain Visser att Volvo nu står inför en betydligt tuffare uppgift:

”S90 blir det slutgiltiga testet för oss och vårt varumärke. Vi är redan trovärdiga på XC-modeller, men vi har inte ännu bevisat att vi kan konkurrera med stora fyradörrarsbilar. Försäljningen av XC90 har till 40 procent inneburit att vi erövrat kunder från andra märken. För S90 handlar det om 80 procent nya kunder. Jag skulle vilja se vilken annan tillverkare som arbetar med ett sådant mål. Dessutom krymper hela segmentet.”

Alain Visser ställer den kniviga fråga han själv måste hitta ett svar på:

”Hur ska vi övertyga kunder att överge Audi A6, BMW 5-serie och Mercedes E-klass för S90?”

Det stora mästarprovet ska äga rum på tyskarnas hemmamarknad, där Volvo traditionellt haft det kämpigt.

Han säger att Volvo ska satsa på tre områden: design, teknologi och service.

”Tyskarna säljer stål, vi säljer ett löfte. Vi kommer att satsa mycket på bättre service.”

Omvärlden har redan fått en aning om hur bilen kommer att se ut, via bilden på en modellbil som var till salu på e-handelssajten Alibaba.”

Alain Visser berättar historien bakom:

”Vår leverantör gjorde 2.000 bilar och en anställd stal tjugo bilar och lade ut dem på nätet, tydligen utan att förstå att det var en ännu inte lanserad modell. Men vi blev glatt överraskade av reaktionen. Vi såg rubriker som ’Audi A7-dödaren från Volvo’. Vi borde kanske ha tänkt på det där knepet själva hahaha”.

Volvo har nu köpt alla modellbilar – utom två, som fortfarande är på drift.

Under Alan Vissers ledning har Volvo Cars valt en helt egen väg för marknadsföring. Volvo har inte bara valt bort Frankfurt utan alla bilsalonger utom Detroit, Genève och Shanghai/Peking (vartannat år).

”Det är alltid en risk att inte vara där alla andra är, men vi gör en massa annat i Tyskland i stället. Vi har provkörningar, roadshows och något vi kallar ’Volvo-in-a-box’, kommer till kunderna i stället för att de måste komma till oss. Nyligen deltog vi som enda biltillverkare i en festival för gourmetmat i Düsseldorf. Och även återförsäljarna i Tyskland stöttar oss nu, trots att de var skeptiska i början.”

Han tillägger att Volvo inte gör detta av kostnadsskäl, tvärtom kostar marknadsföringen mer nu.

Alain Visser kallar bilindustrins marknadsföring extremt konservativ och pekar på att Volvo nu gör saker annorlunda:

”Vi är kontroversiella och modiga. På bilsalongen i Paris ställde vi ut en enda bil och många, även internt, tyckte innan att det var huvudlöst.”

Han pekar på traditionella metoder för marknadsföring, som Volvo nu mer eller mindre valt bort:

”Bilsalonger, annonser i tryckt press, sponsring och att satsa 80 procent av budgeten på tv-reklam. I mina ögon är stora reklamblock enbart negativa för tittarna. För andra fungerar sådant kanske bra, men inte för oss. Och är det inte minimalistiskt av oss att inte längre ha en slogan?”
Source & copyright: di.se/di/artiklar/2015/9/14/ovanlig-strategi-saljer-in-nya-s90
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all-new Volvo XC-90 for Volvo

8/27/2015

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The longtime announced scale models of the all-new Volvo XC90 are now partly available. Volvo's merchandising department has released the first photos on their web-shop and you can already buy them. The XC90 is available in two scales and two different colors: blue and red. The models in both scales are manufactured by Welly in China.

1:60   Volvo XC90
The 3-inch models feature pullback action and their scale is 1:60. You can buy one for €9.70 including tax.
Quote:
Kids young and old will love this beautifully detailed diecast 1:60 model of the all-new Volvo XC90 – even better, it comes with a pullback function that allows it to speed across hard surfaces on its own, with no batteries required. This model is suitable for children three years and older and is available in blue or red finish.

1:38   Volvo XC90
The bigger version of the Volvo XC90 is available for €15.65 including tax. This diecast model features also pullback action and is available as 1:38 scale model. You can choose between either a blue or a red painted version.
Quote:
Kids young and old will love this beautifully detailed diecast 1:38 model of the all-new Volvo XC90 – even better, it comes with a pullback function that allows it to speed across hard surfaces on its own, with no batteries required. Neat details include opening front doors – this model is suitable for children three years and older and is available in blue or red finish.

Table with prices and item numbers:
model scale color price collection.volvocars.com item # Volvo parts item #
Volvo XC90 1:60 blue €9.70 incl tax 2300552-500-000 9154073
Volvo XC90 1:60 red €9.70 incl tax 2300552-500-000 9154074
Volvo XC90 1:38 blue €15.65 incl tax 2300553-500-000 9154075
Volvo XC90 1:38 red €15.65 incl tax 2300553-500-000 9154076
Sources & copyright: collection.volvocars.com
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Volvo S60 STCC race car by Polestar

8/26/2015

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Polestar has released this week the first scale model of the actual Volvo S60 STCC race car. It is a 1:14 scale R/C model. It is a rtr (ready to run) model so you can run it out of the box. It comes with multi-channel pistol-grip controller which allows you to run several cars. This R/C model is available for €138,80 under item number 7600012-500-00.
Quote:
Bring some Polestar racing excitement into your home with this detailed, accurate replica of the S60 STCC race car. It features a pistol-grip controller with scale-proportionate steering and acceleration, and multiple driving frequencies allow several cars to drive at once. It comes fully assembled and ready to drive out of the box. For indoor use, batteries not included.
Source & copyright: shop.polestar.com

Volvo acquired Polestar this July which makes it now the official brand tuning division of Volvo.


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Volvo V60 for Volvo-Japan

5/7/2015

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A model of the actual Volvo V60 is available as scale model in Japan. This model is an official merchandise product from Volvo. The small scale model is made of plastic and measures 60.1 mm long, 23.7 mm width and 17.7 mm high. This means that the model is slightly larger than a H0 ( 1:87 ) model. The model comes packed in a small white window box. The scale model features also pull back action.
I was pretty luck to get an example via an avid Dutch Volvo collector. A model of the Volvo V40 is also available (click here). I just have no clue why Volvo isn't offering any of these models in the rest of the world. Please let us know if you have any further info's regarding this new scale model.
Link: volvocars.com/jp

Dimensions:
lenght width height wheel diam.
scale model 60.1 mm 23.7 mm 17.7 mm 8 mm
real car 4628 mm 1865 mm 1484 mm ± 640 mm
approx. scale ± 1:76 ± 1:79 ± 1:84 ± 1:80
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UPDATED - Volvo S60L by CSM

3/28/2015

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I'm finally able to present you a couple more photos of the Volvo S60L scale model which I have already presented November 2014 (see here).

The Volvo S60L is a stretched version of the regular S60. This car is still pretty unknown here in Europe. This model is manufactured in China for the Chinese market. And it will probably be exported to the US market in 2015. The new S60L will replace the S80 in the future.
The Chinese company CSM offers this new Volvo model in 1:18 in two different colors :
  • seashell metallic - item # 9430836
  • crystal white pearl - item # 9430831
Both versions feature a nicely done two-tone interior as well as some working parts. This scale model is however only available in China. You may find a copy on one of the usual online auctions sites.
Picture
Functions:
  • the four doors, hood and trunk can be opened
  • both side mirrors can be folded
  • the inner layer of the sunroof can be slide forward and back, and the outer layer can be raised
  • the steering of the two front wheels and the steering wheel can be actuated in one control
  • both front seats can be moved forward and back
  • the front and rear wheels can be used to reduce vehicle vibration


Volvo S60L - crystal white pearl - item # 9430831
Volvo S60L - seashell metallic - item # 9430836

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Volvo S60L by CSM for Volvo

12/11/2014

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Photos of a new scale model of the Volvo S60L have shown up on the www. The Volvo S60L is a stretched version of the regular S60. This car is rather unknown here in Europe. This model is manufactured in China for the Chinese market. And it will probably be exported to the US market in 2015. The S60L seems to replace the S80 in the future.
I can't tell you however much about the scale model. All I know is that it is made out of plastic and that it has some moving and opening parts : hood, four doors & trunk. The model features a nicely done two-tone interior. The 1:18 scale model is packed in a plain white window box - well with a small window. This scale model is only available in China.
Any kind of info is warmly welcome.
Source & copyright : modelclub.cn

The Volvo S60L - some facts:

The Volvo S60L is a China-only stretched variant of the Volvo S60. The model is extended by 8 centimeter in the middle to create more legroom for passengers in the back.

The new Volvo S60L had been launched on the China car market on December 13, 2013. It was one of the most anticipated new-car launches in China of that year. Price starts at 269.600 yuan and ends at 348.900 yuan.

The S60L is powered by a 200hp 2.0 turbo (2.0T), a 241hp
2.0 turbo (T5), or a 300hp 3.0 turbo (T6).

The S60L competes with other China-made China-only stretched sedans such as the Audi A4L, the BMW 3Li, and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz C-Class L, none of which offers a hybrid, giving Volvo an unique selling point in a hard battled market.

The S60L is manufactured in a new Geely-funded Volvo factory in Chengdu in central China.

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Volvo Concept XC Coupé & Volvo Concept Estate by Norev

9/29/2014

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Norev has announced today in their newsletter that the two already announced Volvo Concept cars will be released in the coming weeks. These are the diecast versions and are nearly identical to the scale models made out of resin which Norev produced exclusively for Volvo’s merchandising department. The official retail price for these diecast models is 32.95 €. This is your chance to grab you one of these great models. Remember that the previously released resin versions do cost between 126 and 130 €.

Volvo Concept XC Coupé   -   2014  Detroit Motor Show
  • silver / pearl white
  • item # 870041
Volvo Concept Estate   -   2014  Geneva Motor Show
  • brown / bronze metallic
  • item # 870042
Source & copyright : Norev

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all-new Volvo XC90 by Norev for Volvo

9/2/2014

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Volvo's merchandising department has released last week the 1:43 scale models of the all new Volvo XC90. Some of you have already received your parcel with the models. The scale model is made out of diecast and is available in two colors: onyx black and luminous sand. The official retail price for one model is 39.70 €. The all-new XC90 in onyx black is available under item number 2300462-100-000. The all-new XC90 in luminous sand is available under item number 2300462-702-000. The black one is already sold out but Volvo's web-shop will be restocked in a couple of weeks with new models.

You can order your models here : collection.volvocars.com

I have not yet received my examples. I can't tell you therefore how good and correct these new models are.
But I will publish a new post as soon as I have 'em.

Photos used with permission.
Courtesy of Guido.

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All-new Volvo XC90 by Norev for Volvo

8/1/2014

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Volvo's merchandising department has recently announced the release of the all new Volvo XC90 as a scale model. The 1:43 scale diecast model will be available in two colors : onyx black and luminous sand. These scale models will be available under item number 2300462-702-000. The official retail price for one model is 39.70 €.

The first scale models are expected to be
in stock August 15, 2014.

Source & copyright : collection.volvocars.com


Volvo will present their all-new Volvo XC90 for the first time this August.
It will make its public debut at the Paris motor show Mondiale de l'automobile.

Here are a few impressions how the interior of the all-new XC90 will look like:
Source & copyright : media.volvocars.com/....
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