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Volvo purges more Ford influences with new engines, platform

Volvo will use its scalable platform architecture on the all-new XC90. The current generation of the premium large SUV (shown) has been on the market since 2002. (Erik Fagerwal)
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By:
Nick Gibbs
February 21, 2013 05:00 AM

GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- Volvo is distancing itself further from its Ford Motor Co. legacy as it prepares to launch a new range of in-house engines and a modular platform.

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