News By Topic: Volvo

A New Model Year - A New Range of Additions and Enhancements From Volvo

May 28, 2009

A new model, new engines and new engine technologies are the key additions to the Volvo range for the 2010 model year, all of which offer enhanced drivability, lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel consumption. ... Continue reading

'Volvo - The Game' Released on Internet - VIDEO STORY

May 28, 2009

GOTHENBURG - May 28, 2009: As reported a few days ago on The Auto Channel, Volvo Car Corporation and multiple award winning Swedish game studio, SimBin Development Team, has now released Volvo - The Game, a new challenge for everyone who enjoys racing games. The free of charge game features all of Volvo's racing legend ... Continue reading

Want to Drive The Volvo S60 Concept? Now You Can...Virtually

May 27, 2009

Volvo is giving an insight into the driving characteristics of the Volvo S60 Concept with the release of an innovative new PC-based racing challenge called Volvo - The Game. Available to download for free now from www.volvocars.co.uk/S60concept, it features five of Volvo's racing legends as well as the new Volvo S60 Co ... Continue reading

Want to Drive the Volvo S60 concept? Now You Can... Virtually

May 27, 2009

Volvo is giving an insight into the driving characteristics of the Volvo S60 Concept with the release of an innovative new PC-based racing challenge called Volvo - The Game. Available to download for free now from www.volvocars.co.uk/S60concept, it features five of Volvo's racing legends as well as the new Volvo S60 Co ... Continue reading

Volvo S60 Concept Awarded "Most Beautiful Concept Car" by German Auto Bild Magazine - VIDEO ENHANCED

May 21, 2009

GOTHENBURG - May 21, 2009: About 200,000 Auto Bild readers from 27 countries have selected the most beautiful vehicles for 2009 in five categories. The Volvo S60 Concept won over 28 renowned competitors in the category of Concept Cars. The voting for the Auto Bild Design Award was expanded for the first time to Europe- ... Continue reading

Volvo XC60 Named SUV of the Year by Fleet World Magazine

May 21, 2009

The Volvo XC60 crossover has been named 'SUV of the Year' at the 2009 Fleet World Honours. This is Volvo's second consecutive appearance on the annual winners' list, after the XC60's ground-breaking City Safety won the Technology Category last year. ... Continue reading

Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.Com Names Their Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009

May 21, 2009

Kbb.com Editors Offer Their Top New Car Choices for Road Trips in a Variety of Categories IRVINE, Calif., May 21 -- The Top 10 Road Trip Cars of 2009, www.kbb.com/roadtripcars2009, were named today by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information. Memori ... Continue reading

All Volvos, Large And Small, Benefit From the Scrappage Scheme

May 20, 2009

Following Volvo Car UK's confirmation of its participation in the Government's Scrappage Scheme, Volvo is pleased to announce further details of the additional support offering which will be available across all models, engines and trim levels in the range. ... Continue reading

Volvo and SimBin Join Forces to Release Free Racing Game - VIDEO STORY

May 19, 2009

GOTHENBURG - May 19, 2009: Volvo Car Corporation and multiple award winning Swedish game studio, SimBin Development Team, announce that "Volvo - The Game" will be released on May 26. The free of charge game includes the option to race as five racing legends in and drive the new Volvo S60 Concept. There are Volvo models ... Continue reading

Geely says Saab, Volvo aren't cheap to buy

May 14, 2009

Geely says Saab, Volvo aren't cheap to buy http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010456/Geely-says-Saab-Volvo-aren -t-ch eap-to-buy.html Shanghai, May 14 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese automaker Geely Auto has denied it is bidding for General Motors' Saab brand or Ford Motor's Swedish unit Volvo. Amid growing speculation about i ... Continue reading

Volvo Car Sales Aution Moving Ahead - Geely?

May 7, 2009

sale of Volvo is moving ahead as it runs due diligence on the remaining bidders, and a buyer could be announced by the end of this month or next, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Less than five bidders remain in the auction for the Swedish brand, and China's Geely Automobile Holdings is one of them, t ... Continue reading

Hay Fever Relief from Volvo

May 5, 2009

Volvo is offering relief to millions of hay fever sufferers facing another summer of streaming eyes and sudden sneezes by providing a cabin of safe haven. All new Volvo models are fitted as standard with pollen filters and cabin air quality monitoring systems to create the healthiest passenger environment possible. ... Continue reading

Ford Gains Retail Share as Fusion Sets Sales Record

May 1, 2009

- Ford gains retail share - for the sixth time in last seven months - Ford Fusion sets monthly sales record and grows strength in mid-size car segment - Ford hybrids combine to eclipse year-ago sales; Kelley Blue Book names Fusion Hybrid and Escape Hybrid to Top 10 Green Cars list - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales tota ... Continue reading

World Premiere of Volvo Hybrid Bus in Gothenburg - VIDEO ENHANCED

Apr 28, 2009

STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: When Volvo's (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) new hybrid bus now for the first time begins to carry passengers, it is happening in Gothenburg. The Göteborgs Spårvägar transit company is participating in a field test with the hybrid bus that provides major fuel savings as a result of electric drive ... Continue reading

Volvo R-Design Gets an Environmental Conscience

Apr 24, 2009

Volvo has strengthened its DRIVe range by combining the DRIVe technologies with its sports-inspired R-DESIGN bodykit to offer C30, S40 and V50 models with low levels of emissions and the highest levels of visual appeal. The new DRIVe R-DESIGN models are available to order now with prices starting at £17,240 for the C3 ... Continue reading