Volvo Announces Greenline Initiative For Approved Volvo Components
Nov 18, 2008
To help keep Volvo servicing as environmentally friendly as possible, the Swedish vehicle manufacturer has introduced its Greenline range of renewed vehicle components which are procured by recycling components from scrapped Volvos. ... Continue reading
Preview of Volvo S80L tailored for China
Nov 18, 2008
Volvo Car Corporation proudly presented the Volvo S80L at the 6th Guangzhou Motor Show in south China. The S80L, a long wheelbase version of the popular S80 sedan, has been locally tailored and specifically designed for the market in China. ... Continue reading
Volvo, Clear Channel to Offer Real-Time Traffic to Canadian Users
Nov 17, 2008
Today, Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network (CCTTN) announced that it has reached an agreement with Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. to provide its real-time traffic information service to Canadian Volvo vehicle owners. The service will be provided to Canadian Volvo owners without additional charge. With real time tra ... Continue reading
Production Of Volvo Xc60 And DRIVe Range Are Kicked Off
Nov 17, 2008
With the Volvo XC60 Volvo Car Corporation is stepping boldly into the growing crossover segment. At the other end of the range it is offering the C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe with best in class consumption and lowest CO2 emission levels. ... Continue reading
Volvo Ocean Race Fleet Prepares to Tackle the Unknown
Nov 14, 2008
Leg two of the Volvo Ocean Race begins on Saturday 15 November when the crews will race to Asia for the first time in the 35-year history of the race. Cochin, India is the finish port and the leg represents a sea change for the race. ... Continue reading
Rants Raves and Prognostications in This Months Letter From Europe
Nov 13, 2008
I cannot pretend that the news from the world of automobiles is particularly good or that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Clearly some manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda will survive as will the Koreans. Nissan also seems like a safe bet, albeit as a much smaller company. Their plant in Sunderland Eng ... Continue reading
Volvo R-Design Extended to V70 and XC90
Nov 5, 2008
Volvo's R-Design styling pack has been extended to include its XC90 and V70 ranges, increasing their dynamic appeal for Australian customers. ... Continue reading
Volvo S80 T6 AWD: A Powerful, Dynamic Addition to the S80 Range
Nov 4, 2008
The dynamic and luxurious Volvo S80 enters the 2009 model year ready to expand its presence in the luxury segment with the introduction of a compact, turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder T6 engine to the Volvo S80 range. ... Continue reading
Ford October US Sales Down 30.2%
Nov 3, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2008; An economic gauntlet, the likes of which haven't been seen in more than two decades, could not deter Ford's best-selling F-Series truck. Ford dealers celebrated Truck Month by delivering 43,324 F-Series in October. October also marked the annual Texas Truck Rodeo competition conducted by ... Continue reading
Volvo Environment Prize - Award-Winning Ecologist On The Financial Crisis
Nov 3, 2008
Politicians and policy-makers all over the world struggle to stabilize the global financial system. But perhaps regulations and command-and-control won't do much good. Instead, governments should take a closer look at the research on resilience - the capacity of an eco-system to cope with shock and then rebuild and ren ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars In-House Magazine Best In Europe - Again
Oct 31, 2008
First Sweden and now Europe. Agenda Magazine has for second year running been voted best Multi-language Publication by winning the FEIEA Grand Prix 2008. ... Continue reading
Playful Collaboration Creates Volvo Cars For The Youngest Children
Oct 28, 2008
Volvo Cars and toy manufacturer Viking Toys have launched a playful collaboration - Volvo cars for the youngest members of the family. The XC90, Volvo XC70 and Volvo C30 will be produced in soft, safe and durable plastic in the classic colours yellow, red, green and blue. ... Continue reading
Oct 28, 2008
DETROIT, Oct 28, 2008; Soyoung Kim and Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian has reduced his stake in Ford Motor Co to 4.89 percent over the past week, his investment company said on Tuesday. Kerkorian, the largest outside investor of Ford, had said last week he sold share ... Continue reading
Volvo's United Nations of Amateur Golf
Oct 27, 2008
All season, tens of thousands of amateur golfers all over the world have been living the dream of a place in the 2008 Volvo Masters Amateur, and for the 72 who remain, the prospect of being crowned ‘World Champion' at Valderrama is now within touching difference. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Launches New Car Building Tool Online
Oct 23, 2008
The third generation of the car building tool "Build your Volvo" is now complete and ready to be introduced. The visualisation of the cars is greatly improved as is the integration of the tool, from all aspects, with Volvo Cars product information system, to enable a comparison of technical data, pricing and different ... Continue reading
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