News By Topic: Volvo

Volvo ReCharge Concept: Plug-in hybrid with battery-only range of 100 km

Sep 7, 2007

Gothenbourg September 6, 2007; Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. Recharging allows the car to be driven about 100 kilometres on battery power ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Launches New Technology to Combat Alcohol-Related Road Accidents - VIDEO STORY

Sep 5, 2007

GOTHENBURG - September 5, 2007: According to Volvo safety officials, one in every three traffic fatalities in Europe is alcohol-related. To help reduce this number, Volvo has developed 'Alcoguard', which uses fuel-cell technology to accurately read a person's blood alcohol level. In order to start a vehicle, the driver ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars North America Sales Report for August 2007

Sep 4, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports sales in the United States of 9,125 units for August, representing a 14 percent decrease from the same period last year. Overall, Volvo sales in North America (United States, including Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico) were 10,032 units -- down 15.5 perc ... Continue reading

Ford Crossovers Soar In August 2007; Overall Sales Decline

Sep 4, 2007

- Ford's all-new and redesigned crossovers were up 82 percent in August; year-to-date sales up 48 percent. - Overall sales totaled 218,332, down 14 percent compared with a year ago; daily rental sales were down 44 percent and sales to individual retail customers were down 13 percent. - Lincoln registers 11th month in a ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars continues to address the problem of rear-end collisions

Sep 4, 2007

Gothenbourg September 4, 2007; Volvo Cars continues to address the problem of rear-end collisions by introducing Collision Warning with Auto Brake - a refined warning system that makes the car brake by itself if the driver doesn't act when a rear-end collision with a moving or stationary vehicle is imminent. "This can ... Continue reading

Volvo Opens the Door to Carbon-Dioxide Free Trucks - VIDEO ENHANCED

Aug 30, 2007

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: The Volvo Group (STO:VOLV) is the first vehicle manufacturer to produce seven demonstration trucks that can all be driven without emitting any environmentally harmful carbon dioxide. These trucks were exhibited for the first time today in Stockholm and are equipped with diesel engine ... Continue reading

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Acknowledges Volvo S80 as 'Top Safety Pick'

Aug 16, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16 -- Volvo's signature Scandinavian Luxury sedan has earned IIHS's top honors for vehicle safety in front, side, and rear impact crash protection. Paired with Acura RL and Kia Amanti, Volvo's S80 was one of the best performers. IIHS's announced that "The S80 also earns the Institute's 2007 TOP SAF ... Continue reading

Dongfeng to Joint Venture With Volvo in May 08

Aug 13, 2007

SHANGHAI - August 13, 2007: Dongfeng commercial vehicle and AB Volvo are in talks about setting up a joint venture next year, a source from Dongfeng Motors said. "If nothing goes wrong, the two companies will officially start cooperation by next May," the unnamed sources from Dongfeng Motor said yesterday. In January, ... Continue reading

Shanghai GM ranked as Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturer in China

Aug 7, 2007

SHANGHAI - July 7, 2007: The "Top 30 Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers", a list prepared by Guangzhou Daily, is released on Monday. Shanghai GM, the defending champion, has won the title since the ranking started in 2004. The top 30 PV manufacturers are determined by a number of factors, including produc ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars of North America Reports Sales for July 2007

Aug 1, 2007

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports July sales of 9,554 units in the United States,* down 7.6 percent compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 10,620 unit were sold. For the month, sales were down 6.1 percen ... Continue reading

Volvo Recalling 42,211 Cars

Jul 26, 2007

STOCKHOLM, July 26, 2007; Reuters reported that Sweden's Volvo Car Corp., owned by Ford Motor Co. (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research), is recalling more than 40,000 XC90 cars in the United States due to a potential problem with the battery. It said it was recalling 42,211 2005-model Volvo XC90s sold in the United States to ... Continue reading

Volvo Group; Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

Jul 25, 2007

Vincentric's Best Value in America™ Awards

Jul 22, 2007

Hybrids Dominate Vincentric’s Best Value in America Awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – January 17, 2006 – Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards were announced today, with hybrid vehicles leading the way. The Toyota Prius, along with the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, the Honda C ... Continue reading

Volvo Treasury Chooses Sweden as Home Member State

Jul 16, 2007

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Treasury AB has chosen Sweden as its home member state in accordance with the Swedish Securities Exchange and Clearing Operations Act. This means that Volvo Treasury will disclose information about its debt instruments listed on exchanges in Stockholm, Luxembourg and Paris in a ... Continue reading

Report Says Ford Considering Selling Volvo Cars Business

Jul 15, 2007

LONDON July 15, 2007; Mathieu Robbins writing for Reuters reported that U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co. is considering selling its Volvo Cars business as it assesses the future of its European operations, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. The review of Volvo was still at a very early stage and may not res ... Continue reading