Watch LIVE Volvo Inauguration of First U.S. Plant and Reveal of the New S60 at 11AM ET +VIDEO
Jun 20, 2018
On Wednesday June 20 at 11AM New York time, 8AM Los Angeles time, Volvo will inaugurate its first ever American car manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina and reveal the new Volvo S60 premium mid-size sports sedan that will be built there. ... Continue reading
2016 Car Reviews 2016 Truck Reviews - All Makes
Jun 10, 2018
When They Were New Reviews; 2016 New Car Reviews, 2016 New Truck Reviews; Acura to Volvo ... Continue reading
Volvo USA Introduces Next Generation Roadside Assistance
Jun 5, 2018
Volvo Car USA has introduced a new generation of roadside assistance technology that will dramatically improve response time to Volvo customers in need. With the use of advanced tracking technology, Volvo customers can pin-point where help is with real-time information. ... Continue reading
Fuel-Cell Madness...SLAP!...Thanks I Needed That!
May 31, 2018
I just slapped myself in the face, boy i need that! Auto Central January 21, 2016; I was considering The Auto Channel's long-time fervent support of ethanol as America's alt fuel solution and found that I was getting caught up in the hydrogen hysteria...so if I was, so is everybody, after my face slap I came to my sens ... Continue reading
Wanna Buy An Imported Car - You May Have To Spend More
May 24, 2018
Washington DC May 24, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Donald Trump's push for tariffs on imported cars and trucks threatened a shake-up of the global auto industry while motivating nations including China and Germany to reiterate commitments of varying strength to free trade, reports Bloomberg. The U ... Continue reading
Modifying An SUV To Be The Safest Possible Family Vehicle
May 16, 2018
I received a very thought provoking letter from a reader in Miami, Florida asking about the safest possible family vehicle. Readers, what are your thoughts? Dear Rob, My name is Diego, and I stumbled on to a post about vehicle height researching vehicle safety. ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Presents Second Electric Truck Model in Three Weeks
May 8, 2018
Just three weeks after the unveiling of Volvo Trucks’ first all-electric truck, the Volvo FL Electric, the company is expanding its product range with yet another electric truck. The Volvo FE Electric is designed for heavier city distribution and refuse transport operations with gross weights of up to 27 tonnes. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars And Volvo Trucks Share Live Vehicle Data To Improve Traffic Safety
May 8, 2018
Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks will share real-time data to expand coverage of the companies’ connected safety technology, a cloud-based system that allows vehicles to communicate with each other and alert drivers of nearby hazards. This is the first time Volvo Cars is sharing safety related data with another company. ... Continue reading
Lynk & Co chooses Belgian Volvo plant for European models
May 2, 2018
Now, it is official: from 2019, the award-winning Volvo facility in Ghent, Belgium, will build the Lynk & Co CO 01 crossover for the European market on the same production line as the Volvo XC40, the 2018 European Car of the Year. The L&C model shares the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) with Volvo. ... Continue reading
May 2, 2018
Auto Central March 31, 2017; Below you can find some interesting ranking developed by using Perfect New Car Match. Before you buy and before you try make sure that the car you are loving meets your needs and wants. ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Introduces First All-Electric Truck
Apr 12, 2018
Volvo Trucks now introduces its first all-electric truck for commercial use – the Volvo FL Electric for urban distribution and refuse operations, among other applications. Sales and series production of the new model will start in Europe next year. ... Continue reading
IIHS: Good ratings for 5 small SUVs in passenger-side small overlap crash test
Apr 4, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. — In a new round of evaluations, 5 of 7 small SUVs earn good ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for occupant protection in a passenger-side small overlap front crash. ... Continue reading
AIADA Market Watch 04/04/18 - International Nameplate Auto Sales Scoreboard
Apr 4, 2018
International brands were led last month by Acura (up 15.7 percent from last March), Mitsubishi (up 21.7 percent), and Volkswagen (up 17.8 percent). In contrast, Hyundai’s sales slipped 10.9 percent, due in part to the lack of SUVs and crossovers in its lineup. Throughout the industry, light trucks continued to drive ... Continue reading
Lured by Rising SUV Sales, Automakers Flood Market With Models
Mar 29, 2018
New York March 28, 2018; Reuters reported that demand for sport utility vehicles in the United States is booming, but the number of new models vying for a share of that market is growing even faster, threatening the fat profits automakers have enjoyed. At the New York Auto show this week, automakers will unveil another ... Continue reading
Next Volvo Wagon Makes North American Debut at 2018 New York Auto Show
Mar 23, 2018
As Swedish luxury automaker Volvo Cars moves into its next growth stage, the new Volvo V60 wagon and a luxury trim of the XC40 compact SUV will make their North American debuts at the New York International Auto Show next week. The 2019 XC40 Inscription, a luxurious trim on Volvo’s new compact SUV with unique styling ... Continue reading
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