April 2014 International Brand US Auto Sales
May 2, 2014
Washington DC May 2, 2014; The AIADA reported that warmer temperatures and low interest rates helped drive growth of retail sales in April, offsetting a dip in fleet purchases. Brands able to capitalize on the surge included Kia (up 12.9 percent from April 2013), Nissan (up 18.5 percent), Subaru (up 21.7 percent), and ... Continue reading
Volvo Group --the first quarter 2014
Apr 27, 2014
During the first quarter of 2014, demand for the Volvo Groupââ¬â¢s products continued its gradual improvement in the mature economies in North America, Western Europe and Japan, while the emerging economies in South America and Asia saw weaker demand. Net sales rose by 13% to SEK 65.6 billion and operating i ... Continue reading
The recently-launched Euro-6 compliant version of the new FH16 will make its UK public debut
Apr 25, 2014
Volvo Trucks stand at Truckfest Peterborough (4th and 5th May 2014). The latest addition to Volvoâs Euro-6 line up will appear alongside other trucks from the range â which has been completely renewed in the last 18 months. Visitors will get the chance to get up close to the new FH16-750, which is being displ ... Continue reading
Volvo V60 R-Design D6 AWD Plug-In Hybrid (MY15 onwards)
Apr 25, 2014
The super-efficient Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - one of the best-selling hybrid-electrified vehicles in Europe in 2013 - is now also available in Volvo Carsâ R-Design specification. âWe sold almost 8,000 plug-in hybrids in 2013. Adding the R-Design dynamic attributes to the V60 Plug-in Hybrid - the worldâs ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars and AT&T Enter Multi-Year Agreement to Connect Future Models in U.S. and Canada
Apr 16, 2014
AT&T* and Volvo Cars, both leaders in connected cars, have entered into a new multi-year agreement to enable future Volvo vehicles in the U.S. and Canada with high speed wireless connectivity. AT&T is scheduled to power Volvo's US 2015 model year connected car solution with Sensus Connect, an embedded infotainment serv ... Continue reading
Volvo Celebrates 50 Years of Dedication to Child Safety
Apr 15, 2014
Volvo Car Groupâs (Volvo Cars) dedication to protecting the smallest and most vulnerable car occupants celebrates its 50-year anniversary in 2014. This ground breaking work started with the worldâs first rear-facing child seat prototype in a PV544 back in 1964 â and the latest innovation is an Inflatable ... Continue reading
Volvo Unveils Revolutionary Inflatable Child Seat Concept
Apr 15, 2014
Childrenâs car seats are historically bulky, hard to move and tedious to mount. This is why Volvo Cars has designed a lightweight and inflatable rearward-faced child seat concept using groundbreaking technology. The seat is safe, easy to pack and carry and will enable parents to use it in many situations not pract ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2014
Volvo Dynamic Steering makes the truck driverâs job both safer and more comfortable. Now six of the people behind the unique system have received the Volvo Technology Award 2014, which was handed over by President and CEO Olof Persson at AB Volvoâs annual general meeting yesterday (April 2nd) âVolvo Dyna ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks has been now been awarded 'Communicator of the Year'
Apr 2, 2014
The Epic Splitâ, âThe Hamster Stuntâ andâThe Hookâ have been firm YouTube favourites throughout the autumn. Now, after a public vote, Volvo Trucks has been now been awarded âCommunicator of the Yearâ, a prestigious Swedish communication award, for its successful campaign featuring the ... Continue reading
2014 Volvo S80 T6 AWD Review By John Heilig
Mar 28, 2014
2014 Volvo S80 T6 AWD Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading
Eaton Launches SmartAdvantage Package with Volvo for VNL Series Models
Mar 28, 2014
Power management company Eaton today announced that Volvo Trucks will offer the SmartAdvantage Powertrain in all VNL Series models in order to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul and regional haul applications. In addition to lighter weight and increasing the driver pool with smooth, automated shifting, this powertrai ... Continue reading
VOLVO CARS INTRODUCES ITS NEW Drive-E POWERTRAIN TO THE V40 AS PART OF ITS MODEL YEAR 2015 LINE-UP
Mar 28, 2014
From May 2014, all new Volvo models will have the option to be built with engines from the new Drive-E powertrain family â offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions. The CO2 emissions of the 190 hp Volvo V40 D4 with manual gearbox are down to an outstanding 99 g/km (74.3 mpg) â a no co ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Group conducts UK testing of Flybrid KERS technology for passenger cars
Mar 27, 2014
Technology adds 80hp performance boost while cutting fuel consumption by up to 25% Part of Volvo Carsâ Drive-E Powertrain research programme, system again shows how drivers neednât compromise between power and fuel efficiency Volvo Car Group and engineering company Flybrid Automotive, part of the Torotrak Gro ... Continue reading
Silverado, Boo for Subaru, QX80, Old Lexus Ladies and Volvo S60 In This Months Letter from Europe
Mar 26, 2014
Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I am reliably informed that there were quite a few chuckles in the offices of Page One Automotive of late. The cause-my road test of GMâs latest, 2014 Silverado âHigh County 4WD Crewâ, a big truck with a 6.2 liter V8 engine and a 6 speed automatic gearbox. Yours for a ... Continue reading
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