Sep 15, 2011
On November 11-13, the Footman James Classic Motor Show will take place at the NEC in Birmingham and Volvo Cars Heritage will be there again, after a two year absence. The stand will also house the Volvo Owners Club (UK) during the show. ... Continue reading
Volvo IT Launch Redefines Car-Pooling
Sep 14, 2011
Volvo Information Technology AB Have you ever been in a rush to get to work and your car won't start? No problem. new web and mobile service function, Commute Greener, now provides information on others in your area who travel the same route. In addition, the application can also send a ride share request to allow ... Continue reading
Volvo Concept YOU at 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 14, 2011
FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: Following on from the reveal of the Concept Universe earlier in the year, the Frankfurt Motorshow marks the debut of an evolution to the Concept Universe - Concept You - and gives another insight into Volvo Cars future. Both concept cars are being used as design studies to obtain input f ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks' Flagship Celebrates with New 750 hp Engine +VIDEO
Sep 9, 2011
The Volvo FH16 is now available with 750 hp and 3550 Nm to handle the heaviest and most demanding transport assignments. It will reach the market just in time to celebrate the 16-litre engineâs 25th anniversary. STOCKHOLM - September 9, 2011: 1987 saw the introduction of the Volvo F16 with Volvoâs first-ever ... Continue reading
Volvo Says Less Can Be More When It Comes to Engine Size +VIDEO
Sep 6, 2011
New downsized engine range - without compromising luxury or driving pleasure GOTHENBURG - September 6, 2011: Volvo Car Corporation takes the next step towards zero emissions and climate impact through a new, downsized engine range - consisting solely of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. "It is time to stop count ... Continue reading
2012 Volvo S60 R-Design Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Sep 1, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS After making a performance statement by debuting its second-generation S60 sedan in high-performance 300-horsepower turbocharged T6 AWD trim last year, before the core-model T5 version became available, you'd think that Volvo would rest on its laurels. You'd be wrong. Very wrong. B ... Continue reading
Volvo and Siemens Launch Electric Mobility Partnership
Sep 1, 2011
Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens intend to jointly advance the technical development of electric cars through extensive strategic cooperation. ... Continue reading
Volvo Driving Force Behind Australian Open
Sep 1, 2011
With only months to go before the biggest ever season in Australian golf, Volvo Cars has been announced as the official vehicle of the Australian Open. ... Continue reading
Volvo Developing a Plug-in Hybrid Bus
Aug 31, 2011
Reducing the total global energy consumption is the most important measure today and in the future Volvo Buses is currently developing a plug-in hybrid bus that can drive long distances silently and exhaust-free on only electricity. Three buses will be tested in Gothenburg, Sweden, supported by the European Union. ... Continue reading
New Volvo Dealership to Open in Watford
Aug 24, 2011
Regent Automotive Limited has announced it is to open a new Volvo dealership in Watford early this autumn, providing a new family-friendly showroom and Volvo servicing facility for the local area. ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Machine Becomes the Ultimate Toy: LEGO Unimog U400!
Aug 24, 2011
Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with LEGO to create the biggest TECHNIC model of all time; a 2,048 piece, 1:12-scale, functioning (including a pneumatically operated crane with working gripper arm) Unimog. ... Continue reading
Three Techies in a Row for Volvo
Aug 24, 2011
Volvo is celebrating once more with the news that its new mobile application has been awarded Best App at the BusinessCar Fleet Technology Awards - The Techies. This is the third year the awards have taken place and it is also the third year in a row that Volvo has been awarded for its ground breaking and innovative te ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel's Branded Buyers Guide's Daily Visitor Count Scoreboard
Aug 23, 2011
Is a new car model's TV commercial effective? Does a car maker's new sales incentive message reach an in-market audience? Has a new truck model created a buzz? Find out here on The Auto Channel's Buyers Guide Visitor Scoreboard.Visitor count and corresponding interest in every one of The Auto Channelâs 42 Single B ... Continue reading
Start/Stop Technology Is The Automatic Choice
Aug 23, 2011
Volvo's fuel saving start/stop technology which reduces emissions of CO2 by up to 8% has, for the first time, been combined with the six-speed Geartronic transmission. ... Continue reading
Bosch Paving The Way To Electromobility
Aug 22, 2011
An innovative supplier with a 125year history, Bosch is playing a decisive role in paving the way to electromobility. ... Continue reading
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