New Safety Technology from Volvo Helps Avoid Collisions with Animals - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 15, 2011
Volvo Car Corporation is taking the next step in active safety by developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the road. The new system will be launched on the market in a few yearsâ time. The project to develop a safety system that reduces the risk of collisions with wild animals is par ... Continue reading
Swedish Family's "One Tonne Life" Eco Test Ends with Impressive Results - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 15, 2011
The Lindell family get down to 1.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person per year STOCKHOLM - June 13, 2011: Sweden's Environmental Affairs Minister Andreas Carlgren will today officially close the "One Tonne Life" project in Hässelby just outside Stockholm. Over a period of six months, the Lindell family have lived cli ... Continue reading
Volvo Buses Will Transport New York Commuters
Jun 15, 2011
Volvo Buses has secured an order for 328 articulated buses for New York City through its subsidiary Nova Bus. The order is valued at USD 231 M. The order applies to 328 Nova LFS articulated buses. The client, MTA New York City Transit, has a fleet of more than 6,000 buses, the largest bus fleet among all local transpor ... Continue reading
Two Million Messages A Day: Volvo Awarded Best Telematics Service Provider
Jun 14, 2011
This reward is the recognition of the achievements of our team, today delivering two million messages a day in more than 50 countries and providing our extensive 12 years' experience in connecting vehicles to the global vehicle OEM industry," said Martin Rosell, Managing Director of WirelessCar. "This reward is the r ... Continue reading
The UK's Largest Ever Single Giveaway On Facebook
Jun 14, 2011
Volvo Car UK has launched a competition on its Inside Volvo UK Facebook site to find Europe's greatest drive, as voted for by its fans. The person who wins the competition will win the UK's largest ever single giveaway on Facebook - a brand new Volvo S60 R-Design. ... Continue reading
Maker of Lithium-Ion Energy Storage, Ener1, Joins Volvo at Seminar on Electric Vehicle Safety
Jun 9, 2011
Ener1, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for transportation, utility grid and industrial applications, will join host Volvo Car Corporation for a seminar here today at the Embassy of Sweden on the issue of safety in electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
Volvo C30 Powers Into Production
Jun 9, 2011
Volvo's C30 Electric is now in production. Initial deliveries to leasing customers, mainly companies, authorities and governmental bodies, will take place immediately from August, 2011. ... Continue reading
Meritor Launches 18X Single Reduction Axle in Lindesberg, Sweden
Jun 8, 2011
Meritor, Inc. announced today it has taken another step toward increasing efficiency in commercial vehicles with the launch of its 18X rear axle for fast and heavy long-haul operations. Today at the company's manufacturing facility in Lindesberg, Sweden, Peter Karlsten, president of Volvo Powertrain and Rose-Marie Freb ... Continue reading
Chinese Owners Begin Volvo Overhaul
Jun 7, 2011
HANGZHOU, China Norihiko Shirouzu writing for the AP reported that when Volvo Car Corp. debuted its newest design recently, it turned heads with an edgy look that departed from the staid style that has been its hallmark. The upscale sedan has sleek curves and pale purple LEDs in its grille in a bid to plant the Swedish ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Introduces A Mobile Application That Brings The Car Into Your Smart Phone
Jun 7, 2011
From now on, there is no need to leave your Volvo behind when you park it. ... Continue reading
UK' s Confused.com Reveals the Unluckiest Make of Car
Jun 6, 2011
Confused.com has revealed the unluckiest make of car in the UK by looking at 12 months' worth of customers quotes and finding out which make and model had the highest accident rates. Top of the list was Honda's FR-V six-seater. 2,529 owners of this vehicle made 466 accident claims in the past five years. That's a claim ... Continue reading
2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design - RoadTest Review
Jun 5, 2011
2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design Volvo's press events are always noteworthy for the amount of seat time involved. Some other manufacturers may have as little as an hour or two of drive time, and four or five is typical, with a couple hundred miles of mostly back roads covered. Volvo's recent "2011 XC Adventure" was anything ... Continue reading
2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design Road Test - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 2, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volvo's press events are always noteworthy for the amount of seat time involved. Some other manufacturers may have as little as an hour or two of drive time, and four or five is typical, with a couple hundred miles of mostly back roads covered. Volvo's recent "2011 XC Adventure" wa ... Continue reading
Economy With A Sports Inspired Look Is The Key Choice For Company Motorists Says Volvo Fleet Survey
Jun 2, 2011
Fleet managers who spend more time talking about features such as 18 inch alloys, leather seats and satellite navigation in the same breath as low emissions and Benefit in Kind taxation will encourage more drivers into 'greener' company cars. ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks First to Market LNG Powered Truck for Long-Haul Operations - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 1, 2011
Gothenburg, Sweden - If things go as planned, we expect sales to take off in 6-8 European countries within the next two years, with about 400 Volvo FM MethaneDiesel trucks sold a year. Future sales will naturally depend largely on expansion of liquefied gas filling stations for commercial vehicles. Volvo Trucks (STO:VO ... Continue reading
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