Volvo Unveils Stunning New Luxury Concept at Shanghai Auto Show - 2 GREAT VIDEOS
Apr 20, 2011
A fitting successor to the S80 By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL - April 20, 2011: About 12 years ago I had the pleasure of traveling to Gothenburg, Sweden to test drive the then radically different Volvo, the S80. The vehicle was, I believe, the pinnacle Peter Horbury's t ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Presents Concept Universe: A Luxury Volvo For China And The World
Apr 19, 2011
At the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2011, Volvo Car Corporation visualises a masterpiece of Scandinavian Design for car buyers with exquisite tastes. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Presents Concept Universe: A Luxury Volvo For China And The World
Apr 19, 2011
Volvo Car Corporation visualises a masterpiece of Scandinavian Design for car buyers with exquisite tastes. ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: âThis is an exciting time in our industry and in Volvo CE in particular. I am honoured to have the opportunity to continue the implementation of our Fit for the Future strategy which has been very successful so far.â Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Effective 1 May, Mr ... Continue reading
Volvo order for 180 buses for New York City
Apr 6, 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Buses has received an order for 180 buses for public transport in New York City via its subsidiaries Prevost and Nova Bus. The customer wants to test how the buses cope with the demands of the New York City traffic. The customer is MTA New York City Transit, which is re ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: In view of the appointment of Olof Persson as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Volvo to assume his position on September 1, 2011, the Election Committee in AB Volvo has adjusted its proposal as regards Board members as follows. The Election Committee proposes ... Continue reading
International Auto Brands Have Mixed March 2011 Sales Results
Apr 4, 2011
U.S. auto market. Sales of both international and domestic vehicles exceeded many analysts' predictions, finishing the month up 16.9 percent from March 2010. Some of the biggest gains were seen by Honda (up 25.4 percent from a year ago), Hyundai (up 31.6 percent), and Nissan (up 28.4 percent). Toyota saw sales fall 6.7 ... Continue reading
Testing the Volvo C30 Electric in Severe Winter Conditions - VIDEO FEATURE
Apr 2, 2011
GOTHENBURG - April 2, 2011: The Volvo C30 Electric has been exposed to rough winter conditions in order to ensure that the battery-powered car runs smoothly in temperatures as low as -20° Celsius. Volvo Cars' requirements on the C30 Electric are just as stringent as on all other Volvo models and the battery-powered ca ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks to boost production, recall 700 workers at New River Valley, VA, plant
Mar 30, 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: âCombined with the improving economy, this response is helping us continue the momentum we established with our 2010 market share increase.â Volvo Trucks in North America today announced that in response to increased demand, the company will ramp up production at it ... Continue reading
AB Volvo Publishes 2010 Sustainability Report
Mar 29, 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): The Sustainability Report describes the Volvo Groupââ¬â¢s efforts to develop its operations financially, socially and environmentally, as well as its contribution to society. The report also outlines how the Volvo Group organizes its w ... Continue reading
Volvo Launches New Versatile V60 Sports Wagon
Mar 29, 2011
Volvo has launched its all-new V60 sports wagon that bridges the gap between the sporty S60 sedan and practical and functional V70 offering a driver's car with sleek styling and a versatile, spacious interior. ... Continue reading
The Volvo C30 Electric Tested In Rough Winter Conditions
Mar 28, 2011
The Volvo C30 Electric has been exposed to rough winter conditions in order to ensure that the battery-powered car runs smoothly in temperatures as low as -20° Celsius. ... Continue reading
Volvo: Mack Launches Medium Heavy Version of Granite Model
Mar 24, 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: âConsidering the current economic climate, many companies are focusing on exactly how much truck they really needâ The Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) The Volvo Groupââ¬â¢s US subsidiary Mack is launching a new medium heavy version of its highly succes ... Continue reading
Volvo: Update on the Situation in Japan
Mar 22, 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: A little more than a week after the devastating earthquake and the resulting tsunami in Japan, the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVB) (STO:VOLVA) has been able to shape a preliminary impression of the consequences for the Group. The fatalities after the catastrophe include two Japanese ... Continue reading
Mar 19, 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: âIt makes sense, when possible, to manufacture products close to where our customers areâ Over the next couple of years, Volvo CE plans to spend 100 million USD in its Shippensburg, PA, USA manufacturing facility and start production of Volvo wheel loaders, excavato ... Continue reading
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