Jan 22, 2011
SEE ALSO: With the "One Tonne Life" project, A-hus, Vattenfall and Volvo Cars aim to demonstrate what it means in practice for a family to adopt a climate-smart lifestyle. The technology and the solutions that the Lindell family use to live the "One Tonne Life" are already available or will become available in the very ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2011
Lexus sold more luxury cars in the U.S. in 2010 than any other brand, maintaining its place at the top of the luxury market for an eighth consecutive year, according to sales data compiled by Edmunds.com. But European competitors BMW and Mercedes closed the gap by enough last year that both are poised to make a run at ... Continue reading
Volvo Wins the Safety Award at the What Car? Awards 2011 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 17, 2011
Volvo's ground breaking new safety technology, Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake has won the Safety Award at the 2011 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, held at the Grosvenor House in Park Lane on Thursday 13th January 2011. ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Volvo C60 T6 AWD I first met the 2011 Volvo S60 when it was introduced to the automotive press in the Portland, OR area last Fall. After a long day of driving on some of Northern Oregon's scenic rural roads, and a bit of highway driving along the Columbia River, and even a lit ... Continue reading
Volvo Unveils a Crash-Tested C30 at Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 14, 2011
Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision DETROIT - January 14, 2011: At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way. On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has undergone a fron ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show - Crash-tested C30 Electric On Display
Jan 11, 2011
Crash-tested C30 Electric on display - Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way.On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has underg ... Continue reading
Ener1 Achieves Milestone with Volvo's C30 Electric Vehicle
Jan 11, 2011
Ener1, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for transportation, utility grid and industrial electronics applications, today achieved another significant advance in its growing relationship with Volvo Cars. Â During the North American International Auto Show here, Volvo President and CEO ... Continue reading
Volvo Celebrates Congestion Charge Changes With Free Low-Emission Chauffeur Service
Jan 4, 2011
Volvo has been offering a free chauffeuring service into Central London today (4th January 2011) in three of its low-emission DRIVe models to mark the introduction of the new Greener Vehicle Discount for the capital's Congestion Charge. ... Continue reading
Looking For A Luxury Car ? Compare: Specs, Prices and Availability
Dec 27, 2010
Washington DC December 27, 2010; "Luxury-car sales will likely get the biggest bump for the car business this week, thanks to stock market indicators that hit two-year highs last week." -- Paul Taylor, NADA chief economist, USA Today, Dec. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars' Powerful T6 Engine Wins Prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines Award
Dec 17, 2010
Volvo Cars' hot new S60 sport sedan continues to impress the pundits with the announcement of its powerful T6 engine being lauded as one of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2011. With a blistering 300 horsepower, 325 lb.-ft. of torque at a low 2,100 rpm and combined fuel economy of 21 mpg, it's easy to see why. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Board of Directors Decides on the Strategic Direction for China
Dec 10, 2010
On December 9, the Board of Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) held a regular meeting at the VCC headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Board agreed the strategic direction of Volvo's growth plan in China and requested the China team to continue the development and submit it for discussion and approval at the next Board meet ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks President and CEO Leif Johansson to Resign in the Summer of 2011
Dec 8, 2010
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: âLeif Johansson has done an impressive job during his years at Volvo and although I regret his decision I have full respect for it given his many years of hard workâ After almost 14 years as President and CEO of Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB), Leif Johansson has informed the Board of ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLVO / S40 2009-2011 VOLVO / S60 2009 2011 VOLVO / V50 2009-2011 VOLVO / XC60 2010-2011 Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 22, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V591000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 7420 S ... Continue reading
Major Order for Volvo Buses Receive Major Order for Buses from Mexico
Dec 3, 2010
STOCKHOLM - December 3, 2010: "We work closely together to find the best solutions for them." Volvo Buses (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) has secured an order for 409 coaches in Mexico. The buses are scheduled for delivery in 2011. Mexico is a country with less developed train services and where air travel is too expensive for ... Continue reading
Ground-Breaking All-New Volvo S60 Arrives Down Under - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 3, 2010
The all-new Volvo S60 luxury sedan is set to raise the stakes in Australia's mid-size premium car market with distinctive, coupe-style looks, breakthrough on-road dynamics and world-first safety innovations. ... Continue reading
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