News By Topic: Volvo

Volvo Takes on Safety Challenges of Electric Cars

Jan 12, 2010

A battery-powered Volvo must be as safe as any other new Volvo model, which is why Volvo Cars' work on electrification technology includes a systematic approach to safety issues related to battery power ... Continue reading

All Electric Volvo C30 Makes its Official Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jan 7, 2010

It looks like a regular Volvo C30 and it features the very same safety, comfort and space as the standard car. The difference is that it is powered solely by electricity, entirely without exhaust emissions, and has a range of up to 150 kilometres. GOTHENBURG - January 7, 2010: Volvo Cars' ambitious electrification stra ... Continue reading

2009 Sales Success for Volvo Car Uk

Jan 7, 2010

Volvo Car UK is celebrating after beating the downturn with rising sales of its new cars during 2009. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Volvo enjoyed a sales increase of 4.49% in comparison to 2008's full year sales. Market share in the UK was also up over 12% on th ... Continue reading

Volvo One of the Few Luxury Winners in 2009

Jan 6, 2010

Volvo Car Australia was one of only a handful of imported luxury brands that emerged as winners in 2009 posting a sales increase of 4.5 percent over its 2008 figures ... Continue reading

Ford Caps 2009 With 33 Percent Sales Increase, First Full-Year Market Share Gain Since 1995

Jan 5, 2010

ford sales december 2009; Ford, Lincoln and Mercury December sales up 33 percent versus a year ago; highest sales month since May 2008 -- Ford posts first full-year market share gain since 1995; December marks the 14th time in 15 months that Ford increased retail market share -- Record December sales delivered for Fusi ... Continue reading

CAR WARS - Small-Car War Breaks Out In India

Jan 5, 2010

By NEW DELHI January 5, 2010; Chang-Ran Kim and Janaki Krishnan writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Co (Tokyo:7203.T - News) and Honda Motor Co (Tokyo:7267.T - News) launched new compact cars to tap the fast-growing and price-sensitive India market as they and other automakers seek to put a dire 2009 behind ... Continue reading

Volvo S80 Revised and Refreshed for 2010

Jan 5, 2010

The Volvo S80 sedan enters 2010 with wide-ranging changes that ensure it stands out as a significant contender in the Australian luxury segment. ... Continue reading

New Volvo S60 Sedan to be Officially Unveiled at 2010 Geneva Motor Show - THREE VIDEOS

Jan 4, 2010

Concept for the New S60 Sedan was introduced at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show GOTHENBURG - January 4, 2010: "The all-new Volvo S60 is sculpted to move you. It looks and drives like no other Volvo before and the car's technology will help you to be safer and more confident behind the wheel," says Stephen Odell, President ... Continue reading

Volvo S60 Previews on YouTube Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Debut

Jan 4, 2010

The first video footage of the all-new Volvo S60 sedan has been exclusively released via social media ... Continue reading

Heels On Wheels: 2010 Crossover Watch List

Dec 29, 2009

SEE ALSO: Crossover Specs, Prices, Comparisons and Reviews HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CROSSOVER The self-appointed Crossover Queen is back with 2010 recommendations! Now in our second year of suggesting which part-sport utility, part-car gives women the best ban ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL: 2001 - 2005 Volvo

Dec 29, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLVO / S60 2001-2004 VOLVO / S80 2001-2005 VOLVO / V70 2001-2004 VOLVO / XC70 2001-2004 VOLVO / XC90 2003-2005 Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 17, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V483000 PE09039 NHTSA Action Number: PE09039 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASO ... Continue reading

Volvo XC90 Makes its First Appearance in Bollywood

Dec 28, 2009

Volvo XC90 R-Design makes its first appearance in Bollywood with 3 Idiots starring Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor. ... Continue reading

Geely Settles Commercial Terms for Acquisition Of Volvo Car Corporation

Dec 23, 2009

HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (ZGH), a privately-owned Chinese automotive group, today announced it has settled all substantive commercial terms with Ford Motor Company relating to the proposed acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation. Geely, one of the fastest-growing ... Continue reading

Ford Confirms Settlement of All Substantive Commercial Terms to Sell Volvo to Geely in 2010

Dec 23, 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23 -- Ford Motor Company confirmed today that all substantive commercial terms relating to the potential sale of Volvo Car Corporation have been settled between Ford and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. While some work still remains to be completed before signing - including final doc ... Continue reading

Volvo Offers a Comprehensive Bonnet to Bumper Winter Check

Dec 23, 2009

Following on from the heavy snow fall on Monday 21 December - which turned out to be the AA's busiest day in 10 years with roadside assistance patrols attending over 20,000 breakdowns2 - Volvo is urging drivers to get their cars checked to help ensure they are not left stranded by the roadside this winter. ... Continue reading