Volvo Press News

February 20, 2001 Volvo Cross Country - The Right Car on Slippery Winter Roads Bad weather tests machine and driver to the fullest. Getting a hand up is what the Cross Country is all about. The new Volvo Cross Country has the right characteristics to help ensure maneuverability and safe driving, even in the worst of winter weather.

February 20, 2001 Effective Climate Control the Key to Safe and Comfortable Winter Driving The snow and ice of the winter do not simply pose a challenge for the driving characteristics of a car. Safe, comfortable winter driving also calls for an effective climate control system, which helps to keep windows and mirrors free from mist and ice. The new Volvo Cross Country and the other new cars from the Volvo Cars' large platform have a string of refinements designed to make driving a car in the winter as problem-free as possible.

February 20, 2001 Volvo S60 Performance Concept Car: North American Debut for Advanced Concept Model Slated for LA International Auto Show With one of the world's most advanced dynamically controlled chassis, an electronically managed four-wheel drive and 300 bhp, Volvo's Performance Concept Car is a future study in high-performance engineering.

February 20, 2001 Volvo Launches Exclusive S.A.F.E. Technician Training Program Volvo technicians represent the essence of Volvo's commitment to automotive performance, safety and driving pleasure. Alongside a vehicle's owner, the highly trained Volvo technician is the car's best caretaker. That's why the selection and training of Volvo technicians is so critical.

February 14, 2001 Volvo S60 Joins GlaxoSmithKline Fleet as Incentive for Safe Drivers GlaxoSmithKline, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, has written a prescription for safer driving for its travelling employees and Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. has delivered the right medicine.

February 5, 2001 Chicago Media to Hear From Real "Survivors" First-ever Ski Crossing of Antarctic Continent by Women Underway. Satellite Phone Call from Explorers to Volvo's Chicago Press Conference Announced.

February 1, 2001 Volvo Cars of North America Reports January Sales Sales of Volvo's two new models - the S60 sports sedan and rugged Cross Country wagon - indicate that key market segments continue to have strong consumer support.

January 14, 2001 Volvo/AOL Digital Car Launch Surpasses Preliminary Goals in Reaching Online Auto Buyers Volvo Cars of North America and America Online, Inc. , the world's leading interactive services company, announced today that the first online launch of a new car model has surpassed Volvo's initial goals in reaching online auto buyers. Recognizing the increased power of the Internet in consumers' daily lives, Volvo chose AOL to create awareness and interest in the launch of its sporty new S60 sedan, bypassing the broadcast media traditionally employed by the automotive industry.

January 2, 2001 Volvo Caps 2000 with Sales Records Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. closed the book on the 2000 calendar year with new sales records for the U.S. and North America, the company announced today.

December 18, 2000 Volvo Traffic Accident Research Team Continues to Revolutionize Passenger Safety After 30 Years For 30 years, teams of dedicated researchers have looked into history to help create the future of safety at Volvo Car Corporation.