News By Topic: Volvo

Safety 2008-2009 - Overview Of The Safety Work Within Volvo Cars

Jan 21, 2009

Volvo Cars builds many of the safest cars on the market. Ever since Volvo Cars was founded, safety has been a cornerstone of the company philosophy. The aim is to offer cars that are safe for all people in all imaginable traffic situations. The key to success in this respect is to design safety systems that are smart a ... Continue reading

All Leather In All Volvo Car Interiors Chrome-Free For Allergy-Sufferers

Jan 21, 2009

To alleviate for those who have chrome allergy, all leather used in Volvo car interiors has been treated in a chromium-free tanning process, using either natural or synthetic tanning materials. This benefits both man and nature. ... Continue reading

Nickel Leakage Minimised in All Volvo Car Interiors for Allergy-Sufferers

Jan 16, 2009

To alleviate for nickel allergy-sufferers, all nickel containing parts are tested to ensure nickel leakage meets the requirements set by Volvo. ... Continue reading

2009 Detroit Auto Show: Volvo S60 Concept Press Conference - COMPLETE VIDEO

Jan 11, 2009

DETROIT - JANUARY 10, 2009: Volvo's press conference at this years North American International Auto Show will take place on Sunday evening at 5:30PM EST. The entire conference can be watched LIVE right here on TheAutoChannel.com. Please return to this page at the appointed time and then click the window below to watch ... Continue reading

Volvo At The Detroit Auto Show 2009

Jan 8, 2009

The Volvo S60 Concept car1 will have its global unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show on 11 January 2009. The Concept gives an indication of what the all-new Volvo S60 will look like when it's launched in 2010. The Volvo press conference and unveiling will take place on 11 January 2009 at 17:30 to 18:30 ET (22:30 - 23:30 ... Continue reading

3-Point Safety Belt From Volvo - The Most Effective Lifesaver In Traffic For Fifty Years

Jan 8, 2009

Few people have saved as many lives as Nils Bohlin - the Volvo engineer who in 1959 invented the V-type three-point safety belt. A design as obvious as it was intelligent, perfectly suited to the seat occupant's body. To this very day, the safety belt still provides the most effective protection in the event of an acci ... Continue reading

Volvo's New Euro 5 D5 Diesel Engine Offers Increased Performance And Lower Fuel Consumption

Jan 7, 2009

Volvo Cars is introducing a new 2.4-litre 5-cylinder diesel engine in the Volvo S80. Sharing only the D5 badge and the five-cylinder configuration with the previous generation, the new engine is now Euro 5 compliant and is significantly more efficient than its predecessor. The new D5 engine will be available in the UK ... Continue reading

New Head Of Public Relations For Volvo Car UK

Jan 5, 2009

Volvo Car UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Forrester to the role of Head of Public Relations. Duncan will report directly to Peter Rask, Volvo Car UK's new managing director. ... Continue reading

Volvo Australia Announces Pricing for New XC60

Jan 5, 2009

Volvo Car Australia has announced pricing for its groundbreaking new XC60 which is due to be launched in March. The svelte new Volvo will come in petrol and turbodiesel form and will be priced competitively in the premium SUV segment with an opening recommended retail price of less than $60,000. ... Continue reading

Volvo Goes "Live" At Detroit Auto Show

Jan 2, 2009

Concerned over the possible decrease in attendance by automotive and business media at major auto shows around the world, Volvo Car Corporation has developed an innovative media service. Its inaugural use will be at the North American International Auto Show, January 11 in Detroit. "Media attendance at the major auto s ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Maps Driver Behaviour In Advanced Research Project

Dec 19, 2008

About 100 Volvo V70 and XC70 cars, equipped with cameras and computers are included in a huge European field test project. All to monitor the driver's behaviour in order to gain more knowledge about how we react as human beings in complex traffic situations. ... Continue reading

Volvo Releases First Video of New S60 Concept Car - VIDEO ENHANCED

Dec 16, 2008

A few days before Christmas, Volvo Cars treats the automotive world to an early unwrapping of a car that will shine bright in the streets for years to come. GOTHENGURG - December 16, 2008: The Volvo S60 Concept gives the car world a glimpse of what the all-new Volvo S60 is going to look like when it arrives in 2010. "T ... Continue reading

Volvo Engages Orrefors Glassworks for New Concept Car - VIDEO STORY

Dec 16, 2008

Volvo Cars has engaged world-famous Swedish glassworks Orrefors in the work with the company's next concept car, which will be a first taste of the next-generation Volvo S60. The joint creation, a floating centre stack of hand-made Orrefors crystal, will be shown for the first time at the Detroit international motor sh ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars' Whiplash System WHIPS Celebrates 10 years

Dec 16, 2008

Whiplash injuries are among the most common of all traffic injuries. Volvo Cars was one of the earliest manufacturers to introduce proper protection aimed at reducing the risk of whiplash. Volvo's highly effective system, WHIPS, which halves the risk of long-term after-effects, is now celebrating ten years in operation ... Continue reading

Groundbreaking Volvo Technology Helps Drivers Avoid Accidents With Pedestrians

Dec 16, 2008

Volvo Cars is now introducing the next generation of preventive safety technology. Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and pedestrian detection reacts when a pedestrian walks out in front of a car - and will activate the car's full braking power if the driver does not respond to the danger. ... Continue reading