News By Topic: Volvo

Two Flexifuel (E85) Volvo Models Launched In Thailand

Dec 1, 2008

Volvo Car Thailand presented the Volvo C30 1.8F (Flexifuel, E85) and Thailand's first and only locally produced Flexifuel car the Volvo S80 2.5FT at Bangkok Racing Circuit 26th November. The Minister of Energy, Dr. Wannarat Charnnukul, and the CEO's of PTT, BCP, Mitr Phol, PetroGreen and the Ethanol Producers Associati ... Continue reading

All Textiles In All Volvo Models Oeko-Tex Certified To Be Allergy-Friendly

Nov 25, 2008

Volvo Cars is the only manufacturer in the car industry with a complete model range featuring textiles that are so clean that they are certified according to the Oeko-Tex standard. The textile standard was introduced at the beginning of the 1990s by textile research institutes as a response to the needs of consumers an ... Continue reading

First Image of the Volvo S60 Concept revealed

Nov 24, 2008

Here is the first glimpse of the Volvo S60 Concept car which will be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2009, giving an indication of what the all-new Volvo S60 will look like when it's launched in 2010. ... Continue reading

Volvo Offers A Taste Of Sweden At Gordon Ramsay's Taste Of Christmas

Nov 21, 2008

To celebrate the UK arrival of the new Volvo XC60, Volvo has teamed up with Gordon Ramsay's Taste of Christmas food event at Excel London from 4-7 December. Alongside showcasing the new XC60, Volvo will be hosting a "Taste of Swedish Christmas" stand, offering authentic Swedish festive treats, traditional recipes and a ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Gives Away 10,000 Vehicles

Nov 20, 2008

In collaboration with Viking Toys Ltd, a leading Swedish toy manufacturer of global note, Volvo Car Thailand announces a playful "My First Volvo" project giving away over 10,000 model cars of Volvo XC90, XC70 and C30 to underprivileged pre-school Thai children nationwide through partnership with both government and non ... Continue reading

Volvo Announces Greenline Initiative For Approved Volvo Components

Nov 18, 2008

To help keep Volvo servicing as environmentally friendly as possible, the Swedish vehicle manufacturer has introduced its Greenline range of renewed vehicle components which are procured by recycling components from scrapped Volvos. ... Continue reading

Preview of Volvo S80L tailored for China

Nov 18, 2008

Volvo Car Corporation proudly presented the Volvo S80L at the 6th Guangzhou Motor Show in south China. The S80L, a long wheelbase version of the popular S80 sedan, has been locally tailored and specifically designed for the market in China. ... Continue reading

Volvo, Clear Channel to Offer Real-Time Traffic to Canadian Users

Nov 17, 2008

Today, Clear Channel Radio's Total Traffic Network (CCTTN) announced that it has reached an agreement with Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. to provide its real-time traffic information service to Canadian Volvo vehicle owners. The service will be provided to Canadian Volvo owners without additional charge. With real time tra ... Continue reading

Production Of Volvo Xc60 And DRIVe Range Are Kicked Off

Nov 17, 2008

With the Volvo XC60 Volvo Car Corporation is stepping boldly into the growing crossover segment. At the other end of the range it is offering the C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe with best in class consumption and lowest CO2 emission levels. ... Continue reading

Volvo Ocean Race Fleet Prepares to Tackle the Unknown

Nov 14, 2008

Leg two of the Volvo Ocean Race begins on Saturday 15 November when the crews will race to Asia for the first time in the 35-year history of the race. Cochin, India is the finish port and the leg represents a sea change for the race. ... Continue reading

Rants Raves and Prognostications in This Months Letter From Europe

Nov 13, 2008

I cannot pretend that the news from the world of automobiles is particularly good or that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Clearly some manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda will survive as will the Koreans. Nissan also seems like a safe bet, albeit as a much smaller company. Their plant in Sunderland Eng ... Continue reading

Volvo R-Design Extended to V70 and XC90

Nov 5, 2008

Volvo's R-Design styling pack has been extended to include its XC90 and V70 ranges, increasing their dynamic appeal for Australian customers. ... Continue reading

Volvo S80 T6 AWD: A Powerful, Dynamic Addition to the S80 Range

Nov 4, 2008

The dynamic and luxurious Volvo S80 enters the 2009 model year ready to expand its presence in the luxury segment with the introduction of a compact, turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder T6 engine to the Volvo S80 range. ... Continue reading

Ford October US Sales Down 30.2%

Nov 3, 2008

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2008; An economic gauntlet, the likes of which haven't been seen in more than two decades, could not deter Ford's best-selling F-Series truck. Ford dealers celebrated Truck Month by delivering 43,324 F-Series in October. October also marked the annual Texas Truck Rodeo competition conducted by ... Continue reading

Volvo Environment Prize - Award-Winning Ecologist On The Financial Crisis

Nov 3, 2008

Politicians and policy-makers all over the world struggle to stabilize the global financial system. But perhaps regulations and command-and-control won't do much good. Instead, governments should take a closer look at the research on resilience - the capacity of an eco-system to cope with shock and then rebuild and ren ... Continue reading