Volvo Cars In-House Magazine Best In Europe - Again
Oct 31, 2008
First Sweden and now Europe. Agenda Magazine has for second year running been voted best Multi-language Publication by winning the FEIEA Grand Prix 2008. ... Continue reading
Playful Collaboration Creates Volvo Cars For The Youngest Children
Oct 28, 2008
Volvo Cars and toy manufacturer Viking Toys have launched a playful collaboration - Volvo cars for the youngest members of the family. The XC90, Volvo XC70 and Volvo C30 will be produced in soft, safe and durable plastic in the classic colours yellow, red, green and blue. ... Continue reading
Oct 28, 2008
DETROIT, Oct 28, 2008; Soyoung Kim and Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian has reduced his stake in Ford Motor Co to 4.89 percent over the past week, his investment company said on Tuesday. Kerkorian, the largest outside investor of Ford, had said last week he sold share ... Continue reading
Volvo's United Nations of Amateur Golf
Oct 27, 2008
All season, tens of thousands of amateur golfers all over the world have been living the dream of a place in the 2008 Volvo Masters Amateur, and for the 72 who remain, the prospect of being crowned ‘World Champion' at Valderrama is now within touching difference. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Launches New Car Building Tool Online
Oct 23, 2008
The third generation of the car building tool "Build your Volvo" is now complete and ready to be introduced. The visualisation of the cars is greatly improved as is the integration of the tool, from all aspects, with Volvo Cars product information system, to enable a comparison of technical data, pricing and different ... Continue reading
Volvo Launches Bespoke Luggage In Collaboration With Ilse Crawford
Oct 22, 2008
Volvo has linked up with the renowned British designer Ilse Crawford of Studioilse to create a limited edition weekend travel bag, produced in Volvo's contemporary upholstery leather. The bespoke luggage reflects Volvo's dedication and enthusiasm for design and aligns with the classic Scandinavian style that embodies t ... Continue reading
Limited edition Volvo Ocean Race XC70 and XC90 Honour the World's Most Gruelling Yacht Race
Oct 22, 2008
With images of the heaving seas and elegant, minimalist ocean-going yachts, Volvo is launching two special versions of the XC70 and XC90 models to celebrate the staging of the 2008/2009 Volvo Ocean Race. ... Continue reading
Extensive Upgrades Enrich 2009 Volvo Range
Oct 22, 2008
New levels of standard equipment offering improved comfort and convenience for both driver and passenger enhance the Volvo experience with the introduction of its 2009 model range. ... Continue reading
WSJ: Luxury Auto Makers Gird for Sales Slump
Oct 20, 2008
Washibngton DC October 20, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that since about 2002, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Acura, Audi, Infiniti and a rejuvenated Cadillac boomed as they lured upper middle class consumers into their showrooms with lease deals and financing that made their cars and sport utility vehicles affordable to ... Continue reading
Volvo Technology Transfer AB Investment Sparks Global Expansion Program at Coherix
Oct 15, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Volvo Technology Transfer AB of Göteborg, Sweden, has finalized an investment in Coherix, Inc. (an Ann Arbor-based company) to accelerate the launch of Coherixâs European operations. Coherix develops high-tech systems to improve engine-manufacturing quality. The investment is part of a compreh ... Continue reading
New Managing Director For Volvo Car Uk
Oct 15, 2008
Volvo Car Corporation has appointed Peter Rask as the managing director of Volvo Car UK and regional president of UK, Ireland and Iceland with effect from 1 January 2009. He will replace Stuart Kerr who has been appointed Regional President - Europe with immediate effect. ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Again Ranked as Sweden's Most Attractive Employer among Engineering Graduates
Oct 13, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) again ranked as Swedenâs most attractive employer among engineering graduates For the second consecutive year, the Volvo Group has been chosen as Swedenâs most attractive employer by the countryâs young engineers, according to Univers ... Continue reading
Further Structural Changes Necessary at Volvo Car Corporation
Oct 8, 2008
To meet the rapidly deteriorating market situation in the global car industry, the management team at Volvo Car Corporation has decided to initiate further structural changes in all parts of the business. This morning, the Swedish Public Employment Service has been informed of additional redundancies affecting around 2 ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Launches Cooperation with Audyssey Labs
Oct 7, 2008
Volvo Cars is launching a cooperative venture with American audio specialists Audyssey Labs as part of the development of the next generation of audio systems for its cars. ... Continue reading
Reassuring Vault-like Door Sound Is The Ideal for the Volvo Cars' Noise Team
Oct 6, 2008
The Volvo V70 and S80 ranked among the ten best cars when Swedish motoring magazine Vi Bilägare tested noise levels in 35 car models. A great result for Volvo Cars' sound and noise experts and engineers who worked closely together to improve the sound environment. ... Continue reading
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