Size Matters - Nine Cars Women Own More Than Men Do
Jun 24, 2008
Washington DC June 24, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that there are currently only nine new vehicles registered to more women than men. But the L.A. Times reports that while men still dominate the car-buying statistics, women have been steadily growing as prime car buyers (not simply "influencers") since the 1980 ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Safety Centre Under New Leadership
Jun 20, 2008
Hans Nyth has been appointed the new Director of Volvo Cars Safety Centre, the most advanced facility of its kind. Since joining Volvo Car Corporation in 1972, Nyth has built up a solid 35-year background at Volvo, with extensive experience from producing cars and design within Manufacturing Engineering, Body and Paint ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Second-year changes to a new car are usually minor, limited to trim and option variations. And with the second-generation Volvo S80, there are the usual small interior and exterior changes. There is also a bit more. There is a completely new model, the S80 T6 AWD. As might be guess ... Continue reading
The new Volvo Ocean Race Edition in three models: XC90, XC70 and V70 - VIDEO FEATURE
May 30, 2008
The Volvo Ocean Race Edition is a special edition dedicated to the world's most extreme sailing competition - the Volvo Ocean Race. The design features and materials reflect the marine connection. GOTHENBURG - MAY 29, 2008: The Volvo Ocean Race reflects the values that our customers look for when they choose a car. It' ... Continue reading
Volvo Ocean Race cars and merchandise on sail now (UK)
May 29, 2008
The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's most gruelling ocean adventure taking nearly nine months to sail 39,000 nautical miles of the globe's most treacherous seas. With five months to go before the ships set sail from Alicante, Volvo can announce prices for the special edition Volvo V70, XC70 and XC90 Ocean Race models wi ... Continue reading
CEO Says Ford Outlook Cut Decided in Last Few Days
May 23, 2008
DETROIT May 22, 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research) only made its decision to pull back on its 2009 profit forecast in the past few days as it became clear there had been a structural deterioration in demand for large trucks and sport utility vehicles, Chie ... Continue reading
Ford to lower production at Volvo unit
May 21, 2008
Dearborn May 20, 2008; Reuters reported that U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co is cutting production at its Volvo unit to reduce costs and potential losses at the Swedish luxury brand, the Wall Street Journal said Tuesday. Chief Executive Alan Mulally told top executives he wants to eventually seek a buyer for the Volvo bra ... Continue reading
May 16, 2008
VOLVO XC70 â A RETEST IN CADES COVE More Ink for Volvoâs âFamily Activity Vehicleâ By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Road trip â road trip â how I love a road trip! Most vehicles I test â usually one per week â get driven around our rural/suburban environment here ... Continue reading
Volvo debuts new turbocharged flexifuel police car
May 8, 2008
Visitors at today's GreenFleet Arrive 'n' Drive event at Rockingham are able to experience an impressive range of Volvo cars, including the new Volvo V70 2.5 FlexiFuel Turbo (FT) 200bhp police car, developed by Volvo to the specific requirements of the Emergency Services as part of its environmentally-friendly FlexiFue ... Continue reading
May 1, 2008
- Ford's new Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales compared with a year ago; highest April sales for Focus since 2000. - Retail sales for mid-size sedans also were higher; Ford Fusion up 31 percent, Mercury Milan up 19 percent, and Lincoln MKZ up 20 percent; Fusion and Milan set April sales records. - Tot ... Continue reading
Sweden Strengthens Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Development
Apr 29, 2008
Invest in Sweden Agency Presents Great Investment Potentials at US Automotive Battery Conference STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 29 -- Sweden hosts a world class automotive cluster represented by leading brands such as SAAB Automobile, Scania, Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Group alongside some 1,000 suppliers. Sweden now lo ... Continue reading
Western Automotive Journalists' Annual Media Days Begins Tonight at Sundown - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 22, 2008
MONTEREY, CA - April 22, 2008: While WAJ Media Days is not quite the annual event of other "sundown commencing" events that are taking place this week, for 100-plus west coast automotive journalists it is still a big deal. Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, ... Continue reading
2008 Volvo C30 Review -- Heels on Wheels
Apr 15, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 VOLVO C30 REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE VOLVO C30 The Volvo C30 is a 2-door compact hatchback with seating four, inspired by the vintage Volvo 1800ES coupe design. The 2008 model is the first C30 to hit the United States market, specially designed for first-time Volvo buyer ... Continue reading
Volvo Launches First Hybrid Garbage Truck in Sweden - MULTI VIDEOS
Apr 11, 2008
GOTHENBURG - April 11, 2008: Steeply rising oil prices and a strong focus on the climate have made fuel-saving hybrid technology particularly interesting. Volvo Trucks is now taking an important step towards commercialisation of this technology for heavy vehicles by launching two hybrid refuse trucks that will be teste ... Continue reading
Luxury massage seats in the Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive
Apr 10, 2008
The Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive models both receive new features for the 2009 Model Year to reinforce and add to their luxury appeal. These models are available to order imminently, with prices to be confirmed ahead of the start of production in May. A new unique combination of relaxing massage and ventilation functio ... Continue reading
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