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
Volvo Develops New Green Racing Car for 2008 STCC Season - VIDEO STORY
Mar 19, 2008
GOTHENBURG - March 19, 2008: Volvo Car Corporation will develop a completely new racing car in 2008 and continue its work with bioethanol (E85) and Green Racing in the STCC (Swedish Touring Car Championship). The modern green racing car is based on the Volvo C30, the model that most clearly demonstrates Volvo's environ ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2008
Together with electricity provider Vattenfall, Saab Automobile, ETC and the Swedish state, Volvo Car Corporation is launching a joint broad-based research venture to develop spearhead technology in the area of plug-in hybrid cars. Sweden will be the arena for the field tests. ... Continue reading
Volvo CE Unveils Hybrid Wheel Loader at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008
Mar 13, 2008
LAS VEGAS--Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will use the CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibition March 11 â 15, 2008, in Las Vegas to unveil a pre-production prototype of its L220F Hybrid wheel loader. Offering more power, better performance and a 10% reduction in fuel consumption, the L220F Hybridâs increased effi ... Continue reading
Volvo Launches Boston Red Sox Special Edition C30
Mar 7, 2008
Limited Run Of 107 Cars Lets Fans Drive Home The Magic IRVINE, Calif., Mar. 7 -- The Boston Red Sox remarkable 2007 season that culminated in a championship title continues to make headlines. Volvo is offering lucky fans the opportunity to drive home in what may be the ultimate collectible: The Boston Red Sox Special E ... Continue reading
Volvo Buses Plans to Close Plant in Tampere, Finland
Mar 5, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo : The Board of Directors of Volvo Bus Finland Oy has decided to initiate negotiations with representatives of the employees with the intention to close the bus body plant in Tampere. It is also about to reorganize operations at the body plant in Turku to increase the competitiv ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Volvo Unveils the XC60 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 5, 2008
GENEVA - March 5, 2008: Volvo Cars unveiled the XC60, its safest car to date, at the Geneva Motor Show. In addition to innovations such as City Safety, which comes as standard, the Volvo XC60 is available with all the accident-avoidance and protective safety technologies that Volvo Cars offers. The new XC60 will initia ... Continue reading
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