Volvo to Recall 125,000 Trucks in United States
Dec 27, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Dec 27, 2007; Veronica Ek writing for Reuters reported that Sweden's Volvo said on Thursday it would recall 125,000 trucks in the United States because of a fault with an electrical component. Volvo, the world's number two truck maker, said the problem was related to the main circuit-breaker in the lighting ... Continue reading
Virtual Airbag Technology Can Eliminate Crash Fatalities - VIDEO STORY
Dec 21, 2007
GOTHENBURG - December 21, 2007: Volvo Group invests in technology that increases driversâ attention on the road Studies show that lack of attention is the single largest cause of traffic accidents. As part of the Volvo Groupâs comprehensive safety efforts, Volvo Technology Transfer is now investing in Seeing ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2007
GOTHENBURG - December 19, 2007: Travel and Recreational journalists from all over Europe have been invited to the world famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi by Ispo, the worldâs biggest sport, recreation and leisure Trade Fair in Germany. Here in Jukkasjärvi, quite some distance north of the Arctic Circle, the id ... Continue reading
Clinton Climate Initiative Partners with Volvo to Promote Environmental Alternatives - VIDEO STORY
Dec 5, 2007
STOCKHOLM - December 5, 2007: Former US President Bill Clintonâs Climate Initiative (CCI) has chosen Volvo as its partner to promote the use of hybrid buses and Bus Rapide Transit (BRT) to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. CCI, through its partnership with the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, will apply its kno ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Sales Report for November in North America
Dec 3, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports sales in the United States of 8,243 units for November. Compared to the same period last year, this represents an 11 percent decrease. Overall in North America (United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico), sales were 8,904 units representing a decrea ... Continue reading
Miss the 2007 LA Auto Show? See It All With Press Pass Coverage - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Dec 2, 2007
Another great Los Angeles Auto Show ended yesterday, but you don't have to feel left out. If you missed any or all of it, you can relive the show through the modern miracle of Internet television, right here on The Auto Channel. The weather, the women and the vehicles were beautiful, and weâve captured almost all ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Moves into HD Radio(TM) Revolution - Big Time
Nov 28, 2007
BOSTON, Nov. 27 -- Announced today at the Boston International Auto Show, Volvo will be the first automotive manufactures in the U.S. to offer innovative digital HD Radio technology on almost all models. Equipped with the HD Radio system, Volvo owners will enjoy a higher-quality AM/FM radio system that features more ch ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2007
--New Englanders can browse all the 2008's under one roof without sales pressure; starts Wednesday, November 28-- BOSTON, Nov. 26 -- The 2007 New England International Auto Show, only the second public show hosted by the new Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, is set to open on Wednesday, November 28, at 10:00 AM fe ... Continue reading
Volvo Recalls 56,000 2006 and 2008 Models
Nov 23, 2007
STOCKHOLM November 22 2007; The AP reported automobile maker Volvo Cars said Thursday it was recalling a total of 56,000 vehicles because of two separate problems. Volvo Cars spokeswoman Maria Bohlin said 38,000 diesel cars of the S60, V 70 XC 70 and XC 90 models made in 2006 were being called back in Europe due to a m ... Continue reading
Volvo S80 Not to be Locally Produced in China
Nov 21, 2007
Volvo S80 not to be locally produced in two years, CEO says http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3950/Volvo-S80-not-to-be-locally-produced -in-two-years-CEO-says.html Shanghai. November 20 (Gasgoo.com) Volvo China CEO, Alexander Klose, said Volvo S80 will not be locally produced in China in the next two years, Shenzhen Specia ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2007
National vote underway for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards; $100,000 charitable contributions awarded to finalists; winner receives Volvo car for life 40 Semi-Finalists Selected; Vote at www.volvoforlifeawards.com IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 15 -- Seventeen-year-old Brian Tolkin spends his free time boating on Lake Washi ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: Volvo Debuts All New V70 Wagon - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 14, 2007
LOS ANGELES - November 20, 2007: Volvo's new V70 premium wagon made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show is the all-new 3rd generation of the Volvo V70 premium wagon. By using completely new vehicle architecture, Volvoâs designers and engineers have gained a number of advantages over the current V ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: Ford CEO Alan Mulally Opens Media Days - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 14, 2007
LOS ANGELES - November 14, 2007: Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer for Ford Motor Company, will kick off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address on Nov. 14, 2007. The MPG breakfast and Mulallyâs address is open to all credentialed news media attending t ... Continue reading
Popular Science Magazine Awards Volvo Cars for Innovative Child Booster Cushion System
Nov 13, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13 -- Volvo Cars new booster seat helps protect children who have outgrown their toddler seat. In combination with an extended Inflatable Curtain and new, stronger side body structure, and load limiting seat belts this world's first two-step integrated booster cushion recently received internationa ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 13, 2007
Imagine being at the Los Angeles Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the LA excitement while sitting naked at home on a beanbag chair eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without having to go through the hassles o ... Continue reading
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