Volvo Seeks New Hometown Heros
Jul 24, 2006
Nominate a Hero for the Fifth Anniversary Volvo for life Awards at www.volvoforlifeawards.com by July 31 Financial Contributions to the Fifth Annual Volvo for life Awards Heroes Total $1 Million, Include a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, July 24 -- Do you know an Arkansas hometown hero seeking to improve the safety, quali ... Continue reading
First Production Photos of the All-New Volvo C30 - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 24, 2006
Volvo C30 will be unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show this September Irvine, CA (July 24, 2006) â The first official photos of the exciting new Volvo C30 were released today by Volvo Car Corporation. In preparation for the car's global unveiling this September at the Paris Motor Show, the photos come just seven ... Continue reading
Timeless Volvo Classic Celebrates 40 Years
Jul 20, 2006
GOTHENBURG - July 20, 2006: Volvo's dilemma of not being able to offer a completely new model during the first half of the 1960s was effectively eliminated in the middle of August 1966 when the new Volvo 144 was first shown. The car was nothing less than a small sensation. It had a new design language featuring clean a ... Continue reading
Volvo Vehicles Put to the Test in Extreme Heat - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 18, 2006
At the Volvo Cars test site in the Arizona desert, engineers test the cars' reliability, development, emission and fuel consumption and the instruments' ability to withstand temperatures of more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius.) Special dust tests also ensure the inside of the car and engine are as dust ... Continue reading
ARRRR! 52,000 Participate in Volvo Treasure Hunt
Jul 17, 2006
Seven Finalists Worldwide Will Join in Final, Frantic Search for a Volvo XC90 V8 SUV Buried Somewhere in the World; Part of Volvo's Promotion With Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' Volvo Continues Pirates Promotion Through August With Local Retailer Radio Events and Product Sweepstakes IRVINE, Calif ... Continue reading
Quebec Places Order For 731 Volvo Buses
Jul 17, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--July 17, 2006-- Volvo Buses Canadian subsidiary, Nova Bus of Quebec, has secured one of the biggest single orders ever in the company's history. ATUQ, a purchasing group consisting of nine of the province's transit authorities, has placed an order for 731 LFS (Low floor system) buses for delivery bet ... Continue reading
Volvo to Launch National `Pirates of the Caribbean 2' Radio Campaign and Promotion
Jul 14, 2006
LOS ANGELES--July 13, 2006--Clear Channel Communications Inc. to launch the radio campaign in support of the Volvo global sponsorship of the summer film release, Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." The national radio campaign will air beginning on July 17th in 32 top markets on 168 Clear Channel and ... Continue reading
Volvo XC90 Sport - A New Version Of Volvo's Successful SUV
Jul 12, 2006
GOTHENBURG - July 12 2006: In response to customer demand, Volvo Car Corporation is expanding the XC90 range with a new variant â the Volvo XC90 Sport. With a dynamic chassis setting and a unique appearance and specifications, the Volvo XC90 Sport will offer drivers more enjoyable handling and desirability. â ... Continue reading
The "Mythical" Volvo Amason Turns 50 - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 10, 2006
GOTHENBURG - July 10, 2006: On a nice summer Friday in 1956, Volvo showed a completely new car â the Amason. Yes, it was called exactly that, with an "s". But hardly had there been even time to pronounce that name until a controversy about the name started. The car, however, was to become the great seller for Volv ... Continue reading
Volvo Overseas Delivery Program Returns With A New Adventure
Jul 9, 2006
Irvine, CA - July 9, 2006: You've asked for it, you've waited for it, so get ready to pack your bags and head to your local Volvo retailer because it's back! Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) will continue to spark the excitement for 20 Volvo customers by offering them the opportunity to embark on an Overseas Del ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports June 2006 U.S. Sales
Jul 3, 2006
* Ford's June U.S. sales totaled 269,404, down 7 percent. * Car sales totaled 107,608, up 7 percent. * Fusion, Milan and Zephyr pace Ford to higher car sales in 5 of the last 6 months. * Truck sales totaled 161,796, down 14 percent. * Land Rover sales were up 13 percent - 17 months in a row of higher sales. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America June 2006 Sales Report
Jul 3, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports sales for June of 10,897 units in the United States,* down 11 percent compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 12,086 unit were sold. For the month, sales were down 11.9 p ... Continue reading
Volvo Monitors Car Owners' Concerns
Jul 3, 2006
GOTHENBURG - July 3, 2006: Almost everybody worries about car security issues. But the reasons differ from country to country. Surveys requested by Volvo Cars clearly highlight the situations that concern car owners. âTheft of the car is the main concern of Swedes, whereas most Brazilian owners fear personal assau ... Continue reading
Volvo And Ford Commit To Environmental Technology Development In Sweden - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jul 1, 2006
New development center in Gothenburg will lead the application of hybrid systems for Ford Motor Company's European customers. Volvo Cars to invest 10 billion SEK to improve fuel economy and tailpipe emissions of its global fleet. GOTHENBURG - July 1, 2006: In a twin announcement yesterday, Ford Motor Company and Volvo ... Continue reading
Ahoy, Sprogs! Volvo Warns Less Than Two Weeks Left in Global Treasure Hunt!
Jun 30, 2006
Hunt Part of Volvo's Promotion With Disney for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest; visit www.volvocars.us/thehunt HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 29 -- Arrrrrrrrrr, or rather, Carrrrrrrr, mateys! Individuals nationwide have less than two weeks to join the global multi-media treasure hunt Volvo Car Corporation is conduc ... Continue reading
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