Volvo's Worldwide 'Pirate' Treasure Hunt for a Buried SUV Begins Today
Jun 12, 2006
Visit www.volvocars.us/thehunt Today to Participate in Volvo's Promotion With Disney for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 12 -- Ever wanted to experience the ways of a true buried treasure-seeking pirate? Volvo Car Corporation will support its official promotion of Disney's upcoming Pi ... Continue reading
Introducing the Volvo V70 Multi-Fuel - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 10, 2006
High performance prototype car, optimised for running on five different fuels GOTHENBURG - June 10, 2006: As part of their aim at finding different ways to sustainable mobility, Volvo Car Corporation has developed a system for a multitude of fuels. The Volvo Multi-Fuel is a prototype car, optimised for running on five ... Continue reading
Ahoy, Mateys: Volvo Launches Worldwide 'Pirate' Treasure Hunt for a Buried SUV
Jun 7, 2006
Visit www.volvocars.us/thehunt to Participate in Volvo's Promotion With Disney for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 7 -- Ever wanted to experience the ways of a true buried treasure-seeking pirate? Volvo Car Corporation will support its official promotion of Disney's upcoming Pirates o ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Broadens Product Range With Distribution Trucks - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Jun 2, 2006
Gothenburg - June 2, 2006: Volvo, a manufacturer of long-haul trucks in Europe, is introducing two new models: the Volvo FL and the Volvo FE. The small and light model trucks are intended for a wider category of customers including bakers, fruit distributors and craftsmen. The trucks are a new business concept that com ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for May
Jun 1, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., June 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports sales in May of 10,144 units in the United States*. For the month, sales were off 6 percent compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 11,610 unit were sold, representing a ... Continue reading
May 31, 2006
VOLVO XC90 A Really Sweet Swede By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau When the XC90 was introduced at the North American International Auto Show a few years ago it was named the North American Truck of the Year, . . . or was that North American Car of the Year. If there had been a category called North Ameri ... Continue reading
Volvo YCC Concept Wins 2006 Swedish Design Award
May 30, 2006
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 30, 2006 -- The aim of the "Design S" award is to showcase the wide scope of contemporary Swedish design expertise and to support design as a value-enhancing tool for organisations and companies. The jury wanted to give recognition to practical design and excellent problem-solving using design a ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars YCC Concept Car Has Received The 2006 Swedish Design Award
May 24, 2006
The jury wanted to give recognition to practical design and excellent problem-solving using design as a method. The nominated designs will be put on display this autumn in the House of Sweden, the new Swedish embassy complex in Washington DC. YCC (Your Concept Car) is Volvo Car Corporation's attention-grabbing concept ... Continue reading
118 Volvo Buses Ordered for Colombia Transit System
May 24, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 24, 2006-- Volvo Buses has received an order for 118 articulated buses for one of the world's largest bus rapid transit systems in Bogota, Colombia. Currently, there are already 432 Volvo buses in Colombia, and Volvo's market share of articulated buses will now exceed 50 percent. The transit syst ... Continue reading
May 20, 2006
GOTHENBURG - May 19, 2006: Volvoâs new S80 is the first-ever car model to meet the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Associationâs high standards. Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) is the name of a new technology that gives clean in-car air and an even more pleasant driving experience. âThe criteria for the As ... Continue reading
Volvo Group's Safety Knowledge to Reduce Traffic Accidents in Humanitarian Aid Transports
May 17, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 17, 2006--The Volvo Group (STO:VOLVB) is initiating cooperation with 40 humanitarian aid organizations worldwide to increase awareness of traffic safety issues and reduce the number of accidents in humanitarian aid transports. Among other actions, the Volvo Group's own accident research team will ... Continue reading
Volvo: Renault Trucks Launches New Versions of Renault Midlum and Renault Premium D
May 9, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 9, 2006--AB Volvo's subsidiary Renault Trucks has launched new versions of the Renault Midlum and Renault Premium Distribution targeted for distribution applications. Among other features, the new vehicles are equipped with a totally new cab, new chassis and new driveline. The new generation of t ... Continue reading
Volvo IT Renews Agreement with Ford-Owned Volvo Car Corporation
May 8, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 8, 2006--AB Volvo's subsidiary, Volvo IT, is signing a new three-year agreement involving all mainframe operations for Ford-owned Volvo Cars. The agreement represents the continuation of a 40-year partnership. Volvo Cars uses mainframe systems for the design of new cars, production at its plants ... Continue reading
April 2006 Sales Report for Volvo Cars in North America
May 2, 2006
IRVINE, Calif., May 2 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports April sales of 9,749 units in the United States*. Sales for April were down 9 percent compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 10,858 unit sales represented an 11 percent d ... Continue reading
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