Ford Realigns Global Design Team
May 2, 2006
Dearborn MI May 1, 2006; Ford Motor Company has realigned key players within its global design team, more strategically leveraging the strengths of some of the industryâs most talented design leaders. âWeâre changing up several leadership positions within our powerhouse of global design talent,â sai ... Continue reading
Lear Honored by Volvo with Award of Excellence
Apr 27, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, MI - April 27, 2007: Lear Corporation was recently honored by Volvo Cars Corporation with the 2005 Volvo Cars Award of Excellence for outstanding contribution to the company's total business success during a recent award ceremony in Gothenburg, Sweden. Lear was honored for excellence in quality performance, ... Continue reading
Volvo: Claes Nilsson Appointed New Head of International Division
Apr 26, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 25, 2006--Claes Nilsson has today been appointed Senior Vice President, responsible for International Division at Volvo Trucks . In this position he will be a member of the Truck Executive Group. Claes Nilsson has been with Volvo since 1982 and has a solid and varied background at Volvo Trucks. ... Continue reading
Earth Day 2006: Volvo Cars Works to Promote Biogas as Alternative Fuel - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Apr 20, 2006
Gothenburg - April 20, 2006: Volvo Cars is working to promote the increased use of biogas as a vehicle fuel. Several of Volvoâs car models feature Bi-Fuel engines, running on natural gas in conjunction with diesel fuel, a combination that makes it beneficial to consumers and the environment alike. Biogas is produc ... Continue reading
Not Just Cars: Volvo Dealers Now Carry On Scandinavian Design Tradition In Glass
Apr 20, 2006
Scandinavian design may just have acquired an additional 2,400 market outlets in 50 countries. In addition to attractively designed cars, Volvo Cars dealerships are now selling elegantly styled tableware in the form of a collection from top designers, such as Lovisa Wattman of Höganäs, Anders Ljungberg of Boda Nova, ... Continue reading
One on One with Volvo's President, Anne E. Belec
Apr 18, 2006
By Marty Bernstein Contributing Editor AIADA Uninterrupted, quiet time with a CEO of an automobile manufacturer during the NYIAS (New York International Auto Show) is as rare as a taxi at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Javits Center. But last week was different: I spent some private time with Volvoâs President Anne BÃ ... Continue reading
2006 New York Auto Show - The Latest from Volvo
Apr 16, 2006
New Volvo XC90: Seen for the first time anywhere The 2007 Volvo XC90 will make its first appearance at the New York International Auto Show,â¦featuring a more car-like design, a restyled interior, an all-new Volvo 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine, and of course enhancements to the legendary Volvo safety. The Volvo XC9 ... Continue reading
Volvo Names Detroit Doctor America's Greatest Hometown Hero
Apr 13, 2006
Pioneering Heart Surgeon Working to Bring Healthcare to His Homeland of Ethiopia Named Top Hero at 4th Annual Volvo for life Awards; Other Heroes Honored Award Presented by Hank Aaron, Maya Lin, Sen. Bill Bradley, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Dr. Sally Ride; Dr. Ingida Asfaw Received $50,000 and a Volvo Car for Life NEW ... Continue reading
New York Auto Show Spotlights Crossovers And Hybrids
Apr 13, 2006
By Mike Thomas, FCN New York - April 13, 2006: Crossovers and hybrids will be big in the Big Apple as automakers showcase their latest offerings at the New York International Auto Show. Running April 14 through April 23, the New York Show brings back many models previously seen at Detroit's North American International ... Continue reading
The Volvo XC90 Retains Top Position For Safety - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Apr 12, 2006
⢠Safety development based on reality ⢠Volvo redrew the safety map for SUVs ⢠Highest safety ratings in objective surveys ⢠Unique safety, also in the third row of seats ⢠Transversely mounted engines contribute to safety ⢠Advanced functions for increased driver control Gotenburg - April ... Continue reading
Launch of the new Volvo XC90 at New York International Auto Show 2006
Apr 10, 2006
New York - April 10, 2006: The world launch of the new Volvo XC90 will take place at New York International Auto Show 2006. The all-new Volvo S80 will be presented for the first time on the US market. On the new Volvo XC90 we will show our new Park Assist Camera. You will find Volvo Cars' stand in Jacob Javits Conventi ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2006
Having met ambitious goals, ATP employees will take European delivery of their new Volvos Irvine, CA (April 7, 2006) - What happens when you challenge your employees to meet an ambitious growth plan by offering to give them all a new Volvo? Answer: A lot of very motivated people. Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) ... Continue reading
2006 New York International Automobile Show: Bursting with New Models
Apr 4, 2006
NEW YORK, April 4, 2006: Many of the world's automakers have pulled out all the stops to make 2006 the most amazing year ever for new vehicle introductions. And where can you see them all under one roof? The 2006 New York International Automobile Show from April 14th to April 23rd. "There are more all-new cars and truc ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2006
· Refined and more carlike design · Upgraded interior · Sharper powertrain range with new, highly advanced 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine · Focus on driver control including new Park Assist Camera · World-class audio system with Dynaudio speakers and Dolby Pro Logic II · 50 percent of total sales in the USA The Vo ... Continue reading
30 Years of Volvo's Revolutionary Lambda Sensor
Mar 30, 2006
Gothenburg - March 30, 2006: In 1976 Volvo Cars presented a world first in the environmental area – the three-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor for exhaust emission control. Today, 30 years later, virtually all petrol-engined cars built around the world are fitted with this ingenious and environment-savi ... Continue reading
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