Volvo Take on The Safety Race: Everybody Wins
Dec 15, 2005
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15 -- The following letter from Clive Bengtsson, Volvo Crash Tester, was issued today by Volvo Cars of North America: As the end of the year approaches, so does the usual holiday revelry. It's a good time to look at how we drive and what that means for our friends and loved ones. Impaired driving, ... Continue reading
Car Company Looking for a Few Good Heroes: One Month Remains to Nominate Top Hometown Hero
Dec 15, 2005
$1 Million in Financial Contributions Awarded in Fourth Annual Volvo for life Awards Nominations for Everyday Heroes Sought at www.volvoforlifeawards.com; Top Winner Receives a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Do you know a hero -- someone in your community seeking to improve the safety, quality of life and/or e ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., December 14, 2005 – Monday, senior executives from Ford Motor Company met in Washington D.C. with the leadership of national gay and lesbian organizations. Following is the letter sent today to the leadership attending that meeting, reiterating Ford's commitment to inclusion. The company said tha ... Continue reading
Volvo Responds to NHTSA ande IIHS Results: "Real World" Safety Research vs. One Crash Test
Dec 9, 2005
Volvo Vehicles are Designed for the Decathlon, Not the 100m Dash IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 9 -- Real World safety is Volvo's highest priority. It's a dedication we have demonstrated time and again through the application of industry-leading expertise and modern facilities to enhance safety and pioneer our new safety systems ... Continue reading
Nominate Your Community Heroes For Life Awards Heroes
Dec 8, 2005
Nominate Your Community Heroes at www.volvoforlifeawards.com Through Jan. 15, 2006; Charitable Contributions Total $1 Million NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Want to make a positive impact on your community, but don't know where to begin? This holiday season, let these tips from everyday heroes and past nominees in the Volvo for l ... Continue reading
Ford 2006 Detroit Auto Show Preview
Dec 7, 2005
Ford Motor Company debuts an all new show stand at the North American International Auto Show. Ford unveils an all-new space for the North American International Auto Show aimed at drawing customers in to experience how automobiles meet real life Commitment to innovation in design, technology, environment and safety al ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Reports November 2005 Sales
Dec 1, 2005
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) reports sales of 9,444 units for November, representing a 21.5 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. For the month, unit sales in North America were as follows: United States* -- 8,111; Canada -- 1,014; and, Mexico -- 319. VCNA, part o ... Continue reading
Drivers Sleep Alarm from Volvo
Nov 30, 2005
< a href="http://previews.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/VOLV/VideoAssets/ ASF/VOLV_3547_29601.WMV"> VIDEO CLICK HERE</a><p>The system, called ‘Driver Alert’, gives an audio warning if the car appears to be losing control. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars is Cutting Back 1,470 Jobs
Nov 28, 2005
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 28, 2005; The restructuring process and the trade union negotiations at Volvo Cars have now been completed. Of the 180 positions who were previously notified of redundancy, 40 will be given notice. In total Volvo Cars will reduce the number of jobs globally with 1,470. In line with the company's ... Continue reading
Nov 20, 2005
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VOLVO / S80 2005 VOLVO / XC90 2005 Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V529000 Mfg's Report Date : NOV 16, 2005 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10259 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2005
Volvo Becomes First Carmaker to Build Xbox Video Game Around Its Products 'Volvo Drive for Life' Video Game a Performance Driving Experience With Safety in Mind IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 14 -- For the first time in the video game industry, a car company has built a driving game around its entire brand with the release today ... Continue reading
Christensen Takes Top Spot in Qualifying at Infineon Raceway
Nov 12, 2005
AGATE AT BOTTOM OF FILE Contact: John Cardinale 707-334-9805 jcardinale@infineonraceway.com Christensen Earns Top Spot in Qualifying For Legends Road Course Nationals in Sonoma SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Corey Christensen captured the pole on Friday during qualifying for the 9th annual Legends Road Course Nat ... Continue reading
October Sales Report for Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Nov 1, 2005
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) announces sales of 9,931 units for October. Compared to the same period of the 2004 record year, sales are down 23 percent. For the month within NAFTA, 8,706 units were sold in the United States*; 952 units were sold in Canada; and, 273 units were sold ... Continue reading
Volvo Unveils Two Hot New Concepts at the 2005 SEMA Show
Nov 1, 2005
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) will pull the wraps off two exciting new concept cars at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two cars explore the opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of just how far vehicle design may be pushed. Painted a g ... Continue reading
VOLVO CAR NOT PART OF UNITED NATIONS STUDY
Oct 29, 2005
October 29, 2005; The Independent Inquiry Committee into the United Nations Oil-For- Food Program lists Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) among 2,500 companies involved in business with Iraq. Volvo CE, which manufactures and sells heavy construction equipment vehicles, is not a part of Ford Motor Company or Volvo Car C ... Continue reading
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