Volvo Reports Record Sales of 503,127 in 2015
Jan 11, 2016
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, sold 503,127 cars in 2015, the first time it has sold more than half a million cars in its 89-year history. The new sales record underscores the strength and sustainability of Volvoâs ongoing operational and financial transformation. It is also an endorsement of the companyâ ... Continue reading
Volvo Car USA Makes Semi-Autonomous Driving Features Standard on All-New Volvo S90 sedan
Jan 8, 2016
Volvo Cars is introducing an advanced version of the companyâs semi-autonomous Pilot Assist software on the all-new Volvo S90 sedan and making it standard on all S90s sold in the United States. Pilot Assist was first introduced on the 2016 Volvo XC90 and allows the vehicle to accelerate, decelerate, come to a comp ... Continue reading
AutoNation CEO Warns of Glut in Luxury Cars
Jan 7, 2016
Washington DC January 7, 2016; The AIADA newsletter reported that AutoNation Inc. Chief Executive Mike Jackson warned on Wednesday that a bulging inventory of unsold carsâespecially luxury modelsâis beginning to erode the profit margins dealers and automakers have been enjoying amid sizzling U.S. auto sales. ... Continue reading
Volvo Announces December and Year-End Sales
Jan 6, 2016
Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 9,341 vehicles, an 89.9 percent increase versus December 2014. The top seller for the month was XC60 crossover with 3,510 vehicles sold, an increase of 68.8 percent versus December 2014. The all-new XC90 luxury SUV finished the month right behind with 3,135 vehicles so ... Continue reading
Consumers Say They Want A Steering Wheel in Autonomous Cars
Jan 6, 2016
10,000 respondents worldwide have provided their insight into Volvoâs Future of Driving survey, the largest online conversation to date focused on autonomous driving. The results highlight what consumers currently want from autonomous cars and how they will embrace the technology. Based on the latest analysis of r ... Continue reading
2016 Volvo XC90 Sensus Wins Kelley Blue Book AutoTech Award +VIDEO
Jan 5, 2016
2016 Volvo XC90 Sensus System Wins Inaugural Kelley Blue Book Best Auto Tech Award for Outstanding Feature Content, Response Time, Ease-of-Use and Value IRVINE, Calif., January 5, 2016 â Whether youâre an early-adopter or a late-comer to the tech world, in-vehicle infotainment certainly will play a pivotal ro ... Continue reading
The Future Is Now -- Volvo Cars and Microsoft Enable People to Talk to Their Cars
Jan 5, 2016
More than 33 years after the popular American TV show Knight Rider showed David âThe Hoffâ Hasselhoff talking to his car KITT, Volvo and Microsoft are launching a wearable-enabled voice control system. Volvo owners will be able to talk to their car via their Microsoft Band 2, allowing them to instruct their v ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2016
With Photo Volvo Cars is looking ahead to when its drivers can sit back and enjoy free time in their car on the daily commute. At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Volvo revealed that it is developing intelligent, high bandwidth, streaming capabilities with its technology partner, Ericsson, that will ensure driv ... Continue reading
New Number of Votes in AB Volvo
Dec 30, 2015
The number of votes in AB Volvo has changed due to the conversion of a total of 325 Series A shares to a total of 325 Series B shares. The conversions were implemented with the support of the opportunity for Series A shareholders to request conversion of Series A shares to Series B shares which was entered in the Artic ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2015
The GENIVI Alliance is a nonprofit industry alliance committed to driving the broad adoption of specified, open source, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software. In-vehicle Infotainment is a system that delivers entertainment and information to drivers and passengers in automobiles. IVI systems use complex software to pe ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Offers Emerald Club Members Special Access to New Vehicle Models
Dec 21, 2015
National Car Rental is adding over a dozen new and redesigned 2016 vehicle models to its locations nationwide. Beginning December 2015 and January 2016, National will add these new premium vehicle models to the Emerald Aisle, an exclusive section of the rental car lot where Emerald Club members can bypass the counter a ... Continue reading
LIVE Volvo S90 Introduction +VIDEO
Dec 6, 2015
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, December 2, 2015: The new Volvo S90 is Volvo Cars' entry ticket to the premium sedan club. The S90 marks a giant step forward for Volvo Cars. The Swedish car maker is better known for its SUVs and estates, but with the launch of the S90 Volvo is clearly intent on shaking up the premium sedan segment ... Continue reading
Volvo XC90 T8 Reigns Supreme at the Stuff Gadget Awards 2015
Dec 4, 2015
XC90 T8 Twin Engine petrol-electric hybrid voted Car of the Year Praised for its technology and range of sophisticated driver aids Tablet-style infotainment system and a range of web apps are standard with every XC90 The Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine has been voted the Car of the Year in the Stuff Gadget Awards 2015. Stuff ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Group Announces November Retail Sales
Dec 2, 2015
Volvo Car Group announces November retail sales Record sales for a single month â 49,055 cars in November Strong sales increases in all regions globally All-new Volvo S90 premium saloon soon to be unveiled Volvo Cars posted a 26.0 per cent increase in retail sales for the month of November, selling 49,055 cars glo ... Continue reading
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