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Volvo: Young Cancer Researcher Receives Assar Gabrielsson Award for Research into Antioxidants

Volvo: Young Cancer Researcher Receives Assar Gabrielsson Award for Research into Antioxidants

“The honor of receiving the Assar Gabrielsson Award gives me added motivation and the conditions for continuing to fight uncompromisingly to bring us another step closer to solving the mystery of cancer” The 2015 winner of the Assar Gabrielsson award is Volkan Sayin (31). He receives the award for his ground- ... Continue reading

Volvo Car UK Shows New Brand Direction

Volvo Car UK Shows New Brand Direction

Volvo Car UK has marked the next step in its new global marketing strategy, first announced late last year, with the launch of its Next Generation website volvocars.co.uk. ... Continue reading

2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volvo would like to remind you that the Germans are not the only makers of European sports-luxury sedans. The Swedes can play in that field just as well, as my recent week with a 2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E illustrated. The current S60 is the second generation and dates from model ... Continue reading

Volvo Localizes Balancer Shaft Supply in China with Jebsen Automotive Technik

Volvo Localizes Balancer Shaft Supply in China with Jebsen Automotive Technik

Swedish carmaker Volvo Car Corporation and Mitec-Jebsen Automotive Systems (Dalian) have entered into a partnership to support the manufacture of the balance shaft for Volvo's new GEA3 engine and the production will be started in 2016. Mitec-Jebsen, a joint venture of Jebsen Automotive Technik (JAT) and MITEC Automotiv ... Continue reading

Volvo Group: the First Quarter 2015

Volvo Group: the First Quarter 2015

In the first quarter of 2015 the effects of the Volvo Group’s strategic efficiency-improvement program continued to generate results. In several areas of the Group margins were improved, despite a negative market mix with significantly lower volumes in Brazil for trucks and in China for construction equipment. ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars takes Luxury to a new level unveiling Lounge Console in Shanghai

Volvo Cars takes Luxury to a new level unveiling Lounge Console in Shanghai

Volvo Cars has unveiled a new concept that takes executive in-car luxury to a new level at the Shanghai Motor Show. Labelled the Lounge Console, the concept offers busy chauffeur-driven business people the ultimate executive accessory; a compact and versatile solution to expanded storage and comfort. The Lounge Console ... Continue reading

Volvo Announces March Sales

Volvo Announces March Sales

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,916 units, holding steady compared to March 2014. Year-to-date sales are up 0.2 percent over the first quarter of 2014. March 2014 was the best month on record for the XC60, selling 2,464 units beating the previous record sales month (June 2013). The XC7 ... Continue reading

AB Volvo Publishes Its Sustainability Report for 2014

AB Volvo Publishes Its Sustainability Report for 2014

“They are also essential if we are to remain competitive in the future as our customers’ demand for sustainability increase.” The Volvo Group’s (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) strategy for sustainable transport solutions, renewed and more extensive commitment to the WWF, as well as a new program for social ... Continue reading

BorgWarner's Turbocharging Technology Boosts All Of Volvo's New Four-Cylinder Gasoline Engines

BorgWarner's Turbocharging Technology Boosts All Of Volvo's New Four-Cylinder Gasoline Engines

BorgWarner's Optimized Turbocharging Technology Improves Performance and Fuel Economy for Volvo's New Gasoline Engine Platform AUBURN HILLS, MI -- March 24, 2015: BorgWarner's optimized turbocharging technology powers all new four-cylinder gasoline engines from Volvo. The backbone of Volvo's gasoline Drive-E powertrain ... Continue reading

Volvo to Train Service Technicians in Zambia

Volvo to Train Service Technicians in Zambia

To increase job opportunities and improve the general level of education for service technicians, the Volvo Group is initiating an apprenticeship training program in Zambia together with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). T ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks Slashes Manufacturing Tool Production Time by More Than 94% While Increasing Plant Efficiency With Stratasys 3D Printing

Volvo Trucks Slashes Manufacturing Tool Production Time by More Than 94% While Increasing Plant Efficiency With Stratasys 3D Printing

Turnaround time of certain assembly line manufacturing tools reduced from 36 days to two days, using a Stratasys Fortus 3D Production System Truck engine production plant achieves tooling cost reductions, while improving versatility and reactivity Stratasys Ltd. , a global leader of 3D printing and additive manufacturi ... Continue reading

Volvo's Electric Hybrid Buses On Route in Stockholm

Volvo's Electric Hybrid Buses On Route in Stockholm

A bus route that is entirely served by Volvo’s quiet, fuel-efficient and practically emission-free electric hybrid buses is now set to become reality in Stockholm. A total of eight electric hybrid buses will be deployed on route 73 which passes through the central areas of Stockholm, starting on March 16. ... Continue reading

Model Overview: 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country +VIDEO

Model Overview: 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country +VIDEO

Volvo’s lineup continues to expand with the introduction of the new V60 Cross Country. This sporty and dynamic luxury wagon, based on Volvo’s new-for-2015 V60, is the next generation of Volvo’s acclaimed Cross Country line offering all-road, all-weather driving capability, distinctive design and sophisti ... Continue reading

BFG g-Force Comp-2 A/S - Hot New Tire for American Muscle and Luxury Imports

BFG g-Force Comp-2 A/S - Hot New Tire for American Muscle and Luxury Imports

BFG g-Force Comp-2 A/S - Hot New Tire for American Muscle and Luxury Imports Review ... Continue reading

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