News By Topic: Volvo

All-New Volvo XC90 T8 Introduces Twin Engine Technology

Dec 9, 2014

The first Volvo designed from the ground up for plug-in/electrification compatibility, the XC90 T8 delivers all the performance of a luxury SUV, but with emission levels that even small hybrid cars struggle to match. When designing the XC90 T8, Volvo Cars chose not to compromise on performance, driving pleasure, effici ... Continue reading

The Popular Volvo FL is Now Available in a Four-Wheel Drive

Dec 6, 2014

The popular Volvo FL is now available in a four-wheel drive (4x4) version for service and off road applications. A compact and manoeuvrable truck, offering high comfort and high torque, the Volvo FL is ideal for both urban and off road applications. With four-wheel drive and improved ground clearance, it drives equally ... Continue reading

Order Books are Open for the New Volvo XC90

Dec 6, 2014

Volvo’s Gothenburg factory accepts new orders for the first vehicle from the new SPA platform Order system opens with an influx of pre-orders placed at dealers New engine and options now available from preview customer feedback Volvo Car Corporation has opened the order books for the all-new Volvo XC90, the first ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks Truck of the Future Design Competition Announces the Winners

Dec 5, 2014

Volvo Trucks has announced the names of the winning entries in the three, age related, categories of the ‘Truck of the Future 2050’ Design Competition. They are: Luo Tong Sim (Under 11 years), Barry Llewellyn (11 to 18 years) and Rhys Guy Llewellyn (Over 18 years). Runners up, who each receive an honourable m ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars' Global Sales Up 2.6%, growth in China and Europe

Dec 4, 2014

Volvo Cars’ 17th consecutive month of growth Global sales of 38,941 cars, up 2.6 per cent versus November last year Year-to-date sales of 418,821 cars, an increase of 8.8 per cent versus 2013 GOTESBURG, SWEDEN -- December 3, 2014: Volvo Cars posted a 17th consecutive month of retail sales growth in November, with ... Continue reading

Volvo to Renew Climate Savers Partnership with WWF

Nov 26, 2014

The Volvo Group is renewing its partnership with a new ambitious commitment to the World Wide Fund for Nature’s Climate Savers programme. In addition to reducing emissions from products and production, Volvo is now driving the development toward reducing carbon-dioxide emissions throughout the transport sector. â ... Continue reading

Volvo Starts Vocational Training School in Morocco

Nov 21, 2014

“The distinctive feature of this training academy lies within its ability to produce skills and expertise that can directly be employed in the economic sectors that use heavy duty equipment and that work on the big projects that are undertaken by Morocco” Together with the UN agency UNIDO, USAID, and the OCP ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO

Nov 19, 2014

Volvo Car Group reveals US Revival Plan Complete renewal of entire model range in five years Targets sales of over 100,000 in the medium term Volvo CEO: “We will not only stay in the US, we will prosper” Volvo Cars today revealed full details of its plan to revive sales in the US, which will be led by a compl ... Continue reading

Success for Volvo Trucks at Skills Show

Nov 18, 2014

“Our attendance at The Skills Show generated massive interest in the Volvo Trucks Apprenticeship Programme,” reports Volvo Trucks Commercial Academy and Apprenticeship Manager Adam Plastow. “It was an unqualified success,” he added, “We were able to talk to a wide range of high quality potentia ... Continue reading

All-New Volvo XC90 Debuts Enhanced Multi-Filter that Improves Interior Air Quality

Nov 14, 2014

By introducing a larger, more efficient multi-filter in the cabin, Volvo Cars continues to refine its standard-setting CleanZone initiative. CleanZone is their unique approach to controlling interior air quality and providing a better driving environment through innovative solutions for enhanced wellbeing and health. D ... Continue reading

Tenneco Equips All-New Volvo XC90 First Edition with Monroe Intelligent Suspension

Nov 14, 2014

Tenneco Inc. announced today that the Volvo Car Group has chosen the latest generation of Tenneco’s Continuously Variable Semi-Active suspension (CVSAe) as a standard feature on its limited run XC90 First Edition. “Our relationship with Volvo has continued through many subsequent models and generations and we ... Continue reading

Volvo Trucks Attending The Skills Show at the NEC

Nov 14, 2014

As part of an on-going drive to inform young people about the exciting career building benefits of joining the company’s Apprenticeship Programme, Volvo Trucks will be attending The Skills Show at the NEC, Birmingham between 13th and 15th of November. This is the first time the company has attended The Skills Show ... Continue reading

Volvo the Most Sustainable Company in the Automotive Sector in Brazil

Nov 13, 2014

The Volvo Group’s (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) long-term commitment to sustainability in Brazil is paying off. Volvo stood out among 200 participating companies in the areas of energy efficiency, traffic safety programs and community actions in the business publication Exame Magazine’s Sustainability Guide for 2014 ... Continue reading

The Match: Volvo FH against Koenigsegg One:1

Nov 11, 2014

A Volvo FH in a race against one of the world's fastest sports cars. This is the scenario in Volvo Trucks’ upcoming film ‘Volvo Trucks vs Koenigsegg’. The aim is to put the new I-Shift Dual Clutch gearbox, based on sports car technology, to the ultimate test. “Matching a Volvo FH against Koenigsegg ... Continue reading

The New Volvo X60 Cross Country

Nov 5, 2014

Gothenburg, Sweden, 05 November, 2014 - Volvo Cars unveils the long-awaited Cross Country version of its successful V60 Sportswagon at the LA Motor Show next week. “We are delighted to add the third true Cross Country model to our product portfolio. The successful combination of dynamic styling and rugged capabili ... Continue reading