Volvo Buses Consolidates Manufacture of Complete Buses in Europe
Oct 3, 2012
Together with the staff in Saffle and Poland we have invested in new city bus models and improved efficiency, but unfortunately the negative development of the European market nonetheless forces us to take this decision regarding our employees in Saffle Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Following weak market developments a ... Continue reading
City Safety Lowers Insurance Rating For All-New Volvo V40
Oct 3, 2012
The all-new Volvo V40 will be given a lower insurance rating following extensive testing of the model's City Safety technology at the renowned industry research centre in Thatcham, Berkshire. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Takes Next Step in Car-to-Car Communication
Oct 2, 2012
Volvo Car Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the members of the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium, regarding the implementation of shared technology for communication between cars in 2016. ... Continue reading
Grakon Interior Lighting Revealed During Presentation of the New Volvo FH
Sep 20, 2012
Grakon is pleased to announce the introduction of a complete new interior lighting system that has been designed and developed for the new Volvo FH. This system was presented to the press on the 5th of September 2012. 'The cooperation between Volvo and Grakon during the design and development of this project has not ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Concludes Following The Sartre Project
Sep 17, 2012
The SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) project, involving seven European partners, has been successfully finalised during 2012. ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2012
'We have strong confidence in the Russian market and believe that there is immense potential for further growth in the years ahead' The Volvo Group will invest SEK 783 M in a new facility for the production of cabs at the plant in the Russian city of Kaluga. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Australia to Support the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sep 13, 2012
Volvo Car Australia is proud to be the Official Car Partner of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates (FBINAA) annual training conference. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Launches The V40 R-Design: Dynamic Drive With Sports Inspired Looks
Sep 12, 2012
Launched at The 2012 Paris Motor Show in stunning Rebel Blue, the new Volvo V40 R-Design is a perfect match for those who want a head-turner that radiates a truly stylish and dynamic look. ... Continue reading
Sep 11, 2012
Volvo will be showcasing some of its most environmentally friendly models at this year's GreenFleet Scotland in Edinburgh, including the 94g/km all-new V40. ... Continue reading
Valuation of natural capital awarded 2012 Volvo Environment Prize
Sep 10, 2012
Gretchen Daily, professor at Stanford University in California and one of the world's foremost experts on the valuation of natural capital is awarded the 2012 Volvo Environment Prize. She is convinced that the only way to create long-term welfare is to quantify the value of ecosystems. Putting a price on nature is cont ... Continue reading
Volvo: Truck deliveries in July 2012
Aug 29, 2012
Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) Total deliveries by market for all brands (Volvo, Mack, Renault, UD and Eicher): Delivered Units à July à Change à Year-to-date à Change Volvo Group 2012 à 2011 2012 à 2011 Europe 6 163 6 612 -7% 48 728 56 009 -13% Western Europe 4 399 5 384 -18% 37 218 45 439 -18% ... Continue reading
Record-Breaking Safety Rating for the All-New Volvo V40 in Euro NCAP Test
Aug 29, 2012
The all-new Volvo V40 has received the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP collision test. The overall result is the best ever recorded by the institute. ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
San Diego August 27, 2012; Strategic Vision announces results of its 2012 Total Quality Index⢠(TQI) study. With the industry best of only 17% of owners reporting problems, Toyota Motor Sales corporation had the lowest reported problems, resulting in Strategic Vision's lowest âProblem Impact Measureâ (PI ... Continue reading
Aug 27, 2012
Volvo Car Corporation's determination to build the safest cars in the world has been acknowledged by several independent crash tests during the past year. These results come as no surprise to the company's safety experts. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Appoints Alain Visser as Vice President Sales Operations
Aug 24, 2012
Volvo Car Corporation appoints Alain Visser to the new position of Vice President Sales Operations within Marketing, Sales and Customer Service. ... Continue reading
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