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
NICB Names 10 Most-Stolen Vehicles for 2011
Aug 21, 2012
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 20, 2012; The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released Hot Wheels â its list of the 10 most-stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, ... Continue reading
Nikki Rooke Starts As Head Of Public Affairs, Events And Sponsorship At Volvo Car UK
Aug 17, 2012
Nikki Rooke, new Head of Public Affairs, Events and Sponsorship, has joined Volvo Car UK just as it celebrates the successes of its Team Volvo sailors and commences deliveries of the all-new V40. ... Continue reading
New Volvo Models Do The Business For Company Car Drivers
Aug 14, 2012
Volvo Car UK announces the launch of Business Edition models in the S60, V60 and V70 line-ups with features aimed specifically at the business driver. ... Continue reading
Volvo Helps Drivers Combat Hayfever
Aug 10, 2012
Volvo has gone a long way to helping hay fever sufferers reduce their symptoms whilst in a car by fitting all of its models with either an Air Quality System (AQS) or Pollen Filter, as standard. ... Continue reading
Cap Partners With Volvo Car UK To Launch Unique Car Comparison Tool
Aug 9, 2012
A unique car comparison tool has been developed by CAP exclusively for Volvo Car UK and its customers. ... Continue reading
Volvo: Renault Trucks Defense to acquire French manufacturer Panhard
Jul 26, 2012
Renault Trucks Defense, which is included in the Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) Group's Governmental Sales business area, is to acquire the French automotive manufacturer Panhard. The transaction is expected to be finalized during the fourth quarter of 2012. For implementation, approval is required from the relevant auth ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: New Fuel Efficient Engines Shake Up Sporty Compact SUV Ratings
Jul 24, 2012
BMW X3 and Redesigned Acura RDX Move To Top of Ratings YONKERS, NYâ While the BMW X3 and redesigned Acura RDX have move up in Consumer Reports Ratings of upscale compact sporty SUVs, both vehicles earned a top spot by changing their powertrains in different directions. The X3 has been powered by a six-cylinder bas ... Continue reading
2012 Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Review By John Heilig
Jul 19, 2012
By John Heilig Pennsylvania Bureau The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged 6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 5,600 rpm/325 lb. ft. @ 2,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with sport Mode Wheelbase: 110.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.5 x 73.3 x 63.1 in. Tires: P235/50 ... Continue reading
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