Volvo's UD Trucks Has New Model Condor Medium Duty Truck
Jul 11, 2011
Sweden--The Volvo Group subsidiary UD Trucks is launching a new Condor MK and Condor LK. These Condor trucks have undergone a full model change under the development concept of UD Advantage and UD Solution and will go on sale in Japan 12 July. The new Condor MK (4-ton class payload) and Condor LK (5-6 ton class payload ... Continue reading
Best June Result Ever for Volvo Car Australia
Jul 5, 2011
Volvo Car Australia has recorded its best June ever with 638 retail deliveries for the month. This result eclipsed the previous record of 620 cars in June 2009. ... Continue reading
Irv Gordon and his Miracle Volvo Are Back in the News Again
Jul 1, 2011
NEW YORK - July 1, 2011: Retired school teacher Irv Gordon owns a special Volvo. What makes the vehicle so special is that it keeps breaking world-wide longevity records. Now, Irv's 1966 P1800 is getting close to hitting the 3 million miles mark. Yes, that's right, 3 million miles driven. The Auto Channel has been cove ... Continue reading
New Number of Votes in AB Volvo
Jun 30, 2011
Sweden-- The number of votes in AB Volvo (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) has changed due to the conversion of a total of 3,232,011 Series A shares to a total of 3,232,011 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 Se ... Continue reading
Feel Safe And Secure In A Volvo
Jun 17, 2011
Volvo was honoured with two awards at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards 2011, held at the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham on Wednesday 15th June 2011. Beating strong opposition, Volvo Cars was awarded Thatcham's International Vehicle Security Award while the Volvo C30 won the Best Small F ... Continue reading
Brazil Orders Volvo Hybrid Buses
Jun 16, 2011
Other exhaust emissions decline by 80-90% compared with current levels in South America. Volvo Buses has received its largest hybrid bus order to date. The city of Curitiba in Brazil has ordered 60 buses that generate up to 35% less fuel consumption. ... Continue reading
New Safety Technology from Volvo Helps Avoid Collisions with Animals - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 15, 2011
Volvo Car Corporation is taking the next step in active safety by developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the road. The new system will be launched on the market in a few yearsâ time. The project to develop a safety system that reduces the risk of collisions with wild animals is par ... Continue reading
Swedish Family's "One Tonne Life" Eco Test Ends with Impressive Results - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 15, 2011
The Lindell family get down to 1.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person per year STOCKHOLM - June 13, 2011: Sweden's Environmental Affairs Minister Andreas Carlgren will today officially close the "One Tonne Life" project in Hässelby just outside Stockholm. Over a period of six months, the Lindell family have lived cli ... Continue reading
Volvo Buses Will Transport New York Commuters
Jun 15, 2011
Volvo Buses has secured an order for 328 articulated buses for New York City through its subsidiary Nova Bus. The order is valued at USD 231 M. The order applies to 328 Nova LFS articulated buses. The client, MTA New York City Transit, has a fleet of more than 6,000 buses, the largest bus fleet among all local transpor ... Continue reading
Two Million Messages A Day: Volvo Awarded Best Telematics Service Provider
Jun 14, 2011
This reward is the recognition of the achievements of our team, today delivering two million messages a day in more than 50 countries and providing our extensive 12 years' experience in connecting vehicles to the global vehicle OEM industry," said Martin Rosell, Managing Director of WirelessCar. "This reward is the r ... Continue reading
The UK's Largest Ever Single Giveaway On Facebook
Jun 14, 2011
Volvo Car UK has launched a competition on its Inside Volvo UK Facebook site to find Europe's greatest drive, as voted for by its fans. The person who wins the competition will win the UK's largest ever single giveaway on Facebook - a brand new Volvo S60 R-Design. ... Continue reading
Maker of Lithium-Ion Energy Storage, Ener1, Joins Volvo at Seminar on Electric Vehicle Safety
Jun 9, 2011
Ener1, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for transportation, utility grid and industrial applications, will join host Volvo Car Corporation for a seminar here today at the Embassy of Sweden on the issue of safety in electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
Volvo C30 Powers Into Production
Jun 9, 2011
Volvo's C30 Electric is now in production. Initial deliveries to leasing customers, mainly companies, authorities and governmental bodies, will take place immediately from August, 2011. ... Continue reading
Meritor Launches 18X Single Reduction Axle in Lindesberg, Sweden
Jun 8, 2011
Meritor, Inc. announced today it has taken another step toward increasing efficiency in commercial vehicles with the launch of its 18X rear axle for fast and heavy long-haul operations. Today at the company's manufacturing facility in Lindesberg, Sweden, Peter Karlsten, president of Volvo Powertrain and Rose-Marie Freb ... Continue reading
Chinese Owners Begin Volvo Overhaul
Jun 7, 2011
HANGZHOU, China Norihiko Shirouzu writing for the AP reported that when Volvo Car Corp. debuted its newest design recently, it turned heads with an edgy look that departed from the staid style that has been its hallmark. The upscale sedan has sleek curves and pale purple LEDs in its grille in a bid to plant the Swedish ... Continue reading
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