Aug 24, 2010
Volvo's pioneering Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake technology has been named winner of the Car Safety category at the annual BusinessCar Techies awards. This world-first technology can detect pedestrians in front of the car, warn if anyone walks out into its path and then automatically activate the car's full ... Continue reading
Crossroads and Volvo Service Wins Another Order From SRCL
Aug 23, 2010
Leading healthcare waste services company SRCL have cited outstanding service from Volvo's UK truck dealer network as a prime reason for their latest order for Volvo FE distribution trucks. SRCL have also chosen to include Volvo's Dynafleet telematics system in their latest order together with innovative aerodynamics f ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Introduces New CEO Stefan Jacoby - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 19, 2010
GOTHENBURG - August 18, 2010: Stefan Jacoby, former Chief Executive of Volkswagen Group of America, is now President and Chief Executive Officer of Volvo Cars, following the complete acquisition of the Swedish car manufacturer by Chinese Zhejiang Geely from Ford Motor Company. Under the new ownership, Volvo Cars will r ... Continue reading
Volvo Car UK Reports Rising Order Book As Corporate Contract
Aug 13, 2010
Volvo Car UK has experienced a growth of over 40 per cent in corporate sales in the first half of 2010 as companies start to return to the market to replace vehicles on extended company car contracts. ... Continue reading
Volvo: Safety Beyond Stars - 40 Years Of Researching Real-World Accidents
Aug 11, 2010
For 40 years, Volvo Car Corporation's Accident Research Team has studied, documented and analysed over 40,000 traffic accidents involving Volvo cars in the real traffic environment. The knowledge gained has helped develop many of the new and innovative safety systems Volvo has launched over the years. ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers See Mixed July 2010 Sales
Aug 10, 2010
Last year, at the end of July, the start of the government-funded Cash for Clunkers program jumpstarted the weak auto retail market. This year, automakers saw mixed results. International brands last month were led by Hyundai (up 18.8 percent from July 2009), Nissan (12.1 percent), and Volkswagen (16 percent). Toyota a ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Does The Double At Auto Express New Car Awards 2010
Aug 4, 2010
The Volkswagen Golf has again been recognised as the best in its class with a pair of wins in hotly contested categories at the annual Auto Express New Car Awards. ... Continue reading
Zhejiang Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation
Aug 3, 2010
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. ("Geely Holding Group"), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of Volvo Car Corporation ("Volvo Cars") from Ford Motor Company. ... Continue reading
Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo from Ford - Stefan Jacoby Steps In as New CEO
Aug 2, 2010
Stefan Jacoby Named President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars; New Board Unveiled HANGZHOU, China and GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug. 2 -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. ("Geely Holding Group"), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of ... Continue reading
China Approves Geely Acquisition of Volvo
Jul 29, 2010
Chinese Commerce Ministry says Geely's $1.8 billion acquisition of Volvo approved BEIJING July 29, 2010; The AP reported that Geely Holding Group has received final Chinese government approval to acquire Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co., the Commerce Ministry said Thursday. Commerce officials approved the $1.8 billion de ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., July 23 -- -- Ford reports second quarter net income of $2.6 billion, or 61 cents per share, a $338 million improvement from second quarter 2009. Pre-tax operating profit totaled $2.9 billion, or 68 cents per share, a $3.5 billion improvement from second quarter 2009 and a $932 million improvement from ... Continue reading
2011 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Review
Jul 22, 2010
SEE ALSO: VOLVO BUYERS GUIDE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Sometimes, less is more. Less car equals more performance and better fuel economy, both being inversely proportional to weight. And if the design is done correctly, less car -- exterior size -- doesn't necessarily mean less in ... Continue reading
Irv Gordon Aims for 3 Million Miles in His Volvo P1800
Jul 20, 2010
American Irv Gordon - driver of the highest mileage vehicle on the road, a 1966 Volvo P1800 - has just turned 70. No he aims to reach an unmatchable record sometime in the next three years. ... Continue reading
Volvo onCall Celebrates Ten Years with a Wider Offer
Jul 19, 2010
Volvo Cars' emergency assistance system Volvo onCall is celebrating ten years with a relaunch and several new features. The offer has been simplified and the price reduced significantly. ... Continue reading
Volvo Announces Three-Point Plan to Help the Car Industry Improve UK Air Quality
Jul 16, 2010
Volvo Car UK has launched a three-point plan aimed at providing all motorists with a broader range of emissions information when they buy their next car - irrespective of marque - to help combat the UK's rising problem of poor air quality. ... Continue reading
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