Volvo to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Three-Point Safety Belt - VIDEO STORY
Aug 13, 2009
GOTHENBURG - August 4, 2009: On August 13, 2009, Volvo Cars will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the standard-fit three point safety belts, which appeared for the first time on a Volvo PV544 delivered Thursday August 13, 1959 to a Volvo dealer in the Swedish town of Kristianstad. Over the next 50 years, the V-shaped ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2009
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent has awarded Volvo Cars a special international award(1) to mark the 50th Anniversary of the invention of the three-point safety belt and in acknowledgement of the companyâs vision to design cars that should not crash. ... Continue reading
The World's Most Expensive Dummies Save Lives
Aug 11, 2009
The Crash-Test Dummy family does invaluable work in the development of tomorrow's ever-safer cars. The dummies may cost anything up to 1.5 MSEK, and at Volvo Cars there are more than 100 members of this tough family ... Continue reading
Volvo's Three-Point Safety Belt Celebrates 50 Years of Saving Lives
Aug 11, 2009
Thursday 13 August marks the 50th anniversary of the life-saving V-shaped three-point seat belt, invented by Volvo Engineer Nils Bohlin in 1959, and Volvo's visionary open patent which granted free use of the design to all other car manufacturers. ... Continue reading
Good Bye My Old Clunker And Old Friend - RIP
Aug 9, 2009
By Bob Gordon President and Co-publisher The Auto Channel SEE ALSO: Cash for Clunkers Consumer Guide Boy do I feel like a disloyal jerk...my 1992 Volvo with 210,000 miles will be turned in as a clunker against the purchase of a new hybrid SUV (improvement of 11 MPG thank-you). Yeah I know she isnât what she used t ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2009
Ten? Do your really think we could limit the list to just 10? Not TheAutoChannel.com, we always give you more! AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2009: Okay, so the Cash For Clunkers program has you dreaming about which new vehicle you'd want. Here's 14 different cars that you might want to test drive. They may not all qualify fo ... Continue reading
Volvo Car UK Succeeds in its Congestion Charge Challenge to the Mayor Of London
Aug 4, 2009
Following its challenge to The Mayor of London, Volvo Car UK has been successful in its bid to review the current Congestion Charge alternative fuel exemption that, Volvo believes, unfairly biases hybrid cars over other low-emitting vehicles. ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
Advertising Gifts From Bygone Times Attract Keen Collectors
Jul 31, 2009
From matchbooks and badges to designed clothing and lifestyle products. The development of Volvo Cars' first simple advertising giveaways to today's well thought-out range of merchandise tells an exciting story. Today the vintage advertising giveaways are once again in sharp focus - as highly attractive collectibles. ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Launches New Unique Stability Systems - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 30, 2009
STOCKHOLM - July 30, 2009: In 2008, Volvo Trucks was the first manufacturer in the world to present a further-enhanced ESP (Electronic Stability Program) system that stabilises both rigid trucks and trailers. Now a new version is being launched which can also handle 6x2 and 4x2 rigid trucks with one or more trailers. V ... Continue reading
Beijing Gives Geely Go-Ahead to Buy Volvo Cars
Jul 30, 2009
Beijing gives Geely go-ahead to buy Volvo Car unit Geely Holding Group has been given the go-ahead by China's main economic planning agency on its bid for Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit, the Shanghai Securities Journal reports Wednesday. The report said Geely has received the confirmation letter from the National Developm ... Continue reading
New Aftermarket Director For Volvo In London
Jul 23, 2009
Nigel Base has joined Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London as their new Aftermarket Director. Nigel has worked in the commercial vehicle field for his entire career. He replaces Jim Murray who acted as interim Director for a short period. ... Continue reading
Volvo Engineers Union Rejects Acquisition by Geely
Jul 22, 2009
Volvo engineers union repulses acquisition by Geely http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011417/Volvo-engineers-union-repu lses- acquisition-by-Geely.html Shanghai, July 22 (Gasgoo.com) Head of Volvo Car Corporation engineers union said that although Geely appears to be a serious buyers for Volvo, it can not change th ... Continue reading
Volvo is on the Case in "Midsomer Murders"
Jul 22, 2009
Volvo Car UK has joined Causton CID's leading crime-fighters in a mission to rid the fictional village of Midsomer of its murderous reputation. ... Continue reading
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