Volvo Cars
Volvo Emissions Equality Think Tank
Volvo has launched the third stage in its Emissions Equality campaign which aims to put air quality firmly at the forefront of peoples' minds.
The new Volvo S60 and V60 DRIVe
Drivers wanting the highest levels of driving dynamics and class-leading safety as well as the lowest levels of emissions now have yet another choice in the Volvo range. The new Volvo S60 and V60 offer sub-120 g/km emissions from their 1.6 litre turbo diesel engines.
The world's first diesel plug-in hybrid
At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo Cars will be unveiling the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid - a virtually production-ready Volvo V60 with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km.
Volvo and Polestar sign James Thompson
Volvo Cars and its official motorsport partner Polestar Racing have signed two-time British and European driver champion James Thompson from 2011.
First demonstration of SARTRE vehicle platooning
Platooning may be the new way of travelling on motorways in as little as ten years time - and the EU-financed SARTRE project has carried out the first successful demonstration of its technology at the Volvo Proving Ground close to Gothenburg, Sweden.
Volvo wins the Safety Award at the What Car? Awards 2011
Volvo's ground breaking new safety technology, Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake has won the Safety Award at the 2011 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, held at the Grosvenor House in Park Lane on Thursday 13th January 2011.
Ener1 achieves milestone with Volvo’s C30 electric vehicle
Ener1, a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion energy storage systems for transportation, utility grid and industrial electronics applications, today achieved another significant advance in its growing relationship with Volvo Cars.
Crash-tested Volvo C30 electric on display at Detroit Auto Show
At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way.
Volvo shows electric car safety leadership in Detroit
By displaying a crashed Volvo C30 Electric in its stand at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will take a unique, very visual approach to future safety.
Volvo celebrates congestion charge changes
Volvo has been offering a free chauffeuring service into Central London today (4th January 2011) in three of its low-emission DRIVe models to mark the introduction of the new Greener Vehicle Discount for the capital’s Congestion Charge.
Volvo DRIVe models help company car drivers avoid tax rises
Company car drivers choosing a new vehicle in the coming months need to consider planned tax rule changes if they are to avoid being left out of pocket, says James Shires, National Corporate Sales Operations Manager at Volvo Car UK.
XC90 becomes Volvo's best selling model in 2010
The Volvo XC90 looks set for a potential record breaking sales year in its eighth year of production. With sales currently standing at 6,686 units to the end of November, 2010 is turning out to be another strong year for the large SUV as it bucks the trend and outsells its BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, VW and Lexus competitors.
Unique fleet driver training scheme
Volvo Car UK’s fleet division has teamed up with Ultimate Car Control to offer a unique training programme for company car drivers.
Volvo Air Motion - ultra light clam shell sculptured vehicle
Imagine... A vehicle lighter than a Formula 1 racing car... Experiencing the adrenaline rush of carving through the canyons with up to 3 friends... Not using a drop of gasoline... Now just imagine if these dreams could be brought together in a single vehicle. During Los Angeles Auto Show a scale model of this car - Volvo Air Motion - will be on display and participates in the Design Challenge Competition.
Volvo S60 wins Scottish Executive Car of the Year 2010
Volvo's all-new S60 saloon has won the prestigious 'Scottish Executive Car of the Year' award at the Scottish Car of The Year Awards 2010, judged and hosted by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers and held at the Fairmont St Andrews hotel on Friday 5th November 2010.