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New Volvos awarded to winners of ‘What Drives Edward’

New Volvos awarded to winners of ‘What Drives Edward’

The winners of the Volvo Cars' 'What Drives Edward' online challenge, which was launched in conjunction with the cinema release of Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: New Moon, have been announced.

Volvo C30 DRIVe named Green Car of the Year

Volvo C30 DRIVe named Green Car of the Year

The new Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop has been awarded TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk's Green Car of the Year. The Volvo C30 DRIVe stormed ahead in the online poll beating rivals such as the Toyota Prius and BMW 316d to receive the accolade.

Volvo awarded Special International Road Safety Award

Volvo awarded Special International Road Safety Award

His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent has awarded Volvo Cars a special international award to mark the 50th Anniversary of the invention of the three-point safety belt and in acknowledgement of the company's vision to design cars that should not crash.

Volvo set to sell more cars in 2009 than in 2008

Volvo set to sell more cars in 2009 than in 2008

According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Volvo Car UK is on course to become the first premium motor manufacturer to sell more cars in 2009 than it did in 2008.

Volvo Group’s personal CO2 counter - Commute Greener

Volvo Group’s personal CO2 counter - Commute Greener

Reduce your carbon emissions – with the Volvo Group’s personal CO2-counter ‘Commute Greener’.

Volvo set online challenge using Facebook

Volvo set online challenge using Facebook

Volvo Cars is launching an innovative online contest challenging people to virtually drive a Volvo C30 DRIVe around the world in 80 days, using only their Facebook friends.

First images of all-new Volvo S60

First images of all-new Volvo S60

Here are the first official pictures of the all-new Volvo S60 – sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo car.

Volvo XC60 DRIVe drives down costs for company car drivers

Volvo XC60 DRIVe drives down costs for company car drivers

The Volvo XC60 DRIVe is ideal for company car drivers who want all the benefits of a comfortable, raised driving position, but like the idea of lower tax and fuel consumption benefits of two-wheel-drive.

Win Edward Cullen's shiny new Volvo

Win Edward Cullen's shiny new Volvo

Volvo is launching a new online challenge in conjunction with the cinema release of Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: New Moon to give Twilight fans the chance to win a shiny new Volvo XC60 exactly like the one Edward drives in the new film.

Crossroads customer service car fleet review to bring 26% CO2 cut

Crossroads customer service car fleet review to bring 26% CO2 cut

Following an in-depth report commissioned from The Energy Savings Trust, Volvo Dealer Crossroads Truck and Bus, based in Birstall, near Leeds, has completely renewed its customer service car and van fleet.

New Volvo C30 and C70 prices announced

New Volvo C30 and C70 prices announced

Volvo Car UK has announced prices for the new C30 SportCoupe and C70 coupe/convertible. The Volvo C30 starts from only £14,495 OTR for the 1.6 S, while customers can purchase a new Volvo C70 2.0D S for £25,995 OTR.

Volvo welcomes extension to scrappage scheme

Volvo Car UK has enjoyed considerable success under the scrappage scheme and welcomes today's announcement from Lord Mandelson that the Scrappage Scheme has been extended to a further 100,000 units.

Volvo XC60 D5 AWD SE wins Towcar of the Year Award

Volvo XC60 D5 AWD SE wins Towcar of the Year Award

Volvo has again demonstrated its legendary towcar credentials with another class win at the Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards 2010.

Volvo's new automatic braking technology

Volvo's new automatic braking technology

The next generation of preventive safety technology from Volvo is a groundbreaking function that can detect a pedestrian who has walked out in front of the car, as well as automatically braking to avoid the person at speeds below 15 mph if the driver does not react in time.

Volvo Cars DRIVe Towards Zero

Volvo Cars DRIVe Towards Zero

Volvo Cars' vision is to develop cars that are entirely free from harmful exhaust emissions and environment-impacting carbon dioxide. This vision is called "DRIVe Towards Zero" and steps are continuously taken to reach that vision.