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Volvo staff auctioned off to help raise £3,000 for Comic Relief
Volvo Car UK directors and volunteer members of staff bravely put a day of their time up for offer in an online Dealer Auction in aid of Comic Relief.
Volvo launches ‘Ice White’ C70 Coupe-Convertible
Volvo's striking four-seater C70 Coupe-Convertible packs some extra appeal this spring with the introduction of the ‘Ice White’.
New Volvo S80 - Small changes that add up to a big difference
Volvo Cars has announced first details of the new Volvo S80 executive saloon which will be available in the UK this summer. The changes give the car a more distinctive, dynamic design and striking face, while the interior offers enhanced luxury and comfort.
Volvo extend DRIVe range
Volvo is extending its green DRIVe range after dramatically reducing CO2 levels and increasing fuel efficiency in seven models. The full DRIVe range will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009 and will now include the XC60 crossover, V70 and XC70 premium estates and S80 executive saloon.
Volvo drives down emissions and tax bills with new diesel engines
Volvo has sharpened its diesel range with the introduction of two new five-cylinder, 2.4-litre turbo diesels, the 2.4D and D5. The new engines have resulted in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions whilst also offering a power boost.
Confidence in Volvo brand attracts new dealers
Rising sales and a new range of fuel-efficient, low-emission DRIVe vehicles are inspiring confidence that Volvo offers a brighter future for UK dealers in the current economic climate.
Volvo XC60 is a What Car? winner
'Volvo is renowned for two things — making some of the world’s most family-friendly cars, and some of the safest. The XC60 reinforces that reputation' praised Steve Fowler, What Car? Magazine group editor.
Management buy-out secures three Volvo dealerships in London
Management buy-out team Regent Automotive Limited has acquired three Volvo dealerships in London from H.R. Owen.
Rising sales see Volvo buck the trend in 2008
Volvo is celebrating after bucking national trends and beating the downturn with rising sales of its new cars during 2008. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Volvo enjoyed a sales increase of 10.98% in comparison to 2007.
Volvo's new Euro 5 D5 diesel engine
Volvo Cars is introducing a new 2.4-litre 5-cylinder diesel engine in the Volvo S80. Sharing only the D5 badge and the five-cylinder configuration with the previous generation, the new engine is now Euro 5 compliant and is significantly more efficient than its predecessor.
Mondial and Volvo reinforce partnership in Europe and Asia
Mondial Assistance announced two new contracts with car manufacturer Volvo. Under the pan-European contract, new owners of the 150,000 Volvos sold every year in 14 European countries will now have 3 years 24hr assistance (2 years in Denmark, Ireland and Czech Republic). The roll out will be finished in the beginning of 2009.
Volvo S60 Concept: A glimpse of the next generation Volvo S60
Here are the first images of the Volvo S60 Concept car which will be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2009. The Concept gives an indication of what the all-new Volvo S60 will look like when it's launched in 2010.
Autohorn York dares to be different with 60 Volvo C30's
Volvo’s C30 R-DESIGN Sport is setting one rental company apart from the opposition in the city of York. Europcar franchisee, Autohorn Ltd has taken delivery of 60 striking C30's to become part of its 400-strong daily rental fleet.
Volvo XC60 receives highest Euro NCAP rating for WHIPS
The Volvo XC60, with Volvo's unique Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), is one of only five cars to receive the highest rating in Euro NCAP's new assessment procedure for evaluating the degree of whiplash protection offered by passenger cars in rear-end collisions.
First image of the Volvo S60 concept revealed
Here is the first glimpse of the Volvo S60 Concept car which will be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2009, giving an indication of what the all-new Volvo S60 will look like when it's launched in 2010.