Volvo Cars
Success for Volvo XC models in 4x4 of the Year awards
The Volvo XC70 and XC90 competed with nearly 70 rivals to win two accolades at 2009 4x4 Magazine awards, the UK's biggest and most comprehensive annual 4x4 review.
UK sales success for Volvo
Volvo is proving to be a popular car choice in the UK this year. At a time when the new car market is down three per cent year on year, Volvo is seeing a sales increase of 20 per cent year to date, from 17,709 units January to July 2007 to 21,155 for the same period in 2008.
Four million Volvo Cars built in Ghent plant
On 8 August, the four millionth car was built at Volvo Cars Ghent. It was a sporty Volvo V50 R-DESIGN, ordered by a customer from Breda in the Netherlands who works for VDL, parent company of Steelweld, one of Volvo Cars Ghent's main suppliers of production installations for the Volvo XC60.
New Volvo XC60 residual value predictions announced
Used value guides EurotaxGlass’s and CAP have announced strong residual value predictions for the new Volvo XC60 crossover, a testament to its appealing style, innovation and attractive packaging and equipment.
Volvo Powershift is an automatic choice for business
The new six-speed Volvo Powershift is set to be a popular choice with business users as it combines the comfort of a fully-automatic transmission with the performance of a manual gearbox as well as delivering improved fuel efficiency.
Volvo C30 impresses in a dramatic WTCC debut
Volvo's new Green C30 race car took its debut in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in the seventh race of the series at Brands Hatch this weekend. Volvos priority was to test the new ethanol driven race car against the best in the world.
Volvo XC60 - Full technical specification announced
Volvo Car UK can now announce full technical and specification details for the new XC60 crossover which arrives in dealer showrooms this autumn.
Volvo enters WTCC race at Brands Hatch
Volvo Car Corporation has decided to enter its new ethanol powered Volvo C30 racer in the WTCC (World Touring Car Championship) at Brands Hatch on the 26 - 27th of July.
Volvo Cars aims for zero accidents
At the Volvo Car Corporation, the vision is to design cars that should not crash. In the shorter perspective the aim is that by 2020 no-one should be killed or injured in a Volvo.
Volvo drives chauffeur appeal with V70 and S80 offer
Chauffeur companies ordering new Volvo V70 estates or S80 executive saloons in SE specification before 30 September 2008 will automatically qualify for a range of extras worth almost £4,000, including a fully integrated RTI Navigation System.
Volvo cars and accessories for the active lifestyle
The Volvo range is ideal for people with active lifestyles, from the versatile range of estates and the go-anywhere capabilities of the XC models to the sporty and stylish saloons and coupes.
The ultimate music experience with Volvo
Volvo places a high emphasis on the music experience in its cars and now, to further engage in an audio experience, the Volvo C30 will have an on-site presence with a difference at a number of popular music festivals over the summer.
Volvo Cars Safety Centre under new leadership
Hans Nyth has been appointed the new Director of Volvo Cars Safety Centre, the most advanced facility of its kind. Since joining Volvo Car Corporation in 1972, Nyth has built up a solid 35-year background at Volvo, with extensive experience from producing cars and design within Manufacturing Engineering, Body and Painted Body at Research and Development.
Volvo XC60 goes on tour
Volvo Car UK announces preliminary prices for the new XC60, the safest and most stunning Volvo ever. This new crossover vehicle combines XC capability with sports coupe styling and will start at £24,750 for the 2.4D S.
Volvo Ocean Race cars and merchandise on sail now
The Volvo Ocean Race is the world’s most gruelling ocean adventure taking nearly nine months to sail 39,000 nautical miles of the globe’s most treacherous seas.