Volvo Cars
First Volvo is flagship FH16 for First London Logistics
A Volvo FH16 6x4 150 tonne GCW tractor unit is the first truck to go into service with newly formed Essex-based operator First London Logistics. The company is providing the transport requirements for the First London Group which incorporates First London Environmental Ltd., whose businesses include property development and green waste recycling.
British International Motor Show exceeds Volvo targets
For Volvo, the British International Motor Show, currently taking place at London’s ExCeL, is exceeding all expectations with sales enquiries, test drive requests and off-road passenger rides well ahead of figures achieved at the last UK show at Birmingham’s NEC in 2004.
First pictures of the new Volvo C30
A sporty design, two doors, four individual seats and a glass tailgate give the Volvo C30 a unique style and character that will attract new Volvo buyers. The new Volvo C30 will be unveiled to the world at the Paris Motor Show in September and is due to arrive in UK showrooms at the turn of the year.
Volvo first with online Vehicle Excise Duty
Volvo Trucks is the first truck manufacturer to provide its Dealers and customers with LGV first registration documents and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) discs, the administration for which has been carried out online.
Hallett Silbermann make their mark with new Volvo FH
Hatfield-based haulier Hallett Silbermann recently took part in the annual Cart Marking ceremony in London’s Guildhall Yard when, supervised by Michael Power, Master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, with both the Keeper of Guildhall and the current Lord Mayor, Alderman David Brewer CMG in attendance, the company’s new Volvo 150 tonne GCW FH520 8x4 tractor unit was ‘branded’ with a letter signifying the year, together with a vehicle number and the arms of the City of London and those of the Carmen.
Volvo staff say goodbye to the last ‘FL’
During an emotional ceremony on Thursday 22nd June 2006, the last "FL" rolled off the production line in Gent to mark the end of another successful era for Volvo Trucks’ Belgian truck plant.
The new Volvo XC90 SE Sport
In response to customer demand, Volvo is adding a dynamic new model to the new XC90 range – the new Volvo XC90 SE Sport. With a specially tuned dynamic chassis, sharper driving characteristics and unique appearance and specifications, the Volvo XC90 SE Sport offers drivers the practicality of an SUV, with more enjoyable handling and distinctive styling.
Anchor deliver style and performance with Volvo
Preston-based, Anchor Vehicle Logistics has recently purchased an impressive Volvo FH 480, 4x2 low-ride tractor unit with a host of extras any vehicle would be proud of.
Gold medal for Volvo garden at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show
The Volvo Car UK garden (‘Volvo: The Artist’s Garden’) at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is one of only three in the ‘Show Gardens’ category to receive a Gold medal in the RHS awards for exhibitors.
Volvo: The artist’s garden’ at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2006
Volvo has sponsored another garden by designer Thomas Hoblyn at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2006, which runs until 9 July.
Volvo Car Corporation will begin selling cars in India
Volvo Car Corporation has decided to introduce its cars in India, with sales scheduled to start during the fourth quarter of 2006. The new subsidiary, Volvo Car India, will have its head office in Delhi. Volvo Cars will start its product introduction with the Volvo S80 and the Volvo XC90 and the plan is to introduce more models on the Indian market in due course.
First Euro 4 FM’s for Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer is one of the first major UK companies to place an order for the latest generation Volvo FM’s with Euro 4 emissions compliant engines featuring SCR technology. The order is for 50 Euro 4 FM-400 4x2 Globetrotter-cabbed tractor units, which will be operated by Gist on behalf of Marks & Spencer and will be in the retailer’s own livery. All were supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre Midlands and have been specified with Volvo’s I-Shift driver-friendly transmission. They will be based at RDCs at Thatcham and Bristol and they will be engaged on store deliveries, supplier collection and trunking.
Volvo 2007 models ready for the new September 56-reg
With an unprecedented number of all-new models launched this year, plus the latest 2007 models and a number of special offers, Volvo has plenty to tempt new car buyers this summer – and for this September’s new ‘56’ number plate.
Volvo at the British International Motor Show
With an unprecedented number of new models launched by Volvo this year, there will be no less than two all-new cars, two models that have just been refreshed and the exciting C30 Design Concept among the Volvo highlights at the British International Motor Show (BIMS) at London's Excel from the 20 to the 30 July.
Volvo has an answer to allergy free motoring
For the millions of UK allergy sufferers coping with another summer of streaming eyes and sudden sneezes, Volvo has the ultimate answer with its new Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) which creates the healthiest passenger environment possible and the first car with interior air quality approved by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association.