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Volvo Trucks secures major Hungarian order
Volvo Trucks’ Hungarian subsidiary, Volvo Hungary Trading and Services Kft, has received a major order from Waberer’s Optimum Solution, a transportation and logistics company formerly known as Hungarocamion.
Volvo won 16 gold medals at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum
With the flagships from its environmental car programme, Volvo Car Corporation placed at the top during the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2006 in Paris.
AB Volvo to develop third-generation DME engines for heavy vehicles
The energy authorities in Sweden have now granted AB Volvo SEK 62 M (£ 4.5m) in support for technical development of the third-generation DME engine for heavy vehicles during the period 2006-2010.
Straight to Euro 5 for Mike Beer Transport
International bulk tipping haulier, warehousing and pallet distribution company Mike Beer Transport has ordered four Euro 5 compliant Volvo FH-460 6x2 tractor units with SCR technology.
Volvo launches a "pirate" treasure hunt for a buried XC90
Ever wanted to experience the ways of a true pirate, seeking buried treasure? Volvo is supporting its official promotion of Disney's upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest with a multi-media treasure hunt for a top-of-the-range Volvo XC90 that has been buried somewhere in the world. Find it and it's yours.
Volvo C70 wins British Insurance Car Security Award
The all-new Volvo C70 coupe/convertible¹ has won the Convertible/Roadster category of the British Insurance Car Security Awards 2006.
Plantforce adds Volvo FL and ultra-versatile FM to fleet
Leeds-based plant haulier Plantforce has added a brace of versatile Volvo rigids in the guise of a beavertail bodied 6x2 rear-steer FL and a Globetrotter cabbed FM-420 8x4 to the company’s fleet of four specialist trucks. Both feature heavy-duty and very detailed specifications, put together by Plantforce Director Keith Walker and Volvo Dealer Crossroads Truck and Bus, who supplied both vehicles.
S P Holding’s ‘cool running’ Volvo cleans up for major utilities
Shropshire-based S P Holding Services Limited are using a new Volvo FM9-340 6x4 rigid, equipped with a Eurovac 1200 high-pressure jetting and suction system, to provide major water utilities throughout the Midlands, Wales and the West, with a rapid response sewer clean-up service.
Volvo adds 180ps D5 diesel engine to all-new C70 range
Volvo has released details of the diesel model in its all-new C70 coupe/convertible range, which will be available in Sport, SE and SE Lux trim levels with prices ranging from £29,420 to £33,170 (on the road).
Volvo YCC concept car receives 2006 Swedish Design Award
The aim of the Swedish Design Award is to showcase the wide scope of contemporary Swedish design expertise and to support design as a value-enhancing tool.
Ontime Automotive’s FM’s carry eight Range Rovers for the first time
International automotive logistics and specialist car transporter company Ontime is using its new Volvo FM’s to transport up to eight Range Rovers or new model Land Rover Discoverys per load on the company’s contract with the Solihull-based firm.
United Utilities add Volvo truck to their fleet
The Environmental Services Department at United Utilities have added their first Volvo truck - an FH12, 8x4, fitted with a ‘DISAB’ Centurion LN 200 high tip vacuum unit - to their fleet of over 80 vehicles.
D5 180ps turbodiesel engine joins Volvo S40 and V50 ranges
An additional diesel engine, the 180PS Volvo D5, is now available for the Volvo S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon in Sport, SE and SE Sport trim levels with on the road prices starting at £23,205 for the S40 D5 Geartronic Sport and £24,565 for the V50 D5 Geartronic Sport.
New Dynafleet Online features WTD reporting package
Volvo’s Dynafleet Online (DFOL) continues to grow from strength to strength as more customers come to appreciate it as a highly effective means of managing and reducing their operating costs. There are now over 1,400 DFOL subscriptions and around 18% of new trucks are being ordered with Volvo Transport Information Systems (TIS) capability. Last year, in the UK and Ireland alone, 1,240 were fitted with Dynafleet.
Volvo FL and FE - business solutions with a clear customer focus
The new Volvo Trucks business concept for companies operating in cities and towns covers far more than just the truck itself. The approach also encompasses a number of new services designed to help operators perform their haulage duties as efficiently, simply and trouble-free as possible.