Volvo Cars
Volvo FL – built for the city beat
The FL is Volvo’s new truck in the medium segment between 12 and 18 tonnes – an altogether brand-new product whose only common denominator with its predecessor is its name. With the Volvo FL as the base, Volvo Trucks aims to meet customer demands for efficient transport solutions with a range of services that make ownership both simpler and cheaper.
Volvo FE – a fuel-efficient regional transporter
The Volvo FE is an entirely new truck available at 18 or 26 tonnes – offering an optimised solution between the lighter Volvo FL and the heavy duty Volvo FM. With the Volvo FE, Volvo Truck Corporation meets urban companies’ demands for efficient transport solutions for regional distribution, light construction duties and service operations, in combination with convenient and simple ownership.
Volvo FL CityPro – an urban transport solution at a fixed low cost
Companies are offered a ready-for-work distribution truck straight from the factory at a fixed low monthly cost. This is the simple idea behind the Volvo FL CitiPro. In concrete terms, the offer is about a fully-built 12-tonne Volvo FL with van body and tail lift backed up by a comprehensive leasing agreement.
Volvo Group's safety knowledge to reduce traffic accidents in humanitarian aid transports
The Volvo Group is initiating co-operation with 40 humanitarian aid organisations worldwide to increase awareness of traffic safety issues and reduce the number of accidents in humanitarian aid transports. Among other actions, the Volvo Group's own accident research team will contribute with analyses.
Volvo to provide breathylizers to Nordic Ferries
The Volvo Group has taken a step to reduce the number of intoxicated drivers entering Sweden by providing breathalyzer equipment for truck and bus drivers at ferries serving Sweden. This initiative has been welcomed by the authorities.
Competitive RV and BIK tax figures for the all-new Volvo S80
Extremely competitive residual value and Benefit in Kind tax figures for the all-new Volvo S80 executive saloon will enable it to compete head on with its well-known German rivals. In addition, extended 18,000 mile service intervals and a 30 per cent reduction in labour content make the all-new S80 one of the most driver and fleet manager-friendly Volvos.
Volvo – official sponsor of ‘The Baby Show’ at Birmingham’s NEC
Volvo is the official sponsor of the The Baby Show at the Birmingham NEC from 19 to 21 May where it will have free ‘Mum-to-be’ window stickers and its informative and potentially life-saving ‘Children In Cars’ booklet available, plus its ISOFIX infant and child seats and a selection of its latest cars on display.
Latest-generation auxiliary brakes now available in the new Volvo FH and FM
VEB+ - the new generation of auxiliary brakes for Volvo’s trucks - is now being launched in the UK from this autumn on all Volvo FH and Volvo FM vehicles. Already available on the new FH16, this enhanced technology increases engine braking effect from 300 kW to 370 kW in combination with the D13A engine. Better braking performance contributes both to safer progress and to lower operating and maintenance costs.
Volvo Trucks ranked top in two countries for corporate social responsibility
Volvo Truck Corporation has been ranked top automotive company in both Sweden and the Netherlands for its corporate social responsibility, in a new study of over 16,000 people across 16 countries, conducted by the world’s leading automotive research company, TNS Automotive.
The 2007 Volvo S60
Volvo has revealed details of the new 2007 model of its S60 sports saloon which has been refined with new chassis and suspension settings to make it more enjoyable to drive, along with subtle interior and exterior refinements to give it added style and quality.
Three years’ free servicing and insurance available for Volvo S60
Volvo is cutting the cost of motoring with three years’ free servicing and three years’ free insurance available exclusively to customers who take delivery of a new S60 sports saloon before 30 June 2006.
Volvo’s attention to detail impresses James Kemball
Volvo’s offer to provide a personalised driver training session at the hand-over, plus the effectiveness of the Dynafleet Logger Tool as a means of collecting fleet management data, convinced Felixstowe, Suffolk-based James Kemball Ltd to add a further 12 Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units to their extensive fleet. All the new trucks were sourced from Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia in Ipswich.
Eve Trakway get on track with new FM drawbars
Seven Volvo FM12 420 BHP 4x2 drawbar rigids, with full air-suspension and Globetrotter cabs, have been put into service by Eve Trakway. The Chesterfield-based, international company, whose trucks feature a distinctive lime-green livery, are Europe’s largest supplier of temporary access solutions in the form of aluminium panel roadways and fencing to the industrial and outdoor events sector.
New Volvo XC90: more style, refinement and desirability
Three years after its launch, a new, enhanced 2007 model Volvo XC90 will make its UK debut at the British International Motor Show in July, when it is also expected to arrive in Volvo showrooms.
New dynamic duo are Carmac’s first Volvo trucks
Resplendent in Ferrari red, two new yet very different Volvo trucks have entered service with East Midland civil engineering and plant hire company Carmac Limited.