Volvo Cars
‘Legendary’ Volvo Truck wins top award
The Volvo F88, a truck that was first launched in right-hand drive form the UK in 1968, has topped a nationwide reader’s poll in ‘Commercial Motor’ magazine to win the unprecedented award of the Greatest Truck Ever.
Sandwell MBC show ‘true grit’ with their first Volvo Trucks
Hartshorne Motor Services have supplied the Highways Department of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in the West Midlands with seven new Volvo trucks, five FLE 4x2 rigids and two FLE 6x4 rigids for use across a wide range of applications.
Volvo Trucks pass the Albion Chemicals ‘litmus test’
Sandbach Cheshire based Albion Chemicals has purchased 11 Volvo FM12 tracker units from Thomas Hardie Commercials in Middlewich with a further 5 vehicles to be ordered for delivery in March 2006.
Swedish government gives Volvo Trucks go-ahead for tests with drunk drivers
Volvo Trucks has received permission to test new technology using tired drivers and drivers under the influence of alcohol when, at today's cabinet meeting, the government gave its permission for the trials to go ahead.
Teifi Timber order UK’s first new generation Volvo FH
Carmarthenshire-based Teifi Timber Products Ltd are the first company to order one of Volvo’s new generation 13-litre FH lorries, with delivery due for mid January 2006.
Volvo toys and treats
With remote control cars, models, iPod adapters and winter kits available, Volvo has plenty of toys and treats – for you and your car.
Volvo Trucks demonstrates alco-lock at EU seminar
Volvo Trucks yesterday participated at a seminar on alco-locks in Brussels. The aim of the meeting was to both to demonstrate how the equipment works and to persuade the EU to introduce the alco-lock as standard on all commercial vehicles.
Volvo introduces iPod adapter and Digital Jukebox accessories
Volvo has introduced two accessories to enable the new digital music generation to enjoy their entire music collection while driving.
'Driver Alert': another world 1st safety innovation from Volvo
Volvo has released details of another safety innovation – Driver Alert – which aims to reduce the number of accidents caused by drivers falling asleep at the wheel.
180bhp 'D5' turbodiesel introduced to Volvo V50 Sportswagon
Volvo is adding a powerful 180bhp version of its new generation, 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel to the V50 Sportswagon range.
Volvo C70 set to challenge ‘no convertible’ fleet policies
Volvo is expecting a substantial increase in the number of its new C70 Coupe/Convertible to be sold into the corporate sector.
Secret winter testing designs cars to cope with arctic weather
With snow and a severe winter facing the UK, it is reassuring to know car manufacturers test and develop new cars to cope with much worse conditions, such as Volvo's secret winter test world in a snow-bound venue north of the Arctic Circle.
Volvo winter driving tips
From its experience of harsh Scandinavian winters and testing north of the Arctic Circle, Volvo can help drivers to keep safe by sharing some winter driving and car maintenance tips.
Volvo seats get top scores in whiplash tests
Once again, Volvo has achieved top scores in the latest, 2006 model year new car whiplash ratings by the UK's Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham¹ which conducted the tests on behalf of the International Insurance Whiplash Prevention Group (IIWPG).
New Volvo C70 Coupe/Convertible prices announced
Just in case anyone is considering ordering a new soft top rival from Saab, BMW or Audi, Volvo has released the official prices and specifications for its all new, four-seater C70, with retractable hard top, that transforms from a stylish coupe to a desirable convertible in under 30 seconds.