The refreshed Volvo S80 is the result of an intensive dialogue between Volvo Cars’ project group and the discerning customers in the premium sedan segment. “We are ready to give the competition a tough match. (more…)
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The refreshed Volvo S80 unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show
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Volvo presents seven new cars with the green DRIVe badge
At the Geneva motor show, Volvo Cars is presenting no less than seven fuel-efficient DRIVe models. All with best-in-class CO2 emission levels. The extremely low figures for the C30, S40 and V50 have been achieved thanks to an advanced Start/Stop system. (more…) -
Two new five-cylinder diesels from Volvo
Volvo Cars sharpens the company’s diesel offer. Two entirely new five-cylinder, 2.4-litre turbo diesels give the customers the attractive possibility to combine more power with class-leading fuel consumption and CO2-emissions: (more…) -
ARPRO can save 16 million tonnes CO2
ARPRO® has achieved excellent environmental results in an independent life cycle assessment. The assessment calculates a comparative CO2 (global warming potential) figure for the production of an ARPRO seat core, and results show that ARPRO delivers an environmental benefit twelve times that of its impact. (more…) -
Nickel leakage minimised in all Volvo car interiors for allergy-sufferers
To alleviate for nickel allergy-sufferers, all nickel containing parts are tested to ensure nickel leakage meats the requirements set by Volvo. (more…) -
Burton European Open Snowboarding Championships in Laax – Ready to win two brand new Volvo XC60s
The 10th annual Burton European Open (BEO) is gearing up to be one of the season’s most exciting snowboard events as many of the world’s best riders get ready to compete in LAAX, Switzerland from Jan. 9-16, 2009. (more…) -
Spearhead technology gives Volvo’s new Euro 5 diesel top performance and record-low fuel consumption
Volvo Cars is now introducing an entirely new 2.4-litre 5-cylinder diesel engine in the Volvo S80. It is in principle just the D5 badge and the five-cylinder configuration that it shares with the previous generation. The new engine is certified according to Euro 5 and is significantly more efficient that its predecessor. (more…) -
Volvo Cars maps driver behaviour in advanced research project
About 100 Volvo V70 and XC70 cars, equipped with cameras and computers are included in a huge European field test project. (more…) -
Introducing The Volvo S60 Concept – A Glimpse Of The Next Generation Volvo S60
Here are the first images of the Volvo S60 Concept car which will be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2009. The Concept gives an indication of what the all-new Volvo S60 will look like when it’s launched in 2010. “The all-new S60 will be one of the strongest players in a segment where the competition is razor-sharp,” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell. (more…)
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Volvo Cars’ whiplash system WHIPS celebrates 10 years
Whiplash injuries are among the most common of all traffic injuries. Volvo Cars was one of the earliest manufacturers to introduce proper protection aimed at reducing the risk of whiplash. Volvo’s highly effective system, WHIPS, which halves the risk of long-term after-effects, is now celebrating ten years in operation. (more…) -
Five Volvo models Green Car of the Year candidates
The C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe models and the V70 2.5FT and S80 2.5 FT (bioethanol powered) have all been nominated for World Green Car of the Year 2009. The winner will be announced at the New York International Auto Show in April 2009. (more…) -
Two Flexifuel (E85) Volvo models launched in Thailand
Volvo Car Thailand presented the Volvo C30 1.8F (Flexifuel, E85) and Thailand’s first and only locally produced Flexifuel car the Volvo S80 2.5FT at Bangkok Racing Circuit 26th November. The Minister of Energy, Dr. Wannarat Charnnukul, and the CEO’s of PTT, BCP, Mitr Phol, PetroGreen and the Ethanol Producers Association were amongst many other VVIP guests. (more…)