EuroNCAP has instituted a new assessment protocol for evaluating the degree of whiplash protection offered by passenger cars in rear-end collisions. The Volvo XC60 was one of the few models to receive the highest rating. For the first time, EuroNCAP is no...
Drivers and operators alike are expected to flock to Thomas Hardie Commercials’ stand at Truckfest North-West (Sept 13-14th 2008), where they will be able to see the first UK public appearance of the new Volvo FH16-660, launched last June. <br...
The Volvo Group is initiating co-operation within the Swedish government's logistics forum and with the authorities to realise the EU Commission's concept regarding environmentally sound goods transport in ‘green corridors'. The goal is to reduce th...
Volvo Cars has teamed up with world-famous Swedish glassworks Orrefors to work on the company's next concept car, which will be a first taste of the next-generation Volvo S60. The joint creation, a floating centre stack of hand-made Orrefors crystal, will...
Volvo Cars Gent has been building cars in Belgium since 1965. Initially the plant was set up to avoid the country's high import taxes on finished cars, but over the years Volvo Cars Gent has, together with Volvo Cars Torslanda, become one of the two main...
The Volvo V70 police car was designed and developed in conjunction with the NAPFM, National Police Improvement Agency, Police Federation and users. Volvo will build the fully equipped V70 estate on the standard production line in Torslanda, Sweden, offering a turn key solution to the British Police Force.
Robert Dahlgren returns to his old training ground, driving Volvo’s new C30 Green Racer . Volvo has decided to enter its new ethanol powered Volvo C30 racer in the WTCC (World Touring Car Championship) at Brands Hatch on the 26 - 27th of July. ...
At this time of year, road surfaces can quickly switch between ice, asphalt and snow and the Volvo S80 and all-new XC70's both offer impressive stability, consistency and safety in all motoring situations. This is thanks to a combination of Volvo's active safety technologies including All-Wheel Drive
Chauffeur companies ordering new Volvo V70 estates or S80 executive saloons in SE specification before 30 September 2008 will automatically qualify for a range of extras worth almost £4,000, including a fully integrated RTI Navigation System1. This ...
To coincide with the launch of its new range of trucks, Volvo has announced the availability of an in-house designed merchandise collection. The range comprises more than one hundred items. From exclusive leather jackets to UV-safe baby clothing, bags an...
The U.S. government and the Swedish State intend to extend their co-operation with the Volvo Group regarding the development of alternative drivelines. The consequences of the extended co-operation include the US Department of Energy, DoE, and the Swedis...
Volvo places a high emphasis on the music experience in its cars and now, to further engage in an audio experience, the Volvo C30 will have an on-site presence with a difference at a number of popular music festivals over the summer. The Volvo C30 in its...
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