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01/11/2009 10:23
Cars that drive themselves can become reality within ten years. Click here to read full report.
A new EU project SARTRE is being launched to develop and test technology for vehicles that can drive themselves in long road trains on motorways. This technology has the potential to improve traffic flow and journey times, offer greater comfort to drivers, reduce accidents, and improve fuel consumption and hence lower CO2 emissions
01/11/2009 10:21
Volvo Cars tests new, unique safety technology in Copenhagen - in a disguised S60 prototype. Click here to read full report.
Recently, sharp-eyed citizens in Copenhagen have had the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the upcoming, sporty Volvo S60 - which won't be introduced to the world until next yea
05/10/2009 12:47
Volvo UK Announces New Prices For The C30 And C70. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car UK has announced prices for the new C30 SportCoupe and C70 coupe/convertible
03/10/2009 14:20
Tommy Rustad, Volvo and Polestar won the STCC. Click here to read full report.
Volvo team Polestar managed to turn the tide to victory after top class performance and a lot of drama.
03/10/2009 14:19
Volvo Cars on the move towards a future without traffic accidents. Click here to read full report.
In the quest for the ultimate vision of an accident free traffic environment, Volvo Car Corporation's short-term target is that no one will be killed or injured in a new Volvo car by 2020
03/10/2009 14:18
Unique Volvo systems for automatic braking with full force at all speeds. Click here to read full report.
The next generation of preventive safety technology from Volvo has a groundbreaking function that can detect a pedestrian who has walked into the roadway
26/09/2009 21:06
Volvo Car's environmental vision: DRIVe Towards Zero. Click here to read full report.
DRIVe Towards Zero is Volvo Cars' vision for developing cars entirely free from harmful exhaust emissions and environment-impacting carbon dioxide
26/09/2009 21:04
Volvo Car Corporation to put plug-in hybrids on the market in 2012. Click here to read full report.
Volvo is introducing a series-produced plug-in hybrid as early as 2012. Pure electric power from the battery will cover the daily transport needs of 75 percent of European drivers
26/09/2009 21:03
Volvo Cars takes on safety challenges involving electric cars. Click here to read full report.
Volvo is currently conducting extremely wide-ranging and thorough analysis of a variety of safety scenarios for cars with electric power
20/09/2009 10:52
All-electric Volvo C30 project presented for the first time. Click here to read full report.
It looks like a regular Volvo C30 and it features the very same safety, comfort and space as the standard car. The difference is that it is powered solely by electricity, entirely without exhaust emissions, and has a range of up to 150 kilometre
20/09/2009 10:51
New Volvo C30 brings CO2 emissions to record low - 99 g/km. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars has now undercut the magical 100 grams carbon dioxide limit for the first time ever
14/09/2009 10:52
Volvo C30 R-Design With Sports Chassis. Click here to read full report.
The popular R-DESIGN specification is set to give the new Volvo C30 SportsCoupe more than just visual appeal with the introduction of the new Sports Chassis as standard
13/09/2009 11:09
The New Volvo C30 Sportswagon. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car UK has announced first details of the new Volvo C30 SportsCoupe. Offering a radical new frontal and rear appearance and available with an all-new Sports chassis, the new C30 looks set to capitalise on the success of its predecessor
13/09/2009 11:09
The New Volvo C70. Click here to read full report.
At its launch in early 2006, the Volvo C70 broke new ground as the world's first four seater convertible with a retractable hard top. More than three years on, the new Volvo C70 coupe/convertible is set to break new ground with a refreshed design to give the car a new look, roof up or down
27/08/2009 09:55
Volvo XC60 Gets The R-Design Treatment. Click here to read full report.
Volvo has announced first details of the latest car in the R-DESIGN stable - the XC60 R-DESIGN. Showcasing a series of sporty visual features, the R-DESIGN package also adds a specially tuned sports chassis and sharper driving characteristics, enabling customers to enjoy the XC60's practicality together with more dynamic handling and distinctive styling
25/08/2009 10:46
Prince Michael of Kent Awards Volvo the Special International Road Safety Award. Click here to read full report.
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent has awarded Volvo Cars a special international award to mark the 50th Anniversary of the invention of the three-point safety belt and in acknowledgement of the company's vision to design cars that should not crash
25/08/2009 10:45
Volvo's three-point safety belt turns 50. Click here to read full report.
On Thursday August 13, 1959, the world's first car with standard-fit three-point safety belts - a Volvo PV544 - was delivered
25/08/2009 10:43
New dummy enhances active safety. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars has developed a new crash-test dummy to test its cars' active safety systems. The latest addition to the crash-test dummy family is Bob
25/08/2009 10:41
The world's most expensive dummies save lives. Click here to read full report.
The Crash-Test Dummy family does invaluable work in the development of tomorrow's ever-safer cars. The dummies may cost anything up to 1.5 MSEK, and at Volvo Cars there are more than 100 members of this tough family
25/08/2009 10:40
Intelligent cars avoid accidents. Click here to read full report.
The aim is that tomorrow's cars should quite simply be able to avoid accidents. Many of today's cars are already so intelligent that they alert the driver or even step in and brake the car to avoid an accident
03/08/2009 16:08
Volvo Car UK Succeeds With Its Congestion Charge Challenge to The Mayor of London. Click here to read full report.
Following its challenge to The Mayor of London, Volvo Car UK has been successful in its bid to review the current Congestion Charge alternative fuel exemption that, Volvo believes, unfairly biases hybrid cars over other low-emitting vehicles
01/08/2009 13:44
Volvo DRIVEe With Start/Stop Technology. Low CO2 Emissions and Over 70mpg. Click here to read full report.
The new Volvo DRIVe low CO2 range showcases Volvo's ability to produce increasingly efficient vehicles with economy to surpass even the smallest diesel-engined cars. The DRIVe range comprises the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 saloon, V50 Sportswagon, XC60 crossover, V70 and XC70 premium estates and S80 executive saloon
25/07/2009 09:32
Volvo XC60 boosts sportiness with R-Design. Click here to read full report.
The Volvo XC60 R-Design makes a clear statement about true driving pleasure, a young, energetic attitude and confident success. A sporty chassis and even more direct steering ensure the driving experience matches the sporty appearance
25/07/2009 09:09
Volvo Car UK launches Polestar Performance for Volvo owners. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car UK and Polestar Racing AB have announced a new range of performance upgrades for Volvo road cars
30/06/2009 17:48
Volvo Car UK Has Challenged the Mayor of London to Emissions Quality. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car UK has today challenged the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the basis of charging for the London Congestion Charging zone
29/06/2009 15:55
Volvo PV445 celebrates its 60th anniversary. Click here to read full report.
In 2009, the light delivery vehicle Volvo 445 which brought about the Duett and by that started Volvo's tradition of estate cars turns 60. This is what happened
09/06/2009 21:01
Volvo S40 DRIVe With Star/Stop - WHAT CAR? Green Car of the Year. Click here to read full report.
The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe featuring the new Start/Stop technology has scooped the top honour and been named Green Car of the Year at the prestigious 2009 What Car? Green Car Award
04/06/2009 17:31
Hybrid A to Z. Click here to read full report.
Alongside its conventional combustion engine - usually a petrol or diesel unit - the hybrid car has electric motors and batteries that help power the vehicle. The hybrid system helps the combustion engine by maximising its efficiency rating. When the car is at a standstill, idling is avoided, thus cutting fuel consumption
04/06/2009 17:30
Volvo Cars aims to be market leader in plug-in hybrid technology. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars continues to focus heavily on advanced green technology and is now taking yet another major step forward in keeping with the company’s over-riding vision - DRIVe Towards Zero
04/06/2009 17:29
Volvo Cars and Vattenfall to develop new plug-in hybrid. Click here to read full report.
A Volvo that can be fuelled with electricity from a standard wall socket will be a reality in 2012. Swedish energy company Vattenfall and the Volvo Car Corporation are launching an industrial joint venture partnership to introduce plug-in hybrids on the market
28/05/2009 18:32
A New Model Year. A New Range Of Additions And Enhancements From Volvo. Click here to read full report.
A new model, new engines and new engine technologies are the key additions to the Volvo range for the 2010 model year, all of which offer enhanced drivability, lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel consumption
28/05/2009 18:31
Drive the Volvo S60 Concept. Virtually. Click here to read full report.
Volvo is giving an insight into the driving characteristics of the Volvo S60 Concept with the release of an innovative new PC-based racing challenge called Volvo - The Game
24/05/2009 11:23
Volvo's most powerful Flexifuel engine gets higher performance and lower fuel consumption. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars' most powerful E85 engine is now receiving a vitamin supplement in the form of 30 fresh horsepower and an additional 40 Newton metres of torque. The five-cylinder 2.5-litre Flexifuel engine, the 2.5FT, produces 231 hp (170 kW) and 340 Nm of torque
03/05/2009 08:49
Volvo Cars launches three new child restraints for children of all ages. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car Corporation now launches three new child restraints, covering the range of newborn infants to children aged up to about ten. The child restraints have been thoroughly tested and meet Volvo Cars' exceedingly high demands on safety
24/04/2009 20:35
Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe gain extra attitude with R-Design. Click here to read full report.
Volvo has strengthened its DRIVe range by combining the DRIVe technologies with its sports-inspired R-DESIGN bodykit to offer C30, S40 and V50 models with low levels of emissions and the highest levels of visual appeal
13/04/2009 09:31
DRIVe technology in the new Volvo C30 Green Racing for STCC. Click here to read full report.
Motorsport has long been the drive behind developments in the car industry. Now Volvo Cars is doing things the other way around. Using technology from the environmentally optimised C30 DRIVe to win the STCC
13/04/2009 09:30
Peter Horbury new head of Design at Volvo Car Corporation. Click here to read full report.
Effective May 1, Peter Horbury, age 59, will assume responsibility for the division of Product Design within Volvo Cars. He will lead the next stage of the development of Volvo Cars' design language
31/03/2009 21:51
Last Volvo S60 rolls off the assembly line in Ghent. Click here to read full report.
At 4.15am on Tuesday morning March 31, the last Volvo S60 rolled off the assembly line at Volvo Cars Ghent. The historic car - a Sapphire Black model with a five cylinder gasoline engine - is destined for a customer in Taiwan
17/03/2009 20:13
Sixes from Volvo - A smooth 80 year affair. Click here to read full report.
The four-cylinder 2 litre engine of the first Volvo series of cars had just about started to rev up when it was replaced with a bigger, smoother and more powerful six-cylinder engine, just like those that many of Volvo's American competitors were beginning to introduce. 2009 marks the 80th anniversary of the DB engine and since 1929, apart from a ten year gap in 1958-1968, Volvo cars have been offered with six-cylinder engines. This is the story behind these cylinders in brief
13/03/2009 17:04
Volvo S80L - launch and start of production. Click here to read full report.
On March 12th, Volvo Car Corporation launched the all-new Volvo S80L in Beijing, China. The prices and specifications of the 5 variants were presented. To meet the demand of Chinese consumers, the wheel base of this S80L model is prolonged by 140mm and the car is considerably upgraded
13/03/2009 17:03
Volvo Car Corporation avoids notices by reducing personnel costs. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car Corporation has today signed a unique agreement with the local unions which most probably means that the company can avoid further employee separations.
09/03/2009 14:33
Volvo Launches 'Ice White' C70 Coupé Convertible. Click here to read full report.
Volvo's striking four-seater C70 Coupé-Convertible packs some extra appeal this spring with the introduction of the 'Ice White'. Priced at an attractive £24,495 OTR and available to order now, the C70 Ice White features £2,350 worth of extra equipment over the standard 2.0D S model on which it is based which retails at £24,995 OTR
06/03/2009 09:36
Volvo Cars upgraded state-of-the-art emissions laboratory. Click here to read full report.
One of the world's most advanced emission laboratories is Volvo Cars' important tool in the quest for lower fuel consumption and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. The upgraded emissions laboratory was used when developing all DRIVe models - updated engine mapping and rolling resistance were tested and confirmed
06/03/2009 09:34
Volvo cars and the Environment 2008. Click here to read full report.
Dating from the early 1970s, Volvo Cars' commitment to the environment covers the entire lifecycle of the car, from design, engineering and production to useful life, service and recycling. Efficient energy and resource utilisation and reduced emissions is in focus
26/02/2009 18:39
Sports chassis gives enhanced driving pleasure in the Volvo S80 and customers more freedom of choice. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars is introducing a sports chassis that is a more dynamic alternative for the refreshed Volvo S80. It offers both increased driving pleasure and crisper response
26/02/2009 18:38
The refreshed Volvo S80 - first class exclusiveness and driving properties. Click here to read full report.
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".
25/02/2009 07:09
Volvo presents seven new cars with the green DRIVe badge, all with best-in-class CO2 levels. Click here to read full report.
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.
18/02/2009 08:15
Two new five-cylinder diesels from Volvo. More power and less fuel consumption. Click here to read full report.
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
23/01/2009 20:58
Volvo XC60 takes the SUV of the Year at the 2009 What Car? Awards. Click here to read full report.
"Volvo is renowned for two things - making some of the world's most family-friendly cars, and some of the safest. The XC60 reinforces that reputation" praised Steve Fowler, What Car? (UK)Magazine group editor
22/01/2009 13:16
Volvo Safety Achievements. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars builds many of the safest cars on the market. Ever since Volvo Cars was founded, safety has been a cornerstone of the company philosophy. The aim is to offer cars that are safe for all people in all imaginable traffic situations. The key to success in this respect is to design safety systems that are smart and that interact with one another
22/01/2009 12:45
All leather in all Volvo car interiors chrome free for allergy sufferers. Click here to read full report.
To alleviate for those who have chrome allergy, all leather used in Volvo car interiors has been treated in a chromium-free tanning process, using either natural or synthetic tanning materials. This benefits both man and nature.
16/01/2009 17:33
Volvo Car Corporation 2008 - sales facts and figures. Click here to read full report.
2008 was a truly challenging year for the entire car industry following the impact of economic turmoil and a global financial crisis, and as result Volvo Cars global sales volumes fell by 18.3 percent to 374,297 units. During the year Volvo Cars presented a number of new exciting products, including the all-new XC60 crossover that received extremely positive attention in global media
13/01/2009 18:16
Rising Sales Sees Volvo Car UK Buck The Trend In 2008. Click here to read full report.
Volvo is celebrating after bucking national trends and beating the downturn with rising sales of its new cars during 2008. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Volvo enjoyed a sales increase of 10.98% in comparison to 2007.
09/01/2009 17:48
The 3-point safety belt has saved more than a million lives so far. Click here to read full report.
Saving a life can be so simple: grab, stretch, click! If you are wearing a safety belt, your chances of surviving a collision improve by 50 percent. The three-point belt is and will remain the car’s most vital safety detail. However, even more lives could be saved if belt usage increased
09/01/2009 17:47
3-point safety belt from Volvo - the most effective lifesaver in traffic for fifty years. Click here to read full report.
Few people have saved as many lives as Nils Bohlin - the Volvo engineer who in 1959 invented the V-type three-point safety belt. A design as obvious as it was intelligent, perfectly suited to the seat occupant's body. To this very day, the safety belt still provides the most effective protection in the event of an accident
09/01/2009 17:46
The 3-point belt remains central in today's and tomorrow's safety solutions. Click here to read full report.
Many people believe the three-point safety belt has not changed over the past fifty years. They are right. And wrong. The belt's ingeniously simple basic design is the same. The difference today is that the belt is part of a high-tech safety system under constant development
07/01/2009 20:42
Volvo's new Euro 5 diesel S80 top performance and record-low fuel consumption. Click here to read full report.
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.
19/12/2008 15:51
Volvo Cars maps driver behaviour in advanced research project. Click here to read full report.
About 100 Volvo V70 and XC70 cars, equipped with cameras and computers are included in a huge European field test project. All to monitor the driver's behaviour in order to gain more knowledge about how we react as human beings in complex traffic situations. The research project is part of the EU-project called EuroFOT (Field Operational Tests) where Volvo Cars, other actors from the automotive industry and SAFER at Chalmers University of Technology all are engaged
17/12/2008 17:47
Volvo S60 Concept. Featuring GTDi technology for lower CO2 emissions. Click here to read full report.
The engine that Volvo Cars has chosen for the Volvo S60 Concept is a four-cylinder 1.6-litre petrol unit using high-efficiency GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) technology and producing 180 horsepower
17/12/2008 17:46
Volvo technology helps drivers avoid accidents with pedestrians. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars is now introducing the next generation of preventive safety technology. Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and pedestrian detection reacts when a pedestrian walks out in front of a car.
17/12/2008 17:45
The New Volvo DRIVe Sub 120 G/KM Range. Click here to read full report.
The DRIVe sub-120g/km CO2 range, which comprises C30 SportsCoupe, S40 Saloon and V50 Sportswagon, showcases Volvo's ability to produce increasingly efficient vehicles with outstanding economy to rival even the smallest diesels
16/12/2008 16:35
Volvo S60 Concept. A glimpse of the next-generation Volvo S60. Click here to read full report.
The coupe-inspired lines that gave the original S60 its characteristic stance are even more pronounced in the next generation. "The sporty design gives visual promise of an enthusiastic drive and I can assure you here and now that the all-new S60 will live up to that promise"
16/12/2008 16:33
Volvo S60 Concept. A taste of the spectacular all-new Volvo. Click here to read full report.
A few days before Christmas, Volvo Cars treats the automotive world to an early unwrapping of a car that will shine bright in the streets for years to come. The Volvo S60 Concept gives the car world a glimpse of what the all-new Volvo S60 is going to look like when it arrives in 2010
01/12/2008 16:42
Ford Motor Company Announces it Will Re-evaluate Strategic Options for Volvo Car Corporation. Click here to read full report.
Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] announced today it will re-evaluate strategic options for Volvo Car Corporation, including the possible sale of the Sweden-based premium automaker
26/11/2008 21:23
All textiles in all Volvo models Oeko-Tex certified to be allergy-friendly. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars is the only manufacturer in the car industry with a complete model range featuring textiles that are so clean that they are certified according to the Oeko-Tex standard. The textile standard was introduced at the beginning of the 1990s by textile research institutes as a response to the needs of consumers and the general public for textiles which posed no risk to health.
24/11/2008 16:22
First photos of the Volvo S60 Concept. Preview of the next sedan model. Click here to read full report.
Here is the first glimpse of Volvo Cars' next concept car. The Volvo S60 Concept will be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2009 - and it gives a clear indication of what the all-new Volvo S60 will look like when it is introduced during 2010.
24/11/2008 16:11
Preview of Volvo S80L tailored for China. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car Corporation proudly presented the Volvo S80L at the 6th Guangzhou Motor Show in south China. The S80L, a long wheelbase version of the popular S80 sedan, has been locally tailored and specifically designed for the market in China.
17/11/2008 17:28
Production of Volvo XC60 and DRIVe range are kicked off. Click here to read full report.
With the Volvo XC60 Volvo Car Corporation is stepping boldly into the growing crossover segment. At the other end of the range it is offering the C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe with best in class consumption and lowest CO2 emission levels. Both the XC60 and the DRIVe cars have successfully entered the mass production stage in Volvo Cars' Ghent plant during the last weeks.
31/10/2008 17:27
Volvo Cars engages Orrefors in work with new concept car. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars has engaged world-famous Swedish glassworks Orrefors in the work with 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 be shown for the first time at the Detroit international motor show in January 2009
02/10/2008 21:12
Five models from 125 to 200 hp give Volvo one of the market's broadest ranges of E85 models. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars has one of the car market's broadest ranges of E85 models. All told, five models are on offer, each available with one or two Flexifuel engines. Most recently, the Volvo V70 and Volvo S80 were introduced with a five-cylinder 2.5-litre turbocharged Flexifuel engine producing 200 hp (147 kW) and 300 Nm of torque
02/10/2008 20:44
Volvo XC60 with CO2 Emissions Below 170g/km. Click here to read full report.
During the first half of 2009, Volvo Cars will launch a variant of the new Volvo XC60 with front-wheel drive, an upgraded Euro 5-compliant 2.4-litre diesel engine, featuring 175 horsepower, 420 Nm of torque and CO2 emissions of less than 170 g/km
30/09/2008 21:12
UK Prices for the Volvo DRIVe Sub 120g/km Range. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car UK announces preliminary prices for the new economical sub-120g/km diesel variants of the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 Saloon and V50 Sportswagon
30/09/2008 18:06
Volvo Car Corporation and Polestar finish the STCC-season with another victory. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars and Polestar finished this years STCC-season (Swedish Touring Car Championship) at Mantorp Park with yet another victory
26/09/2008 16:23
New state-of-the-art wind tunnel gives Volvo buyers reduced CO2-emissions and lower fuel consumption. Click here to read full report.
One of the world's most advanced wind tunnels is Volvo Cars' new tool in the quest for lower fuel consumption and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Volvo Car Corporation is the first car manufacturer to own a wind tunnel that fully simulates the airflow around and underneath the car's body, combined with wheel rotation on a flat road surface
26/09/2008 16:03
Volvo Cars promotes passion and performance at 2008 Classic Motor Show. Click here to read full report.
Red classic Volvos will grace the stand at the NEC during the UK's biggest classic motoring extravaganza
09/09/2008 16:44
The new Volvo C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe -- with CO2 emissions of 115 and 118 g/km. Click here to read full report.
Volvo will be unveiling the new economical, sub-120g/km diesel variants of the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon at the Paris Motor Show in early October
06/09/2008 10:47
Volvo City Safety cuts insurance premiums. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars has attracted considerable attention with its new safety function in which the car brakes automatically - Volvo City Safety
06/09/2008 10:34
Pole Position and Podium for Volvo in STCC. Click here to read full report.
Robert Dahlgren takes Volvos fifth pole position in nine races and finishes in third place
06/09/2008 10:24
Pit stop drama in STCC. Click here to read full report.
Despite strong lap times at the end of the race, Dahlgren finished fifth and Rustad sixth after an unfortunate pit stop
31/07/2008 20:44
The Volvo PV444 Becomes The PV544 in August 1958. Click here to read full report.
When the Volvo Amazon was presented in late summer 1956, most people were convinced that the PV with its already rather old-fashioned styling wasn't going to survive that much longer. However, the PV with its loyal customer base and healthy sales figures both in Sweden and overseas experienced something of a second wind
31/07/2008 19:54
Volvo C30 Impresses In A Dramatic WTCC Debut. Click here to read full report.
Seventh fastest in testing and tenth in qualifying before being pushed off the track by Rickard Rydell
26/07/2008 10:16
Volvo Announces Prices and Full Technical Specifications for the XC60. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car UK can now announce full technical and specification details for the new XC60 crossover which arrives in dealer showrooms this Autumn. The XC60 is available to order now with prices starting at £24,750 OTR for the 2.4D S model and offers innovative standard features such as a low speed autobrake City Safety and versatile 40/20/40 split folding rear seats as well as sub 200g/km CO2 engine options.
18/07/2008 20:50
Volvo enters the World Touring Car Championship race at legendary Brands Hatch. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car Corporation 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
11/07/2008 16:29
Volvo 164 Turns 40. Click here to read full report.
The Volvo 164, a stylish, high-specification car with features that include a new in-line six, an elegant and comfortable interior and a variety of other properties that place this model securely among the big names in what is for Volvo a new price class
05/06/2008 20:12
Volvo XC60 Prices Released. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car UK announces preliminary prices for the new XC60, the safest and most stunning Volvo ever. This new crossover vehicle combines XC capability with sports coupe styling and will start at £24,750 for the 2.4D S
22/05/2008 15:03
Volvo Three-Way Catalytic Converter Gets Gold Medal. Click here to read full report.
The world's perhaps most important invention for controlling exhaust emissions on cars was developed at Volvo Car Corporation in the early 1970s. Under the leadership of the legendary environmental expert Stephen Wallman, the three-way catalytic converter controlled by an oxygen sensor was introduced. Mr. Wallman has now been awarded the Royal Swedish Automobile club’s gold medal
15/05/2008 16:53
Historical Volvo P1800 visit to Sweden. Click here to read full report.
47 Volvo P1800 cars from German and Swiss Volvo Owner clubs visit Sweden and Volvo Car Corporation in connection with the clubs' 30 year anniversary
14/05/2008 19:32
Volvo's Nine Models Get 09 Updates. Click here to read full report.
Enhancements to the Volvo range for the 2009 model year offer customers more choice, more luxury features and technology as well as value for money. All new MY'09 models are available to order now with first customer cars expected in July
13/05/2008 20:03
Volvo XC90 Model Year 2009. Click here to read full report.
The Volvo XC90 premium SUV has received several exciting updates for the 2009 Model Year, including a new lower CO2 figure for the D5 Geartronic1, the introduction of the sports-inspired R-DESIGN and new exterior colours, alloy wheels and options giving buyers more choice.
13/05/2008 19:59
Volvo V70 Turbocharged Flexifuel Police Car. Click here to read full report.
Visitors at GreenFleet Arrive 'n' Drive event at Rockingham are able to experience an impressive range of Volvo cars, including the new Volvo V70 2.5 FlexiFuel Turbo (FT) 200bhp police car, developed by Volvo to the specific requirements of the Emergency Services as part of its environmentally-friendly FlexiFuel offer
19/04/2008 13:47
Volvo C70 Now With Complimentary RTI and Keyless Drive. Click here to read full report.
RTI satellite navigation and Keyless Drive systems, worth £2,200 are available on all new models in the C70 range at no extra cost from April this year until the end of June.
10/04/2008 19:48
Massage and ventilation elevate the Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive to the next level. Click here to read full report.
Volvo's most exclusive cars guarantee discreet Scandinavian luxury designed to appeal to all one's senses. For model year 2009 the aura is reinforced still further through a unique combination of massage and ventilation functions in the front seats along with a range of enhanced materials and trim details.
02/04/2008 17:45
Volvo Towbars at Lower Prices. Click here to read full report.
In anticipation of the impending start of the holiday season Volvo has reduced prices of its high quality, fully tested and warranted range of towbars by up to 25%
30/03/2008 16:56
Volvo C30. R-Design as standard. Click here to read full report.
Volvo is introducing the striking R-DESIGN Sport as the new entry level specification on the Volvo C30 SportsCoupe
05/03/2008 19:01
Volvo XC60 MY2009 Overview. Click here to read full report.
The new Volvo XC60 is the first vehicle in a new generation of the contemporary cross-over concept. It is a combination of a traditional city vehicle and an XC vehicle aimed for young, professional urban people with an active life. Volvo XC60 is a sporty and dynamic car with tasteful exterior and interior design and versatile functionality
05/03/2008 19:00
Safe, stunning and smart - the new Volvo XC60 has what the crossover customer dreams about. Click here to read full report.
The new Volvo XC60 is stepping boldly into what is currently the automotive world's fastest-growing segment - dressed in a thrilling blend of muscular XC capability and the sporty charisma of a coupe
05/03/2008 18:59
Volvo Cars launches new Alcoguard to help reduce the number of alcohol-related road accidents. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars was the first car manufacturer to launch an innovative feature aimed at helping to reduce the number of road accidents caused by drink-driving. Alcoguard is a fully integrated in-car alcolock that utilises advanced fuel-cell technology, a solution that is both user-friendly and reliable
05/03/2008 18:58
Collision avoidance standard in the new Volvo XC60. Click here to read full report.
The new Volvo XC60 is being launched with City Safety - Volvo Cars' in-house developed unique technology for avoiding low-speed collisions in city traffic and tailbacks. City Safety in combination with the recently introduced Collision Warning with Auto Brake means that Volvo Cars can now offer functions for auto-braking at all speeds
05/03/2008 18:57
The new Volvo XC60 crowns Volvo's long safety tradition. Click here to read full report.
"The Volvo XC60 is the safest Volvo ever. It brings together all the safety knowledge we have built up over more than 80 years. In fact, the XC60 is perhaps even the safest car in all categories," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp
05/03/2008 18:56
World premiere for the new XC60 - the Dramatic New Approach to Volvo's DNA. Click here to read full report.
Ask Steve Mattin to describe the new Volvo XC60 and the Volvo Cars Design Director will unhesitatingly deliver a distinctive answer. "The boldest crossover so far. This car is charged with more emotive form and far more energy than any previous Volvo model.", he says
05/03/2008 18:55
Volvo Cars introduces special edition to celebrate the Volvo Ocean Race. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars is starting the countdown to the Volvo Ocean Race by launching a series of specially designed cars. The new Volvo Ocean Race Edition encompasses three models: the Volvo V70, Volvo XC70 and Volvo XC90
27/02/2008 10:35
Volvo Hot Road Jakob. Click here to read full report.
Hot Rod Jakob is a unique combination of classical car-building craftsmanship allied to modern technology and design. In February 2008 the car will be unveiled at the Volvo Museum in Goteborg before setting off on a tour of the Nordic region and the USA.
20/02/2008 15:37
First pictures of the new Volvo XC60. Click here to read full report.
Here are the first pictures of one of this year's most exciting new car models - the new Volvo XC60! "It's not only the safest Volvo ever. If you ask me, it's also the most stunning. Not a bad combination, is it?" says Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp. The new XC60 has its premiere showing at the international car show in Geneva on March 4 and the first cars will reach dealers in Europe in autumn 2008
20/02/2008 15:35
15 Million Volvo cars - history will be written on 20th February. Click here to read full report.
The very first Volvo car left the factory on April 14, 1927. It was called the OV4 because the letters OV are Swedish for "Open Car" and 4 denoted the number of cylinders powering the new Swedish car. On February 20, 2008, it is once again an open car that is under the spotlights. That's when car number 15,000,000, an attractive convertible Volvo C70, will leave the factory in Uddevalla
16/02/2008 17:58
Volvo Cars. 80 years of serving society. Click here to read full report.
Different and exciting exhibition theme for Techno-Classica show in Essen. Volvo Cars will give attention to a lesser known fact at the world's largest show for classic cars and everything else to do with the classic-car hobby. The exhibition theme for this year's Volvo stand that will reflect the Volvo heritage is "Volvo cars. 80 years of serving society".
02/02/2008 13:32
Volvo XC70, the true sports car. Click here to read full report.
The words "sports car" can be interpreted in two different ways. You can consider the car itself as a piece of sports equipment - a sexy beast with more power and torque than most would dare to unleash. Or you can view the car as the thing that enables you and your gear to get halfway up a frozen mountain in search of an extreme challenge.
25/01/2008 21:04
Volvo Winter Testing in Extreme Conditions. Click here to read full report.
Volvo's Scandinavian heritage and industry-leading test framework create the foundations for one of the world's safest winter cars, so that customers can rely on Volvo everywhere, irrespective of climate and road conditions. That is why Volvo's cars are tested under the most extreme conditions from Arizona's blisteringly hot desert to the biting cold of the Arctic north
22/01/2008 20:38
Volvo S80, as elegant on snowy slopes as on city tarmac. Click here to read full report.
The combination of Volvo's active All Wheel Drive system, DSTC stability-enhancement and smooth steering give the Volvo S80 winter-beating properties of true world class
21/01/2008 20:40
Volvo XC70 - perfect for a trip to the ski slopes. Click here to read full report.
With its high ground clearance and active All Wheel Drive and DSTC systems, the Volvo XC70 offers superb get-you-there ability on winter roads
13/01/2008 11:13
Volvo Cars launches Powershift. Two Transmissions in One. Click here to read full report.
Two-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 are now also available with a fully-automatic transmission. This new Powershift transmission is a six-speed unit. It features twin wet clutches that provide gearchanging comfort on a par with that of a fully-automatic transmission, yet with the performance one expects of a manual gearbox. What is more, it significantly cuts fuel consumption compared with a conventional automatic transmission
13/01/2008 11:12
Spice up your Volvo XC90, C30, S40, V50 with R-design. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars' R-design programme - a sporty factory-fitted option package - is now also available for the Volvo XC90. R-design is tailor made for customers who want a car with refined attributes. The package is also available for the Volvo C30, Volvo S40 and Volvo V50.
21/12/2007 11:12
Volvo Car UK Helps Charity To Bring People Together For Christmas. Click here to read full report.
Volvo is helping people get together over the festive period by providing a fleet of cars to the Crisis Open Christmas. The charity is using a fleet of cars including the Volvo V50 sportswagon and the S40 and S60 saloons to help volunteers reach the people who need warmth and companionship at a time that can be a particularly lonely for those without a home or family
17/12/2007 13:39
Future Technology from Volvo for Road Safety. Click here to read full report.
Volvo is showcasing a new generation of groundbreaking protective safety systems to help improve safety on our roads. Collision Warning with Auto Brake for pedestrians, Collision Avoidance by Auto Steering and Vehicle to Vehicle Communication are three Volvo concepts which are currently in development to provide better protection for people both in and outside the car.
25/11/2007 11:33
Smart, portable Garmin navigation system fits all new Volvo cars. Click here to read full report.
In cooperation with Garmin, Volvo Cars has developed an elegant navigation kit that can be fitted to all new Volvo cars. The dealer installed accessory kit includes both a mounting bracket and the navigator unit. It will be available by the end of 2007.
16/11/2007 14:31
Volvo Reveals For The New Entry Level 2 Litre Engines In The Volvo V70 and S80. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Car UK can now reveal prices for the new entry level 2-litre petrol and diesel engines in the all-new Volvo V70 premium estate and S80 executive saloon
02/11/2007 20:25
Volvo Cars Celebrates 80th Anniversary at 2007 International Classic Car Show. Click here to read full report.
Rare Volvo cars are under the spotlight at this year's Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham's NEC from 9 to 11 November. Celebrating 80 years since the first Volvo car left the Gothenburg factory in Sweden, the company marks this milestone with the help of some real motoring rarities.
30/10/2007 22:13
Volvo Unleashes Volley of Exciting New Concepts at the 2007 SEMA Show. Click here to read full report.
Five years, five cars. As a commemoration to Volvo's fifth straight year at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) tradeshow, the Swedish manufacturer will show five highly modified versions of its vehicles. Ranging from the all-new XC70 to a high-performance version of the S80 T6, an eye-popping C30 to a C70 convertible, and a one-off fully custom hot rod, this year marks Volvo Cars most ambitious SEMA effort ever.
30/10/2007 22:12
Volvo XC70 Surf Rescue Safety. Click here to read full report.
It's only fitting that a SEMA concept car from Volvo be focused on safety. It's a natural fit. Yet 2007 marks the first year that Volvo has built a SEMA vehicle with a specific safety theme: enter the Volvo XC70 Surf Rescue (SR).
30/10/2007 22:11
The Caresto V8 Speedster brings its posh new C70 cousin along to SEMA. Click here to read full report.
The Caresto V8 Speedster makes a comeback at the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas - accompanied by its posh cousin, the stunning Volvo C70 Caresto Edition. "The Speedster is a dream car that few people can afford, while the new C70 is the affordable distant relative. Two very different cars, but put them next to each other and you see that they dropped from the same family-tree," says specialist car builder and customizer Leif Tufvesson.
30/10/2007 22:09
Quick Response Team Delivers New Concept for Beach Pros Volvo XC70 Surf Rescue On Patrol at the 2007 SEMA Show. Click here to read full report.
Lifeguards on Southern California's famous beaches have been glamorized by Hollywood for decades. While they share the spirit of adventure and camaraderie, these dedicated men and women are highly trained professionals who take safety very seriously. Half a world away, a Volvo designer in Sweden who is captivated by lifeguard skill competitions accepted the challenge to design a show car for his heroes
30/10/2007 22:05
Heico Sportiv Unleashes Beastly S80 T6 HPC at 2007 SEMA Show. Click here to read full report.
The lights of Las Vegas reflect flawlessly in the gleaming aluminum paint of the Heico Sportiv S80 T6 High Performance Concept (HPC). Being shown for the first time in North America at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, the S80 T6 HPC is a literal reflection of power, sophistication and athleticism as can be seen in its unique 7-layer "aluminum effect" body paint.
30/10/2007 22:05
Heico Sportiv C30 Safety - Safety, above all else. Click here to read full report.
Above all else, it's a Volvo. Since Volvo Cars began showing concepts at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) tradeshow five years ago only one rule has been set: all standard safety systems must remain intact and functioning no matter how extensive the modifications made to the vehicle.
30/10/2007 21:59
Volvo XC70 Rescue Unit will Patrol SEMA Show: Dressed as Catalina Island Rescue the Concept Model is a Real World Responder to Emergency Needs. Click here to read full report.
Southern California's lifeguards have been glamorized by Hollywood for decades. While they share the spirit of adventure and camaraderie, these dedicated men and women are highly trained professionals who take safety very seriously.
30/10/2007 21:57
Heico Sportiv S80 HPC Safety. Volvo's Legendary Safety A Top Priority. Click here to read full report.
The tautly stretched and gleaming skin of the Heico Sportiv S80 HPC nearly screams performance. But beneath the aluminum-effect paint scheme hides a full compliment of Volvo's safety systems, all fully functioning and ready to protect the vehicle's occupants in the event of a collision
30/10/2007 21:55
Riding the Big Wave of Style and Performance Volvo C30 by Heico Sportiv Surfaces at the 2007 SEMA Show. Click here to read full report.
Windswept beaches, twisty island roads and outrageous North Shore waves have just landed in the middle of the Nevada desert. Yet this is not a mirage. It's the groundswell of excitement generated by the debut of the breathtaking Volvo C30 by Heico Sportiv
27/10/2007 13:57
At 2.6 Million Miles, Irv Gordon and his Historic Volvo Roll On. Click here to read full report.
Retired Long Island Science Teacher Sets Sights on 3 Million Miles In His Record-Breaking 1966 Volvo P1800
01/10/2007 17:24
Volvo Car Corporation doubles its sales in Russia. Click here to read full report.
Russia is currently the Volvo Car Corporation's fastest-growing market. Sales in Russia increased by 109 percent to 11,865 cars sold between January and August 2007 compared with 5,673 units sold during the same period in 2006. The best-selling models in Russia are the Volvo XC90 and the sedan models headed by the Volvo S40.
28/09/2007 17:09
New Volvo V70 in police uniform. Click here to read full report.
At the annual police conference in Stockholm at the end of September, Volvo Special Vehicles is unveiling the all-new generation of the Volvo V70 in "police uniform" for the Swedish police
12/09/2007 19:38
Special version Volvo C30 surfs to Las Vegas and SEMA. Click here to read full report.
A surf-pattern exterior, a stunning orange dream interior and 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. The special-version Volvo C30 by Heico Sportiv is ready to go to Las Vegas and the SEMA show
12/09/2007 18:54
Volvo S80 High Performance version flexes its muscles at SEMA in Las Vegas. Click here to read full report.
German tuning and motor sport experts Heico Sportiv has developed a spectacular high-performance version of the Volvo S80
06/09/2007 17:48
Volvo ReCharge Concept. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit
06/09/2007 17:47
CO2 issue and fuel consumption in focus along with a variety of technical solutions. Click here to read full report.
The environment is in sharp focus on the Volvo Cars stand at Frankfurt Motor Show. The company presents a number of technical solutions designed to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, including the Volvo ReCharge Concept, a C30 with a unique plug-in hybrid system
06/09/2007 17:46
Volvo Cars launches new Alcoguard. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars is the first car manufacturer to launch an innovative feature aimed at helping to reduce the number of road accidents caused by drink-driving. Alcoguard is a fully integrated in-car alcolock that utilises advanced fuel-cell technology, a solution that is both user-friendly and reliable
29/08/2007 16:42
Volvo Cars introduces new systems for alerting tired and distracted drivers. Click here to read full report.
Studies show that up to 90 percent of all traffic accidents are caused by driver distraction. Now Volvo Cars introduces Driver Alert Control - with a technology solution that is a world-first in passenger cars.
29/08/2007 16:30
New Collision Warning with Auto Brake helps prevent rear-end collisions. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars continues to address the problem of rear-end collisions by introducing Collision Warning with Auto Brake - a refined warning system that makes the car brake by itself if the driver doesn't act when a rear-end collision with a moving or stationary vehicle is imminent
26/08/2007 16:08
September 3 1967. 40 years of driving on the right side in Sweden. Click here to read full report.
On September 3, 2007, it will be 40 years to the day since Sweden switched from driving on the left side of the road to the right side. Here is a short story of how it came to happen.
24/08/2007 21:47
Volvo V70 and S80 available with four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. Click here to read full report.
The Volvo Car Corporation is extending the engine range in the Volvo V70 and Volvo S80. Both models will be available with four-cylinder engines later this year, either a 2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with 145 hp or a 2-litre turbodiesel with 136 hp
20/08/2007 13:46
Special version Volvo C30. Click here to read full report.
In parallel with Volvo Cars' focus on biofuels and hybrid technology, energy-effiency improvements are continuously being made to the company's conventional drivelines. The special version of the Volvo C30 called Efficiency has a fuel consumption below 4.5l/100 km, and CO2 emission below 120 g/km
15/08/2007 18:31
New Generation Volvo V70 Police Car. Click here to read full report.
The all-new Volvo V70, the next generation of one of the police force's most popular vehicles, makes its UK debut in full police specification and livery at the National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) conference and exhibition at Wroughton on 14 and 15 August
11/08/2007 11:00
200 hp Flexifuel engine broadens the Volvo Cars bioethanol offer. Click here to read full report.
During the first half of 2008, a five-cylinder 2.5 litre turbocharged Flexifuel engine with a power output of 200 hp will be introduced in the Volvo V70 and S80. Both models will also be available with a 2 litre Flexifuel engine.
21/07/2007 20:34
Volvo C70 Gets New Diesel Engine Options. Click here to read full report.
Volvo is extending the engine options in its stylish C70 coupe convertible range with the addition of the popular 136 PS 2 litre turbodiesel.
19/06/2007 13:48
Prices and Specifications for the UK 2008 Volvo V70 and XC70. Click here to read full report.
Prices and full specification details are now available for the all new Volvo V70 and XC70 premium estate models for the UK market.
27/05/2007 10:48
Volvo Cars airbag celebrates 20 years. Click here to read full report.
The first Volvo car to be equipped with an airbag left the assembly line in 1987, and during the past 20 years Volvo Cars has continuously refined the airbag technology to enhance protection in both frontal and side impacts
25/05/2007 19:00
Volvo UK Range for 2008. More specifications, style and value. Click here to read full report.
Volvo has made a number of improvements and additions for its 2008 model year range of cars (production start 14 May) while maintaining or lowering prices on most models to offer great value for customers. All models are available to order now, with first customer deliveries expected in July
25/05/2007 18:59
Volvo boosts UK range with four new models. Click here to read full report.
Volvo is launching four all-new, innovative models into the UK to reinforce the company's long-standing commitment to environmental care and its desire to extend customer choice
13/05/2007 13:06
Children are not small versions of adults and need special restraints. Click here to read full report.
A child's neck is under development and not as strong as an adult's neck. Also the head is proportionally bigger than that of an adult. Children therefore need special restraints, facing the rear for as long as possible until at least three to four years of age
13/05/2007 13:05
Children should travel rearward facing until they are three to four years. Click here to read full report.
Small children should travel in rearward facing child restraints for as long as possible, at least until they are three to four years old. Older children should use a booster cushion until they are 140 centimetres tall and at least ten years old
13/05/2007 13:04
World leading crash test technology in Volvo Cars' safety development. Click here to read full report.
The crash laboratory at Volvo Cars Safety Centre is the technically most advanced in the world. It features one fixed and one movable test track, which can be combined to recreate collisions with different impacts, angles and speeds.
11/05/2007 11:13
Safety for the pregnant driver and her unborn child. Click here to read full report.
If a pregnant woman uses her safety belt correctly, the foetal injury risk is reduced significantly. This knowledge stems from Volvo Cars' research on car safety for unborn babies and their mothers. Volvo Cars has developed a virtual crash test dummy to simulate frontal impacts during pregnancy.
08/05/2007 20:13
New drivelines in the Volvo S80. T6 turbo and D5 diesel with AWD. Click here to read full report.
The Volvo S80 is now available with the six-cylinder, 285 hp T6 performance engine with All Wheel Drive that was first introduced in the all-new Volvo V70 in March 2007. Another new power train combination for the S80 is the 185 D5 turbo diesel with AWD.
24/04/2007 19:39
A victory for Volvo and a victory for the environment. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Original Racing won the first leg of the Swedish Touring Car Championship,the STCC , at Sturup Raceway. Truly a historic moment. Through its success last weekend, Volvo, one of the very first manufacturers to officially adopt the eco-friendly E85 fuel in the FIA's global Super 2000 product technical regulations, also became the first make in the world to win on ethanol power.
19/04/2007 18:31
World Traffic Safety Symposium Awards Volvo Cars For Innovative Child Booster Cushion System. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars new booster seat helps protect children who have outgrown their toddler seat. In combination with an extended Inflatable Curtain and new, stronger side body structure, and load limiting seat belts this world's first two-step integrated booster cushion recently received international acknowledgement as a unique engineering solution to give children a safe and comfortable travel experience.
14/04/2007 18:22
Volvo celebrates 80 years of safety. Click here to read full report.
Some principles never change. And after 80 years of safety advances from Volvo, the philosophy expressed by the company's founders is more appropriate than ever.
12/04/2007 17:07
The new Volvo S40 and V50. More dynamic looks and liberated storage space. Click here to read full report.
A number of distinctive design cues take the new Volvo S40 a visual step closer to the new S-range look as first shown on the all-new Volvo S80. At the same time, the V50 approaches the new V range and the all-new V70 without compromising on its original compact and sporty attributes
12/04/2007 17:06
The new Volvo S40 and V50. Refined sportiness and increased premium feel. Click here to read full report.
When the current generation of the Volvo S40 and V50 were introduced in 2003, Volvo Cars had its sights firmly set on younger buyers with high demands on sportiness and premium feel
31/03/2007 11:55
1927 to 2007. 80 years with Volvo. Click here to read full report.
Volvo cars have been driving on roads around the world for 80 years. The company's history and its beginnings have been documented in innumerable ways over the years. By picking out the seventh year in every decade, we can condense the main points in the company's history with the following ten-step summary
05/03/2007 20:02
All new Volvo XC70 generation with sportier attitude and greater capability. Click here to read full report.
Just like the all new V70 model, it offers everything that implies of luxury and a spacious interior, sporty driving properties and high comfort. In addition, the all new Volvo XC70 has a number of smart solutions for increased flexibility and practical function
05/03/2007 20:00
The all new Volvo XC70, more refined appearance but still ready for tough adventures. Click here to read full report.
The all new Volvo XC70 has admittedly dressed up for a luxurious night out in town, but its appetite for exciting adventure is as large as ever
05/03/2007 19:59
The all new Volvo XC70, ongoing capable success in a refined package. Click here to read full report.
When the first XC model from Volvo Cars took to the roads in 1996, it was not only an immediate sales success; it also carved out an entirely new Cross Country segment
05/03/2007 19:58
New Volvo XC70 Cross Country. Click here to read full report.
Volvo's boldly styled and intelligently configured all new Volvo XC70 AWD (all-wheel drive) estate offers significantly improved levels of all-road-all-weather ability and an engaging driving experience combined with class-leading safety features, load-carrying versatility and refined passenger comfort
23/02/2007 11:52
Volvo and the new V70, XC70 and XC60 at the 2007 Geneva Car Show. Click here to read full report.
Volvo strengthens its V and XC ranges at the Geneva Motor Show in March with the world premiere of two all-new premium estate cars, the Volvo V70 and the Volvo XC70, and the European premiere of the Volvo XC60 concept.
19/02/2007 16:29
80 years with Volvo cars. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars is back at the world's largest show for classic cars and everything else to do with the classic-car hobby. The exhibition theme for this year's Volvo stand is "As times goes by, 80 years with Volvo cars"
09/02/2007 18:44
Strong Fourth Quarter for Volvo Cars After a Tough and Challenging 2006. Click here to read full report.
On the whole, 2006 was characterised by uncertainty and difficulties for the entire auto industry. The prices of raw materials remained at record high levels, the total sales of new cars throughout the world weakened, and the political discussions relating to environmentally adapted alternatives to petrol and diesel powered vehicles was accentuated during the year
08/02/2007 09:33
The car of the future. Click here to read full report.
The cars of the future will have functions that no one feels the need for today, but that everyone will love tomorrow
08/02/2007 09:32
City Safety. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars presents a unique system for avoiding collisions at low speeds
06/02/2007 16:46
Turning 25. The Volvo 760. The car that formed the foundation for the modern Volvo Car Corporation. Click here to read full report.
It was in February 1982, 25 years ago, that the new Volvo 760 GLE was unveiled. Volvo's car of the '80s received a rapturous welcome from both the press and the public. It was regarded as elegant and exciting with its chiselled features.
02/02/2007 20:30
Redefining The Premium Estate Sector. The All New Volvo V70. Click here to read full report.
When the all new Volvo V70 arrives in UK showrooms this September it will reinforce Volvo's dominance of the luxury estate market with a car that offers a combination of head-turning Scandinavian design, luxury, athleticism and uncompromised load-carrying versatility.
02/02/2007 17:47
The all-new Volvo V70. Still number one in the estate car segment. Click here to read full report.
Backed by 54 years of ongoing refinement and improvement, Volvo Cars is still the global leader in the segment for large estate cars. Now the all-new Volvo V70 is making its entry onto the market with an innovative combination of luxury and versatility.
02/02/2007 17:45
Refined Scandinavian design gives the all-new Volvo V70 even more star quality. Click here to read full report.
When development work on the successor to today's Volvo V70 got under way, the design team at Volvo Cars were faced with an uncompromising challenge
02/02/2007 17:42
New Generation 3 Volvo V70. Click here to read full report.
The all-new Volvo V70 is the third generation of Volvo's best-selling estate car.  The all-new V70 model offers more of everything; it is more luxurious inside than its predecessor, it is sportier to drive, offers more space for both passengers and luggage, and it integrates a variety of intelligent solutions for flexible usage.
01/02/2007 16:20
Volvo is realigning UK prices and specifications of three key models. Click here to read full report.
Effective from today, 1 February 2007, Volvo is realigning UK prices and specifications of three key models within its range to offer customers even better value for money and standardise the price differentials between engines and trim levels. These changes more accurately reflect Volvo's recently introduced Volvo C30 sports coupe positioning and are more comparable to Volvo's premium rivals
23/01/2007 18:04
Volvo C30 Sportcoupe Overview. Click here to read full report.
The Volvo C30 SportsCoupe is a new compact Volvo. The smallest yet most expressively designed of the Volvo range, the C30's interior is equally stylish with Volvo's unique ultra-slim centre stack and space to seat four adults, with individual seats.
19/01/2007 20:49
Executive Model Tops All-New Volvo S80 Range. UK release.. Click here to read full report.
A new flagship Executive model has been added to the all-new Volvo S80 saloon range. It is the most luxuriously equipped Volvo ever and prices start at £38,415. The first customer deliveries start at the end of January.
11/01/2007 21:29
Volvo V70 Range for 2007 Including Special Edition Sport. Click here to read full report.
The Volvo V70 is the UK's best-selling, large premium estate car and, for 2007, Volvo is introducing a high specification, great value V70 Special Edition Sport model, at the same time as simplifying the rest of the V70 range.
19/12/2006 21:31
The XC60 Concept. Six cylinder bio ethanol engine. Click here to read full report.
The chosen power train for the Volvo XC60 Concept is a six cylinder, 3.2 litre bio ethanol engine with all wheel drive.
14/12/2006 21:37
The XC60 Concept, a glimpse of the next Volvo XC and of the future design language. Click here to read full report.
The XC60 Concept is very much a car for the future. It not only offers the world a sneak preview of the next XC model to come from the Volvo Cars.
14/12/2006 21:34
The XC60 Project, delivering a capable and charismatic crossover from Volvo.. Click here to read full report.
The concept car shows that Volvo Cars XC60 project is ready to challenge the competition in what is currently the toughest and fastest-growing segment in the automotive world, the Small Premium Utility segment
14/12/2006 21:33
The XC60 Project, delivering a capable and charismatic crossover from Volvo. Click here to read full report.
The Volvo XC60 Concept takes centre stage at the Detroit Motor Show, integrating both the unmistakable, muscular XC versatility and the sporty charisma of a coupe.
29/11/2006 21:38
All Wheel Drive and six cylinders a new combination for the Volvo S80. Click here to read full report.
Also the six cylinder models of the new Volvo S80 can from now on be equipped with Volvo's intelligent All Wheel Drive system.
24/11/2006 21:40
Volvo Motor Sport Goes Green. Click here to read full report.
Volvo Cars Sweden has set its sights on winning the Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC) in 2007. With bio ethanol (E85) in the tank
31/10/2006 22:15
Hot rod with a Volvo heart. Click here to read full report.
Leif Tufvesson is one of Sweden's most skilled specialist car constructors, with many of his cars having received serious international acclaim. The hottest of them all right now is the new Caresto V8 Speedster, a mid-engined car with an ethanol powered Volvo V8 unit
31/10/2006 22:13
600HP Volvo Amazon. Click here to read full report.
Classic American muscle cars are a rarity at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) tradeshow in Las Vegas. But a classic Swedish hot rod at the show is about as rare as ordering pickled herring "your way" at the local Burger King
31/10/2006 22:11
Volvo C30 by Heico Sportiv and Burton Snowboards. Click here to read full report.
If the thought of crisp mountain air, fresh powder and breathtaking vistas is not enough to set your mind racing, the Volvo C30 concept by Heico Sportiv and Burton Snowboards will
31/10/2006 22:09
Volvo C30 Ties the Knot with International Product Development (IPD) at 2006 SEMA Show. Click here to read full report.
Whether it's shock, awe or envy, the Volvo C30 "SC" concept by International Product Development (IPD) elicits raw emotion, like a Vegas skydiving wedding
31/10/2006 22:07
Volvo Cars to unveil three C30 concept cars at the 2006 SEMA show. Click here to read full report.
Las Vegas is known for being the city full of surprises and risk, but even Sin City will be shocked to see what new tricks Volvo Cars will be unveiling at the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.
28/09/2006 10:01
Volvo C30. Compact Volvo loaded with driving pleasure and first-class safety. Click here to read full report.
The new Volvo C30 is the smallest and most expressive car in Volvo's model range. With a compact and solid body, sporty chassis, and powerful engines, it offers a very dynamic driving experience
28/09/2006 10:03
The new Volvo C30. Young, dynamic people with intense lives get "a Volvo of their own". Click here to read full report.
With the new C30, Volvo makes its debut in the segment for two-door premium cars. The sporty design, with two doors, four individual seats, and a glass tailgate, aims to give a young and dynamic group of customers "a Volvo of their own."
28/09/2006 10:05
Prices and Specifications for the new Volvo C30 Sportscoupe. Click here to read full report.
Following the world debut of the new Volvo C30 SportsCoupe at the Paris motor show, Volvo has released full details of UK prices and specifications of its new model, as well as the first pictures of the C30 SE Sport model with full body kit.
19/09/2006 10:06
New child car seat legislation. Click here to read full report.
The new child seat legislation is being introduced to try to reduce the number of children injured in car accidents