Press releases from the Volvo Car Corporation http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:50:43 +0100 robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:50:40 +0100 robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com The new Volvo C70 has a smart three-piece steel roof, practical seating for four adults and world-leading convertible safety. With an updated design and elevated premium feel, the C70 also delivers an "I want" aura of absolute world class. The C70 is two cars in one. It is as much an elegant coupe as a sporty convertible. With the same gentle, clean lines in both version http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/c70_my2011.shtml 0B547E66-C981-4CF4-B647-06E7E6159898 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:50:40 +0100 The third generation Volvo XC70 where the model year 2011 V70 belongs, is more refined than ever. A comfortable and luxurious appearance has been combined with top-class flexibility and an expressive design. The XC70 is a sophisticated and elegant car for an active urban life. Come the weekend and it transforms into a rugged partner for all kinds of exciting adventures http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/xc70_my2011.shtml A627CD6A-80F3-446B-A5C6-71CA61AD94FA Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:49:20 +0100 Backed by more than 50 years of ongoing refinement and improvement, Volvo Cars is still the global leader in the segment for large estate cars. The Volvo V70 boasts an innovative combination of luxury and versatility and inherits its genes from classics such as the Volvo Duett, Volvo 245 and Volvo 745. With greater focus on design and comfort, the V70 is both luxurious and practical, not just for families with growing children but also for all active people with high demands on their cars http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/v70_my2011.shtml 50CBAB69-4948-49E0-B0E1-C0D25527E555 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:48:04 +0100 Building on great success in key markets, Volvo Cars' large and exclusive sedan model - Volvo S80 - takes centre stage with far greater self-assurance than ever, the result of a more distinctive and elegant design, a more exclusive interior, a sharper chassis and upgraded engine range. The atmosphere inside is both more comfortable and luxurious, with an increased aura of craftsmanship http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/s80_my2011.shtml 0ECF1360-84B9-4014-94E7-ECE7142AB9E2 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:46:31 +0100 As a record-breaking automotive pioneer turns 70 today, he shows no signs of slowing down - literally. In fact, Irv Gordon - driver of the highest mileage vehicle on the road, a 1966 Volvo P1800 - aims to reach an unmatchable record sometime in the next three years http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/irv_gordon.shtml D9B6BD8F-4CE4-4414-A7DF-56542F3ED341 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:02:35 +0100 The Volvo V60 makes its entry onto the car market with its sights firmly set on giving the all-new S60 sedan model a tough match over the title of "The Most Dynamic Volvo Model Ever" http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/v60-5.shtml 6088F4CF-0512-4A1D-ADCA-51FAC69ED57E Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:03:46 +0100 The new Volvo V60 is packed with high-tech solutions that actively help the driver avoid accidents - and help protect the occupants if an accident is unavoidable. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/v60-4.shtml 1AB2045B-C58F-4F97-B279-B1ADF9A35AA1 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:02:46 +0100 The only 40/20/40-split rear seat in the segment, an easy to load luggage compartment and two built-in child booster cushions - the new Volvo V60 is the perfect choice for buyers who want extra flexibility on top of sporty design and an exciting drive http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/v60-3.shtml 9C0B73D7-F650-4388-8A13-D3A5B7FDB58F Tue, 6 Jul 2010 18:39:04 +0100 The Volvo XC90 is a successful car, with a range of innovations that has elevated the segment into an entirely new dimension, resulting in segment leading sales in main SUV markets. Over time, Volvo Cars has refined the XC90 to boost its competitiveness and with the R-design concept with specially tuned sport chassis, Inscription for a sophisticated interior and all the safety features available it is premium SUV http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/xc90_my2011.shtml A42772A4-D7C2-4D3D-BFDE-E2F72F70EE85 Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:16:50 +0100 Volvo Cars' chassis experts have chiselled out the driving experience in the new Volvo V60 with the same passion and uncompromising approach that characterised the development of the all-new S60 sedan. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/v60-2.shtml 0978B988-046A-4BAA-A85A-A3F6CD0119B5 Mon, 5 Jul 2010 17:36:48 +0100 The Volvo V60 makes its entry onto the car market with its sights firmly set on giving the all-new S60 sedan model a tough match over the title of "The Most Dynamic Volvo Model Ever". http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/v60-1.shtml EC69D364-FD90-4C55-AC57-8AB7BE605CB6 Mon, 5 Jul 2010 17:35:30 +0100 When the current generation of the Volvo V50 was introduced in 2004, Volvo Cars had its sights firmly set on younger buyers with high demands on sportiness and premium feel. A number of distinctive design cues when the model was refined in 2007 meant that the V50 moved a visual step closer to the Volvo V70 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/v50_my2011.shtml 12FA22C1-51C3-4E30-A8CA-E653AEA66F50 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:31:34 +0100 When the current generation of the Volvo S40 was introduced in 2003, Volvo Cars had its sights firmly set on younger buyers with high demands on sportiness and premium feel. A number of distinctive design cues when the model was refined in 2007 took the S40 a visual step closer to the Volvo S80 - giving customers large-car properties in a compact format and with clearly sporty overtones http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/s40_my2011.shtml 5241708E-19BE-4126-B764-73D45D69C4F5 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:30:46 +0100 With the C30, Volvo made 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". http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/c30_my2011.shtml 7748AFE2-3872-48A4-9A67-CB0A1D10F954 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:29:43 +0100 Volvo Cars and energy company Göteborg Energi yesterday signed a letter of intent regarding cooperation in the area of electrical vehicles and recharge infrastructure. Within the terms of the agreement Volvo provides ten Volvo C30 Electric cars with delivery start during the autumn http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/c30_electric.shtml 653D14BD-C127-48F5-B9FA-0C17055BC324 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:28:13 +0100 The Volvo range has been enhanced with a range of new engine additions and enhancements for the 2011 Model Year update. These new engines include the addition of a new two-litre five cylinder diesel powerplant which is introduced to the XC60 and XC70 models and replaces the familiar four-cylinder 136 PS unit in the C30, S40, V50, C70, V70 and S80. All new engines are available to order now http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/2011_upgrades.shtml FA8B4360-27D4-4EBD-A9D0-3364F1714E36 Sun, 9 May 2010 10:26:41 +0100 Prices and full specification details have been announced for the all-new Volvo S60 models http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/s60_uk_prices.shtml 04F7097F-D403-4AEC-A9FA-B1DB580F587E Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:01:37 +0100 Just weeks after the all-new Volvo S60 was introduced to the public, the latest Volvo model is also being unveiled in a racing version. Volvo Cars Belgium will enter the new car in the 2010 season of the Belgian Touring Car Series http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/s60_btcs.shtml EB87DD85-8C78-4E7D-AD12-C96B0797BAA6 Mon, 5 Apr 2010 16:51:20 +0100 Polestar Performance, the team behind Volvo's championship-winning Swedish Touring Car Team, has announced their first complete road car project - the C30 Performance Concept Prototype http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/400ps_c30.shtml 1533D33C-3B86-4D0F-8A34-ACFC00869D0E Mon, 5 Apr 2010 16:49:57 +0100 The interior of the all-new S60 takes Volvo Cars to a new dimension in terms of exclusive quality. In addition, Volvo Cars' designers have added in excitement, contrast and playfulness to the rational simplicity of Scandinavian design tradition http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/inside_new_s60.shtml C50F4FFE-15E5-4B98-B959-18562BD2B3C4 Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:23:52 +0000 The all-new Volvo S60 has its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on the 2nd of March. It makes its entry into one of the automotive world's toughest segments backed by an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/s60_2010.shtml 22F042C5-7486-4A7C-9386-64A37AB19266 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:00:50 +0000 The V70 model strengthens Volvo's position in the premium estate segment. An expressive design - with a characteristic Scandinavian touch - has been combined with a highly flexible and versatile interior with excellent loading possibilities http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/v70_2010.shtml E7D1D98F-37E5-4548-860C-3FDF58182619 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:59:32 +0000 Visually different from most of its contemporaries, and totally different from every other Volvo car. The Volvo PV36, perhaps better known as the Carioca, is an exciting chapter in the Volvo history http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/pv36anniversary.shtml 50AF43A5-9F4E-454D-84AA-B0994EC82526 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:59:07 +0000 The refreshed Volvo S80 for model year 2010 has a tough and exclusive design, while providing top-class fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, performance, driving characteristics and comfort at the same time http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/s80_2010.shtml F3262964-DB91-42C7-87C3-84ADC20D5D8C Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:58:05 +0000 The environmentally conscious Volvo customer can now buy a diesel-powered Volvo V70 or S80 with CO2 emissions as low as 119 g/km - corresponding to fuel consumption of just 4.5 l/100 km http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/s80v70_drive.shtml BA43C8A2-A1D9-4676-B987-884A9115C098 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:57:04 +0000 Volvo Car Corporation is introducing an all-new four-cylinder 2-litre GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine in the Volvo S80, V70 and XC60, offering great performance and efficiency all in one http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2010/gtdi.shtml 7F610D9B-1679-4ECB-9014-6302B691BB76 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:55:48 +0000 The Volvo V70 premium estate and S80 executive saloon already offer copious amounts of load carrying versatility and an engaging driving experience combined with class-leading safety features and refined passenger comfort http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/v70_s80_drive.shtml 64AD4A44-818D-4AE3-BD04-F5AA7BEAB1B6 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:22:22 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/road_train.shtml 58078D0C-E48E-4EA7-848B-A32D87EED684 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:23:06 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/safety_tests.shtml 3E54E4BA-B5EF-4D74-A0D6-22DC0133FFF1 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:21:52 +0000 Volvo Car UK has announced prices for the new C30 SportCoupe and C70 coupe/convertible http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/2010_c30_c70_ukprices.shtml 093FDDC8-0442-40F0-B177-670CB4988925 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:47:03 +0100 Volvo team Polestar managed to turn the tide to victory after top class performance and a lot of drama. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/polestar_wins.shtml 96D96310-CBF0-4045-919B-32E54759B543 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:20:43 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/no_accidents.shtml 179B4006-E7BB-4871-B102-7286AC05CD32 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:19:55 +0100 The next generation of preventive safety technology from Volvo has a groundbreaking function that can detect a pedestrian who has walked into the roadway http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/auto_brake.shtml 1C5CDADD-9E6E-4574-82FC-3261548620AA Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:18:43 +0100 DRIVe Towards Zero is Volvo Cars' vision for developing cars entirely free from harmful exhaust emissions and environment-impacting carbon dioxide http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/towards_zero.shtml EEBB596D-2DDC-4254-9DA8-D5B830622A19 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:06:03 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/plugin_hybrids.shtml FFE34EBF-981D-4ECD-9A01-AA26E6157AB7 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:04:57 +0100 Volvo is currently conducting extremely wide-ranging and thorough analysis of a variety of safety scenarios for cars with electric power http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/electric_safety_challenges.shtml 34C069E1-D082-4975-A7AE-1DF132EEC54F Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:03:51 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/c30_bev.shtml C612F023-86E7-4A31-92CA-05995FE77CAF Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:52:13 +0100 Volvo Cars has now undercut the magical 100 grams carbon dioxide limit for the first time ever http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/c30_low_emissions.shtml 024F9886-F20C-40AE-8258-2CC7D8202597 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:51:12 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/c30r_2010.shtml 67F6921D-9A81-4E58-B4E6-605097CFC2E3 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:52:00 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/c30_2010.shtml 7B969F8F-F152-4000-94CD-D94DEF267CC8 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:09:44 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/c70_2010.shtml DA413A73-62E3-4149-AE16-D4723AC0BBDF Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:09:39 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/xc60_r_design.shtml F44F626A-37B1-4BAE-A374-708FB0F6AD69 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:55:59 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/special_safety_award.shtml 099B1674-9F84-43B4-B763-CAB319DF6D4F Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:46:30 +0100 On Thursday August 13, 1959, the world's first car with standard-fit three-point safety belts - a Volvo PV544 - was delivered http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/seat_belt_50.shtml F6C8E1DD-E85E-49DC-8DCE-397306852D52 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:45:01 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/bob.shtml C6DEFDDB-A1E1-49DA-B53B-5D2F9B517FD8 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:43:21 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/crash_dummies_save_lives.shtml 1CFBE175-2736-4BD1-8A31-19E9F1BE1656 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:41:56 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/intelligent_cars.shtml FDFC9AED-58D5-48B7-B785-D5FE41215E28 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:40:21 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/challenge_to_mayor_reply.shtml 3CB6C274-A5E6-4FB4-B490-5FEFA26206F0 Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:08:33 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/stop_start.shtml 30A4AA92-D189-4271-ADE1-E4D66A413D63 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 13:44:53 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/xc60_r-design.shtml 346487F9-6421-4B90-9161-663FC347C43C Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:32:31 +0100 Volvo Car UK and Polestar Racing AB have announced a new range of performance upgrades for Volvo road cars http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/volvo_polestar_upgrades.shtml 18400BB0-4A43-445A-8E86-25CC73401537 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:09:06 +0100 Volvo Car UK has today challenged the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to review the basis of charging for the London Congestion Charging zone http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/challenge_to_mayor.shtml B7510D0C-FA00-4F7F-B43F-983F71A2FD63 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:48:24 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/445anniversary.shtml B1D62797-DBCA-49B9-B540-8366BA704E6D Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:55:18 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/s40_stop_start.shtml AC0D7821-C90D-4929-B02B-14DA17B90844 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 21:01:32 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/hybrid_a-z.shtml 7D37B941-8B34-42A3-8685-8BB25A4D356E Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:31:34 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/hybrid_leader.shtml ADCB01FD-CAD8-4E36-B974-EB1E60BCA56E Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:30:24 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/plug-in_hybrid.shtml EE9E5F3A-8A63-4852-9DF3-4110ED395539 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:29:04 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/model_year_2010_uk.shtml 466A81CE-BEF3-468D-A19B-BF62D102DB36 Thu, 28 May 2009 18:32:14 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/s60concept_virtual.shtml 60DE2B65-B371-47B8-8E16-F4F8B8C267F3 Thu, 28 May 2009 18:31:11 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/flexifuel.shtml BC802C25-03A4-474D-92B9-51A44A211747 Sun, 24 May 2009 11:23:03 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/child_car_seats.shtml 503559DB-535D-4D1E-8B31-C6AF7B22E122 Sun, 3 May 2009 08:49:29 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/drive_with_r_design.shtml F54102C1-55EE-4D9F-AA09-C4F7C5DAD996 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:35:09 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/c30_stcc.shtml 15898E9A-87C1-420C-9360-220F646C3C79 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:31:42 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/peter_horbury.shtml 9B250E17-EA50-4483-9871-E937CD90E7B4 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:30:43 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/last_s60.shtml B4D7564E-5F97-4EE3-8CDF-A864DBF47A65 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:51:19 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/6cylinder_engines.shtml 4FB11CA7-75A7-4927-94AB-D0C07ADA8330 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:13:42 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/s80l.shtml 23922D8E-9D26-4067-8C92-E50340AD8607 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:04:32 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/economy.shtml 5F9B85C2-C4FE-4183-9E88-8BCD2B36304F Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:03:26 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/c70_ice_white.shtml 1F259CF0-AA05-424E-A149-5B31F6754105 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 14:33:12 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/emissions_lab.shtml A08C589C-D3A6-442E-AA7C-0255AA6193A8 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:36:47 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/environment.shtml A64E1558-F1BE-41BF-8B9B-182EFFB6702E Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:34:57 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/s80_sport_chassis.shtml C57DDDA2-5913-4642-88A2-584F36EB7061 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:39:32 +0000 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". http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/refreshed_s80.shtml 5E0C6112-A526-4634-AE34-86681B441A3F Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:38:31 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/7newcars.shtml 79CB0554-B029-438D-A05B-6415793C0451 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:09:23 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/new_diesels.shtml 80343264-E7D0-4C81-858E-3240B0695DE1 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:15:21 +0000 "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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/suv2009.shtml F7D947FD-A518-458F-AAB0-EEFA599EC278 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:58:06 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/safety2008_9.shtml 7D47A2B8-3827-4D34-8B73-A2019332E257 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:16:56 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/chrome_allergy.shtml 683CAE2A-3E8F-496A-B86B-091AC7D9B562 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:45:21 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/2008sales.shtml ADF25056-ED34-48AF-8CE8-EFE2EB4014C4 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:33:25 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/2008uk_sales.shtml 0697A18B-2805-41E2-8241-5FE596A4B534 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:16:01 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/safety_belt3.shtml C43B87D5-AB0B-42FB-BA34-1D6CB29EBC75 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:48:27 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/safety_belt2.shtml 699DEAAB-D0D4-48A2-A4C2-1B8B983922A9 Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:47:34 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/safety_belt1.shtml ACEC9E75-2039-444D-9AB3-2A8D1D9539BE Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:46:09 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2009/eurod5_diesel.shtml 862E2D66-EEF5-4AFE-81E8-089FC65DD350 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 20:42:56 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/safer.shtml 38DDC022-3C41-4706-8812-B3875923D883 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:51:31 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/s60concept_gtdi.shtml 55ACF160-97C1-44CA-A9AB-22A7E44F3FD6 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:47:15 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/pedestrian_detection.shtml 832DFC78-095A-4FF8-9928-781B6CA9770B Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:46:17 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/sub120emissions.shtml 5252C05B-2514-4A04-B68F-5FDEF82CA928 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:45:21 +0000 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" http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/volvos60_glimpse.shtml CD5692F7-A5A5-4D88-800A-917914417C86 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:35:23 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/volvos60_new.shtml 9319BA22-E211-421E-902D-3D49E9DB6B73 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:33:54 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/ford_re-evaluate_volvo.shtml F1EAD9DC-6283-41A8-A7D2-F6DDA6BFDEFD Mon, 1 Dec 2008 16:42:21 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/friendly_textiles.shtml C31E31EE-DC6B-4EA6-8B3F-789F7CBBA2C9 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:23:30 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/s60_concept.shtml 9BBB1EBE-504C-4203-9E85-92D7213B52AA Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:22:38 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/s80l.shtml BF6F6ED6-7B6F-4817-8BBA-A4CB745DDE54 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:11:18 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc60_drive_production.shtml F2A9B60E-6216-4234-940D-5E02F4C6104C Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:28:43 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/orrefors.shtml 3F72DA2F-23CC-4052-9FB1-80412FFA13F8 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:27:37 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/e85range.shtml 4E0DABB6-D920-48D0-838E-5E3E7CBF590F Thu, 2 Oct 2008 21:12:17 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/low_emissions_xc60.shtml E3871020-6E48-4D55-90F2-10A9CFC0D3DB Thu, 2 Oct 2008 20:44:25 +0100 Volvo Car UK announces preliminary prices for the new economical sub-120g/km diesel variants of the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 Saloon and V50 Sportswagon http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/sub120ukprices.shtml AA3C66C2-FCF0-44C1-B059-6EFDFB4E46AB Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:12:08 +0100 Volvo Cars and Polestar finished this years STCC-season (Swedish Touring Car Championship) at Mantorp Park with yet another victory http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/stcc_2008.shtml E6096193-75E6-47A9-A2A4-03C3DC87B944 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:06:36 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/wind_tunnel.shtml D754C3EF-ED4F-4181-944F-379B724F256C Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:23:04 +0100 Red classic Volvos will grace the stand at the NEC during the UK's biggest classic motoring extravaganza http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/nec2008.shtml B54EA3F7-9BFB-493E-9CA0-C5104225FF6F Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:03:39 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/sub120.shtml 6A5DAEE5-9983-49C4-A5AB-68A905B38C1E Tue, 9 Sep 2008 16:44:10 +0100 Volvo Cars has attracted considerable attention with its new safety function in which the car brakes automatically - Volvo City Safety http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/city_safe.shtml EB581F62-359E-49B8-AC93-C196792EBB0A Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:47:10 +0100 Robert Dahlgren takes Volvos fifth pole position in nine races and finishes in third place http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/stcc_3rdplace.shtml 9271B468-A807-45DB-ABC8-3BE5A4418A01 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:34:24 +0100 Despite strong lap times at the end of the race, Dahlgren finished fifth and Rustad sixth after an unfortunate pit stop http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/stccdrama.shtml FEA07F57-ACF5-4851-8E6D-11A682298794 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:24:10 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/444becomes544.shtml 3656C659-BCD2-44F6-B912-E4C5DAC08BBA Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:44:31 +0100 Seventh fastest in testing and tenth in qualifying before being pushed off the track by Rickard Rydell http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/c30_wtcc_debut.shtml B9F2F947-48CC-46F7-90C4-DA8E66FA9712 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:54:57 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc60ukspecs.shtml 4EA42151-21FB-4309-9A55-F7C3B2D17CD2 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:16:50 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/c30_brandshatch.shtml ADC84EE2-6552-48DF-BAAE-BDCE2941234A Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:50:56 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/164.shtml C4C72192-5C4D-4D6E-93C2-D877B780B816 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:29:38 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc60prices.shtml 8787630A-94A7-4281-B335-0958EA9FC98B Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:12:33 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/stephen_wallman.shtml 5829D96A-B0A5-4F3D-AD64-29478D49A016 Thu, 22 May 2008 15:03:47 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/47_1800visit.shtml D32F3EDE-3C9D-4565-80F9-B410978E56EA Thu, 15 May 2008 16:53:56 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/volvo2009/volvo2009uk.shtml 331E6941-AF1F-4BFF-9BFE-F14E1B7E4BD5 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:32:31 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc90_my2009.shtml 8619D39D-22B0-416F-A7BF-8820E199A903 Tue, 13 May 2008 20:03:33 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/police_v70_flexifuel.shtml F7E6B65C-5216-4D52-BEC8-240B9A07C7F7 Tue, 13 May 2008 19:59:10 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/c70_offers.shtml 0E61D6B7-28B9-4E39-B693-A76A242B8A28 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:47:23 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/80_90_ventseats.shtml 1EBE2047-8B84-470A-ACB9-EEA0DDCB96D9 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:48:45 +0100 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% http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/towbars.shtml A152968C-CB10-4215-89BC-F74A5EDC7385 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:45:01 +0100 Volvo is introducing the striking R-DESIGN Sport as the new entry level specification on the Volvo C30 SportsCoupe http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/c30_rdesign.shtml CB847735-A9E5-4D50-A286-960C3332D06F Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:56:01 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc60_2009_overview.shtml FE36A1FE-CAD4-4AEB-866E-7F3E6D2B60C6 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:01:07 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc60_sporty.shtml D999BBF2-C03F-429E-87A6-4BAEFB8E3706 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 19:00:21 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/alcoguard.shtml 84E50940-7281-421F-B268-D239998B871B Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:59:24 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc60_collision_avoid.shtml 12A8FB7A-EA5C-49EE-A903-72BC9CABA573 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:58:35 +0000 "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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc60_safety.shtml 489D42B8-2B22-4503-8405-BAA539CD9861 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:57:38 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc60_dna.shtml C608BF65-2410-49EA-AE53-4707F5EF9AF2 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:56:32 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/ocean_race.shtml 0302DF6F-7056-4FA9-9D68-8E1560383538 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:55:13 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/hotrod_jakob.shtml F4F86ADC-178A-4454-A4E3-D2AB5ABF5DBB Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:35:29 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc60release.shtml 7797C6ED-7450-4DEE-BA35-08FCFF910E55 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:37:43 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/15million.shtml CAE403E0-1834-4854-839A-4CECECAE14DE Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:35:52 +0000 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". http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/essen2008.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) F9F6D817-ABC8-4FDC-B3DC-33CD8A558D9C Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:58:05 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc70_true_sports_car.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) E0FA1A16-2EB7-4788-BD0C-221F4273AB9D Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:32:10 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/winter_testing.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 0D77039F-0AE7-44F4-ACA7-32FF9000BDB8 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:04:47 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/s80_2008.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 49A9A77C-6A3D-4809-B941-110BDB4F976C Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:38:47 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/xc70.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 4CA5B778-F4DB-4F50-8CAA-5893E592BEA2 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:40:48 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/powershift.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 5B9EBC57-7515-485C-B7A8-F498DF00A714 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:13:52 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2008/r_design.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) DF47597D-6251-40B0-88BC-A23DE5E70976 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:12:44 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/vcuk_helps_crisis.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 4329512C-25DB-4516-8607-E2257BD34CA9 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:12:35 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/future_road_safety.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) B48DADEB-9CF2-4EA3-9E44-796F604D72A8 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:39:12 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/garmin.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) EF8B981B-FAA8-4299-ABF8-06C29535C5AA Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:33:25 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/2litre70_80.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 161DC30A-4EA6-4038-84CB-071C47BFCC95 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:31:57 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/nec_2007.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 7FE51F0E-3DFD-4291-A608-AB7F98969A01 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:25:54 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/sema2007.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 2A584F07-A6AD-4C12-8D4C-92DF2826E8D8 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:13:25 +0000 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). http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/surf_rescue.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) B9D22A0E-C06A-44F1-880A-1F6EABD080B3 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:12:08 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/caresto.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) F897DE4F-2925-45BE-8A1D-8A1E94AAA2BD Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:11:06 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/xc70_surf_rescue.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 3F907D5B-649A-41E6-83AD-A285C15C8C2A Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:09:17 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/heico_s80_2007.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 329585B9-611F-4B39-9364-F3EF1FF8F20F Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:05:59 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/heico_c30_2007.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 0065F618-2178-4A3B-96D1-6F9C8776CE37 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:05:49 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/xc70_rescue_unit.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 45F4D1D4-1C6A-4B79-92BD-1D483C039564 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:59:10 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/heico_s80_safety.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 50FBEF96-28FF-44C4-8655-0761F9E50394 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:57:21 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/heico_c30_style.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 52ADD2B3-1B48-44F7-A483-F1F2A624367E Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:55:33 +0000 Retired Long Island Science Teacher Sets Sights on 3 Million Miles In His Record-Breaking 1966 Volvo P1800 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/irv_gordon.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) B0F93639-2A18-404C-A478-1A33AF60B641 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:57:39 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/volvo_in_russia.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 109E5F18-7F2C-41B6-8228-AC76FECEA988 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 17:24:36 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/police_v70_2008.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 91D2166F-40E0-401A-8130-2D65B9EE7317 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:09:46 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/heico_c30.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 12B2FA7D-E166-4B2B-822B-9BCA88334013 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:38:40 +0100 German tuning and motor sport experts Heico Sportiv has developed a spectacular high-performance version of the Volvo S80 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/heico_s80.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) FC4AD3BD-4218-421F-BA92-559308986C86 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:54:18 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/recharge_concept.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 67F4E02C-AAB3-4CF0-96F9-000820C8A62A Thu, 6 Sep 2007 17:48:37 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/co2_issue.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) FB5C6304-70DF-4095-B005-CAE01C2607E9 Thu, 6 Sep 2007 17:47:39 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/alcoguard.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 75A88C4E-969C-4FD8-9BCF-EFAAF25FE8FE Thu, 6 Sep 2007 17:46:26 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/driver_alert.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 2846EE00-D8A6-4769-B5E7-0FEB67E9211E Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:42:47 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/collision_warning.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 1FDA3848-23BC-4925-B065-740E49619F6B Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:30:53 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/history/driving_on_right.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 61E502B5-996D-41D3-ACD7-164548A85ED0 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:08:33 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/4cyl_engines.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 06514FCC-0385-4453-AA66-A227B55005EC Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:47:36 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/special_c30.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) E3BB43B5-E623-4869-AC1B-2E3B4C2254AC Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:46:35 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/new_v70_police_car.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) E13B5207-F794-421F-9D95-DF1E65416125 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:31:25 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/200hp_flexifuel.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 8841E0BF-6CE8-453A-B144-202A9742C110 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 11:00:51 +0100 Volvo is extending the engine options in its stylish C70 coupe convertible range with the addition of the popular 136 PS 2 litre turbodiesel. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/c70_diesel_options.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 590124D0-7E3D-4901-8469-A326221C9079 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 20:34:20 +0100 Prices and full specification details are now available for the all new Volvo V70 and XC70 premium estate models for the UK market. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/v70_xc70_2008_uk_full.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 554E979C-0D7D-41CD-99C2-652FF4474599 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:48:46 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/20_years_air_bags.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 3DF56558-7421-4661-9DFD-1EC5ACFF5817 Sun, 27 May 2007 10:48:05 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/volvo_2008_range.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 2DA1F0BF-100B-4CB2-9CC6-A3686BA8FE17 Fri, 25 May 2007 19:00:28 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/new_uk_models_2008.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 95CD0C6C-AC88-4205-B91A-3E6B190B791A Fri, 25 May 2007 18:59:33 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/child_seat_restraints.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 512C43AE-1F7A-41C6-8C14-59F4C07BF937 Sun, 13 May 2007 13:06:08 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/child_safety.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 0928DCEC-A24C-4EDD-AD65-32DFADD79E3A Sun, 13 May 2007 13:05:11 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/crash_test_centre.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) FA2BCBDC-70FE-40DD-821B-CC1D372CE103 Sun, 13 May 2007 13:04:08 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/pregnant_women_safety.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 92BFE8F9-E38E-4078-8DF3-35A2B5A5BB39 Fri, 11 May 2007 11:13:48 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/new_s80_awd_07.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 2F8ACA7F-8D47-4CF4-81C4-191BCB86F811 Tue, 8 May 2007 20:13:25 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/stcc_2007.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 443988C2-7019-4723-9636-61F881BC5D50 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:39:51 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/booster_seats.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 93B132E7-24C4-4325-B760-4FDC8EF5690A Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:31:34 +0100 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/80_years_of_safety.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 13FD4B88-11CF-432C-8EF9-69B9CF0A9CAA Sat, 14 Apr 2007 18:22:53 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/s40_v50_2008-2.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 3B533C3D-C179-495C-8B6D-8098F151918F Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:07:31 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/s40_v50_2008-1.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) C47FFA0D-42E4-43B3-BC37-D08AD07800C5 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:06:35 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/80-years-of-volvo.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 3A4D8074-6C2E-4C8C-94AF-768CE24F8EDA Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:55:59 +0100 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/xc70_2008_4.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) FDA7A1EC-CD9C-4A13-8F2E-2A8EE009B7AE Mon, 5 Mar 2007 20:02:07 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/xc70_2008_3.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) B0438353-1E5F-4D3B-90B7-89989D624561 Mon, 5 Mar 2007 20:00:27 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/xc70_2008_2.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 18111C9F-7329-43BC-956E-43C5B3FA45AC Mon, 5 Mar 2007 19:59:32 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/xc70_2008.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 8E6AEA2F-8865-4EEF-AC68-8D0C4B244097 Mon, 5 Mar 2007 19:58:24 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/geneva_2007.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 779CF950-E3C6-44B2-89C9-D0F73A7075C1 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:52:48 +0000 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" http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/essen.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 8FB5574B-E40F-4411-9F25-F3658CD7D17C Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:29:23 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/volvo_stats_2006q4.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 1410A7D7-FFB0-43EA-AD8A-A4A3B2768906 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 18:44:52 +0000 The cars of the future will have functions that no one feels the need for today, but that everyone will love tomorrow http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/future_car.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) C01FE51D-46DD-4006-9859-1DF83102E878 Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:33:50 +0000 Volvo Cars presents a unique system for avoiding collisions at low speeds http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/city_safety.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 0A0B2F48-9945-46A2-8AFF-69CB77759D61 Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:32:34 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/760_over_25.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 25B1B8CB-06BC-484A-B368-727AEB3A7662 Tue, 6 Feb 2007 16:46:27 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/v70_generation3d.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 60F6E7CE-E6B7-4373-9835-84F3E2A172B6 Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:30:39 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/v70_generation3c.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 6B5783F6-5DAE-4ED9-AB30-66C3A3CF36AD Fri, 2 Feb 2007 17:47:29 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/v70_generation3b.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 1F29A748-1A18-48C4-B9E2-29D62A21698E Fri, 2 Feb 2007 17:45:10 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/v70_generation3.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 24E836B2-E08C-4D16-BD8D-188AF45AA41B Fri, 2 Feb 2007 17:42:26 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/uk_model_realignment.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 8C919FB9-5596-4D77-8ECE-22EDAC62B389 Thu, 1 Feb 2007 16:20:05 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/c30_overview.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) BE41CA95-7A91-40B5-820F-9BDBDBFC08F2 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:04:31 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/2007_s80exec_uk.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 81922A9C-96AC-4AD3-A9A8-B172B23CA2CA Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:49:32 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2007/2007_v70_uk.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 6D5C546A-7902-4BFD-8321-DA69B030775A Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:29:42 +0000 The chosen power train for the Volvo XC60 Concept is a six cylinder, 3.2 litre bio ethanol engine with all wheel drive. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/xc60_concept_bio_ethanol.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) C16B534B-A795-442F-93FA-9574C59654FB Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:31:39 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/xc60_concept.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) D40B6F4F-989E-4667-BDAA-8AEA27F9B7B8 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:37:25 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/xc60_project.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) EF765970-05AA-456E-B690-B1BDF1F00F23 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:34:32 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/xc60_detroit.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 2E0DDD06-E43E-42EF-98BE-66228E764ACD Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:33:13 +0000 Also the six cylinder models of the new Volvo S80 can from now on be equipped with Volvo's intelligent All Wheel Drive system. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/s80awd.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 033D9F61-24BA-48DB-B0D3-C8ECB22BF46D Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:38:46 +0000 Volvo Cars Sweden has set its sights on winning the Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC) in 2007. With bio ethanol (E85) in the tank http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/stcc-2007.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) E39A590A-6D87-4C4D-BF72-3834477F107C Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:40:25 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/sema_2006_speedster.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 2E3653EC-EBEC-4394-AAE0-ECC4F7CE473F Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:15:56 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/sema_2006_amazon.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 9D8C376C-1FCA-4384-9B09-889A788437D1 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:13:52 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/sema_2006_c30_heico.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 2ACC3E53-438A-4773-B7DF-111D1859E159 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:11:59 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/sema_2006_c30_sc.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 61DCDDC0-1955-4E85-865B-43FBECA53620 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:09:46 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/sema_2006_c30_evolve.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) BE8B17D3-676F-4961-BD3F-10D22312AFBF Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:07:28 +0000 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 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/c30-information2.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 829B4FD4-BF80-4789-A776-9EC29489269B Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:01:38 +0000 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." http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/c30-information1.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 68765279-933B-4DB6-A3E4-6B444BA3AC23 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:03:13 +0000 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. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/c30-prices-specs-uk.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 9D9BFB0A-593E-4285-8FE9-A291C1E8FEBD Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:05:20 +0000 The new child seat legislation is being introduced to try to reduce the number of children injured in car accidents http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/2006/child-car-seat-legislation.shtml robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk (Robert Isaac) 44CF13C9-6813-4E99-85D5-63635A4E1141 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:06:59 +0000