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The New Volvo S80 with updated driving dynamics and ride

Volvo is offering new Volvo S80 with introduction of two new chassis, the Comfort Chassis and the Lowered Dynamic Chassis, updating and improving ride and driving dynamics.
To be launched in summer 2009, the lowered Dynamic Chassis is being offered as standard on SE Lux and SE models giving option to buyer to specify Comfort [...]

Truck maker Volvo to axe further 1,500 jobs

World’s second largest truck manufacturer Volvo would cut a further 1,543 jobs as it plans to curtail production due to sharp fall in demand across all main markets.
Volvo in a statement declared that employees working at Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks, Powertrain and Penta units would be affected by this decision.
The company explained that sharp decline [...]

The Volvo C70 Coupe-Convertible packed with extra appeal

Volvo is introducing Ice White four-seater C70 Coupe-Convertible adding extra appeal. Available to order with price tag of £24,495 OTR, it features extra equipment worth £2,350 over standard 2.0D S model.
Externally it sports eye-catching Ice White finish. Interior is decorated with black trim and aluminium inlays, while exterior appeal is enhanced with Midir diamond cut [...]

Volvo is extending green DRIVE range with Start-Stop systems

Volvo’s green DRIVE range is getting extended with addition of highly low CO2 emission and increased fuel efficiency models. Volvo will unveil its full DRIVE range at Geneva Motor Show on March 3. Models would include Volvo S80 Executive Saloon, Volvo V70 and XC70 Premium Estates and Volvo XC60 Crossover.

Volvo introduces front-wheel drive in XC60 and XC70 crossover

2.4D engine and front-wheel drive introduction in Volvo XC70 premium estate and XC60 crossover would bring down CO2 emission to 159 g/km. This will make Volvo XC60 the first premium SUV falling below Writing Down Allowance threshold of 160 g/km for company cars. The award winning XC60 will thus become an attractive choice for Fleet [...]

Volvo XC60 receives highest rating in Euro NCAP evaluation

The Volvo XC60 received highest rating in Euro NCAP’s evaluation of degree of whiplash protection.
The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) offers protection in case of rear-ends collision of passenger cars. Volvo XC60 was one of only five cars to get the highest rating. It also received five stars rating in Euro NCAP’s Adult Occupant Protection tests [...]

The Volvo S60 Concept Car to be unveiled in January 2009

The Volvo S60 concept car is scheduled to be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show to present glimpses of what it will look like when launched in 2010.
The President and CEO of the Volvo Cars, Stephen Odell, has expressed confidence in delivering more dynamic and exciting designs and maintaining its leadership in vehicle safety. He [...]

Volvo keeps its servicing environmentally friendly with renewed components

Keeping up with its environmentally friendly approach, the Swedish vehicle manufacturer is recycling scrapped Volvo components with its Greenline initiative.
The initiative should reinforce Volvo’s Exchangeparts system. Under this system used Volvo engines, axles, gearboxes and other components are collected from dealers and reworked exactly to the fresh component standards.
Volvo Greenline renewed component programme’s inspection checks [...]

Volvo steps up production of XC60 & DRIVe range cars

The Volvo Car Corporation has stepped up its production of DRIVe range and Volvo XC60 cars to enter into the growing crossover segment.
It is also offering S40, C30, V50 1.6D DRIVe with lowest CO2 emission and best in class fuel consumption levels.
Both the DRIVe and Volvo XC60 models have been successfully taken into mass production [...]

Volvo steps up production of XC60 & DRIVe range cars

The Volvo Car Corporation has stepped up its production of DRIVe range and Volvo XC60 cars to enter into the growing crossover segment.
It is also offering S40, C30, V50 1.6D DRIVe with lowest CO2 emission and best in class fuel consumption levels.
Both the DRIVe and Volvo XC60 models have been successfully taken into mass production [...]