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Volvo starts building first variants of new engine family
Volvo Car Group is commencing the in-house production of the first variants of its new four-cylinder engine family, as part of the carmaker’s strategy for independence. The carmaker has... Read more about Volvo starts building first variants of new engine family
Volvo aims to break even on an operating level this year without one-off gains
For 2013, Volvo Cars seeks to break even on an operating level without getting a boost from one-off gains that made the automaker profitable in 2012. The operating profit of Volvo last... Read more about Volvo aims to break even on an operating level this year without one-off gains
Volvo V60 hybrid still eligible for Ultra Low Emission Discount
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is now more appealing, especially in the long run, thanks to the new Transport for London Congestion Charge Policy and Company Car Tax. London’s Congestion... Read more about Volvo V60 hybrid still eligible for Ultra Low Emission Discount
Volvo considers building a supermini
Volvo doesn’t have concrete plans of building a supermini yet but it’s something that the automaker may build as long as it finds a partner who will share a platform with it, whether it’s... Read more about Volvo considers building a supermini
Volvo says its kinetic flywheel hybrid system drops fuel consumption by 25 percent
Volvo has been testing its kinetic flywheel hybrid system on public roads and has determined that it can cut a car’s fuel consumption by up to 25%. This system enables a car powered by a... Read more about Volvo says its kinetic flywheel hybrid system drops fuel consumption by 25 percent
New Volvo C30 electric cars offer faster acceleration and charging
The strategic partnership between Volvo Cars and Siemens has finally bore fruit in the form of the new Volvo C30 fully electric cars. The Volvo C30s deliver on the carmaker’s commitment... Read more about New Volvo C30 electric cars offer faster acceleration and charging
Volvo will not pursue a plan to build a flagship sedan
Volvo will not pursue a plan to build a flagship sedan to rival the Mercedes-Benz S class, the Audi A8 or the BMW 7 series since such vehicle will not fill the carmaker’s green image,... Read more about Volvo will not pursue a plan to build a flagship sedan
Volvo to post huge operating loss in China for 2012
Volvo Car Corp. is expected to report a huge operating loss in China for 2012 due to weak sales as well as an expensive new plant, according to report by Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet... Read more about Volvo to post huge operating loss in China for 2012
Volvo planning to launch a four-cylinder diesel engine later this year
Volvo revealed that a high-tech direct-injection system will be used on a soon-to-be-launched next-generation diesel engine to significantly cut down on its fuel consumption. The i-ART... Read more about Volvo planning to launch a four-cylinder diesel engine later this year
Volvo dealers in China falsified retail sales volume in 2011
Volvo Car Corp has discovered a case of extensive cheating by its dealers in China! Following an investigation, Volvo found out that its dealers are overstating their retail sales volume... Read more about Volvo dealers in China falsified retail sales volume in 2011
China approves production plan for Volvo, sources say
The National Development and Reform Commission, China’s main industry planner, has approved plans by Volvo Cars to start building vehicles in the Asian country, three people privy to the... Read more about China approves production plan for Volvo, sources say
2014 Volvo V40 range receives D2 automatic and T2 petrol versions
The 2014 Volvo V40 will be having more optional features as well as emit less carbon dioxide pollutants in the air. The Volvo V40 D2 and V40 R-Design D2 could now be ordered with an... Read more about 2014 Volvo V40 range receives D2 automatic and T2 petrol versions
Volvo plans to expand US lineup, raise margins and boost marketing
Volvo says it will provide support to its struggling dealers in the United States by fortifying its vehicle lineup, increasing margins and raising marketing spending. Doug Speck, global... Read more about Volvo plans to expand US lineup, raise margins and boost marketing
Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid will be offered also with a gasoline engine
Volvo will soon be selling the V60 Plug-In Hybrid with a gasoline engine, according to Volvo's product manager Lex Kerssemakers. However, he declined to provide additional details. It can... Read more about Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid will be offered also with a gasoline engine
Honda and Volvo receive good marks on IIHS overlap crash tests
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given top safety marks to Honda and Volvo after conducting overlap crash tests on their respective models, thanks to safety enhancements the... Read more about Honda and Volvo receive good marks on IIHS overlap crash tests
Volvo Trucks to unveil new FM on March 19 in Europe
Volvo Trucks is launching the newest member of its product range, the Volvo FM, on March 19, 2013. The Volvo FM features the ground-breaking Volvo Dynamic Steering. Although the official... Read more about Volvo Trucks to unveil new FM on March 19 in Europe
2014 Volvo models will get the active high beams
Volvo’s newly-updated models will be getting active high beams as well as the usual automatic high beam headlights. This system shifts light away from other cars while ensuring full-beam... Read more about 2014 Volvo models will get the active high beams
Volvo unveils 2014 S60, V60, XC60 SUV, V70, XC70 and S80
Volvo has revamped the majority of the models in its lineup in what is said to be the “most extensive development” of current models in its history. The performance of the S60 saloon, V60... Read more about Volvo unveils 2014 S60, V60, XC60 SUV, V70, XC70 and S80
New-generation Volvo cars coming in 2014
Volvo will soon produce the replacement for the aging XC90, the first of four, all-new, top-of-the-line models beginning in 2014. It will then be followed by a new S80 saloon, a V80... Read more about New-generation Volvo cars coming in 2014
Volvo Trucks launches groundbreaking multi-media marketing campaign
Volvo Trucks has launched a multi-media marketing campaign that demonstrates the company’s user-friendly suite of solutions that operators can use to remain compliant with O Licence... Read more about Volvo Trucks launches groundbreaking multi-media marketing campaign
Volvo preparing nine new models within 12 months
Within the next 12 months, major updates will be given to eight of Volvo’s nine-model range, according to new company boss Hakan Abrahamsson. He told Autocar that after these updates,... Read more about Volvo preparing nine new models within 12 months
Volvo posted 17% drop in deliveries of trucks in November to 9,446 units
Volvo branded trucks logged a 17-percent year-on-year decrease in deliveries in November 2012 to 9,446 units. Volvo likewise posted a 13-percent year-on-year drop in deliveries in Europe... Read more about Volvo posted 17% drop in deliveries of trucks in November to 9,446 units
Volvo Cars expects flat sales in 2013 due to weak demand
Volvo Cars expect to post roughly flat sales in 2013 but does not currently intend to reduce its production workforce, chief executive Hakan Samuelsson told Swedish daily Dagens Industri... Read more about Volvo Cars expects flat sales in 2013 due to weak demand
Volvo receives a $1.2 billion loan from the China Development Bank
Volvo Car Corp. will repay its present debt after it was able to negotiate a 922 million euro ($1.2 billion) loan from the China Development Bank. The Chinese-owned automaker also seeks... Read more about Volvo receives a $1.2 billion loan from the China Development Bank
Zhejiang Geely inks three technology sharing deals with Volvo Car
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has signed three agreements with Volvo Car Corp. to allow the Chinese carmaker to employ some technologies Volvo that plans to phase out over the next few... Read more about Zhejiang Geely inks three technology sharing deals with Volvo Car
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