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Volvo challenges The Mayor of London on Congestion Charge alternative fuel exemption(05/08/2009)
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. In his response to the campaign, The Mayor confirmed that the exemption to the Congestion Charge was introduced to incentivise the take-up of more environmentally-friendly vehicles but that he recognised that vehicle technology has developed considerably... [more]
Volvo enhances range for 2009 model year(23/05/2008)
Enhancements to the Volvo range for the 2009 model year offer customers more choice, more luxury features and technology. All new MY'09 models are available to order now with first customer cars expected in July. A key exterior design change is introduced at model year to the Volvo S40, V50, C70 and C30 by making the Volvo emblem on the tailgate larger and more wide spread; enhancing its visibility and aligning the styling with the all-new Volvo V70, XC70 and the new Volvo XC60 which arrives... [more]
Three years free servicing for Volvo V50 sportswagon(26/03/2008)
The Volvo V50 sportswagon is Volvo’s best selling model in the UK with more than 23,000 taking to British roads since its launch in 2004. It now comes with three years free servicing worth, on average, just under £700 and is also available in the new sports inspired R-DESIGN bodykit. The three years free servicing is available on all new models registered at authorised Volvo dealers. Labour for all scheduled services is taken care of, along with a wide range of parts, including: oil filter... [more]
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Sales could top ’96 peak -- car firms
CAR SALES could grow by over a fifth this year to top 1996’s record of over 162,000 units, an industry group yesterday said.
Russian New Car Sales Surged 51% in August on Cash-for-Clunkers Program
Russian new car sales jumped 51 percent last month from the same period last month as consumers took advantage of the government’s cash-for-clunkers program.
Car sales drop 17.5% in August
New car sales in Britain dropped by 17.5 percent in August compared with the level 12 months earlier after the end of a government subsidy scheme, trade data showed on Monday.
Car sales seen breaking 15-year record high sales
Motor vehicle sales maintained their torrid pace, rising 37 percent in the first eight months of the year, and are well on their way to hitting record sales in 15 years.
Eastday-Car sales seen to surge but dealers may spark price war
Sales of passenger cars in China may continue to rebound for the rest of this year because government subsidies are set to encourage purchases, industry analysts said.
Scottish car sales dip again as buyers postpone spending
SCOTTISH new car sales are not expected to recover until well into next year after plunging by nearly 20 per cent last month, motoring industry chiefs predicted yesterday.
Car Sales Down For Second Month In A Row
New car sales are down by 17.5% - the second monthly dip in a row figures have revealed.
TABLE-China Aug retail car sales
TABLE-China Aug retail car sales
Report: China Passenger Car Sales up 18 Pct in Aug
Report: China passenger car sales up 18 percent in August, on subsidies, lower prices Automobile - People's Republic of China - China - Business and Economy - Motors
Poland avoids European new car sales drop
Sales of new cars in Poland rose by a robust 7.1 percent y/y, according to the latest figures released by the Polish Automotive Industry Association (PZPM). In comparison, many European markets saw massive y/y sales drops.
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