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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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New car prices rising along with sales
From the Wall Street Journal: Emboldened by stronger sales, U.S. auto dealers are now selling vehicles at historically high prices, sending the industry's recovery into the fast lane.
Private buyers prefer small cars
AUSTRALIANS who pay for a car with their own money are only interested in small cars, according to confidential sales figures obtained by Drive.
New car sales up 1.5% on first month of last year
NEW CAR sales in January reached 21,313, up 1.5 per cent on the first month of last year.
Oil industry sees no threat from electric car
By Tom Bergin LONDON (Reuters) - The biggest oil companies in the world have calculated that few, if any, of today's drivers will see electric cars outnumber gasoline and diesel models in their lifetimes. ...
Car, truck sales up 11 percent in January
DETROIT — U.S. auto sales are off to a strong start this year, continuing their brisk pace from late 2011. Sales of cars and trucks rose 11 percent to 913,287 in January, kicking off what is expected to be the strongest year for the industry since before the recession ...
Research and Markets: China Car Electric Window Regulator Industry Report, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Car Electric Window Regulator Industry Report,
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