Volvo news articles 
Sub-zero temperature testing for the Volvo C30 Electric
The Volvo C30 Electric has been exposed to rough winter conditions in order to ensure that the battery-powered car runs smoothly in temperatures as low as -20° Celsius. Volvo Cars' requirements on the C30 Electric are just as stringent as on all other Volvo models and the battery-powered car is exposed to the same test regime. On top of this, several new test methods have been developed for the electric vehicles. All in all, over 200 different... [more]
Correctly predict the top-three European Cars of the Year and win a Micro Scalextric set
Correctly predict the top-three cars in this year’s European Car of the Year to win yourself an early Christmas pressie. Autoquake is running a new competition on Twitter. The winner, chosen at random from all the correct tweets, will receive a Micro Scalextric set. To enter, you must follow Autoquake on Twitter and retweet the competition details. Then reply to Autoquake with your top three (1st, 2nd, 3rd). The competition closes at midnig... [more]
The future for Volvo lies in electric cars
Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars has stated that the future for Volvo lies in electric cars, at a press conference at Paris Motor Shot. "We will set a standard in the industry," Jacoby said, revealing that the Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric will go into production in 2011. During the press conference on the Volvo stand, Stefan Jacoby emphasised the importance of electrification. Present on the stand is the Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric, a ... [more]
Volvo announces the all-new S60 and V60 R-Design models
Volvo Car UK has announced the launch of the all-new S60 and V60 R-Design models - created to deliver a dynamic driving experience in a coupé-style saloon or versatile Sportswagon. Featuring a specially developed chassis, the new R-Design models ensure that the driving experience matches the car's sporting appearance. With R-Design models accounting for up to 60 per cent of some model lines, and 25 per cent overall, the UK is expected to be on... [more]
Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible
Britain is the biggest convertible vehicle market in Europe, despite the notoriously unreliable weather. According to statistics from Carmony.co.uk, the Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible, ranking highest in the top 10 most searched models. Top 10 most searched for convertibles, by model are: 1. Mazda MX5 2. MG MGTF 3. BMW 3 Series 4. MINI Cooper 5. Lotus Elise 6. Volvo C70 7. BMW M3 8. Saab 9-3 9. Ferrari 360 10. ... [more]
Volvo in the news
Autodesk Alias Software Helps Volvo Car Corporation’s Vision of Luxury and Good Design
Volvo Car Corporation one of the global car industry’s strongest brands, has revealed that Autodesk design and visualisation software was key to the successful design of its Concept You car.
Optimistic Volvo pledges high safety standards for 2012
Volvo, long known as the standard bearer for automotive safety, pledges that no one will be seriously injured or killed in a new Volvo by 2020.
Volvo Holds Steady Course as Earnings Rise
Volvo AB, the world’s second-largest truckmaker, stuck to its estimates for the North American and European heavy-vehicle markets this year as sales growth helped fourth-quarter operating profit increase 26 percent.
Volvo: 25 hybrid buses for Göteborg
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Volvo IT Sends Chinese Talent to an IT mission at the Volvo Ocean Race Stop in China
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Volvo gets an order for 25 hybrid buses for Goteborg
Swedish auto maker Volvo has now sold a total of 100 buses powered by hybrid technology in the Nordic...
Volvo Group Sign MoU with Patria
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Volvo Earnings Miss Estimates on Slower European Sales
Volvo AB, the world’s second-largest truckmaker, reported fourth-quarter operating profit that missed analysts’ estimates because of slowing sales growth in western Europe and China.
Volvo's XC Brand Keeps Chauffeur Company Tristar Safe On UK Roads This Winter
MARLOW, UNITED KINGDOM – Feb 7, 2012: Tristar Worldwide has taken delivery of 53 Volvo XC vehicles over the winter months to help it cope with the potential chaos that, as in previous years, has been caused on UK roads by bad weather.
Volvo Ocean Race: organisers should 'reserve right' to hand out award after Sanya seamanship controversy
Controversy over seamanship award made during second leg has raised questions over what constitutes heroic deeds.
