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All-new Volvo S60 now available to order with first customer deliveries in August
Prices and full specification details have been announced for the all-new Volvo S60 models. Prices range from £23,295 for the D3 ES (163PS) up to £36,745 for the top-of-the-range T6 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Premium. Orders can be placed now ahead of the car's arrival in dealer showrooms in July, with first customer deliveries in August. The all-new S60 is a four-door coupé; sportier and more distinct than any previous Volvo and it promises excell... [more]
Japanese off-roaders are least likely to let you down
Warranty Direct has revealed the most and least reliable pre-owned 4x4 and SUV cars on the market. The analysis is based on Warranty Direct’s database of 150,000 policies on cars between three and eight years old. The highest-placed European car is the newer incarnation of perennial 4x4 favourite, Land Rover’s Freelander, which has traditionally fared badly in Warranty Direct’s studies. Honda’s CR-V was revealed as the off-roader least likely ... [more]
Volvo Trucks hybrid refuse truck tested by Veolia Environmental Services
Volvo Trucks is now launching an upgrade of the world’s first hybrid refuse truck. The upgraded vehicle is now being released with new components and software to be tested by Veolia Environmental Services in central London. “Up to 30 per cent lower fuel consumption, low emissions and a low noise level make this hybrid a very attractive choice. That’s why we’re keen to test and develop the technology in partnership with Volvo Trucks, with whom ... [more]
ENER1 lithium-ion batteries for the Volvo C30 Battery Electric Vehicle
The C30 Battery Electric Vehicle is part of Volvo Car Corporations DRIVe towards Zero Strategy and is a mobile test bed proving that through intelligent packaging and technology, a pure electric vehicle can be great to drive while not compromising on factors such as luggage space and interior comfort. ENER1, Inc. is teaming-up with Volvo Car Corporation to provide lithium-ion batteries for the Volvo C30 Battery Electric Vehicle prototype, rece... [more]
The truck of the future will have a digital co-driver on board
Weekends, accidents, bad weather or road-works. There are many reasons for traffic jams, but they all have one thing in common: where there are queues, there is also a risk of accidents. A survey by the European Truck Accident Causation Study shows that 47 per cent of all truck accidents take place in monotonous situations such as traffic jams, with vehicles travelling in the same direction, or in stressful situations such as crossroads and road-... [more]
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Mitsubishi Electric Chosen by Volvo to Develop Advanced Infotainment Technology
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today it has been chosen by Volvo Car Corporation as a partner to develop next-generation automotive infotainment systems for
Volvo launches Remote Diagnostics aftermarket service
MIAMI — Volvo Trucks Friday launched its Remote Diagnostics aftermarket service for North America, which the company said provides a seamless, dynamically-connected system of vehicle management tools to help maximize vehicle uptime.
Volvo: Truck Deliveries in April 2012
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The Volvo Group to Launch Natural Gas Engine for the North American Market
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Volvo partners with Mitsubishi Electric developing infotainment technology
Volvo Car Corporation has chosen electronic equipment supplier Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as partner for the next-generation infotainment system ....
Volvo Car Corporation Partners with Mitsubishi Electric in the Development of Leading Infotainment Technology
SYDNEY – May 23, 2012: Volvo Car Corporation has chosen electronic equipment supplier Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as partner for the next generation infotainment system for future Volvo cars.
Volvo Group to Supply Engines to Airport Fire-Fighting Vehicles
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Volvo Rents acquires AmCan company
Volvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small- to medium-sized construction equipment, announced the acquisition of Rental Solutions, a construction equipment rental company with stores in American Canyon, Santa Rosa and Cloverdale.
Volvo Group Emphasizes Need for Sustainable Solutions to Reduce Environmental Footprint
The Volvo Group's vision is to become the world leader in sustainable transport solutions by continuously introducing safer and more efficient products and pioneering solutions. Part of Volvo Group's sustainability commitment includes raising awareness about environmental issues.
Volvo to produce 13-liter LNG engine in 2014
MIAMI — Volvo Trucks Friday announced plans to launch its own 13-liter liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine for North America in 2014. The announcement came during a news conference at a Volvo event under way here.
