Stories about: volvo

Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90 Presented

31 Mar 2011, 08:57 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / When you say “Volvo XC90”, the first thing that comes to mind can be anything but “tuning”. However, this means that any project based on the SUV is a special one, bringing b...

Volvo V60 Lands in Oz

29 Mar 2011, 11:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Having already captured the imagination of the European customers, Volvo's new V60 is now trying a similar feat on the Australian market, where it was launched this week to complement the S60 r...

Volvo Starts Major Recruitment Program

29 Mar 2011, 10:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the biggest recruitment programs in Volvo's history is about to start, with the Swedish car maker's executives announcing on Tuesday that Volvo is in need of some 1,200 people next ...

Volvo C30 Electric Tested in Extreme Cold

28 Mar 2011, 08:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swedish automaker Volvo is renowned for its stringent quality requirements, and the C30 Electric is exposed to the same test regime as all other Volvo models. Furthermore, the battery-powered car al...

Aftermarket Garmin Navigation Available for Volvo Models

22 Mar 2011, 08:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Having introduced the new Garmin navigation kit on two of its models last year, the S60 and the V60, Swedish manufacturer Volvo is now trying to bring all of its models up to date with all the advan...

Olof Persson Is the New Volvo CEO

17 Mar 2011, 11:44 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Starting from September 1st, Volvo Group will have a new CEO, with Olof Persson taking the helm. The new President and CEO will replace Leif Johansson, who will retire. “Naturally, it is bo...

Volvo VISTA 2011 Reaches the Semifinals

10 Mar 2011, 15:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / If some thought the competition was fierce so far at the VISTA – Volvo Trucks’ and Volvo Buses’ worldwide contest and training programme for mechanics and service personnel, they s...

Volvo C30 Starts at GBP14,995 in the UK

9 Mar 2011, 13:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Volvo made an announcement today that will likely please many UK fans of the brand. Specifically, the C30 sports-coupe will start from just £14,995 on the road. The mod...

Volvo Launches Three Ocean Race Limited Edition Vehicles

3 Mar 2011, 10:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / For the first time in the history of Volvo’s Ocean Race, the Swedish automaker has launched a series of three limited edition models dedicated to this grueling sailing adventure. All models ha...

Geneva 2011: Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid <span>· Live Photos</span>

Geneva 2011: Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid · Live Photos

1 Mar 2011, 20:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swedish automaker Volvo has taken the wraps off the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid in Geneva today, as the new V60 Plug-in Hybrid is being showcased at the Swiss venue.The Volvo V60 Plug-i...

Volvo Planning to Invest $11 Billion in Five Years

25 Feb 2011, 16:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volvo Cars, the Swedish carmaker, plans to invest as much as $11 billion worldwide over the next five years, hoping for increased sales in the ever-rising Chinese market, according to Bloomberg. The...

Volvo to Build Plant in China

25 Feb 2011, 08:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Having been taken over by Chinese company Geely last year, Volvo has been hard at work trying to create a strategy which would insure it the success on the largest auto market in the world. The plan...

Volvo Emissions Equality Think Tank Launched

24 Feb 2011, 13:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Volvo’s Emissions Equality campaign has just entered its third stage with the launch of Think Tank, which comprises influential journalists, environmental experts and representatives from the ...

Volvo P1800 Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Technoclassica

24 Feb 2011, 11:00 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / At this year's TechnoClassica - held between March 30 and April 3 in Essen, Volvo is to mark the 50th anniversary of the P1800 model by a unique display of this type of cars along with some fam...

Volvo Appoints New R&D and Marketing Heads

23 Feb 2011, 14:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Even with a considerable amount of time already passed since Swedish manufacturer Volvo was sold by Ford to Geely, the changes in personnel at the company's top level are far from over. The lat...

Volvo S60 and V60 Get DRIVe Versions

22 Feb 2011, 14:14 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As the more eco-conscious-minded driver takes over the automotive market, car makers are forced to offer, alongside the regular versions of their models, at least one green-orientated versions. So i...

Garmin to Develop Instruments for Volvo Penta

22 Feb 2011, 08:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Garmin, one of the biggest navigation solutions providers in the world, has been selected by Volvo Penta (the Swedish manufacturer's division in charge with building marine and industrial power...

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid Is Three Cars in One

21 Feb 2011, 12:45 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The newly revealed V60 Plug-in Hybrid will offer its owner the chance to enjoy the benefits offered by three different car types when it will reach showrooms in 2012, the Swedes at Volvo point out i...

2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid Safety Features Detailed

21 Feb 2011, 11:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Volvo has taken the virtual wrap off the V60 Plug-in Hybrid earlier today, a new model that will reportedly offer the same safety as other cars from the Swedish automaker’s product line.Advanc...

2012 Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Unveiled [Gallery]

21 Feb 2011, 11:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It looks like Swedish carmaker Volvo decided to offer us a sneak preview of the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid ahead of the vehicle’s debut at the forthcoming auto show in Geneva. W...