Volvo Celebrating Congestion Charge Modifications
5 Jan 2011, 06:49 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Volvo has chosen to introduce a special project in order to mark the introduction of the new Greener Vehicle Discount for London’s Congestion Charge. The new rules state that any Euro 5 compli...
Volvo XC60 Recalled Due to Front Electric Seat Stoppers
4 Jan 2011, 13:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Now living under Chinese ownership, Volvo feels pretty much like home in China so there should be no surprise that the Swedish manufacturer focuses more on the local business. And how else could it ...
Volvo to Hire 200 Workers in Preparation for Higher 2011 Demand
30 Dec 2010, 07:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Opinions on the way the automotive industry is going to perform next year are still divided, but some companies are already making the final adjustments to be able to face a potential higher demand ...
Suzuki Kizashi vs. Audi A4 vs. Merc C-Klasse
27 Dec 2010, 10:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Suzuki Kizashi is playing the flagship role for the Japanese manufacturer, so every single effort that's supposed to bring the sedan in the spotlights is worth every cent. That's why Suzuk...
Volvo Borrows from the EIB
23 Dec 2010, 09:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Swedish manufacturer acquired earlier this year by Chinese manufacturer Geely is continuing to borrow money from financial institutions, saying that by doing so it secures jobs at its existing f...
New Volvo S60 Rolled Out in China
21 Dec 2010, 09:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Swedish carmaker Volvo is really keen on launching its new S60 in every market around the world, so the car recently debuted in China, the home land of its new owner Geely. Sales will begin in 2011,...
Volvo Confirms Plans to Build VW Golf Rival
15 Dec 2010, 13:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Now owned by Chinese group Geely, Volvo is continuously looking to expand its product lineup, and the first project that could receive the green light could be a Volkswagen Golf rival. To be produce...
Volvo Appoints New Head of Product Strategy and Vehicle Line Management
15 Dec 2010, 12:22 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Volvo's new Chinese owners continue to make changes to the company's management team, appointing Lex Kerssemakers as head of product strategy and vehicle line management as of January 1. A...
Volvo Gets EUR198M Loan from ING
13 Dec 2010, 18:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Swedish manufacturer Volvo announced today it has signed a loan agreement with the Belgium unit of ING, a deal which will see the bank give the carmaker an EUR198 million ($262 million) loan. Th...
Volvo Shuffles Management, Readies China Strategy
10 Dec 2010, 08:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / What was a few months back a reason for joy for both the Chinese from Geely and the Swedish from Volvo slowly began turning into something entirely different. Rumors about possible internal Geely-Vo...
Volvo XC90 Set for a Record Breaking Sales Year
8 Dec 2010, 19:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volvo looks set for a record selling year with its XC90, now entering its eighth year of production. Managing to outsell its main competitors from BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, VW and Lexus, the large S...
Volvo Group CEO Leif Johansson Will Resign Next Summer
8 Dec 2010, 16:45 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Having led the Volvo Group for almost 14 years, Leif Johansson has informed the Board of AB Volvo that he intends to resign next summer. His withdrawal will coincide with his 60th birthday. &ldqu...
Volvo Won't Ship Chinese-Built Cars to India
7 Dec 2010, 17:05 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / A Volvo official from China stated the company does not intend to ship cars from its proposed manufacturing facility in China to India. The Swedish brand was bought by China's Zhejiang Geely Ho...
Geely and Volvo Still Negotiating Chinese Plants
7 Dec 2010, 14:31 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / In spite of their recent arguments, Geely and Volvo are negotiating an increased production of Volvo vehicles in China. Geely is keen on building three new plants in its home country and increase Vo...
Blindfold Hotlap in a Volvo S60
7 Dec 2010, 09:35 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / The guys and gals at Volvo Cars know what it takes to make a promotional video. Actually they didn't, until they found professional racing driver Jonny Reid, one of the most skilled racing driv...
FIA WTCC Not Panicking Over BMW Loss
6 Dec 2010, 11:05 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After BMW last weekend announced it will no longer provide support for a works team inside the FIA World Touring Car Championship, everybody assumed the series' bosses will desperately try to f...
Volvo Bus to Deliver 409 Coaches in Mexico in 2011
3 Dec 2010, 16:49 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Volvo Buses has received an order for 409 Volvo 9700 coaches in Mexico. Delivery of the order will begin in January and will be carried out during 2011. The buses will be assembled at Volvo Buses&rs...
2011 Volvo S60 Debuts in Australia
3 Dec 2010, 13:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Volvo S60 is now available in Australia as well and, just like in the markets across the world, it tries to catch the eye of the public with its top-notch safety features. Volvo Car Australi...
Volvo Teams with Ultimate Car Control to Provide Driver Training
30 Nov 2010, 15:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Established driver training company Ultimate Car Control has teamed up with Volvo Car UK to offer a unique training program for company car drivers. The company, headed by Robb Gravett, has spent fi...
Volvo Following Engine Downsizing Plan
30 Nov 2010, 13:35 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / As the automotive world is making efforts to offer more efficient transportation solutions, engineers have to develop engines that offer a higher level of efficiency, with many carmakers becoming fo...