Volvo Powershift is an automatic choice for business

Posted 3 months 27 days ago under: Technology, Volvo
Volvo Powershift is an automatic choice for business
The new six-speed Volvo Powershift is set to be a popular choice with business users as it combines the comfort of a fully-automatic transmission with the performance of a manual gearbox as well as delivering improved fuel efficiency.
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Volvo cars aims for zero accidents

Posted 4 months 20 days ago under: Safety, Technology, Volvo
Volvo cars aims for zero accidents
At the Volvo Car Corporation, the vision is to design cars that should not crash. In the shorter perspective the aim is that by 2020 no-one should be killed or injured in a Volvo.
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Volvo Trucks delivers Volvo Open 70 yacht

Posted 4 months 27 days ago under: News, Trucks/Pickups, Volvo
Volvo Trucks delivers Volvo Open 70 yacht
Heads turned last Friday (4th July) when an unusual delivery took place through busy Stockholm streets as the latest Ericsson Volvo Open 70 yacht was hauled by Volvo Trucks’ new flagship Volvo FH16.
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The ultimate music experience with Volvo

Posted 5 months 9 days ago under: Audio, Technology, Volvo
The ultimate music experience with Volvo
Volvo places a high emphasis on the music experience in its cars and now, to further engage in an audio experience, the Volvo C30 will have an on-site presence with a difference at a number of popular music festivals over the summer.
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Preliminary prices announced for the new Volvo XC60 (UK)

Posted 6 months ago under: News, SUVs, Volvo
Preliminary prices announced for the new Volvo XC60 (UK)
Volvo Car UK announces preliminary prices1 for the new XC60, the safest and most stunning Volvo ever. This new crossover vehicle combines XC capability with sports coupe styling and will start at £24,750 for the 2.4D S.
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The 2009 Volvo XC90 – a new band, more sport and more entertainment

Posted 6 months 26 days ago under: SUVs, Volvo
The 2009 Volvo XC90 – a new band, more sport and more entertainment
The Volvo XC90 premium SUV has received several exciting updates for the 2009 Model Year, including a new lower CO2 figure for the D5 Geartronic1, the introduction of the sports-inspired R-DESIGN and new exterior colours, alloy wheels and options giving buyers more choice. The new 2009 Volvo XC90 is available to order now, with first cars arriving in June. Prices for the 2009 XC90 start at £32,845 for the D5 S.
2009 Volvo XC90 R-Design2009 Volvo XC90 DS
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Volvo debuts new turbocharged flexifuel police car (UK)

Posted 6 months 26 days ago under: Volvo
Volvo debuts new turbocharged flexifuel police car (UK)
Visitors at today's GreenFleet Arrive ‘n’ Drive event at Rockingham are able to experience an impressive range of Volvo cars, including the new Volvo V70 2.5 FlexiFuel Turbo (FT) 200bhp police car, developed by Volvo to the specific requirements of the Emergency Services as part of its environmentally-friendly FlexiFuel offer. Joining this new model at the event is the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon, all equipped with Volvo's 1.8 FlexiFuel engine, and the Volvo V70 2.0 FlexiFuel estate.
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Volvo's 15 Millionth Car Comes With a Trip to Sweden

Posted 7 months ago under: News, Volvo
Volvo's 15 Millionth Car Comes With a Trip to Sweden
Paul and Aimee Kay bought a piece of Volvo history when they took delivery of their 2008 Volvo C70. This special vehicle had traveled more than 5,000 miles from its factory birthplace in Uddevalla, Sweden to reach its new home. For the brand, reaching this milestone has been the establishment of a heritage renown around the globe: safety leadership.
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Spring into summer with the Volvo C70

Posted 7 months 15 days ago under: Convertibles, Coupes, Volvo
Spring into summer with the Volvo C70
The stunning Volvo C70 is two cars in one; a spacious 4-seater coupe with eye catching style and, in just 30 seconds, a striking convertible; simply perfect for whirling away those summer days. The car’s good looks, class leading safety standards, refined driving experience and high quality equipment levels are now joined by two more tempting features. RTI Navigation System and Keyless Drive, worth £2,200 are available on all new C70’s at no extra cost from April this year.
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Another Award for the V70, Volvo’s ultimate estate car

Posted 7 months 17 days ago under: Wagons/Estates, Volvo
Another Award for the V70, Volvo’s ultimate estate car
The iconic Volvo V70 (2000-2007) has been awarded the Best Used Estate title at the annual What Diesel? Car of the Year Awards, adding yet another trophy to the estate car’s cabinet1. The Volvo V70 D5 beat off stiff competition from rivals such as Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI Estate and BMW 320d Touring to secure the top spot.
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