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 | Safe Volvo cabin environment for allergy sufferers The interior environment in a Volvo should also be safe for hypersensitive people; an ambition whose result means that three Volvo models, the S80, V70 and XC70, are now recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Asso... 28 agosto 2008 |
 | 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 f... 07 agosto 2008 |
 | Volvo celebrates 25 years of cutting-edge aerodynamic truck design The shape of things to come in the trucking industry was established 25 years ago in June 1983, when Volvo White Truck Corporation (now known as Volvo Trucks North America) introduced the first aerodynamically styled hea... 06 agosto 2008 |
 | Volvo Group - Six mounts ended june 30th 2008 The Volvo Group’s strong growth continued during the second quarter of 2008, while operating income improved and reached its highest level to date for a single quarter.The Volvo Group’s net sales rose by 13% to SEK 80.4 ... 24 luglio 2008 |
 | 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."We don't accept that people lose th... 15 luglio 2008 |
 | Volvo to run field tests for DME-Fuelled trucks Fourteen trucks fuelled by Dimethylether (DME) will hit the highways of Sweden between late 2009 – early 2010 as part of a project owned by Volvo Powertrain and funded by the Swedish Energy Agency and the European 7th fr... 11 luglio 2008 |
 | Volvo drives chauffeur appeal with V70 and S80 offer Chauffeur companies ordering new Volvo V70 estates or S80 executive saloons in SE specification before 30 September 2008 will automatically qualify for a range of extras worth almost £4,000, including a fully integrated ... 10 luglio 2008 |
 | Volvo's biggest car news from 1968 turns 40 - the Volvo 164 After more than ten years without a six-cylinder model to offer customers, it was time in August 1968 for Volvo to unveil its 1969 model range which included a new large car for the more prestige- and luxury-oriented seg... 02 luglio 2008 |
 | Volvo Cars Register Three 'Ideal' Category Wins The automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific announced yesterday its annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), of which three category winners were Volvos.An "ideal" is defined as an excellent or perfect ex... 02 luglio 2008 |
 | Volvo Trucks’ deliveries May 2008 Volvo Trucks’ deliveries during May amounted to 9,133 vehicles, up 9% compared with the year-earlier period.The volume growth compared to last year is an effect of increased production in Europe and South America.The del... 25 giugno 2008 |
 | Volvo Cars Safety Centre under new leadership Hans Nyth has been appointed the new Director of Volvo Cars Safety Centre, the most advanced facility of its kind. Since joining Volvo Car Corporation in 1972, Nyth has built up a solid 35-year background at Volvo, with ... 20 giugno 2008 |
| Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, announces pricing of its 2009 model lineup Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) announced pricing for its 2009 model year lineup today. The announcement continues to illustrate the tremendous value across the Swedish automotive manufacturer's entire line of ca... 18 giugno 2008 | |
 | New Volvo innovations with a focus on drivers The shortage of truck drivers is a growing problem throughout Europe. In Sweden alone, 7,000 new drivers are needed annually – more than 6 percent of the whole national workforce. A study by the International Road transp... 17 giugno 2008 |
 | Volvo FM launced with new 11-line engine Volvo has developed a completely new 11-litre engine for the tractor version of the Volvo FM. Its load capacity makes it ideal for weight-sensitive applications such as tanker and bulk transport in a move to attract cust... 17 giugno 2008 |
 | Volvo training puts drivers in focus Volvo has developed an extensive training programme for truck drivers based on ‘real-life’ work situations and traffic conditions. This means Volvo will be well-prepared when the new EU directive 2009/59 – the Certificat... 17 giugno 2008 |
| Volvo innovations with focus on drivers The shortage of truck drivers is a growing problem throughout Europe. 7,000 new drivers are needed per year in Sweden alone – more than 6 percent of the whole national workforce. A study by the IRU (International Road tr... 17 giugno 2008 | |
| Volvo: new support systems to reduce truck accidents The human factor is involved in roughly 90 percent of all traffic accidents. In the case of truck drivers, fatigue and distraction are the most common causes. Volvo Trucks has developed several advanced support systems t... 16 giugno 2008 | |
 | UK: Preliminary prices announced for the new Volvo XC60 Volvo Car UK announces preliminary prices 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 2.4... 04 giugno 2008 |
 | 80th anniversary limited edition Volvo FH for A.E Gough's 81st year In a remarkable coincidence of anniversaries, haulier A.E. Gough and Sons of Llandrindod Wells, Mid-Wales - which was founded 81 years ago in 1927 - has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 80th Anniversary Limited Edition truck... 22 maggio 2008 |
 | Volvo's nine models get 2009 updates Enhancements to the Volvo range for the 2009 model year offer customers more choice, more luxury features and technology as well as value for money. All new MY'09 models are available to order now with first custom... 15 maggio 2008 |
 | Smooth Powershift gearbox cuts fuel consumption by 8 percent in the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 The two-litre turbodiesel version of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 is now also available with a fully-automatic transmission.This new Powershift transmission is a six-speed unit and it significantly cuts fuel consumption co... 14 maggio 2008 |
 | 200 hp Flexifuel Volvo V70 and S80 - environmental responsibility with spice The Volvo V70 and S80 are now also available with a five-cylinder, 2.5-litre turbocharged Flexifuel engine with a power output of 200 hp (147 kW) and 300 Nm of torque."The 2.5-litre version adds spice to our environ... 14 maggio 2008 |
 | The 2009 Volvo XC90 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... 09 maggio 2008 |
 | The Volvo V70 gets sporty From May 2008, the new Volvo V70 will be available in R-DESIGN specification, adding a new appealing dimension to Volvo's ultimate estate car. The refined V70 R-DESIGN package combines sporty visual features ... 09 maggio 2008 |
 | The new Volvo V70 R-Design - loaded with refined options The best-selling Volvo V70 becomes the fifth Volvo model to be offered with the sporty factory-fitted R-Design option pack. This further cements Volvo Cars' aim to offer unique products to particularly discerning custome... 08 maggio 2008 |
 | Milestone customers pack for a dream trip Here are the happy owners of Volvo number 15,000,000. Aimee and Paul Kay bought a piece of Volvo history when their C70 was delivered in San Diego - and to top it all off the couple get to travel to Göteborg in Sweden an... 08 maggio 2008 |
 | East Sussex launch the Volvo FL-280 Euro 5 fire appliance East Sussex Fire Authority has purchased fourteen Euro 5 fire Volvo appliances, which will form a key part of the operational response capability to ensure the safety of the communities of East Sussex and the City of Bri... 06 maggio 2008 |
 | Volvo seats get top scores in 2008 Thatcham whiplash tests Volvo continues to be on top in whiplash safety after achieving high scores across its model range in the latest whiplash ratings by the UK’s Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, Thatcham¹.In fact, Volvo was one of on... 06 maggio 2008 |
 | Fourth 16-litre Volvo in 16-years for Cumbria's Lawsons Haulage Lawsons Haulage Ltd., based in Cockermouth, Cumbria has taken delivery of their 4th Volvo FH16 - the 4th in 16 years - to join the fleet of one of Volvo’s longest established UK customers, as the company has operat... 23 aprile 2008 |
| Modern technology can reduce the driver's stress level Traffic is becoming increasingly intensive and hectic. At the same time, we are seeing increasing numbers of electronic support systems in our vehicles, all of them competing for the driver’s attention. This applies not ... 20 aprile 2008 | |
 | Singles date (in) Volvo models 'Down Under' Single, looking for a date - and ready to meet your soul-mate in a Volvo?Go to Sydney. That's where the world's first "speed dating" in Volvo models has just taken place.Volvo Car Australia is employing an unus... 17 aprile 2008 |
 | Volvo XC70 thrills the Russians - again The Volvo XC70 has been voted Car of the Year in Russia - again. For the second time in three years, Volvo Car's image-booster has taken first prize in the "Estate Car with Off-Road Capability" category.The Car... 16 aprile 2008 |
 | Massage and ventilation elevate the Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive to the next level Volvo's most exclusive cars guarantee discreet Scandinavian luxury designed to appeal to all one's senses. For model year 2009 the aura is reinforced still further through a unique combination of massage and ventilation ... 10 aprile 2008 |
 | Volvo cars - favourite among Polish customers Volvo Car Corporation has been recognised as the most popular and best-perceived car brand on the Polish market. What is more, Volvo Car's Polish workshops are recognised as offering the best service with the highest qua... 10 aprile 2008 |
| Volvo lanches the first hybrid refuse truck in the world Steeply rising oil prices and a strong focus on the climate have made fuel-saving hybrid technology particularly interesting. Volvo Trucks is now taking an important step towards commercialisation of this technology for ... 07 aprile 2008 | |
 | Design your own Volvo C30 with adhesive applique film Chequered roof or butterflies on the bonnet? A striped car, or why not one covered in polka-dots? 20 more or less daring designs can be chosen by buyers of a new Volvo C30.As of April 7, Volvo Cars in Sweden is the first... 05 aprile 2008 |
| Volvo receives support for field test of DME technology for heavy vehicles The Swedish Energy Agency has granted AB Volvo SEK 12.8 M (£ 1.08m) in support for field testing of the third-generation DME technology for heavy vehicles. The field tests with the 14 trucks is part of a project comprisi... 04 aprile 2008 | |
 | First FH16-580 150 tonner for K J Services K J Services Ltd., based in Rhymney, Gwent, South Wales, has taken delivery of the company’s first Volvo heavy haulage FH16-580 6x4 tractor. The truck replaces a 520 bhp FH16 which has given over seven years and 500,000 ... 21 marzo 2008 |
 | UK: The Volvo C30, introducing sporty R-design as standard Volvo is introducing the striking R-DESIGN Sport as the new entry level specification on the Volvo C30 SportsCoupe. From just £14,995 OTR for the 1.6 petrol R-DESIGN Sport, this desirable model is now within the re... 20 marzo 2008 |
 | UK: the Volvo V50 with three years free servicing The Volvo V50 sportswagon is Volvo’s best selling model in the UK with more than 23,000 taking to British roads since its launch in 2004 – and now it’s even more appealing. The UK’s favourite Volvo comes with three... 13 marzo 2008 |
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