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    <title>Volvo Cars News &amp; Events – Press Releases, Media Events, Shows</title>
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    <description>Find the latest news from Volvo Cars, get info on upcoming events or read the most recent press releases.</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:06:21 +02:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Car Corporation introduces mobile application that brings the car into your smart phone</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=90</link>
      <description>From now on, there is no need to leave your Volvo behind when you park it. The latest connectivity news from Volvo Car Corporation is a mobile application that makes sure that the driver can stay in touch with the parked car via an iPhone or Android smart phone.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Design award and top positions for Volvo Car Corporation at Michelin Challenge Bibendum</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=92</link>
      <description>All of Volvo Car Corporation's three cars the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin achieved top results in the international sustainability event.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 05:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Car Corporation presents Concept Universe: A luxury Volvo for China and the world</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=93</link>
      <description>At the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2011, Volvo Car Corporation visualises a masterpiece of Scandinavian Design for car buyers with exquisite tastes. The Concept Universe is a large, luxurious sedan with a new human-centric design language that honours the beautiful lines of classic Volvo models.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Car Corporation recruits up to 1,200 people</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=89</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Volvo Car Corporation's aggressive product plan for the future creates a need to recruit up to 1,200 people within the next 12 months, mainly in Research and Development. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;We need to expand our operations to enable development of the highly competitive and fuel efficient products and technologies which are part of our growth plan&amp;quot;, says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars was named the best car make in Sustainable Brands</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=91</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars was named the best car make in Sustainable Brands, Sweden's biggest sustainability survey for various brands. &amp;quot;We have a broad-based approach to sustainability, which contributes to the company's profitability. Our focus on green cars is the core of our work in this field and we have almost 100,000 green cars on Swedish roads alone, more than any other maker,&amp;quot; says Linn Fortgens, director of sustainability issues at Volvo Car Corporation. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Casey ends title drought with thrilling win in Bahrain</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=88</link>
      <description>Watched by His Highness Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, Paul Casey ended a 20-month title drought when he captured the inaugural Volvo Golf Champions in Bahrain.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Singh on Song for Volvo Golf Champions</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=82</link>
      <description>India's most prolific player, JeevMilkha Singh will be going all-out to secure the 20th professional victory of his stellar career, having joined the all-star line-up for the inaugural US$2.2million (Approx. BHD830,000) Volvo Golf Champions in Bahrain starting on 27th January.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Bahrain counts down to the next world-class sporting event</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=81</link>
      <description>Ever since the Volvo Golf Champions was first announced in July last year, right across Bahrain, individuals, organisation and businesses have been lining-up for a piece of the action as the final countdown starts towards the first-ever European Tour event to be staged in the Kingdom</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>S60 R-Design - an even sharper and more exciting Volvo drive</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=87</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars' chassis experts are now taking the next step on the road to car enthusiast paradise. The result is the Volvo S60 R-Design - even sportier, even more dynamic and even more exciting.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Crash-tested C30 Electric on display - Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=86</link>
      <description>At the Detroit Auto Show 2011 Volvo Cars is spotlighting the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way. On the company's stand there is a Volvo C30 Electric that has undergone a frontal collision test at 40 mph (64 km/h). </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars' Powerful T6 Engine Wins Prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines Award</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=84</link>
      <description>This year marks a first for Volvo Cars to win the annual award bestowed by the editors of Ward's. In all, 38 vehicles with new or significantly improved engines were tested and evaluated. &amp;quot;Volvo clearly benchmarked BMW in developing the supremely smooth T6 engine</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>The all-new Volvo S60 wins Saloon Car of the Year at the Car Middle East Awards 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=83</link>
      <description>The stunning all-new Volvo S60 has been hailed as the Saloon Car of the Year 2010, at the Car Middle East Awards. The awards, which honour the best new cars of 2010, and also the biggest achievers of the year in the motoring and motorsports arena</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Eight International Stars the first to throw their hatin with monty for Volvo Golf Champions</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=80</link>
      <description>Four of Colin Montgomerie's European Ryder Cup team, Ian Poulter, Francesco and Edoardo Molinari, Peter Hanson, his Vice Captain Thomas Bjorn along with 2010 Dubai Golf Championship winner Robert Karlsson, the 2010 European Tour Rookie of the Year Matteo Manassero and former US Open Champion Michael Campbell</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Air Motion - an ultra light clam shell sculptured vehicle</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=85</link>
      <description>Imagine a vehicle lighter than a Formula 1 racing car... Experiencing the adrenaline rush of carving through the canyons with up to 3 friends... Not using a drop of gasoline... Now just imagine if these dreams could be brought together in a single vehicle</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>The region’s media experience the blend of style, performance and groundbreaking safety of the new Volvo V60 sports wagon</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=76</link>
      <description>Lifestyle and automotive journalists from across the GCC and Lebanon, were whisked to the city of love, Verona, in September, to experience the stunning Volvo V60. The journalists were hosted at the beautiful, art filled Byblos hotel and following a dramatic pool side reveal, they were the first in the region to feel the power and control of the V60 through the mountains of Verona.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 10:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Success of Ramadan Initiative Kicks Off Phase II of Volvo Cars Safety Campaign</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=74</link>
      <description>&amp;quot;Cars are driven by people – therefore the guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo is and must remain safety.&amp;quot; Founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson said this in Volvo's childhood, and it still stands.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Upgraded engines and lower fuel consumption in Volvo Cars' 2011 models</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=79</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars' has introduced a new range of more fuel efficient six-cylinder petrol engines across the whole range of 2011 models. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Li Shufu to Become Chairman of the Board at Volvo Car Corporation</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=77</link>
      <description>Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (&amp;quot;Zhejiang Geely Holding Group&amp;quot;), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced that Li Shufu, its Chairman, will become Chairman of the Board at Volvo Car Corporation (&amp;quot;Volvo Cars&amp;quot;), pending completion of the acquisition of the company from Ford Motor Company.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East media get a taste of the all-new Volvo S60 – more extrovert attitude than any previous Volvo</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=75</link>
      <description>Automotive journalists from across the GCC and Lebanon were the first in the region to understand the stunning all-new, Volvo S60 experience. Taken to the picturesque mountains of Lisbon, the journalists were treated to stunning surroundings and while they tested the car along the winding, rural roads. The S60 made all the right impressions with its sleek and sporty design immediately engaging the journalist’s interest.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Plus X Award for new Volvo S60</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=78</link>
      <description>A safety innovation from Volvo Car Corporation has once again won a prestigious award: pedestrian detection with full auto brake, first used in the new Volvo S60, receives the Plus X Award in the Innovation category and can now call itself &amp;quot;Best Product of the Year 2010&amp;quot;.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 10:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Two second places for Volvo in this weekend's STCC - Robert Dahlgren impresses despite very difficult conditions at Ring Knutstorp</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=71</link>
      <description>It was a good weekend for Volvo Polestar and driver Robert Dahlgren, who took many important points by claiming two second places in this weekend's Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC) round at Ring Knutstorp. Continued top spot in both driver's and team championships bodes well for the rest of the season.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 04:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Time for the Volvo Museum Day – which this year celebrates an important anniversary</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=70</link>
      <description>On Saturday 8 May, the Volvo Museum opens its doors for its traditional annual Activities Day. At the same time, there will be celebrations to mark the fact that it is 15 years since the museum was inaugurated in its spacious Arendal premises.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars crash-test laboratory 10 years: The ability to replicate road accidents contributes to world-class crash safety</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=68</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars' crash-test laboratory in Torslanda turns 10 this year - and the almost 3,000 full-scale tests that have been carried out during the high-tech facility's first decade have helped give Volvo owners even safer cars.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 03:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>PUMA® Enters Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=72</link>
      <description>PUMA® has announced it will participate in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 after finishing second overall in the 2008-09 race, which ended in June 2009. The PUMA Ocean Racing team will once again be under the leadership of skipper Ken Read. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Look Better, Feel Better</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=73</link>
      <description>April 8th, 2010: Automotive Journalists from across the GCC and Lebanon, were whisked to the Faraya Mzaar, Intercontinental Hotel, Beirut in April, to get a first hand experience of the facelifts and R-design models of the C30, C70, S80 and XC60 models, as part of the ‘Look Better, Feel Better’ test drives.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Geely Signs Definitive Stock Purchase Agreement with Ford to Acquire Volvo Car Corporation</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=69</link>
      <description>Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. ( Zhejiang Geely Holding Group ), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has signed a definitive stock purchase agreement with Ford Motor Company to acquire 100 per cent of Volvo Car Corporation (Volvo Cars) and related assets (primarily intellectual property).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars Middle East and First Motor Company bring Safety to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=67</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars Middle East proudly reaffirms its partnership with First Motor Company, an Al-Futtaim Group Company, as the sole distributor for passenger cars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This comes as an extension of the long-standing productive relationship between the manufacturer</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>The all-new Volvo S60 unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show</title>
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&lt;p style="text-align:justify"&gt;&lt;span style="color:windowtext;font-size:9pt"&gt;The all-new Volvo S60 has had its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, 2nd March 2010, where it made its entry into one of the automotive world's toughest segments backed by an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Abu Dhabi Marks Middle East’s Volvo Ocean Race Debut</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=66</link>
      <description>An agreement signed in the United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi, today will see the Arabian Gulf’s emerging marine leisure hub become a host port for the 2010-12 race.  A racing team from Abu Dhabi will also take its place on the start line of the race in Alicante, Spain in the autumn of next year.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 to set sail in Cape Town and conclude in Lisbon</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=62</link>
      <description>&lt;span style="font-family:'verdana','sans-serif';color:black;font-size:10pt"&gt;The racetrack for the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race, due to start from Alicante in Spain in the autumn of 2011, is now set and the first port of call will be Cape Town, South Africa, making its eighth appearance as host to this premier ocean race. &lt;/span&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo - The Game, the free game that surpasses all expectations</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=64</link>
      <description>&lt;span style="font-family:'times new roman','serif';font-size:11pt"&gt;Volvo - The Game was launched on May 26. By December 1, it had already been played on more than 850,000 computers the world over. About 20,000 new players take up the challenge every week.&lt;/span&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Car Corporation 2009 in brief: A tough year with continued focus on environment and safety</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=61</link>
      <description>Despite difficult times for the car industry, 2009 was a very productive year for Volvo Car Corporation with a number of introductions and exciting news - environment and safety technologies as well as concept cars and new production models. A strengthened product program with a range of fuel efficient DRIVe products and the Volvo XC60 were well received in an otherwise challenging market situation. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars Middle East awards S40 R-Design to winner of the Seatbelt Campaign</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=65</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars Middle East has awarded a Volvo S40 R-Design to Alaa Zaky (pictured), whose name was chosen randomly from approximately 20,000 entries. The draw was part of Volvo’s Seatbelt Campaign, conducted in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the three-point seatbelt which was invented by Volvo in 1959.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo XC60 named "Family car of the Year" by women journalists</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=60</link>
      <description>The Volvo XC60 took first prize in the &amp;quot;Family Car of the Year&amp;quot; category in the first-ever Women's World Car of the Year competition. In all, 21 cars competed in four categories when eight female motoring journalists from seven countries voted for their favorite cars. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Appoints Ezz Elarab Automotive Group As New Importer For Egypt</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=54</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars Middle East has announced, Friday, 11 December, the appointment of Ezz Elarab Automotive Group as their sole importer for their cars in Egypt. The announcement was made during the official corporate contract signing ceremony which took place in Egypt in the presence of the Swedish ambassador to Egypt H.E. Ms Malin Kärre. </description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars Move Towards A Future Without Traffic Accidents</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=59</link>
      <description>In the quest for the ultimate vision of an accident free traffic environment, Volvo Car Corporation's short-term goal is to reduce deaths and injuries in a new Volvo car to zero by 2020.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>The Volvo Three-Point Seat Belt: An Icon For Half</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=53</link>
      <description>Looking back to 1959, we see how times have changed. Everything from music and food to hairstyles were different and many fashions have come and gone. However one thing has remained the same: The three point seat belt invented by Volvo. To celebrate this milestone, Volvo Cars Middle East is collaborating with Massimo Dutti – the highly sophisticated fashion brand - in the UAE and Kuwait to celebrate the 50th anniversary in style and communicate the importance of wearing the seatbelt. </description>
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      <title>Colin Firth to Receive Volvo-Sponsored Humanitarian Award From British Academy of Film &amp; Television Arts/L.A.</title>
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      <description>Internationally recognized actor Colin Firth will receive the prestigious British Academy of Film &amp;amp; Television Arts/Los Angeles Humanitarian Award Presented by Volvo on Nov. 5 at the annual BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards gala.</description>
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      <title>Famous blind artist the first to see the new Volvo S60</title>
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      <description>Turkish artist Esref Armagan is renowned throughout the world for his unique feel for perspective and shape. He was the very first non-employee to be invited to Volvo Cars in Sweden to see and paint the still-secret new Volvo S60. Although the car will not be launched until 2010, Volvo is already revealing his interpretation on Facebook. But there is an exciting twist to the story: Esref Armagan is blind.</description>
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      <title>Volvo Cars tests new, unique safety technology in Copenhagen - in a disguised S60 prototype</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=58</link>
      <description>Recently, sharp-eyed citizens in Copenhagen have had the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the upcoming, sporty Volvo S60 - which won't be introduced to the world until next year.</description>
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      <title>Safety initiative – strongly embraced...</title>
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      <description>Beginning of September 2009, Volvo Cars Middle East launched the &amp;quot;All Those Left Behind&amp;quot; safety initiative in collaboration with EDI (Emirates Driving Institute) and MENARSP;</description>
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      <title>Driving change today... for all those left behind</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=3</link>
      <description>&amp;quot;Cars are driven by people – therefore the guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo is and must remain safety.&amp;quot; Founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson said this in Volvo's childhood, and it still stands. </description>
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      <title>Volvo's three-point safety belt turns 50</title>
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      <description>Feed out, stretch, click and pull taut. A simple movement of the hand and the belt is in place - at the same time the risk of fatality or serious injury in a collision is cut by more than 50 percent. Volvo’s three-point safety seatbelt turned 50 on August 13, 2009.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo XC60 boosts sportiness with R-Design</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=29</link>
      <description>The Volvo XC60 R-Design makes a clear statement about true driving pleasure, a young, energetic attitude and confident success. A sporty chassis and even more direct steering ensure the driving experience matches the sporty appearance.</description>
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      <title>Volvo names Al-Futtaim as sole distributor for KSA</title>
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      <description>Volvo Cars Middle East today announced the appointment of Al-Futtaim as their sole distributor for passenger cars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo S40 DRIVe awarded green car of the year</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=30</link>
      <description>The Volvo S40 1.6 D DRIVe featuring the new Start/Stop technology has scooped the top honor and been named Green Car of the Year at the prestigious 2009 What Car</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Major General Al Nuaimi Congratulates Volvo's Initiative in Supporting Traffic Week Events</title>
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      <description>H.E. Major General Nasser Likhreibani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, today - Tuesday 30th of June 2009 – welcomed Tomas Ernberg, Managing Director of Volvo Cars Middle East, to his office.</description>
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      <title>USA awards Volvo's Jan Ivarsson for his safety work</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=31</link>
      <description>The world's most prestigious award in traffic safety - the US Government Special Award of Appreciation - was given to Jan Ivarsson at Volvo Cars</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo XC60 Beats Competition</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=6</link>
      <description>Despite global recession, Volvo Cars Middle East announced that sales results for the new Volvo XC60, during Q1 of 2009 were positive. There was an increasing demand for the Volvo XC60</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo S60 Concept awarded "Most Beautiful Concept Car" by German Auto Bild magazine</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=32</link>
      <description>200,000 Auto Bild readers from 27 countries have selected the most beautiful vehicles for 2009 in five categories. The Volvo S60 Concept won over 28 renowned competitors in the category of Concept Cars</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Abdelaziz Rabie lucky winner of the New Volvo XC60</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=7</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars Middle East announced on Tuesday May 26 2009, the winner of the XC60 City Safety. 13,799 participants from UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain played the safety game on Volvo‘s website and entered the draw to win the all exceptional Volvo XC60</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Insurance facilities for XC60 purchasers in Bahrain</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=8</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars Middle East and Bahrain National Insurance signed a written agreement granting all purchasers of the new Volvo XC60 a lower premium on insurance going up to 3%</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Peter Horbury New Head of Design at Volvo Car Corporation</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=33</link>
      <description>Volvo Car Corporation has appointed Peter Horbury as new Vice President of Design on April 1st 2009. He replaces Steve Mattin, who has chosen to leave the company</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars Middle East Backs Safer Driving Initiative</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=9</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars Middle East recently teamed up with the Abu Dhabi Police department during the 25th GCC Traffic Week which took place from 15-21 March 2009 under the tag-line</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Ericsson 4 Extends Lead in Volvo Ocean Race </title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=34</link>
      <description>Even in the light and shifty breeze off Qingdao in China today, it was all on for the four Volvo Open 70s as they raced in the third of the in-port race series of the Volvo Ocean Race</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Car Corporation Sign Agreement with Swedish Local Unions</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=24</link>
      <description>Volvo Car Corporation have signed a unique agreement with local Swedish unions (March 12th 2009) which will allow the company to avoid further employee redundancies</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Safest Car on the market, Volvo XC60 brings down insurance premium by 40%</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=10</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars Middle East and Takafuliyah Insurance Brokers Co., Kuwait, signed a written agreement granting all purchasers of the new Volvo XC60 a lower premium on insurance by 40%.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo’s Soft Speed-Bump Campaign Awarded Two Mena Cristal's</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=11</link>
      <description>Memac Ogilvy Dubai has been honored with two awards at this years Mina Cristal Awards. These prestigious accolades were awarded under the Cristal Ambient, and Cristal Promotion categories, for the Volvo 'Soft Speed-Bump' Campaign</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars Engages Orrefors in Work with New Concept Car</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=35</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars has engaged world-famous Swedish glassworks organization, Orrefors, in the creation of the next concept car, which will be a first taste of the next-generation Volvo S60</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Mahmoudia Motors the New Exclusive Dealer of Volvo Cars in Jordan</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=12</link>
      <description>Mahmoudia Motors announced its new exclusive dealership of Volvo Cars in Jordan; the world's safest luxury car brand.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Ocean Race – no conventional sponsorship</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=36</link>
      <description>&amp;quot;The Volvo Ocean Race is not a conventional sponsorship undertaking. We own the entire competition together with the Volvo Group,&amp;quot; says Karin Bäcklund manager Volvo Ocean Race Director at Volvo Cars</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>CITY SAFETY The New Volvo XC60</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=13</link>
      <description>The Abdulaziz Al-Ali Al-Mutawa Group of Companies. The Authorised Dealer for Volvo Cars in Kuwait for more than 50 Years.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Safe, stunning and smart – the new Volvo XC60 has what the crossover customer dreams about</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=14</link>
      <description>Last night Volvo stepped boldly into what is currently the automotive world’s fastest-growing segment, with the launch of the stunning Volvo XC60 at the Four Seasons Golf Club, DFC.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo to appoint new Saudi Dealer in the near future</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=15</link>
      <description>Zahid Tractor, Volvo Distributor in Saudi Arabia announced new strategic plans by exiting the car industry </description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>S60 A new daring design by Volvo</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=38</link>
      <description>Here is the first glimpse of Volvo Cars' next concept car. The Volvo S60 Concept will be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2009</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Gears Up for Exclusive YouTube Channel Launch </title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=39</link>
      <description>Using YouTube as a strategic communication partner is a vital move for Volvo in adapting to the fast move of globalization</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars Corporation Environmentally Conscious</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=41</link>
      <description>Together with the introduction of three fuel-efficient DRIVe cars with CO2 emissions below 120 g, Volvo Cars is unveiling an aggressive roadmap for cutting CO2 emissions.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo for Life and the Weavers</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=42</link>
      <description>The Weavers testifies how Volvo played a vital role in saving their lives</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars win international prize for City Safety</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=43</link>
      <description>Vovlo receives the American &amp;quot;Traffic Safety Achievement Award&amp;quot; at this year's World Traffic Safety Symposium in New York</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars aims for zero accidents</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=44</link>
      <description>The Volvo Cars Traffic Accident Research Team initiatives for a collision-free future</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Cars win at Middle East Car Awards 2008</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=18</link>
      <description>Volvo Cars came home with 2 awards: best crossover for the XC90 and best compact executive for the C30</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo Adventure Foundation</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=16</link>
      <description>A group of bright Egyptian youth made a unique project, the first of its kind in energy projects</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo opens showroom in Sana’a Yemen El-Aghil Trade Co. Ltd celebrates Inauguration of New Volvo Car Showroom</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=17</link>
      <description>Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Mr. Ali Ahmad Al-Sayyaghi inaugurated last Sunday the New Showroom for World Volvo Cars, affiliated with El-Aghil Trade Group, the sole agent for Volvo Cars in Yemen.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Remember who’s waiting for you at Iftar Volvo Postcards drive home risks of Ramadan rush</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=19</link>
      <description>For a brand as well known for its commitment to safety as Volvo, responsibility doesn’t just end at the test ground – it continues into the lives of all motorists. In an effort to cut the number of road accidents during the holy month of Ramadan</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo, Proficiency in Saving Lives</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=46</link>
      <description>Looking at the moments before and during the collision gives Volvo Cars accident research team know-how that saves lives</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo S80, a car that saved a life</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=20</link>
      <description>Eric Brouwer was in the horrific accident on Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway near Ghantoot where 200 vehicles crashed leaving 300 people injured due to thick fog on March 11 2008. </description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Volvo C30 impresses in a dramatic WTCC debut</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=47</link>
      <description>Seventh fastest in testing and tenth in qualifying before being pushed off the track by Rickard Rydell.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>The Injury Proof Car</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=48</link>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>Ocean Race</title>
      <link>http://www.volvocars.com/ae/top/about/news-events/pages/default.aspx?itemid=49</link>
      <description>The Volvo Ocean Race has confirmed Fan Pier in Boston as the sole North American stopover when the race visits the US East Coast port city in April-May 2009. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 03:00:00</pubDate>
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      <description>Volvo Middle East organized a winter test drive in kiruna, Sweden to a group of journalists from the Middle East. </description>
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