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Khamis, 16 Mei 2013 10:00:00

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Volvo Cars makes the world's fourth most reliable engines

Rabu, 30 Jan 2013 10:00:00

Volvo Cars finishes fourth when the British insurance agency Warranty Direct lists the most reliable engine manufacturers.

Volvo Car Malaysia and Jayamas sign North Malaysia dealership agreement

Isnin, 03 Dis 2012 09:00:00

Volvo Car Malaysia has signed a dealership agreement with Jayamas Premium Auto Sdn Bhd for the North Malaysia region at a signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur today.

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - highest safety score ever for an electrified car in Euro NCAP

Rabu, 28 Nov 2012 10:00:00

Volvo Car Group has a philosophy that an electrified car should be as safe as any other new Volvo car. This is now highlighted by the latest Euro NCAP results. The new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid has achieved the highest- ever score for a plug-in hybrid. The five stars in the recent test, which included a frontal offset collision at 64 km/h (40 mph), demonstrates that the V60 Plug-in Hybrid has the same high safety level as the standard V60.

Volvo Car Malaysia welcomes Clear Marque to the Volvo family

Isnin, 05 Nov 2012 06:00:00

Volvo Car Malaysia has appointed Clear Marque Sdn Bhd as its newest authorised dealer in Kuala Lumpur at a signing ceremony today. The new partnership will see Clear Marque join Federal Auto Cars and Angkatan Hebat in the Volvo dealership stable.

Volvo Car Corporation still leads airbag development after 25 life-saving years

Isnin, 22 Okt 2012 04:00:00

The first Volvo car equipped with an airbag left the assembly line in 1987 - and since then the company has extended the technology with several world-firsts.

Record-breaking safety rating for the all-new Volvo V40 in Euro NCAP test

Khamis, 30 Ogos 2012 06:00:00

The all-new Volvo V40 has received the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP collision test. The overall result is the best ever recorded by the institute.

Volvo Car Corporation leads the way in car safety: risk of being injured in a Volvo reduced by 50 percent since year 2000

Sel, 28 Ogos 2012 05:00:00

Volvo Car Corporation's determination to build the safest cars in the world has been acknowledged by several independent crash tests during the past year. These results come as no surprise to the company's safety experts.

Volvo Launches Best-in-Class Coverage Plan

Rabu, 01 Ogos 2012 06:00:00

Volvo Launches Best-in-Class Coverage Plan
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The V60, Best Performing Family Car

Rabu, 18 Jul 2012 05:00:00

The Volvo V60 T5 has been awarded the "Best Performing Family Car" at the Allianz Asian Auto-VCA Industry Award 2012 held recently at The Saujana Kuala Lumpur. A total of 19 awards were given out this year, with Volvo competing against five other nominees.

SARTRE road train premiere on public roads

Ahad, 03 Jun 2012 10:00:00

For the first time ever a road train comprising a Volvo XC60, a Volvo V60 and a Volvo S60 plus one truck automatically driving in convoy behind a lead vehicle has operated on a public motorway among other road users. The historic test in Spain was highly successful.

Volvo Car Corporation's pedestrian airbag: here's how it works

Isnin, 28 Mei 2012 06:00:00

Seven sensors, advanced technology and an airbag that deploys at lightning speed in the windscreen area. These are some of the main elements of Pedestrian Airbag Technology - the system that makes Volvo Car Corporation with its all-new V40 the first manufacturer with a pedestrian airbag.

Volvo Car Corporation partners with Mitsubishi Electric in the development of leading infotainment technology

Sel, 22 Mei 2012 06:00:00

Volvo Car Corporation has chosen electronic equipment supplier Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as partner for the next-generation infotainment system for future Volvo cars.

Volvo ranked #1 among European brands

Rabu, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:00

The very influential US magazine Consumer Reports Reliability Study results were released recently. Volvo is ranked #1 among European car brands and finished 10th overall in this year's survey. This is much thanks to the positive results of the all-new Volvo S60, that get a recommendation to buy.

VOLVO WINS AT THE SHELL V-POWER AUTOWORLD CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2011

Khamis, 19 Jan 2012 03:00:00

We did it again!

Volvo swept three awards at the recent Shell V-Power Autoworld Car of the Year Award 2011 for the Volvo S80 T5 and the Naughty Volvo S60 T5.

The Volvo S80 T5 was awarded the Best Premium Mid-Sized Passenger Car Award and Autoworld Member’s Choice Award after garnering the highest number of votes from the public.

The Naughty Volvo S60 T5 picked up the Best Premium Compact Passenger Car Award.

Concept You from Volvo Car Corporation:

Rabu, 14 Sept 2011 10:00:00

Concept You - a luxury sedan concept designed around modern people - continues to pave the way for the Volvo Car Corporation's global growth.
"Concept You gives a good indication of what you can expect from our next large sedan. The blend of contemporary Scandinavian design, exquisite craftsmanship and intuitive technology will appeal to luxury car buyers all over the world," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of the Volvo Car Corporation.

Exciting result for "One Tonne Life": Record-making climate-lean life also brings financial benefits

Khamis, 07 Jul 2011 12:00:00

The "One Tonne Life" project in Hässelby near Stockholm shows that living a climate-optimised lifestyle is also good for one's private economy.
During the six months that the Lindell family lived their climate-smart lifestyle, they not only succeeded in reducing their carbon dioxide emissions by almost 80 percent - they also cut their monthly costs by almost 2,900 kronor compared with their "old" lifestyle.

Impressive finish in "One Tonne Life": The Lindell family get down to 1.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person per year

Sel, 14 Jun 2011 07:00:00

Sweden's Environmental Affairs Minister Andreas Carlgren will today officially close the "One Tonne Life" project in Hässelby just outside Stockholm. Over a period of six months, the Lindell family have lived climate-smart with their sights firmly set on reducing their emissions from the normal 7.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year to the minimal figure of just one tonne. Following an impressive final sprint, the Lindells finished at 1.5 tonnes. This means the family have succeeded in cutting their emissions by almost 80 percent compared with their start back in January.

Teenagers from China won the tenth Volvo Adventure

Isnin, 13 Jun 2011 08:00:00

For the tenth year, environmentally aware teenagers from different parts of the world gathered together in Göteborg for the final round of the Volvo Adventure competition. This year's winners come from Shanghai in China with a project that demonstrates the environmental effects of replacing disposable chopsticks with recyclable ones.

Volvo with four world-firsts turns 20

Jumaat, 10 Jun 2011 11:00:00

After presenting its first front-wheel drive Volvo model - the 480 - in 1985, Volvo Car Corporation continued its comprehensive product and production-technology transition with its next project, launched on June 11, 1991: the Volvo 850 GLT. The car with four world-firsts - one at the front, one at the rear and two in the middle.

Volvo Adventure

Sel, 10 Mei 2011 09:00:00

The Volvo Adventure is an educational environmental award programme organized annually by Volvo and is officially endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It seeks to promote environmental innovation and aspirations among young people aged 13 to 16 from around the world. The programme was launched in 2001.

Volvo Cars First With Next-Generation Hybrids

Khamis, 24 Feb 2011 10:00:00

KUALA LUMPUR, 21st February 2011: How about integrating the very best properties from three different car types into one, single attractive sports wagon?
By simply pressing a button you can choose which car you want to drive:

• An electric car with a range of up to 50 kilometres.
• A high-efficiency hybrid with carbon dioxide emissions averaging just 49 g/km.
• A muscular fun-to-drive car with a combined output of 215 + 70 horsepower, 440 + 200 Nm of torque and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h of just 6.9 seconds.

Allow us to present the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid. Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will reach the showrooms 2012.

XC60 adds another feather to its cap

Jumaat, 18 Feb 2011 06:00:00

Kuala Lumpur: Our XC60 T6 LE once again proved its worth, and added yet another award to its already bulging trophy cabinet, when it was named the 'Most Impressive SUV' at the EVO Car of the Year awards ceremony.

Swedish Champions!

Jumaat, 15 Okt 2010 07:00:00

Volvo Polestar won the STCC Team Championship title. The green C30 is now Volvos most successful race car to date.

New Advanced Reward, Volvo City Safety receives Euro NCAP Advance rating

Isnin, 04 Okt 2010 11:00:00

Volvo City Safety has received Euro NCAP Advance, an assessment rating for new and exceptional safety technology that was awarded for the first time ever at the Paris Motor Show.

Double podiums for Volvo Polestar at Jyllandsringen

Sel, 07 Sept 2010 05:00:00

- The Volvo team gains ground in the championship with two races to go

The seventh round in this year's STCC took place this weekend at Jyllandsringen in Denmark. The track, one of the shortest and tightest in the series, is well known for punishing front wheel drive cars with excessive tire wear.

40 years in the service of safety

Khamis, 12 Ogos 2010 04:00:00

For 40 years now the Volvo Car Corporation's Accident Research Team has documented and analysed traffic accidents involving Volvo cars. Many of the safety systems presented over the years build on know-how gained from the Accident Research Team's impressive database.

Zhejiang Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation

Sel, 03 Ogos 2010 08:00:00

Hangzhou, China / Gothenburg, Sweden - 2nd August 2010 - Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. ("Geely Holding Group"), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of Volvo Car Corporation ("Volvo Cars") from Ford Motor Company.

Volvo XC60 is No.1!

Sel, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:00

Selangor, July 12: In news that comes as no surprise to all of us at Volvo Car Malaysia, the XC60 was adjudged the Best Performance Luxury Compact SUV during the Asian Auto-VCA Auto Industry Awards 2010 on July 12.

Volvo's three-point safety belt at the Smithsonian

Rabu, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:00

Volvo Cars has been invited to donate its historic three-point safety belt to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

New Volvo V60 sports wagon - as sporty as the all-new S60

Isnin, 05 Jul 2010 07:00:00

The Volvo V60 makes its entry onto the car market with its sights firmly set on giving the all-new S60 sedan model a tough match over the title of "The Most Dynamic Volvo Model Ever".

Volvo Honours 2010 VISTA Winners

Khamis, 24 Jun 2010 05:00:00

Kuala Lumpur, June 18: Volvo Car Malaysia today honoured the four Malaysians who emerged tops in the local chapter of the 2010 VISTA (Volvo International Service Training Award), a worldwide competition organised by Volvo Car Corporation to increase dealer competency and maintain customer satisfaction.

Plus X Award for new Volvo S60

Jumaat, 28 Mei 2010 04:00:00

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 "Best Product of the Year 2010

The ability to replicate road accidents contributes to world-class crash safety

Khamis, 06 Mei 2010 06:00:00

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.

Back and 'Funned' to the Max!

Jumaat, 23 Apr 2010 07:30:00

The C30, the car that brought volvo to a whole new level of fun, returns with more up its sleeve!

A New Future With Geely

Isnin, 29 Mac 2010 07:00:00

Today Ford Motor Company announced they have entered into a definitive agreement regarding a sale of Volvo Car Corporation to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. As with any changes, this raises many questions and indeed some concerns, regarding the future of the iconic brand that Volvo represents. We faced a similar situation ten years ago - when acquired by Ford - who have since expanded and improved our product portfolio to where we stand today.

Volvo goes naughty

Sel, 02 Mac 2010 05:00:00

Safety, Scandinavian design and environmental consideration are all part and parcel of the Volvo brand. With the all-new Volvo S60, a new dimension is now being revealed - The Naughty Volvo. The aim is for driving pleasure, world-class design and innovative safety to attract more customers to the Volvo brand.

The All-New Volvo S60 - sculpted to move you

Sel, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00

The all-new Volvo S60 has its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on the 2^nd of March. It makes its entry into one of the automotive world's toughest segments backed by an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms. The all-new S60 has been sculpted to move you - both physically and emotionally. It is also without a doubt the most dynamic car model Volvo has ever presented - and its Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is a groundbreaking safety feature.

LITTLE ONES APPOINTED VOLVO “SAFETY AMBASSADORS”

Rabu, 16 Dis 2009 09:00:00

Volvo Car Malaysia launches safety campaign for pre-schoolers

The Star Online Review on XC90 D5 : Going strong

Sabtu, 23 Mei 2009 11:00:00

This Volvo has been a familiar sight on the highways and by-ways for years. But there’s a big difference this time. Think diesel.

Volvo S60 Concept awarded "Most beautiful concept car" by German Auto Bild magazine

Rabu, 20 Mei 2009 10:00:00

Europe has voted: about 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. The voting for the Auto Bild Design Award was expanded for the first time to Europe-wide scope this year. Votes were submitted by fax, telephone and Internet.

The Star Online Review on S40 : The perfect premium entry point

Khamis, 26 Mac 2009 04:00:00

Over the years, the perception has always been that a Volvo has been nothing but solid sensibility, a wedge of heavy metal with wheels attached to it, and distinguished primarily for its uncompromising outlook on safety. These days, however, Volvos have become anything but only that.

Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09

Jumaat, 13 Feb 2009 05:00:00

The Longest Leg in the History - Qingdao to Rio de Janeiro. Five Volvo Ocean Race teams are girding themselves for the longest leg in the history of the race - a 12,300 nautical mile marathon to from Qingdao, China to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

New lease on life?

Rabu, 04 Feb 2009 05:00:00

In my review of the Volvo XC90 2.5L, talking about it being very thirsty when urged along, I wrote: "You can't really have it both ways – all that mass and space AND low fuel consumption." Well, with the introduction of the long-promised diesel version – the D5 - you can.

MALAYSIAN MOTOR TRADER NEWS - FIRST LOOKS - Volvo XC90 D5 AWD

Jumaat, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:00

It’s no big mystery why the Volvo XC90 is Malaysia’s most popular SUV in the premium segment. It looks imposing enough, handsome and sleek even till today, offers spacious with seating for seven and is comfortable.

New Volvo XC60 is a WHAT CAR? Winner

Jumaat, 23 Jan 2009 01:00:00

Volvo XC60 takes the SUV of the Year at the 2009 What Car? Awards

All leather in all Volvo car interiors chrome-free for allergy-sufferers

Rabu, 21 Jan 2009 05:00:00

To alleviate for those who have chrome allergy, all leather used in Volvo car interiors has been treated in a chromium-free tanning process, using either natural or synthetic tanning materials. This benefits both man and nature.

Nickel leakage minimised in all Volvo car interiors for allergy-sufferers

Jumaat, 16 Jan 2009 05:00:00

To alleviate for nickel allergy-sufferers, all nickel containing parts are tested to ensure nickel leakage meats the requirements set by Volvo.

The 3-point safety belt has saved more than a million lives so far - it could save over a hundred thousand lives a year

Khamis, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:00

Saving a life can be so simple: grab, stretch, click! If you are wearing a safety belt, your chances of surviving a collision improve by 50 percent.

An early Christmas present from Volvo Cars - a glimpse of the next-generation Volvo S60

Sel, 16 Dis 2008 06:00:00

A few days before Christmas, Volvo Cars treats the automotive world to an early unwrapping of a car that will shine bright in the streets for years to come. The Volvo S60 Concept gives the car world a glimpse of what the all-new Volvo S60 is going to look like when it arrives in 2010.

Volvo C30 wins 'Good Design' award - Key traits stand out, wins NST/Maybank Car of the Year award

Isnin, 01 Dis 2008 06:00:00

It's official! The iconic Volvo C30 is officially recognized as a 'head-turner' when it received the Good Design award at the New Straits Times/Maybank Car of the Year 2008 (COTY) ceremony held on Thursday night, 28 November.

Volvo Cars receives highest rating for its unique whiplash protection

Rabu, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00

EuroNCAP has instituted a new assessment protocol for evaluating the degree of whiplash protection offered by passenger cars in rear-end collisions. The Volvo XC60 was one of the few models to receive the highest rating.

First photos of the Volvo S60 Concept - preview of the next sedan model

Isnin, 24 Nov 2008 06:00:00

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 - and it gives a clear indication of what the all-new Volvo S60 will look like when it is introduced during 2010.

Launch of the Volvo Cars News channel on YouTube

Khamis, 30 Okt 2008 06:00:00

In response to the phenomenal growth of film and video communication on the internet, Volvo Car Corporation is now launching its own YouTube channel.

Playful collaboration creates Volvo cars for the youngest children

Sel, 28 Okt 2008 06:00:00

Volvo Cars and toy manufacturer Viking Toys have launched a playful collaboration - Volvo cars for the youngest members of the family. The XC90, Volvo XC70 and Volvo C30 will be produced in soft, safe and durable plastic in the classic colours yellow, red, green and blue.

New state-of-the-art wind tunnel gives Volvo buyers reduced CO2-emissions and lower fuel consumption

Khamis, 25 Sept 2008 06:00:00

One of the world's most advanced wind tunnels is Volvo Cars' new tool in the quest for lower fuel consumption and reduced carbon dioxide emissions.

Volvo XC60 recommended for allergy sufferers

Sel, 16 Sept 2008 06:00:00

The Volvo XC60 has now been added to the list of cars recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association for its good interior air quality. Four Volvo models are now featured in the association's list of recommended cars.

First victory for Volvo Polestar C30 in STCC

Isnin, 15 Sept 2008 06:00:00

Robert Dahlgren was outstanding in his magnificent Volvo C30 racer in the Swedish Touring Car Championship(STCC).

Safe Volvo cabin environment for allergy sufferers

Khamis, 28 Ogos 2008 06:00:00

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 Association.

Volvo Cars register three "Ideal" category wins

Sel, 01 Jul 2008 06:00:00

The automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific announced yesterday its annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), of which three category winners were Volvos.

The New Volvo C30 : Legendary safety in a small car

Isnin, 23 Jun 2008 06:00:00

With the new C30, Volvo makes its debut in the two-door premium-car segment. The sporty design, with four individual seats and a unique glass tailgate, aims to give a young and dynamic group of customers "a Volvo of their own." But, as with all Volvos, safety is a top priority.

A new driving sensation hits malaysian roads

Isnin, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:00

When one thinks of Volvo cars, the word “safety” immediately comes to mind. However, Volvo is set to re-brand its image with the launch of the iconic 2-door sporty coupe, the Volvo C30.

Volvo cars wins international prize for city safety

Isnin, 07 Apr 2008 06:00:00

Volvo Cars' in-house developed technology for avoiding low-speed collisions - is receiving the American "Traffic Safety Achievement Award" at this year's World Traffic Safety Symposium in New York.

Recognition for Volvo's excellence

Jumaat, 15 Feb 2008 06:00:00

The Volvo brand continues to be acknowledged for its excellence in safety, quality, innovation and design having received several awards for its cars by the automotive industry.