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Volvo Car Group launches world-first injection technology in the new VEA engine family

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:00:00

Volvo Car Group's new engine family VEA (Volvo Engine Architecture) will be launched later this year with world-first i-ART technology that helps to cut fuel consumption in these new diesel engines.

Volvo Car SA announces top Dealers for 2012

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:00:00

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) paid tribute to its dealer network at the 2012 Volvo Dealer of the Year (DOTY) awards dinner in Cape Town last week.

Well-Deserved Recognition
The annual Dealer of the Year awards give recognition to Volvo's dealer network in Southern Africa for commitment and dedication to the Volvo brand but also for consistently delivering excellent levels of service.

Volvo Car Group reveals world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake.

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00

Volvo Car Group reveals world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake.

Volvo has rolled out yet another world first in automotive history - technology that detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car.

This new function is a further evolution of Volvo’s current detection and auto brake technology. The new package will be called Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake. All cars equipped with pedestrian detection will also incorporate cyclist detection.

Global safety rating results confirm Volvo Cars' safety leadership

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00

Global safety rating results confirm Volvo Cars' safety leadership

With every new vehicle launched, and every new safety feature developed, Volvo Cars is another step closer to reaching its Vision 2020 target. Vision 2020 is the bold goal Volvo Cars set for itself with the aim that by the year 2020 Volvo’s there will be no more serious injuries or fatalities in a new Volvo.

Volvo proud vehicle partner of 2012 Nedbank Golf Challenge

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:00:00

Volvo Car South Africa is the proud vehicle partner of the 2012 Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted at the spectacular Gary Player Golf course at Sun City from 29 November – 2 December.

Nedbank Golf Challenge players and their families are transported in a fleet of gorgeous Volvo XC90s, Volvo XC60s, Volvo S60s and Volvo V60s.

RYDER CUP HEROES LOOK TO CHALLENGE SOUTH AFRICAN DOMINANCE AT VOLVO GOLF CHAMPIONS

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:00:00

The Volvo Golf Champions announced both a prize fund of €2 million (approx. R22.5 million) as a host of Ryder Cup heroes confirm their participation in the third edition of the Volvo Golf Champions, taking place at the Durban Country Club from the 10th to the 13th January 2013.

Volvo Car Corporation improves safety with communicating cars

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 03:00:00

Enabling vehicles to communicate with each other, and with the traffic environment, opens up fantastic possibilities. Vital information can be shared and exchanged - creating a safer and more comfortable drive.

This is why Volvo Car Corporation joined the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium together with other European automakers and suppliers. The aim is to have a common platform for CAR 2 CAR communication ready within five years.

"In the future we will have advanced exchange of vital information between vehicles such as their position, speed and direction," says Erik Israelsson, Project Leader Cooperative ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) at Volvo Car Corporation.

Volvo Car Corporation recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the members of the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium regarding the implementation of standardized technology for communication between cars from 2016 and onwards.

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

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:00:00

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. Volvo was first with both the seat-mounted side airbag and the Inflatable Curtain (IC) - and in 2012 the technology's 25th anniversary was celebrated with the introduction of the groundbreaking pedestrian airbag in the all-new Volvo V40.

Volvo Car Corporation signs Memorandum of Understanding for implementation of communication between cars

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:00:00

Volvo Car Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the members of the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium regarding implementation of shared technology for communication between cars in 2016.

Volvo Car Corporation launches the V40 Cross Country – A Capable and expressive all-roader

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:00:00

Volvo Car Corporation paved the way for a totally new segment with the V70 Cross Country already in 1997. Now, 15 years later, the new Volvo V40 Cross Country brings the unique blend of capable ruggedness and expressive elegance up to a new altitude by establishing a Cross Country in the Premium C-segment.

All-New Volvo V40 R-Design on the way

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:00:00

Dynamic styling and an agile drive for individualists with a fast pace
Launched in stunning Rebel Blue, the new Volvo V40 R-Design is a perfect match for those who want a head-turner that radiates a truly stylish and dynamic look. This hot-blooded variant of the all-new Volvo V40 is due to reach local shores early next year.

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

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:00:00

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.

"A fantastic result. We are very proud to have one of the world's safest cars and we're taking yet another important step toward our 2020 target - that nobody should die or be seriously injured in a Volvo," says Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor Safety at Volvo Car Corporation.

All-New Volvo V40 – already breaking the mould

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:00:00

The all-new Volvo V40 is nearing local shores and due to the high amount of order requests, Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) has decided to release the pricing and line-up of its gorgeous new five-door five-seat premium hatchback.

VCSA has had to break away from the industry tradition of only releasing pricing and final line-up at launch. According to Bram van der Reep, MD Volvo Car South Africa, "We couldn't have received a better indication of just how popular the Volvo V40 is going to be. It is such an exciting vehicle for us and we are delighted that the public seem to be equally eager for the arrival of the Volvo V40."

Volvo S60 earns top result in severe offset crash test

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:00:00

Volvo Car Corporation's leadership in vehicle safety is once again highlighted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In the latest report the Volvo S60 is one out of only two cars to earn the best rating in IIHS's new offset frontal crash test.

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

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00

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 Volvo V40 the first manufacturer to produce this innovative technology.

The All-New Volvo V40-the most IntelliSafe Volvo ever

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:00:00

The all-new Volvo V40 is sleek, spectacular and sexy. Add to that new high-tech features to an already full deck of safety and support systems from larger models and the all-new Volvo V40 will be the most intelligent and safest car in its segment.

he new features include world-first Pedestrian Airbag Technology, Lane Keeping Aid with haptic auto steering, an ingenious Park Assist Pilot, automatic Road Sign Information, Active High Beam and a Cross Traffic Alert radar system at the rear.

Volvo Car Corporation appoints Thomas Ingenlath as new head of Design

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:00:00

Thomas Ingenlath, 48, has been appointed Vice President Design at Volvo Car Corporation, arriving from a position as head of the Volkswagen Design Centre in Potsdam, Germany.

Thomas Ingenlath will assume the position as Vice President Design, Volvo Car Corporation, on July 1, 2012, succeeding Peter Horbury, who is now Senior Vice President Design, Geely Group.

Volvo Car SA announces top Dealers for 2011

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:00:00

Volvo Car South Africa announced the winners of the various categories in its 2011 Dealer of the Year (DOTY) at a gala dinner this week. The margins determining the overall result were narrow - illustrating the level of commitment to excellent service throughout Volvo Car SA's dealer network.

Volvo Car Corporation presents the all-new Volvo V40 - Scandinavian luxury with class-leading safety and driving dynamics

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00

Volvo Car Corporation will reveal the all-new Volvo V40 at a press conference at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on March 6.

The all-new V40 is ready to overtake the competition in the Premium Hatchback class with sharpened features and characteristics from larger Volvos wrapped in a sleek, compact package.

The work horse becomes lounge lion - The Volvo Amazon estate turns 50

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:00:00

A new Volvo Estate car. An exclusive estate car, designed for European conditions enters the Swedish market. It will be shown for the first time at the Stockholm Motor Show. It is Volvo's much longed for Amazon estate."

Volvo S60 and V60 get five star safety ratings in Europe and the United States

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:00

Volvo Car Corporation's safety leadership is once again confirmed by full star results on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Volvo V60 received five stars and has been named best car in the Large Family category in the 2011 Euro-NCAP rating.

Volvo 760 GLE turns 30 - The car that saved Volvo Car Corporation

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:00:00

In February 1982 - 30 years ago - the new Volvo 760 GLE was launched. No typical Volvo, yet unmistakably a Volvo. Seen as elegant and exciting with its characteristic design it was well received. The 760 became the car that actually saved Volvo Car Corporation back then and paved the way to the modern company of today.

Volvo Car Corporation part of successful road train test - SARTRE project enters final phase

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:00

The SARTRE project (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) - with Volvo Car Corporation as the only participating car manufacturer - has successfully completed the first test demonstrations of a multiple vehicle platoon.

The test fleet included a lead truck followed by three cars driven entirely autonomously at speeds of up to 90 km/h - with no more than a 6 metre gap between the vehicles.

"The aim is for the entire road train to be completed toward the end of 2012. By then we will have four vehicles following one lead vehicle driving at 90 km/h," says Erik Coelingh, technical project manager at the Volvo Car Corporation.

The SARTRE project is being driven by seven European partners and is the only one of its kind to focus on the development of technology that can be implemented on conventional highways in which platooned traffic operates in a mixed environment with other road users.

Grace crowned Volvo Champion of Champions

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00

A week after capturing his first European Tour title, 23-year-old Branden Grace beat two of his boyhood heroes in a play-off for the Volvo Golf Champions title at The Links at Fancourt.

Retief Goosen adds to his Volvo collection during Volvo Golf Champions

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00

England’s Lee Slattery and Retief Goosen of South Africa had reason to celebrate on day two of the Volvo Golf Champions, taking place at the Links at Fancourt, George, after they partnered Volvo World Golf Challenge finalist Mark Vandenberghe from the United Kingdom to victory in “Playing with the Pros”.

Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept - a unique blend of gasoline and electric power

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:00:00

On January 9, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil an innovative gasoline plug-in hybrid. The Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept is an electric car, a highly economical hybrid and a powerful high-performance car all rolled into one. At the touch of a button, the driver decides how the available power from the combination of the high-performance gasoline engine and the electric motor is to be utilized.

Major Winners Clarke, Els and Harrington Seek Volvo Golf Champions Title

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:00

Darren Clarke, Ernie Els and Pádraig Harrington have given the 2012 Volvo Golf Champions a major boost by confirming that they, along with 11-time winner on the European Tour, Robert Karlsson, will play in the European Tour’s first-ever true ‘tournament of champions’ event to be held at The Links at Fancourt, from the 19th – 22nd January.

Generations of Stars Seek Volvo Golf Champions Crown in South Africa

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:00:00

Colin Montgomerie, Louis Oosthuizen, Matteo Manassero and Tom Lewis are the latest stars to confirm their entry into the European Tour’s first-ever true ‘tournament of champions’ event, the Volvo Golf Champions, at The Links at Fancourt, from 19th – 22nd January.

Going to the Chapel...in a Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:00:00

The much anticipated fourth instalment of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 is here, releasing November 16, 2011. And yes, Edward and Bella are finally getting married! And this time the happy couple will be driving around in a Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Volvo at SA Style Awards

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:00:00

Being stylish is having an innate sense of style in every aspect, your lifestyle, the way you clothe both yourself and your surroundings, the way in which you conduct your career, the destinations you travel to, what you drive, where you dine and what you swig.

Volvo to Crown Golf Champion of Champions in South Africa

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:00:00

The European Tour's first-ever true ‘tournament of champions' event has been confirmed for South Africa's number-one golf course, The Links at Fancourt, from 19th - 22nd January 2012, with the prospect of the finest field ever assembled for a European Tour event on African soil chasing the over R3.8 million (€350,000) first prize. With a prize fund of around R22 million (€2million) the Volvo Golf Champions is the first solely-sanctioned European Tour event of 2012 and offers the circuit's most valuable purse on the African continent.

Volvo Car Corporation develops the perfect electric-car sound in one of the industry's most modern acoustic labs

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00

Volvo Car Corporation's technical experts are facing new challenges as silent electric power alters the car's acoustic footprint both inside the vehicle and in the surrounding road environment.

Concept You from Volvo Car Corporation: Luxury that paves the way for global growth

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:00:00

Concept You - a luxury sedan concept designed around modern people - continues to pave the way for the Volvo Car Corporation's global growth. The concept car was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Volvo Car Corporation's world-class technology initiative: New downsized engine range - without compromising luxury or driving pleasure

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:00:00

The Volvo Car Corporation is taking the next step towards zero emissions and climate impact through a new, downsized engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines.

VOLVO FASHION FINALE SETTING THE TREND WITH BLEND OF MOTORING AND FASHION

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:00:00

On 18 August Volvo Car South Africa hosted the much-anticipated Volvo Fashion Finale, where three of South Africa’s most successful and prominent fashion designers revealed their innovative and stylish efforts at bringing Volvo and fashion together in an inspiring and fresh way. The big reveal was met with awe and appreciation by a star-studded crowd of over 270 people at Urban Tree, one of Sandton’s premier event venues.

VOLVO CAR SA FASHION CAMPAIGN COMBINES SLEEK SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN WITH AFRICAN STYLE.

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:00:00

The Volvo Cars campaign around fashion and design, nicknamed Volvo Possible, which kicked off on 1 June and runs until mid-October, has succeeded in capturing the imagination of South Africa’s public with its appealing combination of fashion, style, design and motoring functionality.

One Tonne Life

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:00:00

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 has succeeded in cutting their emissions by almost 80 percent compared with their start back in January.

Volvo Car Corporation develops technology to avoid collisions with wild animals

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:00:00

Volvo Car Corporation is taking the next step in active safety by developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the road. The new system will be launched on the market in a few years' time.

The project to develop a safety system that reduces the risk of collisions with wild animals is part of Volvo Car Corporation's vision for 2020 - that nobody should suffer serious injury in a new Volvo. The new system is based on technologies from the Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, introduced in 2010.

Volvo Car Corporation employees receive awards from the US traffic safety administration NHTSA

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00

Thomas Broberg and Erik Coelingh from Volvo Car Corporation have received an award from the NHTSA, the American traffic safety administration, for significant contributions to automotive safety.
"It shows that the safety work we do at Volvo Car Corporation is appreciated. We're really proud of that," say Thomas Broberg and Erik Coelingh.

Volvo with four world-firsts turns 20

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:00:00

The groundbreaking and much-loved Volvo 850 GLT celebrates it's 20^th birthday this month.

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 P1800 - A true cosmopolitan turns 50

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00

Planned in Sweden, designed in Italy, unveiled in Brussels, built in Britain and a huge success in the USA - the Volvo P1800 is perhaps Volvo’s most internationally renowned model ever.

Congratulations - Survivor South Africa Maldives

Tue, 10 May 2011 12:00:00

Mother of five and one of Survivor South Africa's favourite contestants, Alison de Chazal, won a brand-new Volvo V60 last week. Even her competitors were pleased that she was the winner.

Another Volvo S80 up for grabs at the 2010 Nedbank Golf Challenge

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:00:00

Volvo Car South Africa has put another S80 up for grabs at the 2010 Nedbank Golf Challenge after the first was won yesterday by Retief Goosen when he became the first player to eagle on the 17th.

The new XC60 – charged with emotive form and energy, and safest ever from Volvo

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:00:00

Volvo Cars regards it as the safest Volvo yet, with the unique City Safety system as a standard feature and a tribute to Volvo’s firm commitment to its core value of safety.

Spectacular Eagle by Retief Goosen wins the Volvo S80 at the 2010 Nedbank Golf Challenge

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:00:00

Retief Goosen today walked away with a brand new Volvo S80 after scoring a superb eagle on the 17^th hole at the 2010 Nedbank Golf Challenge.

First glimpse of upcoming Volvo models at this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:00:00

This year Volvo is once again a proud sponsor of the Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted at the spectacular Gary Player Golf course at Sun City.

First eagle wins a Volvo S80

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:00:00

This year one lucky Nedbank Golf Challenge player could drive away in a gorgeous new Volvo S80 D5 – he simply needs to be the first to score an eagle on the 17^th hole.

Nedbank Golf Challenge Players are driven by Volvo XC60 2.4D

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:00:00

The spectacular Volvo XC60, which is a finalist in the 2010 South African Guild of Motoring Journalists Car of the Year competition, is now available with a 2.4-litre engine and front-wheel drive. The new engine lowers fuel consumption and emissions without sacrificing power.

Volvo XC60 named as 2010 Car of the Year finalist

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:00:00

The Volvo XC60 3.0T Geartronic has been named as one of only eight finalists in the 2010 South African Guild of Motoring Journalists Car of the Year (COTY) competition, sponsored by Wesbank.

More about Volvo and our 2010 COTY finalist

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:00:00

In the quest for the ultimate vision of an accident free traffic environment, Volvo Car Corporation's bold short-term target is that no one will be killed or injured in a new Volvo car by 2020.

What Drives Edward Cullen May Soon Drive You

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:00

Volvo Car South Africa is joining the global hype around the soon to be released sequel to the vampire movie Twilight – New Moon. Volvo is taking advantage of the fanatical and fantastical popularity of the Twilight saga based on the novels written by Stephanie Meyer in which the main character drives a Volvo.

All-new Volvo S60 - Sculpted to move you

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:00

Volvo has just released the first official photos of its all-new S60 – the most dynamic and aggressive Volvo to date.

Volvo's acoustic design develops in a new lab

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00

Acoustics plays a surprisingly intricate role in vehicle development - from boosting the engine note for a throatier roar, minimizing road noise or finding just the right 'click' for the indicator. And now, with electric vehicles on the horizon, vehicle sound engineering is about to enter a whole new era. With all this in mind, Volvo is increasing its focus on vehicle acoustics with a brand new acoustics laboratory in Torslanda, Sweden.

Famous blind artist is first to experience the new Volvo S60

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00

Turkish artist Esref Armagan is officially the very first non-employee to experience the new Volvo S60, which will be kept under wraps until its launch in 2010. Armagan, a blind artist, is renowned throughout the world for his unique feel for perspective and shape, which is why he was invited to paint his rendition of the stunning, but still-secret, Volvo S60.

Volvo Cars takes on safety challenges involving electric cars

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:00:00

With so many electric cars in development (Volvo's BEV is due for it's international debut in 2012), electric vehicle safety has become one of the focal points at Volvo. Even with all our environmental achievements such as our factories running on clean energy and our range of DRIVe vehicles, Volvo still puts safety first. And with electric vehicles in development we are now faced with a whole new set of exciting challenges to ensure that, no matter what fuel our cars run on, they still live up to Volvo's impeccable standards of safety.

A Revolution in Pedestrian Safety - Volvo's automatic braking system now reacts to people as well as vehicles

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00

Hot on the heels of its award-winning City Safety system, Volvo Cars has already unveiled the next phase in it's commitment to building vehicles that don't crash – the innovative new system with Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian Safety.

Volvo Cars on the move towards a future without traffic accidents

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00

In the quest for the ultimate vision of an accident free traffic environment, Volvo Car Corporation's bold short-term target is that no one will be killed or injured in a new Volvo car by 2020.

Volvo S80 – aggressive elegance

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:00:00

The second generation S80, Volvo's exclusive executive sedan, brings a large dose of confidence, dynamic driving and pure luxury to the Volvo line-up.

New Volvo C30 R-Design with superb sport chassis

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:00:00

The Volvo C30 R-Design, which made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, is unarguably the sportiest and most dynamic model in the current Volvo line-up. The Volvo C30 R-Design's new chassis is considerably sharper and stiffer, resulting in excellent handling characteristics, while the exclusive extra equipment gives the C30 R-Design just the right attitude.

Volvo drives straight into mobile phones

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:00:00

Volvo Cars is now driving straight into mobile phones all over the world. Following the launch of the international mobile site in March, the Swedish car maker will soon be expanding it to 20 markets.

Two new five-cylinder diesels from Volvo: More power and less fuel consumption

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:00

Volvo Cars is introduced two entirely new five-cylinder, 2.4-litre turbodiesel engines at the Geneva Motor Show to give the customers the attractive possibility to combine more power with class-leading fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Volvo presents seven new cars with the green DRIVe badge - all with best-in-class CO2 levels

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:00

At the Geneva motor show, Volvo Cars is presenting no less than seven fuel-efficient DRIVe models. All with best-in-class CO₂ emission levels. The extremely low figures for the C30, S40 and V50 have been achieved thanks to an advanced Start/Stop system.

A glimpse of the next-generation Volvo S60

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:00

The Volvo S60 Concept that is being displayed at the Geneva Auto Show gives the world a glimpse of what the all-new Volvo S60 is going to look like when it arrives in 2010.

The new Volvo C70 – pure Swedish elegance

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:00:00

The new Volvo C70 soon to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September has the same smart three-piece steel roof, practical seating for four adults and world-leading convertible safety as before. With an updated design and elevated premium feel, the C70 delivers an "I want" aura of absolute world class.

Volvo Cars aims for zero accidents

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00

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.

Intelligent cars avoid accidents

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00

The aim with tomorrow's cars is, quite simply, that they be able to avoid accidents. The core of Volvo's 2020 Vision is to build cars so safe as to completely eliminate the risk of fatal or serious injuries. And every advance in Volvo's safety systems is another step closer to this goal.

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

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00

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. The three-point belt is and will remain the car's most vital safety feature. However, even more lives could be saved if belt usage increased.

3-point safety belt from Volvo - the most effective lifesaver in traffic for fifty years

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00

Few people have saved as many lives as Nils Bohlin - the Volvo engineer who, in 1959, invented the V-type three-point safety belt. A design as obvious as it was intelligent and perfectly suited to the seat occupant's body. To this very day, the safety belt still provides the most effective protection in the event of an accident.

New dummy enhances active safety

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00

Volvo Cars is proud to introduce Bob – the company's newest addition to the crash test dummy family who has been specifically developed to test its cars' active safety systems.

Volvo's Tradition of Safety

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00

In 1927 Volvo’s founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson stated that “Cars are driven by people. Therefore the guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo is – and must remain – safety.”

The world's most expensive dummies save lives

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00

The Volvo Crash-Test Dummy family does invaluable work in the development of tomorrow's ever-safer cars. The dummies may cost anything up to 1.5 million kronor, and at Volvo Cars there are more than 100 members of this tough family.

The 3-point belt remains central in today's and tomorrow's safety solutions

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:00

Despite the constant development in technology, the automotive world's most important safety mechanism – the safety belt – has remained much the same since it was first used fifty years ago. The three-point safety belt's ingeniously simple design has stood the test of time and the only difference is that these days the belt is part of a larger, high-tech safety system.

Volvo's three-point safety belt turns 50

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:00

On Thursday August 13, 1959, the world's first car with standard-fit three-point safety belts - a Volvo PV544 - was delivered to the Volvo dealer in the Swedish town of Kristianstad. Over the next 50 years, the V-shaped three-point safety belt saved well over one million lives.

The new Volvo C30 now offers more choice and attitude

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:00:00

The new Volvo C30 steps out and shows the model's full potential and personality – it offers customers a generous dose of road presence as well as a variety of bold styling choices. Like its predecessor, the new Volvo C30 is designed to stand out in the premium hatchback crowd. It's a street smart Swede – sexy, solid and full of attitude.

Volvo S40 2.0 Petrol Powershift

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:00

Volvo's smooth Powershift gearbox cuts fuel consumption by 8 percent in the Volvo S40

Volvo S40 DRIVe awarded green car of the year

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00

The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe, featuring the new Start/Stop technology, has received top honours in the 2009 What Car? Green Car Awards. The ceremony took place at London City Hall on Monday 7 June and the award was handed over by Boris Johnson, the mayor of London.

The refreshed Volvo S80 - first class exclusiveness and driving properties

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:00:00

The refreshed Volvo S80 is the result of an intensive dialogue between Volvo Cars' project group and the discerning customers in the premium sedan segment. "We are ready to give the competition a tough match. With the new S80, we're placing the bar at the very highest level when it comes to exclusiveness, quality and driving properties," says Volvo Cars president and CEO Stephen Odell.

VOLVO GOES "LIVE" AT DETROIT AUTO SHOW

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:00:00

Volvo will broadcast and webcast live from the North American International Auto Show on January 11th, 2009, where the company will unveil the S60 Concept that gives the world a glimpse of Volvo’s next new sedan model.