Tag Archives: volvo

40 years in the service of safety

40 years in the service of safety

Posted on11. Aug, 2010 by webmestre.

0

40 years in the service of safety

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.

It was thanks to a [...]

Continue Reading

Zhejiang Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation

Zhejiang Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation

Posted on02. Aug, 2010 by webmestre.

0

Zhejiang Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation
Stefan Jacoby Named President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars; New Board Unveiled
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 [...]

Continue Reading

Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake – unique technology in the all-new Volvo S60

Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake – unique technology in the all-new Volvo S60

Posted on04. Mar, 2010 by webmestre.

0

Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake – unique technology in the all-new Volvo S60
The all-new Volvo S60 is packed with high-tech solutions that actively help the driver avoid accidents.
The Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is a world first. To Volvo Cars’ knowledge there is no other car manufacturer that offers a feature that can [...]

Continue Reading

Volvo launches an energy-efficient 2-litre GTDi engine with unique turbo system

Volvo launches an energy-efficient 2-litre GTDi engine with unique turbo system

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by webmestre.

0

Volvo launches an energy-efficient 2-litre GTDi engine with unique turbo system
Volvo Car Corporation is introducing an all-new four-cylinder 2-litre GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine in the Volvo S80, V70 and XC60, offering great performance and efficiency all in one.
New Volvo-developed turbocharging technology, direct injection and twin variable camshafts give a unique combination of low [...]

Continue Reading

Volvo Cars is presenting a complete battery electric Volvo C30 at Detroit Motor Show

Volvo Cars is presenting a complete battery electric Volvo C30 at Detroit Motor Show

Posted on10. Jan, 2010 by webmestre.

0

Volvo Cars increases the development of cars powered by electricity – builds electric test fleet
At the Detroit Motor Show, Volvo Cars is presenting a complete battery electric Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km (94 miles).
The next step forward is to build a test fleet of at least 50 electric Volvo C30s, which will [...]

Continue Reading

Volvo sold to Geely…agreement will be signed early 2010

Posted on23. Dec, 2009 by webmestre.

1

FORD CONFIRMS SETTLEMENT OF ALL SUBSTANTIVE COMMERCIAL TERMS TO SELL VOLVO TO GEELY IN 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23, 2009 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] confirmed today that all substantive commercial terms relating to the potential sale of Volvo Car Corporation have been settled between Ford and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited.
While some work [...]

Continue Reading

Volvo Cars increases the development of cars powered by electricity – builds electric test fleet

Posted on17. Dec, 2009 by webmestre.

0

Volvo Cars increases the development of cars powered by electricity – builds electric test fleet
At the Detroit Motor Show, Volvo Cars is presenting a complete battery electric Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km.
The next step forward is to build a test fleet of at least 50 electric Volvo C30s, which will be used [...]

Continue Reading

DRIVe Around The World unique challenge in connections

Posted on16. Nov, 2009 by webmestre.

0

DRIVe Around The World unique challenge in connections
How well connected are you? With the contest “DRIVe around The World” Volvo Cars takes another step towards harnessing the power of social networking. The contest challenges people to virtually drive a Volvo C30 around the world in 80 days, using only their Facebook friends. Volvo Cars will [...]

Continue Reading

What Drives Edward Cullen May Soon Drive You

Posted on27. Oct, 2009 by webmestre.

0

What Drives Edward Cullen May Soon Drive You
Know what Edward Cullen drives? Volvo is putting a challenge out to all Twilight fans by launching a new global online promotion in conjunction with the release of The Twilight Saga: New Moon film. Visit http://www.whatdrivesedward.com/ and enter to compete in the game and get the opportunity to [...]

Continue Reading

Page 1 of 41234