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Volvo C30 Electric release nears as production begins

Volvo C30 Electric release nears as production begins

By: Gary Johnson | Posted: June 10, 2011
Filed under: Autos

Many car manufacturers are developing and releasing electric vehicles, as ways are sought to move away from the traditional internal combustion engine. Today we have news of another manufacturer, as the Volvo C30 Electric release nears as production begins. Eric…

2011 Super Bowl: Auto Commercials

2011 Super Bowl: Auto Commercials

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: February 5, 2011
Filed under: Autos

On Sunday February 6, 2011 the Super Bowl XLV will take place, and is the one day that so many companies spend a great deal of their money on commercials. However, auto companies have been a bit late to this…

Volvo V60 Hybrid: 2011 Geneva Motor Show

Volvo V60 Hybrid: 2011 Geneva Motor Show

By: Chris Maugham | Posted: January 27, 2011
Filed under: Autos

With the International Motor Show preparing to open for its 81st edition, more emphasis is being placed on the environmentally friendly range of cars.

Safest Cars to Buy 2011: List of Models and Prices

Safest Cars to Buy 2011: List of Models and Prices

By: Alan Ng | Posted: January 27, 2011
Filed under: Autos

If you are looking to buy a new car for the family this year, it is a good bet that you are after a model which will combine the important safety elements with a car that looks good on the…

Volvo S80 Recall: 3,635 2007-2010 Models Affected

Volvo S80 Recall: 3,635 2007-2010 Models Affected

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: August 2, 2010
Filed under: Autos

Today we have another vehicle recall for you to read about, the good news is that Toyota are not in the headlines for the wrong reasons this time, instead Volvo are at fault.

New York Auto Show 2010: 2011 Volvo S60 Revealed

New York Auto Show 2010: 2011 Volvo S60 Revealed

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: April 1, 2010
Filed under: Autos

Volvo have recently unveiled their upcoming 2011 S60 model at the New York Auto Show 2010, this four-door sports sedan is apparently the first to feature pedestrian detection with a full automatic brake system

Geely and Volvo: Chinese market the way forward

Geely and Volvo: Chinese market the way forward

By: Alan Ng | Posted: March 29, 2010
Filed under: Autos

Following on from the takeover of Volvo by Chinese Automakers Geely in 2009, we have some fresh news on progress for those interested now, as Geely admits they face a tough challenge ahead.

Volvo, Geely and Ford Deal Dependant on Pension Deficit

Volvo, Geely and Ford Deal Dependant on Pension Deficit

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 28, 2010
Filed under: Autos

Ford has announced that they will sell Volvo to Geely for a sum of $1.8 billion – subject to negotiations on Volvo’s pension deficit, as well as their debt. However, the Detroit automaker did say that they did not expect…

Volvo Q2: Worst-ever Quarterly Loss

Volvo Q2: Worst-ever Quarterly Loss

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: July 21, 2009
Filed under: Autos

Volvo Group has issued its Q2 figures and one thing is certain, this is Volvo’s worst-ever Quarterly Loss as sales were down by a third. Volvo, who is the world’s second largest truck maker behind Daimler, is optimistic that the…

2012: Volvo’s Diesel Plug-in Hybrid

2012: Volvo’s Diesel Plug-in Hybrid

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: June 2, 2009
Filed under: Autos

Volvo has announced that they along with Vattenfall will speed up the development of its Diesel Plug-in Hybrid; they hope to have it ready for production in 2012. Volvo and Vattenfall hope to have the first of three demonstration vehicles…