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    Volvo XC90 - the "latecomer" that became Sweden's most valuable export product

    Volvo XC90 - the "latecomer" that became Sweden's most valuable export product   Many critics assumed that the Volvo Car Corporation entered the SUV segment too late when the Volvo XC90 was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2002.Instead, the ingenious XC90 revitalized the whole segment by successfully addressing all the problems of earlier SUVs. In 2005, annual XC90 sales peaked at 86,000 vehicles, making it Sweden's most valuable export product. "The XC90 was the first of the next-generation SUVs. Its blend of SUV roominess, true passenger-car qualities and

    Volvo S40 and V50 - now also with CO2 emissions of 99 g/km

    Volvo S40 and V50 - now also with CO\2\ emissions of 99 g/km   The environmentally conscientious Volvo customer can now buy a Volvo S40 or V50 with CO\2\ emissions as low as 99 g/km - corresponding to fuel consumption of 3.8 l/100 km. This means the Volvo C30, which was already previously available in a 99 gram variant, is now being joined in the sub-one hundred club by another two models.   "We've cut another five grams compared with the previous version. This means that both the S40 and the V50 are at the very top of their respective segments in terms of fuel economy," says

    Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe gain extra attitude with R-Design

    Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe gain extra attitude with R-Design   Having good environmental properties doesn't mean a car has to be boring. Quite the contrary: with R-Design, the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe can be styled just as expressively and exclusively as the other model variants.   Responding to the substantial demand for cars that combine good environmental properties with exciting design features, Volvo Cars is now offering the C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe models with optional R-Design features.   This development has been made possible by the continued optimisation of

    The new Volvo C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe - with CO2 emissions of 115 and 118 g/km

    The new Volvo C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe - with CO\2\ emissions of 115 and 118 g/km   At Paris Motor Show in early October, Volvo Cars is presenting economical new diesel variants of the C30, S40 and V50 models with fuel consumption of just 4.4 litres/100 km (C30) or 4.5 litres/100 km (S40 and V50). The corresponding CO\2\ figures of 115 and 118 g/km mean that the C30 and V50 have best-in-class CO\2\ emissions in their segments. All three models - the C30, S40 and V50 - are equipped with a special set of efficiency-enhancing features and marked with the DRIVe emblem to signal

    180 hp D5 in the Volvo S40 and V50 – the choice for connoisseurs in the segment

    180 hp D5 in the Volvo S40 and V50 – the choice for connoisseurs in the segment   The Volvo S40 D5 and Volvo V50 D5 will be unveiled at the Bologna motor show in the beginning of December. The first cars will be built in the factory in Ghent, Belgium, in early 2006.  · More powerful diesel range in the Volvo S40 and V50 · Production start in Ghent in early 2006 · Annual target 10,000 carsVolvo Cars' new D5 engine is now finding its way under the bonnet of the Volvo S40 and Volvo V50.With 180 horsepower on tap, the in-house developed five-cylinder turbodiesel is a powerful

    Five-cylinder high-performance diesel in the Volvo S40 and Volvo V50

    Five-cylinder high-performance diesel in the Volvo S40 and Volvo V50     · Compact car with large diesel engine – a competitive combination · Higher performance, improved driveability and lower emissions · Electronically controlled turbocharger – without any turbo kick · Advanced injection system gives efficient combustion · Particle filter incinerates more than 95 percent of soot particlesVolvo's new in-house manufactured five-cylinder D5 diesel engine is now also being fitted in the company’s medium-segment models, the Volvo S40 and V50. Volvo Cars can thus offer a

    Volvo S40/V50 - First Volvo under 5.0 l/100 km

    Volvo S40/V50 - First Volvo under 5.0 l/100 km       · 110-bhp, 240 Nm, 1.6-litre turbo diesel · Most fuel-efficient engine ever offered by Volvo Cars · New 100-bhp, 1.6-litre petrol engine also available Volvo Car Corporation has expanded the engine range for its new S40 and V50 compact models (launched in 2003) with the addition of 1.6-litre engines in both petrol and diesel versions.With an average fuel consumption of 4.9 litres per 100 km (Volvo S40 with manual gearbox), the new diesel is the most fuel-efficient engine ever offered by Volvo Cars. The 2-litre

    Volvo Car Corporation presents world-first systems for improved safety

    Volvo Car Corporation presents   world-first systems for improved safety   · BLIS - Blind Spot Information System - camera-based monitoring system that covers the blind spot: a world-first in passenger cars. · Inflatable curtain for convertibles: another world-first. · Adaptive cruise control with distance monitoring. · Warning and brake support if there is a risk of collision. Volvo Car Corporation presents four new safety systems - two of them world-firsts - that will help further boost the company's leading position in the world of safety. These advanced

    Volvo's First XC90 Sold At Charity Auction

    Volvo's First XC90 Sold At Charity Auction     Companies' first SUV Goes for $ 86,000 at Best Buddies Ball Washington, DC (October 13) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC announces that its first XC90 sold in North America brought in $ 86,000 in a charity auction, benefiting Best Buddies International, a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of people with mental retardation. A gleaming Black Sapphire XC90 AWD T6 was the belle of the ball at the black-tie gala, held in suburban Washington. More than 1,400 guests, including prominent figures from the world of

    Volvo S60 R: Unique performance car unveiled in Paris

    For immediate release Volvo S60 R: Unique performance car unveiled in Paris   World gets first look at active chassis "Four-C" technology   The new Volvo S60 R, a limited-production, high-performance sedan inspired by the technology and performance of Volvo's renowned Performance Concept Car, had its world premiere Sept. 26 at the Paris Auto Show.   As well as inheriting the dramatic good looks of the Performance Concept Car (PCC), the S60 R also adopts most of the technology, including one of the world's most advanced active suspension systems, a 300-horsepower,

    2003 Volvo XC90: Many New Features

    2003 Volvo XC90: Many New Features     The Volvo XC90 SUV is completely new for 2003. Based on the P2 large-car platform, the Volvo XC90 introduces no fewer than five automotive world firsts.   Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)   As a leader in the study of automotive safety, Volvo has addressed one of the top concerns of today's SUV buyer, namely the occurrence of a roll over accident.   While the XC90's center of gravity was raised just 3.5 inches higher than that of the XC70, the commanding view today's SUV buyers crave hasn't been eliminated. In fact, the

    World Traffic Safety Award

    World Traffic Safety Award     Volvo XC 90 SUV   NEW YORK, NY - The 'next generation of SUV' - the Volvo XC90 - has won independent recognition from a panel of Safety experts more than seven months before it goes on sale to the public.   The prestigious 2002 World Traffic Symposium's Traffic Safety Achievement Award for manufacturers was awarded to the Volvo XC90 to recognize the innovative use of electronics in this new SUV to help reduce rollover accidents.   This award underlines Volvo's long-tradition of safety research and engineering solutions that have kept

    A next generation SUV

    For immediate release The new Volvo XC90: a next generation SUV   · Luxury, all-wheel drive SUV · Vehicle architecture allowing for seven passenger capacity · Innovative new safety solutions for Roll Over protection and compatibility · Two turbo charged engines with outputs ranging from 208 bhp to 268 bhp · Rear Seat Entertainment · Maximum flexibility The first SUV from Volvo, the XC90, is the top of the line model in the Swedish carmaker's new XC-range   "Our all-wheel drive XC90 is the first in the next generation of SUV's, aimed to be one of the safest

    Safety: the sights are set on leadership

    For immediate release Safety: the sights are set on leadership   · Roll Stability Control · Special steel in a reinforced roof structure · IC (Inflatable Curtain) - for all three rows of seats · Lower cross-member for increased car-to-car compatibility Customers expect Volvo to retain its lead in the field of safety - irrespective of vehicle type. With the launch of its first-ever SUV, Volvo Cars enters an entirely new segment, and the goal is perfectly clear: to lead the way in terms of safety.   As in all other Volvo models, safety in the Volvo XC90 is a

    The new Volvo XC90

    For immediate release Volvo XC90 - the new generation SUV   The new Volvo XC90, the first SUV from Volvo Cars, has its world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show on 7 January 2002. "SUV buyers are a natural part of Volvo's customer base, not least because a large proportion of these customers are women. We know that many customers have waited for us to make an SUV," says Hans Wikman, Project Director for the Volvo XC90.   The Volvo XC90 is a genuine Volvo down to the smallest detail, developed with a firm focus on the company's core values: safety, environmental consideration

    Infotainment: combining in-car business with pleasure

    For immediate release Infotainment: combining in-car business with pleasure   · Dolby Pro Logic II - the first in the car world · DVD based navigation system · Rear seat entertainment The family vehicle of the new millennium is developing increasingly into an extension of both the home and office. Buyers of cars in the premium segment expect to be able to communicate with the world at large quickly and simply - to exchange information or even to enjoy entertainment while on the move.   The key word is infotainment, a combination of "information" and "entertainment".

    Environmental standards: among the cleanest SUV:s on the market

    For immediate release Environmental standards: among the cleanest SUV:s on the market   · ULEV and ULEV II · Interior Air Quality System · Öko-Tex standard 100 · Premair®- ozone-eater Environmental care is one of the core values at Volvo Cars.   That is why the engineering team faced an extra-tough challenge when we developing the Volvo XC90, since SUVs are relatively large vehicles with powerful engines.   "We know that many of today's SUV owners are uncomfortable about the fact that their vehicles produce higher emissions and consume more fuel than most

    Design: masculinity and flexibility the Scandinavian way

    For immediate release Design: Scandinavian style with flexibility and muscles   · Muscular design · Vehicle architecture allowing for seven-seat capability · Innovative flexibility · Light, space and function · Exterior Styling Kit "Masculine, but not macho; muscular, but not aggressive," is how the new Volvo XC90 is described by Peter Horbury, Vice President and Chief Designer at Volvo Cars.   The muscular stance is the synthesis of a number of traditional yet unique Volvo features: · the upright, dark, egg-crate grille with Volvo diagonal and emblem

    Chassis and powertrain: performance and roadholding at premium level

    For immediate release Chassis and powertrain: performance and roadholding at a premium level   · Ride comfort and road holding on a par with premium passenger cars · Emergency Brake Assistance · Electronically controlled all wheel drive · Turbocharged engines from 208 bhp to 268 bhp · Geartronic standard with all engines The Volvo XC90 is a vehicle designed for all types of roads. Even though it is not intended for extreme off-road driving, the combination of electronically controlled all wheel drive and 8.6" of ground clearance creates the right preconditions for

    "The new Volvo XC90 will boost our sales"

    For immediate release "The new Volvo XC90 will boost our sales"   · Milestone on the journey towards 200 000 cars in North America · Target for the XC 90 the first year: 35-40 000 Volvo XC90 · Redefining the premium SUV segment The launch of the Volvo XC90 is an important part of Volvo Cars plan to achieve profitable growth year on year.   The initial worldwide target for the Volvo XC90 for its first calendar year is 50 000. 65 percent of these vehicles will be sold in North America.   New record year in North America   2001 was the 3rd consecutive

    All new Volvo XC90 takes SUV-segment to next level

    For immediate release All new Volvo XC90 takes SUV-segment to next level     The Volvo Car Corporation today releases the first official pictures of its new SUV, the Volvo XC90.   The passenger car-based, all wheel drive, Volvo XC90 is the top of the line model in the Swedish carmaker's new XC-range.   "Being first in the next generation of SUV's allows us to set new standards for safety and functionality in the segment," says Hans Wikman, Project Director.   The Volvo XC90 will be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show on 7 January 2002. There is no doubt to

    Focus group of female buyers helped shape Volvo XC90

    For immediate release Focus group of female buyers helped shape Volvo XC90   There is a group of women in California who are very proud of their contribution to the new Volvo XC90 sport utility vehicle, and they don't even work for the Swedish car company.   Chances are, most of them don't yet own an example of what Volvo Car Corporation describes as "the next generation SUV." Never mind; they have a pride of authorship that comes from being a major influence in the development of a vehicle that has not only broken new ground in safety, style and versatility, it has addressed

    Sales Release

    For immediate release AWD models power sales increase for Volvo in February     Toronto -- Sales of Volvo vehicles gained ground in February, up 9% across the model line, driven by strong consumer demand for Volvo's rugged XC70 and the new XC90 sport utility vehicle. February sales for the XC70 totaled 181, up 50.8% and consumer enthusiasm for the new XC90 accounted for 95 sales.   Total sales of 664 vehicles outpaced 609 sales for the month of February last year resulting in 2003 to date sales of 1,220, 12% above 2002 sales of 1,089.   "Of particular interest is the

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