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    Volvo XC90 is a genuine life-saver

    Volvo XC90 is a genuine life-saver   • No Volvo XC90 driver or passenger deaths reported in UK car-to-car crashes • Government crash statistics back up Volvo's pioneering real-life crash investigation work • More than 70,000 Volvo XC90s sold in the UK to date • Entire Volvo range fitted with automatic emergency braking as standard since 2014 • Volvo's advanced safety technology designed to keep occupants and other roads users safe   Not a single Volvo XC90 occupant has died in a car-to-car accident in the UK, according to official Government crash figures.

    A New Look with Added Features for Volvo's Award Winning On Call Smartphone Application

    A New Look with Added Features for Volvo's Award Winning On Call Smartphone Application   Volvo's award-winning mobile app, Volvo On Call, has been further enhanced for 2013 with a new design, extra features and added vehicle connectivity.   Available to download free on iPhone, Android and Windows smartphones*, the app also enables users to connect with the V60 Hybrid, the world's first plug-in diesel hybrid, which arrives in the UK later this year.   It enables users to see a wide variety of information about their car via a smartphone. Features include checking whether

    STRONG START FOR VOLVO CAR UK IN 2012 - SALES UP AND A YEAR OF FIRSTS

    STRONG START FOR VOLVO CAR UK IN 2012 - SALES UP AND A YEAR OF FIRSTS   · Sales up over 13% overall year-to-date · All-new V40 launches at Geneva with a world first safety technology · World's first plug-in diesel hybrid set to launch later in the year   In 2011, Volvo was the fastest growing luxury car brand and the start of 2012 shows no signs of slowing down.  Volvo Car UK is currently enjoying a great start to 2012 with increasing sales and new cars with world firsts ready to enter the marketplace, bringing unique Scandinavian Luxury design to the premium car market.

    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

    FIVE-STAR CRASH TEST RATING FOR VOLVO V60

    Five-Star Crash Test Rating for Volvo V60 · EuroNCAP awards a five-star crash test rating to Volvo V60 · V60 technology lead to a maximum 100% score for Safety Assist · City Safety - already awarded EuroNCAP Advanced rating - fitted as standard EuroNCAP has awarded the Volvo V60 an overall five-star crash test rating, together with a maximum 100% score for Safety Assist.   The announcement follows the latest round of crash tests carried out by the European New Car Assessment Programme, which aims to provide car buyers with an independent assessment of a vehicle's crash

    VOLVO CARS: MOST IMPROVED BRAND FOR CO2 EMISSIONS IN 2010

    VOLVO CARS: MOST IMPROVED BRAND FOR CO\2\ EMISSIONS IN 2010   · Volvo tops the 'most improved' table in JATO's review of CO\2\ car emissions · DRIVe range helps average CO\2\ emissions to fall below 158g/km · 13.8% reduction of CO\2\ emissions in just one year   Volvo Car's commitment its "DRIVe Towards Zero" mission was reaffirmed with the news that it is the most improved brand in the top twenty in JATO's latest report[1], "A Review of CO\2\ Car Emissions across Europe FY2010" with average emissions of just 157.5g/km.   Volvo's success can be attributed to the

    THE C30 DRIVe, S40 DRIVe and V50 DRIVe

    THE C30 DRIVe, S40 DRIVe and V50 DRIVe   · First premium manufacturer to offer three conventionally-powered sub-100g/km CO\2\ producing models · S40 DRIVe and V50 DRIVe with improved emissions join the C30 DRIVe in producing 99g/km CO\2\ · Increased engine power output to 115PS (from 109PS) · Improved combined fuel economy up to 74.3 miles per gallon · All three models benefit from free Vehicle Excise Duty · DRIVe models available in ES, SE and SE Lux specification · London Congestion Charge exemption for all three models potentially saving over £2,500 a year

    Ultra-thin, integrated navigation kit now available for all current Volvo models

    Ultra-thin, integrated navigation kit now available for all current Volvo models   The new, ultra-thin Garmin navigation kit that was introduced together with the new Volvo S60 and V60 in 2010 is now available as an accessory throughout Volvo Cars' current model range.   The versatile navigation kit is smoothly integrated in the car thanks to a docking unit at the driver's windscreen pillar. The Volvo unique docking unit, which has built-in speaker and charging, is installed by the Volvo workshop."The Garmin nüvi 3790 is less than nine millimetres thick, which is about the

    STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD FOR JUST £14,995

    STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD FOR JUST £14,995   Volvo Car UK has announced that the C30 sports-coupe, with its iconic design and generous levels of standard specification, will start from just £14,995 on the road.  This allows car buyers to benefit from a cost-effective yet appealing and distinctive model with numerous opportunities to create their own individual car.   The Volvo C30 ES 2.0 petrol (145PS) comes with a multitude of standard features, including electronic climate control, 16" alloys, leather steering wheel and gearlever, Volvo's stability system (DSTC), power windows,

    THE NEW VOLVO S60 AND V60 DRIVe - NOW SEVEN VOLVO MODELS UNDER 120 g/km CO2

    THE NEW VOLVO S60 AND V60 DRIVe - NOW SEVEN VOLVO MODELS UNDER 120 g/km CO\2\   Drivers wanting the highest levels of driving dynamics and class-leading safety as well as the lowest levels of emissions now have yet another choice in the Volvo range.  The new Volvo S60 and V60 offer sub-120 g/km emissions from their 1.6 litre turbo diesel engines.   Fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox and start/stop technology, the S60 and V60 DRIVe models produce just 114 g/km and 119 g/km respectively.  These low CO\2\ producing models also achieve low fuel consumption figures of 65.7 mpg

    Energy illustration explanation: Vattenfall’s contribution to the One Tonne Life project

    Vattenfall's contribution to One Tonne Life   Electricity in the tank The family charges the electrical car in a smart charging station in the carport. Vattenfall actively works with stimulating progress in the electric car industry. This is done, for instance, by developing and selling charging solutions to transport companies and public outlets. The charging station at the One Tonne Life house is a specially designed wall socket that provides fast and effective charging. It contains a measuring and communication interface that compiles and reports travel data, electricity

    Facts about the Lindell family

    Facts about the Lindell family   Nils Lindell Age: 52. Profession: Organisation consultant, self-employed. Interests: Family and friends, tennis, sailing, skiing and personal development. Favourite food: Shrimp salad or grilled beefsteak along with Italian vegetable mix.   "We live a modern urban life. The children's schools have a large catchment area. Some of the kids' friends live 40 or 50 kilometres away. That makes for a lot of mileage by car. I'm really looking forward to driving an electric car with zero emissions. It'll also be exciting to use Vattenfall's

    The Lindell family lives "One Tonne Life" with a climate-smart wooden house, an electric car and advanced energy solutions

    The Lindell family lives "One Tonne Life" with a climate-smart wooden house, an electric car and advanced energy solutions   With the "One Tonne Life" project, A-hus, Vattenfall and Volvo Cars aim to demonstrate what it means in practice for a family to adopt a climate-smart lifestyle.   The technology and the solutions that the Lindell family use to live the "One Tonne Life" are already available or will become available in the very near future.   A-hus President Peter Mossbrant explains: "Our goal is to make low-energy wooden houses available to a broad market. More

    Lindell family - test pilots on a journey towards a carbon dioxide-lean "One Tonne Life"

    Lindell family - test pilots on a journey towards a carbon dioxide-lean "One Tonne Life"   Introducing the Lindell family from Hässelby - test pilots on our journey towards a climatesmart future.   In the unique "One Tonne Life" project, dad Nils, mum Alicja and teenagers Hannah, 16, and Jonathan, 13, will try to live within the limits of one tonne of carbon dioxide emissions per person per year.   The project has been initiated by A-hus, Vattenfall and Volvo Cars. ICA and Siemens are the project's specialist industry partners.   Hannah was the first to spot the

    VOLVO XC90 WITH NEW D5 ENGINE

    VOLVO XC90 WITH NEW D5 ENGINE   · New upgraded 200PS D5 engine · 2010 represents XC90's best ever sales performance in the UK · Ninth year of production and still one of the best performers in its segment     Since its launch in 2002, the XC90 has been a sales success for Volvo.  At its launch, it offered a unique blend of attractive styling, practicality and seven-seat versatility that saw it become an overnight hit.  Since then, the XC range has grown with XC70 and the introduction of the award winning XC60 with its ground breaking City Safety technology and the recent

    T5 - 2.0 GTDi PETROL ENGINE

    T5 - 2.0 GTDi PETROL ENGINE · 2.0 litre four cylinder petrol engine, producing the same power as a 2.5 litre five cylinder petrol engine · Industry's smallest turbo in relation to engine's power output · Performance and power with reduced emission and fuel consumption To complement the newly introduced 150PS T3 and 180PS T4 1.6 GTDi engines, and the already well established 304PS T6 petrol engine, Volvo has developed a new 2.0-litre GTDi T5 petrol engine.  This new engine delivers 240PS and a healthy 320 Nm torque and is available in the all-new S60, and V60, XC60, V70 and S80.

    T3 and T4 GTDi PETROL ENGINES

    T3 and T4 GTDi PETROL ENGINES   · T3 and T4 - Volvo's two new four-cylinder 1.6 litre petrol engines with GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) technology · Performance of a larger engine while offering fuel economy of a smaller engine · T3 and T4 standard with Start/Stop fuel economy technology in the all-new S60 and V60 · T4 available with Volvo's automatic six-speed Powershift gearbox   In order to meet customers expectations of power and performance but increasing levels of fuel economy from a petrol engine, Volvo has developed a new 1.6-litre petrol

    ALL-NEW VOLVO S60 and V60 R-DESIGN

    ALL-NEW VOLVO S60 and V60 R-DESIGN · Unique R-Design restyled front bumper with rear diffuser and twin chromed exhaust tailpipes · Lowered sports chassis with stiffer mounts and springs · 18-inch five spoke diamond cut alloy wheels · Sports leather/textile upholstered seats with increased side support · Three spoke sports steering wheel · R-Design blue instrument dials · Sports gear knob and floor mats · Available in a choice of seven exterior colours · All engine variants, including the upcoming DRIVe, available in R-Design trim The all-new Volvo S60 and V60

    VOLVO WINS THE SAFETY AWARD AT THE WHAT CAR? AWARDS 2011

    VOLVO WINS THE SAFETY AWARD AT THE WHAT CAR? AWARDS 2011   · Volvo's pioneering safety system adds another safety award to its list of accolades · Originally launched on the all-new S60 and now available on the all-new V60 and XC60 · Complements Volvo's City Safety to help avoid impending collisions   Volvo's ground breaking new safety technology, Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake has won the Safety Award at the 2011 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, held at the Grosvenor House in Park Lane on Thursday 13th January 2011.   "Volvo has long been the pioneer

    VOLVO CELEBRATES CONGESTION CHARGE CHANGES WITH FREE LOW-EMISSION CHAUFFEUR SERVICE

    VOLVO CELEBRATES CONGESTION CHARGE CHANGES WITH FREE LOW-EMISSION CHAUFFEUR SERVICE · Volvo celebrates launch of new Greener Vehicle Discount for London's Congestion Charge Zone with free DRIVe low-emission chauffeur service Volvo has been offering a free chauffeuring service into Central London today (4th January 2011) in three of its low-emission DRIVe models to mark the introduction of the new Greener Vehicle Discount for the capital's Congestion Charge.   New rules mean that from today, any Euro 5 compliant car - regardless of powertrain with CO\2\ emissions under 100g/km

    LOW-EMISSION VOLVO DRIVe MODELS HELP COMPANY CAR DRIVERS AVOID FORTHCOMING TAX RISES

    LOW-EMISSION VOLVO DRIVe MODELS HELP COMPANY CAR DRIVERS AVOID FORTHCOMING TAX RISES · Three new Volvo DRIVe models help company car drivers avoid planned tax rises · BIK tax changes in April 2012 will see the lowest band emissions threshold cut from 120g/km to just 99g/km · C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe models emit just 99g/km CO\2\ so will remain in the lowest BIK tax band Company car drivers choosing a new vehicle in the coming months need to consider planned tax rule changes if they are to avoid being left out of pocket, says James Shires, National Corporate Sales Operations

    ENGINE, SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS ACROSS THE VOLVO RANGE

    ENGINE, SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS ACROSS THE VOLVO RANGE   Volvo Car UK has announced a raft of new engines, safety and infotainment enhancements to a large number of models in the range, on top of the upcoming R-Design and DRIVe model line-up for 2011.   New T3 and T4 petrol engines - 1.6-litre GTDi. New four-cylinder GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) petrol engines have been rolled out across a wide range of Volvo models, available to order now.  Both the T3 and T4 are available in the all-new S60 and all-new V60 while the T4 is available in the S80 and

    VOLVO S60 WINS SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE CAR OF THE YEAR 2010

    VOLVO S60 WINS SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE CAR OF THE YEAR 2010   Volvo's all-new S60 saloon has won the prestigious 'Scottish Executive Car of the Year' award at the Scottish Car of The Year Awards 2010, judged and hosted by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers and held at the Fairmont St Andrews hotel on Friday 5th November 2010.   The all-new S60 offers a blend of distinctive Scandinavian style and dynamic driving characteristics with its UK developed chassis.  Available with a range of four petrol and two diesel engines, it is priced from £21,995 on the road.   The all-

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