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    Volvo Cars' motorsport history reflected at Techno-Classica: "Volvos at Speed"

    Volvo Cars' motorsport history reflected at Techno-Classica: "Volvos at Speed"   Five historic racing cars and one modern S60 Polestar track car will represent Volvo Cars´ motorsport history at the Techno-Classica expo in Essen, Germany when it opens its doors on 26 March. One of the cars is the PV544 which caught the whole world by surprise in 1965 by winning the Safari Rally with Joginder Singh, “The flying Sikh”, behind the wheel.   With almost 200,000 visitors from more than 40 countries, Techno-Classica is the world’s largest indoor expo for classic cars. It reflects the

    VOLVO V40 (1995-2004)

    VOLVO V40 (1995-2004)The V40 was the result of a joint-venture between Volvo Cars and Mitsubishi; the two companies built their own series of cars on a common technical platform side by side in the Dutch NedCar plant.   The Volvo V40 was mechanically identical to the S40 model, but was (in traditional Volvo style) been further developed into a compact estate car, offering the same comfort, safety and performance levels as the S40, but with the added flexibility obtained through an estate car body.   Like the S40, the V40 was available in a large number of versions, adapted to

    VOLVO S40 (1995-2012)

    VOLVO S40 (1995-2012)The S40 was the result of a joint-venture between Volvo Cars and Mitsubishi; the two companies built their own series of cars on a common technical platform side by side in the Dutch NedCar plant. With the S40, Volvo offered the same comfort and safety levels in compact size as the drivers of the larger 850 had already enjoyed for some years.   Soon, the two original versions (with 1.8 and 2.0 litre engines) were supplemented with new economic and exciting models. There was a fuel-thrifty turbodiesel version as well as a high-performance T4 (200 bhp) performance

    Volvo S40 - model year 2012

    Volvo S40 - model year 2012   The current generation of the Volvo S40 has taken a visual step closer to the Volvo S80 - giving customers large-car properties in a compact format and with clearly sporty overtones.   EXTERIOR Broad, low stance The Volvo S40 has a compact body with rounded lines and a clean-cut tail section. The car's appearance exudes modern design and speed. The short bonnet and pronounced cab-forward stance help create a spacious cabin with generous interior space. The broad shoulders and convex side panels radiate power and emphasise the car's compact

    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 S40 - model year 2011

    Volvo S40 - model year 2011  The current generation of the Volvo S40 has taken a visual step closer to the Volvo S80 - giving customers large-car properties in a compact format and with clearly sporty overtones.   EXTERIOR   Broad, low stanceThe Volvo S40 has a compact body with rounded lines and a clean-cut tail section. The car's appearance exudes modern design and speed. The short bonnet and pronounced cab-forward stance help create a spacious cabin with generous interior space. The broad shoulders and convex side panels radiate power and emphasise the car's compact

    Volvo is on the Case in "Midsomer Murders"

    Volvo is on the Case in "Midsomer Murders"   Volvo Car UK has joined Causton CID's leading crime-fighters in a mission to rid the fictional village of Midsomer of its murderous reputation.   Two new Volvo vehicles are helping DCI Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and DS Ben Jones (Jason Hughes) with their enquiries into the bizarre and gruesome deaths that continue to enthrall viewers of the hit TV series, Midsomer Murders.   Lead actor John Nettles drives a Magic Blue Volvo S80 D5 SE Lux, and his sidekick, played by Jason Hughes, can be seen behind the wheel of a Titanium Grey

    Volvo S40 DRIVe awarded green car of the year

    Volvo S40 DRIVe awarded green car of the year The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe featuring the new Start/Stop technology has scooped the top honour and been named Green Car of the Year at the prestigious 2009 What Car? Green Car Awards. The ceremony took place at London City Hall on Monday night and the award was handed over by Boris Johnson, the mayor of London.  This is the yearly award from What Car?, Britain's biggest consumer automotive magazine and car buyer's guide. The Volvo S40 DRIVe beat the BMW 118d and the Renault Megane to the top spot in the Small Family category and then stormed

    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

    Volvo S40 - model year 2010

    Volvo S40 - model year 2010   Launch The Volvo S40 was launched in autumn 2003 as a somewhat larger sedan evolution of its Dutch-built predecessor. The design language and the specification level harmonised more closely with the larger Volvo S60. The aim was to give customers large-car properties in a compact format and with clearly sporty overtones.   The Volvo S40 has been developed to attract young buyers looking for a compact premium car with the qualities and characteristics of a larger Volvo model.   Business project manager: Peter Ewerstrand.   New features

    Volvo S40 - model year 2009 - AUTUMN 2008

    Volvo S40 - model year 2009 - AUTUMN 2008   Launch The Volvo S40 was launched in autumn 2003 as a somewhat larger sedan evolution of its Dutch-built predecessor. The design language and the specification level harmonised more closely with the larger Volvo S60. The aim was to give customers large-car properties in a compact format and with clearly sporty overtones.   The Volvo S40 has been developed to attract young buyers looking for a compact premium car with the qualities and characteristics of a larger Volvo model.   Business project manager: Peter Ewerstrand.

    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

    Volvo S40 - model year 2009

    Volvo S40 - model year 2009   Launch The Volvo S40 was launched in autumn 2003 as a somewhat larger sedan evolution of its Dutch-built predecessor. The design language and the specification level harmonised more closely with the larger Volvo S60. The aim was to give customers large-car properties in a compact format and with clearly sporty overtones.   The Volvo S40 has been developed to attract young buyers looking for a compact premium car with the qualities and characteristics of a larger Volvo model.   Business project manager: Peter Ewerstrand.   New features,

    Volvo S40 - model year 2008

    Volvo S40 - model year 2008   Launch The new Volvo S40 was launched in autumn 2003 as a somewhat larger sedan evolution of its Dutch-built predecessor. The design language and the specification level harmonised more closely with the larger Volvo S60. The aim was to give customers large-car properties in a compact format and with clearly sporty overtones.   The 2008 Volvo S40 has undergone a number of changes. This will attract a wider group of young buyers looking for a compact premium car with the qualities and characteristics of a larger Volvo model.   Business

    The new Volvo S40 - more dynamic looks and liberated storage space

    The new Volvo S40 - more dynamic looks and liberated storage space · Increased differentiation between the S40 and V50 · New S40 front with lower, broader stance · Sportier new grille creates a tougher V50 look · Slimmer tail lamps and new rear bumper · Larger and more practical storage space · New real wood inlay - Nordic Light Oak · Fresh new Spring Green upholstery A number of distinctive design cues take the new Volvo S40 a visual step closer to the new S-range look as first shown on the all-new Volvo S80. At the same time, the V50 approaches the new V-range

    The new Volvo S40 - refined sportiness and increased premium feel

    The new Volvo S40 - refined sportiness and increased premium feel · Closer visual links with the larger Volvo models · Increasing numbers of younger buyers with high premium demands · Improved storage · Enhanced driving pleasure · New safety features · Audio system of world class · One-third of total sales volume together with Volvo V50 When the current generation of the Volvo S40 and V50 were introduced in 2003, Volvo Cars had its sights firmly set on younger buyers with high demands on sportiness and premium feel. The new Volvo S40 and new Volvo V50 are making

    VOLVO S40 - MY2007

    VOLVO S40 - MY2007   LaunchThe new Volvo S40 was launched in autumn 2003 as a somewhat larger sedan evolution of its Dutch-built predecessor. The design language and the specification level harmonised more closely with the larger Volvo S60. The aim was to give customers large-car properties in a compact format and with clearly sporty overtones.Business project manager: Peter Ewerstrand   DesignFour-door sedan.The Volvo S40 has a compact body with rounded lines and an abrupt tail section. The car’s appearance speaks modern design and speed. The short bonnet and pronounced

    Volvo Cars starts production of the Volvo S40 in China

    Volvo Cars starts production of the Volvo S40 in China   The Volvo Car Corporation will start producing cars in China. The new Volvo S40 will be built at Volvo Cars’ partner Changan Ford’s production plant in Chongqing. Volvo Cars’ technical team in Chongqing have worked together with purchasers from Changan Ford to select local suppliers for a number of car parts. The aim is to meet the Chinese government’s requirements for local production to its full extent.   “This is an important step forward towards a firmer presence and a brighter future in the Chinese car market. We are

    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

    The all-new Volvo S40: IDIS helps the driver avoid distractions in busy situations

    The all-new Volvo S40: IDIS helps the driver avoid distractions in busy situations     · The electronic secretary · Delays incoming calls in busy driving situations · Prepared for a future with more on-board information and safety systems IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System) is an innovative feature introduced by Volvo in the all-new Volvo S40. IDIS helps the driver prioritise the information in the car depending on the current driving situation.If necessary, IDIS steps in and delays incoming phone calls and other information until the driving situation is

    The all-new Volvo S40: Compact car safety the Volvo S40 way

    The all-new Volvo S40: Compact car safety the Volvo S40 way     Occupant protection for the compact S40 on a par with the Volvo S80 thanks to:   New, patented front architecture   Four different grades of steel   Clever engine compartment packing   Re-engineered collapsible steering column   “When we designed the all-new Volvo S40, we needed to answer two questions,” says Volvo Cars’ safety engineer Ragnar Crona:   How do we handle the high impact forces from larger vehicles?   Where do we find the crumple zone necessary to provide a “soft”

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