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    Volvo Cars advertising campaigns shine spotlight on Swedish creativity

    Volvo Cars advertising campaigns shine spotlight on Swedish creativity   Volvo Cars’ advertising campaign for the new V40 is the latest in a long line of productions that have spawned hit music and given a powerful platform to new and established artistes alike.   With songs from established stars such as Robyn, Mando Diao, Avicii, Swedish House Mafia and even football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovíc used in its advertising in recent years, Volvo Cars has now combined the creative talents of hit producer Andreas Kleerup with the soulful voice of rising star Sabina Ddumba on the song ‘

    Introducing Polestar Performance Parts for Volvo cars

    Introducing Polestar Performance Parts for Volvo cars   Polestar introduces a whole new line of high-performance products in the form of Polestar Performance Parts, offering even more driving pleasure to Volvo drivers.   Polestar Performance Parts offers a wide range of extensively developed enhancements for the Volvo S60, V60, V40 and XC60 models to begin with, including chassis parts, wheels, exhaust, interior and exterior details and more.   ”We have received strong feedback over a long period of time from customers all over the world regarding Polestar Performance

    Volvo V40 - model year 2017

    Volvo V40 - model year 2017 The V40 is Volvo’s compact 5-door premium hatchback in the C-segment. It went into production in 2012 and has been one of Volvo’s best-selling models ever since. In 2016 the V40 received a major refresh, receiving the new face of Volvo with a distinctive concave grille, containing the new Volvo logo, and the “Thor’s Hammer” headlights first seen on the new XC90. In addition to the exterior design updates a range of new interior and exterior colour and trim options were added. Powertrain As with all Volvo’s, the powertrain offer is based on Drive-E

    Volvo Cars gives the new face of Volvo to the V40

    Volvo Cars gives the new face of Volvo to the V40   Volvo Cars gives its bestselling V40 and V40 Cross Country the new face of Volvo for Model Year 2017 with trim updates across the range.   Central to the model year exterior updates are new grille meshes featuring the updated and more visually striking Volvo Iron Mark. The update also equips the V40 with the new ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights, resulting in a confident new look shared with Volvo’s new 90 Series cars.   “The V40 is the best-selling Volvo model in Europe and the second-most popular Volvo model globally, making

    Volvo Cars’ award-winning T6 performance engine gets All-Wheel Drive

    Volvo Cars’ award-winning T6 performance engine gets All-Wheel Drive   · Drive-E powertrain program roll-out continues with high performance T6 AWD configuration · Sensus Navigation system receives real-time traffic information · Apple CarPlay available in XC90   Volvo Cars has announced a broad range of product updates, led by the continued roll-out of the Drive-E powertrain program.   Central to the powertrain upgrades is the award-winning high performance T6 petrol engine, now coming to the 60 cluster cars in an all-wheel drive variant delivering 306 hp and 400

    Volvo V40 - model year 2016

    Volvo V40 - model year 2016   As of model year 2016 all versions of the Volvo V40 are equipped with Drive-E powertrains – offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO\2\ emissions. The CO\2\ emissions of the 120 hp Volvo V40 D2 with manual gearbox are down to an outstanding 82 g/km.   EXTERIOR Low and wide front design The classic V-shaped bonnet is further enhanced by bold, expressive lines. The high-gloss grille is low and wide in order to create a sporty, close-to-the-ground feel. The lower opening is surrounded at the corners by sculpted bodywork, stretching

    Volvo V40 - model year 2015

    Volvo V40 - model year 2015   The new Drive-E powertrains – offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO\2\ emissions – are now also available for the Volvo V40. The CO\2 \emissions of the 190 hp Volvo V40 D4 with manual gearbox are down to an outstanding 85 g/km – an offer no competitor is even close to matching. The Volvo V40 also gets the new connected infotainment system Sensus Connect and can be specified with the improved top-of-the-line Premium Sound system by Harman Kardon.   EXTERIOR Low and wide front design The classic V-shaped bonnet is further

    Volvo Cars introduces luxurious interior package for the model year 2015 line-up

    Volvo Cars introduces luxurious interior package for the model year 2015 line-up   A wider choice of personalisation possibilities is in sharp focus when Volvo Car Group presents the new model year 2015 line-up. Buyers of the Volvo XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 can order a stunning interior upgrade with the new luxurious Inscription package.   Inscription package “The Inscription package offers consumers a complete luxury upgrade of the interior. It is perfectly in line with our aim to move Volvo towards a more premium brand position,” says Anders H. Gustavsson, Vice President VLM

    Volvo V40 D4 with new Drive-E powertrains: the most powerful, lowest emission engine in its segment

    Volvo V40 D4 with new Drive-E powertrains: The most powerful, lowest emission engine in its segment    Volvo Car Group’s new Drive-E powertrains – offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO\2\ emissions – are now also available for the Volvo V40 and V40 Cross Country. The CO\2 \emissions of the 190 hp Volvo V40 D4 with manual gearbox are down to an outstanding 85 g/km – an offer no competitor is even close to matching.   “The Volvo V40 D4 offers a massive 80 hp more driving pleasure than other cars in the segment with CO\2 \emissions at that level. This is yet

    Five stars and a record result for the Volvo V40 in China NCAP safety test

    Five stars and a record result for the Volvo V40 in China NCAP safety test   Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) rounded off a successful year in China by receiving a five-star rating for the Volvo V40 in the 2013 China NCAP test – and the overall result is the best in the passenger car category since the protocol was upgraded in 2012.   “We are very proud of this result. The Volvo V40 is designed to be one of the world’s safest cars in real life safety and this result is yet another confirmation in line with previous results from tests by Euro NCAP and A-NCAP,” says Thomas Broberg,

    Global rating results confirm Volvo Cars’ leading safety position

    Global rating results confirm Volvo Cars’ leading safety position   Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) keeps on moving towards the vision that by 2020, nobody should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo. In 2013, top results from independent rating institutes all over the world emphasised that the company remains on top when it comes to automotive safety.   The most recent rating result is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for the Volvo S80 in the United States. During 2013, sales of Volvo cars equipped with systems for automatic braking also passed the one million mark.   “

    Volvo Cars' pioneering work on pedestrian protection wins Global NCAP Innovation Award

    Volvo Cars' pioneering work on pedestrian protection wins Global NCAP Innovation Award   Volvo Car Group's pioneering work on pedestrian protection has been rewarded with the 2013 Global NCAP Innovation Award. The prize was received by Prof. Lotta Jakobsson, Senior Technical Specialist Safety at Volvo Cars Safety Centre, at the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Conference in Seoul, South Korea, today.   At the ESV Conference, Prof. Lotta Jakobsson held a presentation about Volvo Cars' outstanding achievements within pedestrian protection. She presented a paper on the Pedestrian

    Volvo V40 - model year 2014

    Volvo V40 - model year 2014   The Volvo V40 features a luxury look and feel that emphasises the aura of a compact car with large-car content and characteristics. The V40 also boasts class-leading driving dynamics thanks to focused attention to a number of vital areas. The manual version of the V40 D2 now comes with CO\2 \emissions down to 88 g/km, which translates into fuel consumption of just 3.4l/100 km.    EXTERIOR Low and wide front design The classic V-shaped bonnet is further enhanced by bolder, expressive lines. The high-gloss grille is low and wide in order to

    Global safety rating results confirm Volvo Cars' safety leadership

    Global safety rating results confirm Volvo Cars' safety leadership   Every year is a safety year at Volvo Cars. The company is working towards the vision that by 2020, nobody should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo - and data from independent rating institutes all over the world emphasise and reinforce this life-saving philosophy. The most recent results are a Top Safety Pick+ for both the Volvo S60 and XC60 in the United States and an outstanding Best in Class ranking for the all-new Volvo V40 in the Euro NCAP summary for 2012.   "Viewed together, all the top

    Volvo Car Group introduces world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake

    Volvo Car Group introduces world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake   Volvo Car Group has rolled out another Volvo world first in automotive safety. The groundbreaking Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car.\\   The new functionality is an enhancement of the present detection and auto brake technology. All cars equipped with pedestrian detection will also incorporate cyclist detection. "As the leader in automotive safety, we have been first in the industry with all

    CO2 reductions and extended All Wheel Drive offer make the 2014 Volvo V40 even more competitive

    CO\2 \reductions and extended All Wheel Drive offer make the 2014 Volvo V40 even more competitive   An extended All Wheel Drive offer on the Cross Country model and further CO\2 \reductions are the major power train news on the 2014 Volvo V40. Buyers of the successful V40 also have the opportunity to choose the new Sensus Connected Touch system with unique on-line possibilities, including voice-activated Spotify.   From May 2013, both the T5 (254 hp) and T4 (180 hp) of the Volvo V40 Cross Country can be equipped with All Wheel Drive - enhancing the model's all-road, all-weather

    Volvo Cars reveals world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake in Geneva

    Volvo Car Group reveals world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake in Geneva   Doug Speck, Senior Vice President Marketing, Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Car Group, literally rolled out another Volvo world first in automotive safety at a press conference at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday. He introduced the groundbreaking safety feature - a technology that detects and automatically brakes for cyclists swerving out in front of the car - by entering the stage on a bicycle.   The new functionality is an enhancement of the present detection and auto brake

    The all-new Volvo V40 - Driving Dynamics: Agile driving pleasure in a compact package

    The all-new Volvo V40 - Driving Dynamics: Agile driving pleasure in a compact package   The all-new Volvo V40 boasts class-leading driving dynamics thanks to focused attention to a number of vital areas.The chassis has been designed to offer the agile, connected experience that creates true driving pleasure.The engine range spans everything from Volvo Car Corporation's first diesel with CO\2\ emissions of just 94 g/km to the turbocharged T5 petrol engine with 254 hp and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds.All engine versions have start-stop and braking energy

    The all-new Volvo V40 - Market: Sharpened feel and features from larger Volvos dressed up in a compact hatchback

    The all-new Volvo V40 - Market: Sharpened feel and features from larger Volvos dressed up in a compact hatchback   The all-new Volvo V40 is ready to overtake the competition in the Premium Hatchback class with characteristics from larger Volvos wrapped in a sleek, compact package. It is a modern, expressive car, combining trendsetting design with class-leading driving dynamics. The all-new V40 features an class-leading safety and driver support package, including Volvo Car Corporation's groundbreaking Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake and several other new features.

    The all-new Volvo V40 - Safety & Support: The most IntelliSafe car in the segment

    The all-new Volvo V40 - Safety & Support: The most IntelliSafe car in the segment   Adding several new high-tech features to a full deck of safety and support systems from larger models makes the all-new Volvo V40 the most intelligent and safe car in the segment. New features in all V40 versions, including the Cross Country and R-Design variants, comprise a world-first Pedestrian Airbag Technology, Lane Keeping Aid with haptic auto steering, an ingenious Park Assist Pilot, automatic Road Sign Information, Active High Beam and a Cross Traffic Alert radar system at the rear.

    The all-new Volvo V40 - Volvo Sensus: New, personalised interactive dashboard

    The all-new Volvo V40 - Volvo Sensus: New, personalised interactive dashboard   An uncomplicated driver experience is a key factor in the continuous development of the high-tech Volvo Sensus infotainment system. In the Volvo V40, including the Cross Country and R-Design versions, the driver-centric approach is enhanced with a new, fully graphic interactive display that allows the driver to personalise instrument layout and the information provided. The connectivity features include a mobile application that keeps the driver in touch with the car when it is parked.Fully

    Volvo Car Corporation launches V40 R-Design: Dynamic look and agile drive for individualists with a fast pace

    Volvo Car Corporation launches V40 R-Design: Dynamic look and agile drive for individualists with a fast pace Launched in stunning Rebel Blue, the new Volvo V40 R-Design is a perfect match for those who want a head-turner that radiates a truly stylish and dynamic look. The visual promise of a life in the fast lane is confirmed by the driver-centric interior and an intense, agile driving experience with performance up to 254 horsepower.   "The V40 R-Design is designed around the performance-minded individual with a passion for those things that add extra spice to life. The

    Record-breaking safety rating for the all-new Volvo V40 in Euro NCAP test

    Record-breaking safety rating for the all-new Volvo V40 in Euro NCAP test   The all-new Volvo V40 has received the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP collision test. The overall result is the best ever recorded by the institute.   "A fantastic result. We are very proud to have one of the world's safest cars and we're taking yet another important step toward our 2020 target - that nobody should die or be seriously injured in a Volvo," says Thomas Broberg, Senior Technical Advisor Safety at Volvo Car Corporation.   As of 2009 European safety institute Euro NCAP

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