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    140 new permanent positions in Volvo Cars' Torslanda Plant

    140 new permanent positions in Volvo Cars' Torslanda Plant   140 persons will be offered permanent jobs at Volvo Cars' Torslanda plant. This coincides with the increased production rate from 45 to 48 cars per hour."This is a positive and concrete demonstration that Volvo Cars is heading in the right direction," says Magnus Hellsten, Senior Vice President Manufacturing, Volvo Cars.   The 140 employees who will now be offered permanent positions are already working in the production plant, but so far on temporary contracts. In addition to these permanent positions, some 100

    Volvo sponsor of cars at the COP15 climate meeting in Copenhagen

    Volvo sponsor of cars at the COP15 climate meeting in Copenhagen   The Volvo Car Corporation is one of the sponsors of limousines and other cars for the COP15 Climate Conference in Copenhagen from December 7 to 18, 2009.   All in all, heads of state and other prominent visitors will have access to 60 Volvo S80 and Volvo V70 cars - 40 of them Flexifuel models powered by bioethanol and the remaining 20 diesel-powered DRIVe models with CO\2\ emissions of just 129 g/km.   Even now, Volvo has the Volvo C30 DRIVe, that emits an average of 99 grams CO\2\ per kilometre and has a

    Nickel leakage minimised in all Volvo car interiors for allergy-sufferers

    Nickel leakage minimised in all Volvo car interiors for allergy-sufferers   To alleviate for nickel allergy-sufferers, all nickel containing parts are tested to ensure nickel leakage meets the requirements set by Volvo.   Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis in the industrialised world. It is estimated that up to 15% of women, and up to 5% of men - up to 120 million people in the industrialised world - have nickel allergy. Those allergic to nickel may get an itchy rash when their skin touches a metal surface with nickel alloy. For these

    All textiles in all Volvo models Oeko-Tex certified to be allergy-friendly

    All textiles in all Volvo models Oeko-Tex certified to be allergy-friendly   Volvo Cars is the only manufacturer in the car industry with a complete model range featuring textiles that are so clean that they are certified according to the Oeko-Tex standard. The textile standard was introduced at the beginning of the 1990s by textile research institutes as a response to the needs of consumers and the general public for textiles which posed no risk to health.   The mid-nineties. A long day's test-drive of the Volvo S40 and V40 in snowy conditions is at an end. Paul Welander,

    Volvo V70 - MY2007

    Volvo V70 - MY2007   LaunchThe current Volvo V70 was launched in spring 2000 as the second generation of the V70 model. It was developed to secure Volvo’s position as a leading manufacturer of medium and large estate cars. The Volvo V70 followed the new, rounder design language that was introduced with the Volvo S80. In addition to offering exceptional versatility, the new estate car was designed to be as attractive and comfortable as a sedan model.Business project manager: Lars Erik Lundin   DesignFive-door estate car.The Volvo V70 has a gently rounded nose section, a

    Prototype Multi-Fuel vehicle and Collision Warning system by Volvo Car Corporation contribute to sustainable mobility

    Prototype Multi-Fuel vehicle and Collision Warning system by Volvo Car Corporation contribute to sustainable mobility     Volvo Car Corporation previews prototype Multi-Fuel vehicle and new generation Collision Warning system at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2006, which takes place in Paris, June 8-12. These two groundbreaking works in progress reflect the company’s preventive development, supplemented by its cleaner diesel engines as well as engines for renewable fuels.   A new generation active safety systemVolvo Car Corporation focuses on developing preventive safety

    V70 Bi-Fuel rated as the cleanest middle-class car in German test

    V70 Bi-Fuel rated as the cleanest middle-class car in German test        The Volvo V70 Bi-Fuel is the cleanest upper mid-class car on the German market,  according to the results of the recent ADAC Eco Test 2005.   The test examining the environmental compatibility has been conducted for the third time. 276 vehicles in seven vehicle classes are included. Volvo V70 Bi-fuel receives the highest score in its class, and demonstrated exceptionally low CO\2\ emissions. Testers also measured the automobile's fuel efficiency and V70 Bi-Fuel took first place by a considerable

    Volvo introduces special Volvo Ocean Race Edition – three models with unique Ocean Blue livery

    Volvo introduces special Volvo Ocean Race Edition – three models with unique Ocean Blue livery     Volvo Cars has started the countdown for the second Volvo Ocean Race by presenting a series of specially designed Volvo Ocean Race Edition models.  The customers can choose between three models – Volvo XC90 Ocean Race Edition, Volvo V70 Ocean Race Edition and Volvo XC70 Ocean Race Edition. All of them feature the unique Ocean Blue livery.  “The Volvo Ocean Race represents values that reflect what our customers are looking for in their cars. It’s all about an active lifestyle,

    Volvo V70 - The spacious family car – safer, more elegant and with even better driving properties

    Volvo V70 - The spacious family car – safer, more elegant and with even better driving properties   · The right car for all occasions · Increased focus on elegance, comfort and driving properties · Sweden the largest single market · Sales target 70,000 cars From a historical perspective, Volvo Cars is often linked with the image of spacious estate cars for families with young children.  At its introduction in 2000, the Volvo V70 took that tradition one step further by combining traditional characteristics such as safety and functionality with a more elegant design,

    Volvo V70 - Versatile estate car becomes sportier and more practical

    Volvo V70 - Versatile estate car becomes sportier and more practical     · New front with elegant appearance and re-designed head lamps · Increased level of colour-coordination  and  trim alternatives · New rear bumper and re-designed transparent tail lamps · Revised interior, including a new elegant tunnel console with multifunctional armrest · New generation of Volvo seats and new upholsteries “For model year 2005, we listened very attentively to our customers and dealers,” says Steve Harper, Platform chief designer. “The car has been on the market for more than

    Volvo S60/V70/XC70 - New safety functions in Volvo cars

    Volvo S60/V70/XC70 - New safety functions in Volvo cars     · BLIS – Blind Spot Information System – a world-first in a passenger car · WRG – Water Repellent Glass – improves visibility when driving in the rain · Cut-off switch for front passenger airbag At the start of the year, Volvo Cars presented four new safety systems that will be launched in the company’s car models over the forthcoming period. One of them was BLIS – Blind Spot Information System – which was unveiled on the Volvo stand at the Detroit motor show.  “BLIS is now ready to be demonstrated in

    Volvo S60/V70/XC70 - Sharper performance and active chassis

    Volvo S60/V70/XC70 - Sharper performance and active chassis     · T5 engine with higher performance · Transmission from the R-models · 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds · Faster gearchanges with automatic transmission · Active chassis also on the S60, V70 and XC70 · Second-generation FOUR-C · Chassis settings tailored to suit each car’s character · Park assist both front and rear The new features for the Volvo S60, V70 and XC70 models are not limited to design.  “Now we can offer our customers more of driving pleasure as well as ride comfort,” says Hans

    The Volvo V70 is still his baby

    The Volvo V70 is still his baby     A dedicated windsurfer, sailor and skier.Örjan Sterner’s interests reflect the design of the Volvo V70.“If I’d done it today, I’d have made it even sportier,” he says.It was in early 2000 that Örjan Sterner finished working on the model that would replace the Volvo 855 (Volvo V70).His gaze still lingers every time he sees a V70 out on the roads.“In the beginning, it felt very special. Now I’ve gotten used to it. But I still look closely at what wheels are fitted, if something is out of the ordinary or if the car has the wrong colour. I

    Volvo joins the diesel party in style

    Volvo joins the diesel party in style     The diesel engine arouse strong emotions. In the USA and Sweden, for example, diesel-driven cars evoke wide suspicion and even distrust – a ‘defensive posture’. In central and southern Europe, on the other hand, the diesel has long been a fact of life and an essential part of automakers’ ranges.   Volvo has now launched its third ‘attack’ on the diesel market. This time, the challenge is to market an efficient, modern unit in the face of the toughest possible competition – to sell the product and compete in the struggle for vital

    Volvo meets world’s toughest emission standards

    Volvo meets world’s toughest emission standards     A new engine now in production at VolvoCar Corporation (VCC) complies with the PZEV requirements of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which operates the toughest emission control standards in the world. This has been achieved by means of a new method of heating the catalytic converter when starting from cold and by reducing evaporative emissions to zero.   In addition to the PZEV engine in production, several more are under development.   The V70 and S60 with the normally-aspirated, five-cylinder petrol

    Efficient diesel engine from an efficient plant

    Efficient diesel engine from an efficient plant     "With Volvo Cars’ new D5 diesel engine, we have shown that it’s possible to develop new engines in much less time than before and proved that we can hold our own against competition from other engine manufacturers worldwide, says Thomas Andersson, who heads the Volvo Cars Engine Plant in Skövde.Time is an important factor (if not the only factor) in the ultimate cost of a project. Of the 2 billion SEK or so it has cost Volvo Cars to develop the D5 engine, only 250 million SEK has been invested in the engine plant itself.

    The new engine boosts Volvo Car Corporation's diesel share

    The new engine boosts Volvo Car Corporation's diesel share       The first-ever diesel engine manufactured by the company in-house has boosted the share of diesel-powered cars in Volvo Car Corporation's sales charts.The 2002 target is 65,500 diesel cars in the large-car segment. This will bring the diesel share of all large Volvo cars sold in Europe to over 40 per cent.   A competitive diesel engine is nothing less than a matter of survival in Europe. In 2002, 40 per cent of all cars sold in Europe will be diesel cars. This figure is fore-cast to increase to 46 per cent

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