Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

ICA and Siemens in 'One Tonne Life' - helping a family reduce its carbon footprint

ICA and Siemens in 'One Tonne Life' - helping a family reduce its carbon footprint: "ICA and Siemens are now joining 'One Tonne Life' as industry partners - a world-unique test in which a family with children will try to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions to one tonne per person per year. ICA will be responsible for the family's food supply and help the family members to make conscious choices that reduce their carbon footprint via their meals. Siemens will be equipping the household with appliances of the highest quality when it comes to energy and water consumption. Both of the companies will be contributing with information on how the family members can reduce their carbon footprint with regard to food handling, dish washing, laundry and cleaning."

Monday, October 18, 2010

Volvo Cars takes on safety challenges in electric cars

Volvo Cars takes on safety challenges in electric cars: "Volvo Cars' work on electrification technology includes a systematic approach to safety issues related to battery power. The basic perspective is that a battery-powered Volvo must be as safe as any other new Volvo car - when it comes to owning and driving and also in the event of an accident."

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Volvo V60 and V60 R-Design Newsfeed (A-roll, with narration) (4:04)

Volvo V60 and V60 R-Design Newsfeed (A-roll, with narration) (4:04): "The customer segment - sports wagon/estate, production footage (Torslanda plant), driving footage Cosmic White. Also driving footage and presentation of the even sportier V60 R-Design (Passion Red). Interviews, in order of appearance: (1) Jonathan Disley, Program Chief Designer, (2) Malin Schwartz, Commercial Project Leader"

Friday, October 8, 2010

Volvo Cars wins "best use of Facebook" at inaugural DigiAwards - Volvo sets new social media benchmark for creativity, video content and fan engagement

Volvo Cars wins "best use of Facebook" at inaugural DigiAwards - Volvo sets new social media benchmark for creativity, video content and fan engagement: "CorpComms, a leading UK marketing magazine, has awarded Volvo Car Corporation the 2010 Digi Award for 'Best use of Facebook'. The category recognises best practice in Facebook communications and was in recognition for the brand's Geneva Motor Show and the Crash Test Centre 10th anniversary campaigns celebrated earlier this year.'This prestigious award is very encouraging for Volvo Cars' PR team and our partner, OgilvyPR. We aim to exceed the expectations at every event and this award is a great confirmation that we are on the right track', said Peter Ganjbar, Volvo Cars Manager Broadcast & Social Media Relations."

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Management changes at Volvo Car Corporation; New extended management team and head of China Operations appointed

Management changes at Volvo Car Corporation; New extended management team and head of China Operations appointed: "President & CEO Stefan Jacoby announced on Tuesday a new top management for Volvo Car Corporation. The previous structure with an operative head of the company's industrial operations has been eliminated. The SVPs for Product Development, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality will now report directly to CEO. In addition, the head of Special Vehicles will also report directly to CEO."

Monday, October 4, 2010

Swedish Champions!

Swedish Champions!: "Volvo Polestar won the STCC Team Championship title. The green C30 is now Volvos most successful race car to date."

Friday, October 1, 2010

Volvo Cars Newsroom - now optimized for iPhone

Volvo Cars Newsroom - now optimized for iPhone: "Volvo Car Corporation has today launched a mobile version of its media site, Volvo Cars Newsroom. The mobile version is optimized for iPhone users, but will work for other smart phone devices like those using the Android architecture as well. The site will automatically redirect the iPhone user to the mobile version of the newsroom at http://mobilemedia.volvocars.com."