Volvo Car Group and Ericsson join forces to deliver global connected car services

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) and Ericsson will jointly advance the technical development of industry-leading innovations for automotive internet services. Volvo Cars' expertise in driver behavior and traffic security requirements, along with Ericsson's consulting and systems integration expertise, will be used to define and select services.

First batch of V60 Plug-in Hybrid sold out - and rapid renewal of the model range in 2013

On top of launching the all-new V40 Cross Country and V40 R-Design, Volvo Car Corporation revealed more exciting news at the company's press conference at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on Thursday: the first batch of the groundbreaking Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is sold out before the car has reached the showrooms - and the order books for next year's cars are already filling up. Volvo also announced that the rapid renewal of the model lineup is continuing next year.

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - highest safety score ever for an electrified car in Euro NCAP

Volvo Car Group has a philosophy that an electrified car should be as safe as any other new Volvo car. This is now highlighted by the latest Euro NCAP results. The new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid has achieved the highest- ever score for a plug-in hybrid. The five stars in the recent test, which included a frontal offset collision at 64 km/h (40 mph), demonstrates that the V60 Plug-in Hybrid has the same high safety level as the standard V60.

Volvo Car Corporation ramps up assembly of the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid

Volvo Car Corporation is now ramping up production of the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid. After the initial batch of 1,000 model year 2013 cars, production will increase to 4,000-6,000 cars as of model year 2014.

More news from Volvo Car Corporation at the 2012 Paris Motor Show: First batch of V60 Plug-in Hybrid sold out - and rapid renewal of the model range in 2013

On top of launching the all-new V40 Cross Country and V40 R-Design, Volvo Car Corporation revealed more exciting news at the company's press conference at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on Thursday: the first batch of the groundbreaking Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is sold out before the car has reached the showrooms - and the order books for next year's cars are already filling up. Volvo also announced that the rapid renewal of the model lineup is continuing next year.

Volvo Car Corporation cuts electric car recharging time to 1.5 hours

Volvo Car Corporation is testing a new fast-charger for electric cars that cuts recharging time to an outstanding 1.5 hours. The fast-charger operates six times faster than today's on-board devices.

Volvo Announces Extended Availability of Polestar Performance Software Packages

Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) announced today factory-authorized performance tuning software for several earlier Volvo models is now available at Volvo retailers across the country.

Volvo Car Corporation urges seamless, federal framework for regulating autonomous vehicles

Entering the field of autonomous driving - self-driving vehicles - is the next step in Volvo Car Corporation's development of the world's safest cars. "Autonomous driving has potential for improving road safety, traffic flow and fuel economy. To make this happen it is important to avoid a patchwork of various state regulations," stated Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President, Research and Development of Volvo Car Corporation, at a seminar in Washington, D.C., yesterday.

The seminar "Policy Implications of Autonomous Vehicles," which was arranged by the Embassy of Sweden and Volvo Car Corporation, focused on the policy opportunities and challenges of autonomous vehicles.

Maryland Man Becomes Latest Volvo "Million Miler"

On a recent Saturday morning, Baltimore-area resident Selden Cooper, 66, visited his dealership of 25 years, Lehman Motors Volvo, for a routine oil change in his 1987 Volvo 240 sedan - the vehicle's 200th oil change. That very day, Sept. 22, 2012, Cooper joined Volvo's growing list of million-mile drivers, a rarity for auto manufacturers.

First batch of V60 Plug-in Hybrid sold out - and rapid renewal of the model range in 2013

On top of launching the all-new V40 Cross Country and V40 R-Design, Volvo Car Corporation revealed more exciting news at the company's press conference at the 2012 Paris Motor Show on Thursday: the first batch of the groundbreaking Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is sold out before the car has reached the showrooms - and the order books for next year's cars are already filling up. Volvo also announced that the rapid renewal of the model lineup is continuing next year.

Volvo Offers Convenience at the Push of a Button for Owners in Extreme Climates

It's true that, on a cold winter's day, everyone dreads heading out to a frigid car, starting the engine and waiting for the cabin temperature to reach a tolerable level. Or, being in a desert climate and wishing the air conditioning would kick in at "Mach speed."

Volvo Offers Convenience at the Push of a Button for Owners in Extreme Climates

Now Volvo owners of select model-year 2012 and 2013 models can take advantage of a new accessory -- Engine Remote Start (ERS) -- to start the car from the convenience of one's home or office. Using the key fob, the owner can start the Volvo and have the running car work to modulate the interior temperature for up to 15 minutes.

Which v40 are you?

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.

First Drive: 2013 S60 T5 AWD!!!

Home to the 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City, UT is surrounded by majestic mountains and winding roads pleasing for auto enthusiasts and challenging for seasoned bicyclists. It was appropriate that Volvo chose Park City, UT as the location to unveil the 2013 S60 T5 AWD. While the high elevation roads during July challenged the fifth generation Haldex AWD system, the coming winter months will offer Volvo owners a new level of control.

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.