Friday, June 28, 2013

Volvo Car Group demonstrates the ingenious self-parking car


 
Volvo Car Group has developed an ingenious concept for autonomous parking. The concept car, which will be demonstrated at a media event next week, finds and parks in a vacant space by itself, without the driver inside. The smart, driverless car also interacts safely and smoothly with other cars and pedestrians in the car park.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The new Volvo S60 and XC60 R-Design: Dynamic design and sporty performance

The new R-Design models are a perfect match for performance-minded individuals with a passion for exquisite details. In the new S60 and XC60 R-Design, we have turned up the visual volume of these popular models with meticulous attention to detail," says Doug Speck, senior vice president marketing, sales and customer service at Volvo Car Group.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Volvo Car Group starts production of a new engine family

Volvo Car Group is now starting production of the first engine variants in the new, high-efficiency four-cylinder engine family. The development and production take place in-house at Volvo Car Group and form a vital part of the company's strategy for independence.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Volvo Car Group reports break-even result for 2012

In 2012, a new market situation affected by economic uncertainty in Europe significantly impacted sales and earnings for Volvo Cars. During the second half of 2012, Volvo Cars focused on re-balancing its cost base around the new sales environment, while continuing the long-term investments needed for the transformation process of the group.

More information on Volvo Cars' results in 2012 can be found in the group's Financial Report 2012. The report contains more details on developments in Volvo Cars' various markets, as well as in-depth financial information.