American
S40,
V50, C70, and V70 have been named “Best Bets” in the
American publication The Car Book 2007.
Nearly
one quarter of Americans are considering buying a new
Toyota, while Ford is the top domestic manufacturer for
brand perception. Only five brands stand out from the
competition – Toyota, Ford, Honda, Volvo and Chevrolet.
The Car Book is considered to be the consumer’s best car
buying guide. In this year’s edition, which is the 27th,
the S40, V50, C70 (pictured), and V70 are all listed in the
“Best Bet” category.
The results are based on objective information collected
from the government and independent sources. The cars are
evaluated in ten categories, including crash tests, fuel
economy, safety, and maintenance and repair costs.
The author of the book, Jack Gillis, says among other things
that “we appreciate the fact that Volvo has made a
significant contribution to improving the market choices for
the American car buyer.”
Additional information is available on Volvo
Cars of North America's intranet. The Car Book 2007 is
published in cooperation with the Center for Auto Safety,
the nation’s leading auto safety advocacy group. The
entire list is available on the organization's
website
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Top
Ratings for Volvo in latest JD Power Survey
On
the German market, Volvo gained the highest marks of all
European car manufacturers
in customer satisfaction. This is the result of the latest
"J.D.
Power-Report“,
the most important customer satisfaction study for the car
industry.
In
this survey, 126 car models of 28 brands were rated.
Volvo left all European cars behind - including the German
premium brands - and gained the forth rank behind
three Japanese car makes with an index-rating of 82.3%.
In
the upper-class category, the Volvo V70 gained the highest
scores and was ranked number one with an index of 82.3%. For
Volvo, customer satisfaction and permanent quality
optimization, as well as high quality of production, safety
and generally a strict focus on customer requirements have
always been the highest principles.
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Volvo XC90 for Pope Benedict XVI
Volvo Cars presented His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI,
with one of its Sport Utility Vehicles.
The keys of the car have been delivered to the Pope in the
Vatican, on Wednesday June 28th, with a short ceremony after
the Papal Audience.
On Wednesday June 28, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has received the
keys of the Volvo XC90 that Volvo Car Corporation has
presented him with.
The delivery of the keys to the Pope has taken place in the
Vatican, during a short ceremony after the Papal Audience.
To represent Volvo Cars, Gerry Keaney, Vice President Volvo
Car Corporation, Marketing Sales and Service, Pascal Bellemans,
President Volvo Auto Italia, and Michele Crisci, General
Manager Volvo Auto Italia attended.
The Volvo XC90 delivered to the Pope – and fitted for His personal use
– is a V8 version. It is a dark blue XC90 with light
interiors.
Since its debut, the Volvo XC90 has set the highest standards among SUV
when it comes to Safety, in all driving conditions and on any
surface. The AWD system (all-wheel drive) allows the car
excellent off-road behavior, while ROPS System helps the car
avoiding roll-over or reducing consequences of that type of
accident.
The Volvo XC90 has also been designed and built not only to protect
people on board, but also in order to enhance Safety
performances on other vehicles in case of impact.
"We are absolutely happy and proud of the opportunity we had to give
a car to the Pope. Safety has always been a no-compromise
must for Volvo; no doubt, our strong commitment to
safeguard lives could not get a higher and more touching
recognition", said Pascal Bellemans, President Volvo Auto
Italia.
High-tech
3.2-liter in-line six-cylinder engine finds its way into new
refined Volvo XC90
•
Refined and more car like design
•
Upgraded interior
•
Sharper powertrain range with new,
highly advanced 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine
•
Focus on driver control including new
Park Assist Camera
•
World-class audio system with Dynaudio
speakers and Dolby Pro Logic II
•
50 percent of total sales in the USA
The
new XC90 is intended to strengthen Volvo Cars’ position in a
SUV market that received the first XC90 generation with
standing ovations.
Continuing success
The Volvo XC90 is an enormous sales success for Volvo Cars.
Its original production volume of 50,000 units was
successively increased and in 2005, production of the XC90 in
the Swedish Torslanda factory approached 90,000 units.
The new, enhanced Volvo XC90 will start production in spring
2006. Story
Volvo
Safety, with Children in Mind
New
York (April, 2006) - For over 30 years, Volvo has developed
child safety systems to help protect its littlest passengers.
Throughout those years, Volvo held to the belief that safety
protection should be for all occupants, regardless of size or
age. While safety is paramount, Volvo also believes that
keeping children comfortable is in the best interest of
parents, as well as the children themselves.
The Beginning of Modern Child Safety
The
impetus for modern child safety was born in Sweden 1963. While
watching an American TV program, Bertil Aldman of Chalmers
University in Gothenburg noticed the position of the
astronauts in the Gemini space capsule. By lying on their
backs, in opposite direction to the force of acceleration,
they were better able to withstand the acceleration. Professor
Aldman believed that this principle could be applied to
protect a child in the event of a head-on collision. Story
High-tech
3.2-liter in-line six-cylinder engine finds its way into new
refined Volvo XC90
•
Refined and more car like design
•
Upgraded interior
•
Sharper powertrain range with new,
highly advanced 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine
•
Focus on driver control including new
Park Assist Camera
•
World-class audio system with Dynaudio
speakers and Dolby Pro Logic II
•
50 percent of total sales in the USA
The
new XC90 is intended to strengthen Volvo Cars’ position in a
SUV market that received the first XC90 generation with
standing ovations. Story
Volvo
Car Corporation, Accessories - Wireless hands-free function in
Volvo cars with Bluetooth® and a mobile telephone
• Automatic connection to the car’s
loudspeaker system
• The system recognizes up to four different telephones
• Easy to switch between hands-free and telephone
• Voice dialing promotes traffic safety
It
is now possible to connect a Bluetooth-capable mobile
telephone to a Volvo car’s audio and loud-speaker system –
totally wirelessly. With the help of the new accessory Volvo
Hands-free with Bluetooth®, a mobile telephone becomes an
integrated hands-free system with voice dialing.
Volvo
Hands-free with Bluetooth® can be fitted in most late-model
Volvo cars. The system consists of an electronic control
module, a module with function buttons, a dedicated microphone
located near the rear-view mirror, and the necessary wiring. The
mobile telephone used must be Bluetooth-capable. Once a paired
link has been set up with the car’s Bluetooth module,
the telephone is recognized and connected automatically when
the owner enters the car. Story
Volvo
Models Best in Interior Air Quality According to New Study
An independent survey carried out by the Ecology Center in
Detroit shows that the interiors of Volvo’s cars emit lower
levels of toxic substances than other car makes.
The Ecology Center recently
presented a study (Toxic at Any Speed: Chemicals in Cars &
the Need for Safe Alternatives) of the toxic chemicals used in
building car interiors. Flame retardant PBDE and phthalates,
whose main use is as a softener in plastics, were included in
the study. These chemical substances can migrate from plastics
and textiles, particularly at high temperatures. The car’s
occupants may thus be exposed to these substances, for
instance through the respiratory system. Certain types of
phthalates and flame retardants can for instance promote
genetic mutations and can subject car occupants to health
hazards. The survey reveals that the concentrations of PBDE in
dust and on the windscreen are up to five times higher than in
the homes of most people, and since many people today spend a
lot of time in their cars, car interiors thus have a
significant effect on human health. For
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Volvo
iPod Adapter - Volvo opens up to iPod users
Now it
will be possible for iPod users to plug their entire music
archive into their Volvo’s audio system. Together with
supplier PhatNoise Inc and Apple, Volvo Cars has developed an
adapter kit for installation in the Volvo S80 from model year
1999 on and in the S60, V70 and XC70 from model year 2001.
iPod is the world's number one digital music
player and allows music lovers to carry their entire music
collection with them on the go.
Now with the Volvo iPod Adapter, they can play their music in
their Volvo.
Volvo
Seats Get Top Scores in 2006 Thatcham Whiplash Tests
Once again, Volvo has
achieved top scores in the latest, 2006 model year new car
whiplash ratings by the UK's Motor Insurance Repair Research
Centre in Thatcham¹ which conducted the tests on behalf of
the International Insurance Whiplash Prevention Group (IIWPG).
In
fact, Volvo was one of only two manufacturers to achieve top
'Good' scores for every model tested² thanks to its
supportive seats which have a fixed head restraint position to
ensure they are always in the correct position to offer the
best support, and the Volvo Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
that moves the entire backrest to absorb the impact during a
rear-end collision to help reduce the forces on the neck.
Story
JAGUAR
LEADS JD POWER REPORT
The latest report from JD Power concerns the customers'
satisfaction with the sales experience in the dealership –
SSI, Sales Satisfaction Index.
The 2005 survey was fielded in September and is based on
responses from 37,296 buyers and lessees of new vehicles in
the US.
Jaguar and Lexus shared number one last year but in the 2005
survey Jaguar manages to keep the first position with 889,
while Lexus is now second with 888 points. Buick and Porsche
share third place. Story
Volvo
XC90 recommended by American Consumer Guide 2006
Volvo
XC90 has named Recommended in the Premium Midsize SUV category
by the American Consumer Guide 2006.
The
yearly consumer guide announces cars and trucks which
represent the best overall values in 16 model categories. The
2006 list has 45 vehicles ranked as Best Buys and the same
amount of vehicles as Recommended.
"We drive these vehicles as their owners would, on
highway trips, in stop-and-go city driving, for weekend
shopping," says Consumer Guide® Automotive Publisher
Frank Peiler.
"That helps us arrive at real world conclusions about
them. We also take into account such factors as reliability
records, fuel economy, and resale value before we announce a
Best Buy or Recommended award." Respected for its
experience and objectivity, Consumer Guide® Automotives staff
test drives more than 200 new vehicles annually. It divides
the automotive market into 16 classes based on vehicle type,
size, and price. The segments cover the hundreds of cars, SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks on sale in the U.S.
From these, Consumer Guide® Automotive has selected 45 models
as 2006 Best Buys--the publication's highest accolade. A Best
Buy represents the finest balance of attributes within its
class.
The Volvo XC90 was
recommended by the Consumer Guide2006.
The all new Volvo C70 – both convertible and coupe!
It’s ready to take its place in the sun – the all new
Volvo C70. Which also doubles as a coupe! Thanks to a
unique three-piece retractable hardtop, customers of the
second-generation Volvo C70 can enjoy life without
compromise – whether the top is up or down.
“We’ve succeeded in creating an attractive convertible
which, at the mere touch of a button, converts into an equally
elegant coupe.
The customer gets two cars in one. Both with space for four
adults,” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Hans-Olov
Olsson.
Story
Volvo XC90 V8 – power and pleasure also in extreme winter
conditions
The new V8 model reinforces the
Volvo XC90’s position as one of the
most successful SUV models in the premium segment – and
the new XC90 V8 is comfortable in all driving conditions, no
matter if we are talking about hot deserts or the extreme
winter above the Polar Circle.
The entirely new power train combines power and pleasure
with a stable and predictable behavior also in the toughest
conditions
Volvo cars aims for environmental leadership in the premium
segment
Environmental care has top priority
• Volvo aims to be one of the environmental leaders in the
premium segment
• Innovative technology makes Volvo cars Clean Inside and Out
Environmental leadership means setting
priorities. Volvo has a tradition of environmental care, of
providing environmental alternatives today and of dedication
to future commitments. This holistic approach gives Volvo
Cars an excellent position in the quest for
environmental leadership in the future.
Volvo V50 Awarded Prestigious Golden Steering-Wheel Trophy
The Volvo V50 has been awarded the “Goldenes Lenkrad” (Golden
Steering-wheel), a trophy instituted by the German paper
“Bild am Sonntag”. This is the second time a Volvo has been
awarded the prestigious award
“This is a great honor and most rewarding for us”, said a
proud Hans-Olov Olsson, President and CEO of Volvo Car
Corporation at the prize giving ceremony in Berlin.
Volvo seat is benchmark for Whiplash Protection
All Volvo's car models tested by the International Insurance
Whiplash Prevention Group (IIWPG) were found in the best
class. Volvo Car Corporation was the only manufacturer to
have their entire range achieves the best class rating.
"We are very pleased that the Volvo cars have performed in
line with our expectations", says Ingrid Skogsmo, Safety
Director at Volvo Car Corporation." Tests only show a sliver
of what happens in real life. However, this is one of
several results that confirm Volvo has the right approach to
help reduce neck injuries in rear impacts."
LAND ROVER LR3 WINS PRESTIGIOUS 2005 MOTOR TREND SUV OF THE
YEAR
The all-new LR3 was named
Motor Trend’s 2005 Sport/Utility of the Year. Motor
Trend editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, presented this
prestigious award to Mike O'Driscoll, president, Aston
Martin Jaguar Land Rover, at the California International
Auto Show in Anaheim, California.
Criteria for the award included a series of comprehensive
evaluations and grueling tests—including street, track, and
off-road—administered to each of the seven entrants. In
addition to LR3, contenders included Chevrolet Equinox, Ford
Escape Hybrid, Ford Freestyle, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Infiniti
QX56 and Nissan Pathfinder.
All new Volvo S40 sees stars as it aces NHTSA side impact
crash test; Sales up over 29 Percent month-to-date
The crunch of steel and shattering glass can be one of the
most horrific memories of an automobile accident. Unless, of
course, the accident isn't really an accident; but instead a
highly structured test being conducted by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That was
exactly the case recently when NHTSA completed its side
impact protection test of the all-new Volvo S40 sport sedan.
The results: 5 stars for the driver; 5 stars for the
passenger. The highest rating the U.S. Government
organization grants to passenger vehicles.
New Volvo S40 Earned Top Results in 4 Crash-Tests
The all-new Volvo
S40 combines everything today's car buyer is looking for:
Not only exceptional value, vibrant design, style and
exhilarating driving characteristics, but also class-leading
safety.
Volvo Cars 'Best Manufacturer'
in New British Insurance Car Security Awards
Volvo Cars - "Best Manufacturer"
Volvo C70: 2nd in 'Convertible/Roadster' class
All-new Volvo S40 and V50, plus S40/V40 Classic: 2nd in
"Family car" class
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