Volvo Car Corporation launches the V40 R-Design: Dynamic drive with sports inspired look

Launched at The 2012 Paris Motor Show 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

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Volvo Car Corporation appoints Duncan Forrester as Vice-President, Product and Brand Communications

Further to the earlier announcement about Duncan Forrester's move to the role of Director of Global Social Media in Sweden, the arrival of the new Senior Vice-President of Public Affairs, Bodil Eriksson has facilitated a review of the Global Public Affairs organisation. Part of

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Volvo S60 earns top result in severe offset crash test

Volvo Car Corporation's leadership in car safety is once again highlighted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In the latest report the Volvo S60 is one out of the two cars that earn the best rating in IIHS's new small offset frontal crash test.

In the new test, 25 per cent

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Volvo presents the all-new V40 and the world's first plug-in diesel hybrid V60 for the first time in the UK

Volvo will be showcasing it's latest offerings to the public with the first UK viewing of its new five-door hatchback, the Volvo V40, and the world's first plug-in diesel hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, at this years Moving Motorshow and Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Volvo Car Corporation to develop active safety systems at new test facility

An entirely new test facility for active car safety is all set to play an important role for Volvo Car Corporation's continued leadership in the field of safety. The facility will be built and operated by the company Active Safety Test Area AB - ASTA.

Operating under

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SARTRE road train premiere on public roads

For the first time ever a road train comprising a Volvo XC60, a Volvo V60 and a Volvo S60 plus one truck automatically driving in convoy behind a lead vehicle has operated on a public motorway among other road users. The historic test in Spain was highly

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Volvo's safety world first set to help further reduce the 1.3-million people killed on roads

The world's first pedestrian airbag fitted as standard on the all-new Volvo V40 is the next step towards the manufacturers target that no-one should be killed or injured in a new Volvo by 2020.

The revolutionary new airbag is launched one year after Volvo, as

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Volvo Car Corporation partners with Mitsubishi Electric in the development of leading infotainment technology

Volvo Car Corporation has chosen electronic equipment supplier Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as partner for the next-generation infotainment system for future Volvo cars.

"We are very happy to have Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as a partner. Their

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Volvo Car Corporation appoints Nick Connor as Managing Director of Volvo Car UK Ltd.

Volvo Car Corporation, Gothenburg, Sweden has confirmed the appointment of Nick Connor as Managing Director of Volvo Car UK as well as its Ireland and Iceland subsidiaries. Connor, 47, succeeds Peter Rask who left the business in 2011 and he has

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Volvo Car Corporation appoints Bodil Eriksson as new Head of Public Affairs

Bodil Eriksson has been appointed as new Senior Vice-President of Public Affairs at Volvo Car Corporation.

Bodil Eriksson has previously held the positions Senior Vice-President Corporate Communications at the Swedish companies SCA and Axfood, both listed on

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