Tag : Volvo
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
All the key news in fleet from the last week… The Government’s final plans to reduce air pollution in the UK are due on 31 July. High Court rules against challenge to air quality plan ... Read More »
Volvo to launch five fully electric cars between 2019 and 2021
Volvo’s line-up will gain five fully electric cars – including two high-performance models – by 2021 in line with its plans to use electric motors in all cars from 2019.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
All the key news in fleet from the last week… The CIEH says central government must take responsibility for air quality issues rather than passing the burden to local authorities. Air quality plans unfairly ... Read More »
Volvo head of fleet moves to financial services role
Selwyn Cooper, formerly head of business sales at Volvo, has moved to the role of head of financial services at the carmaker with immediate effect.
Road Test: Volvo S90 D5 PowerPulse AWD Inscription
The S90 impresses in many ways, says Julian Kirk, but the top-spec models are pricey.
Road Test: Volvo S90 D4 Inscription
The S90 manages more than just a good first impression, says Alex Grant.
Road Test: Volvo V40 D3 R-Design Nav Plus
Volvo’s volume seller remains a good choice, but it’s starting to show its age, reckons Alex Grant.
Today in Fleet: Tuesday 2 May
All the key news in fleet… The latest edition of the tax guide includes coverage of the new rules announced in the draft Finance Bill. Updated tax book sheds light on salary sacrifice changes ... Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
A round-up of the key news in fleet from the last week… Vauxhall Grandland X Vauxhall reveals Kuga-rivalling Grandland X Vauxhall will join the highly competitive C-SUV sector at the end of the year, previewing ... Read More »
Volvo to launch first electric car in 2019
Volvo’s first electric car will be built in China and sold globally from 2019.
New Volvo XC60 priced to target German SUVs
Volvo’s new XC60 has gone on sale, with entry-level pricing of £37,205 (OTR) competing directly with rivals such as the X3, Q5 and GLC.
All-new Volvo XC60 revealed
Volvo has taken the wraps off its new XC60 mid-size SUV, revealing a car heavily influenced by the larger XC90 model.
Volvo’s compact SUV to take a quarter of UK sales
Volvo’s forthcoming rival for the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 SUVs could account for over a quarter of its UK volume, representing a significant corporate opportunity, according to Volvo Car UK managing director, Jon … Read More »
Volvo adds restricted key functionality to 90 series models
Volvo has launched a new key for its 90 series models to provide extra safety for when vehicles are in the hands of valet parking staff, repair workshops or younger drivers.
Volvo trials concierge service for XC90 and S90 drivers
A new concierge service that would take care of servicing, cleaning and refuelling for XC90 and S90 drivers is being trialled by Volvo.
Sporty R-Design trim takes lion’s share of Volvo fleet registrations
Volvo’s sporty R-Design trim level remains the most popular with company car drivers, analysis of 2016 sales data has found.
New Volvo chauffeur programme launches
Volvo has launched a new chauffeur programme offering business users bespoke support packages on its S90, V90 and XC90 models.
Volvo kicks off Drive Me autonomous project
Volvo’s Drive Me autonomous driving project has get underway with the production of the first car for the trial.
Volvo and Uber to develop driverless cars
Volvo is teaming up with ride hailing app Uber to develop driverless cars.
Volvo drives business sales 7% in first half
Volvo Car UK has reported strong business sales growth in the first half of 2016, helped by strong take-up of the V40, V60 and S60.