Tag : Volvo
Road Test: Volvo V60 D4 Inscription
Volvo’s compact executive estate gives plenty for rivals to worry about, says Alex Grant.
Volvo’s Matt Galvin promoted to sales director
Matt Galvin has been promoted to the position of sales director, with responsibility for all Volvo’s new and used car sales.
First Drive: Volvo V90 D4 Ocean Race
Behind yacht-inspired styling cues, the top-spec V90 is a great work tool, reckons Alex Grant.
Volvo publishes WLTP-cycle fuel and CO2 data
Volvo has published latest fuel and CO2 figures across its UK range under testing for the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) standard.
Volvo to phase out diesel from 2019
Volvo Cars will begin phasing out diesel engines this year, with all new launches offering only electric or progressively more hybridised petrol engines – starting with … Read More »
Road Test: Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro
Volvo’s first compact SUV should have old and new rivals feeling worried, says Alex Grant.
Volvo puts focus on RVs under leasing team restructure
Volvo Car UK has restructured its national leasing team, with an increased focus on residual values.
Volvo reveals new XC40 T5 plug-in hybrid
Volvo Cars has revealed the new XC40 T5 Twin Engine amidst plans for fully electric cars to make up 50% of its sales by 2025.
Volvo XC90 earns extraordinary safety record
The advanced safety credentials of the Volvo XC90 have been underscored in new government crash statistics.
Fire and rescue service expands V60 response fleet
Volvo is supplying 15 new V60 estate cars to Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) following a tender and evaluation exercise.
Road Test: Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Momentum Pro
Volvo’s best-selling nameplate has become a real threat to the German brands, says Alex Grant. SECTOR Large SUV PRICE £39,500 FUEL 50.4mpg CO2 148g/km Although the … Read More »
2018 Experteye awards winners revealed
Manufacturers and leasing firms including Volvo, Fleet Alliance and Ogilvie Fleet have taken the top honours in this year’s Experteye awards.
Volvo reveals new V60 estate
Volvo Cars has unveiled the new V60 estate, which will renew its presence in the compact executive sector when it goes on sale later this year.
Volvo adds three-cylinder petrol to XC40 line-up
A new three-cylinder petrol engine is to be offered in Volvo’s XC40 compact SUV.
Volvo’s Commitment to Electrification
From next year every new Volvo model launched will have an electric motor – marking the end of decades of reliance solely on the internal combustion … Read More »
Europe’s most sustainable printer chooses Volvo’s XC90 T8 hybrid
Oxford-based green printing company Seacourt Print furthered its commitment to sustainable business operations recently as its directors took delivery of two new Volvo XC90 T8 Twin … Read More »
Volvo XC90’s intuitive technology is the right choice for CAE directors
CAE Technology Services, one of the UK’s most innovative resellers of technology and technology based services, has taken delivery of six Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine … Read More »
Volvo confirms plug-in hybrid XC40 for Q4 2018
Volvo UK has confirmed the plug-in hybrid version of its new XC40 crossover will be gradually rolled out Q4 2018.
Volvo to reshape its fleet offer for 2018
Volvo is to restructure its fleet team from January, dividing it into four regional divisions to better cater for local customers.
Volvo helps foundations for self-driving Uber taxis
Volvo Cars has signed a non-exclusive framework with Uber to sell “tens of thousands” of vehicles with the hardware for autonomous driving on board, enabling the … Read More »
Volvo adds T4 petrol engine to S90 and V90
Volvo’s S90 saloon and V90 estate are now available with a new T4 petrol engine intended to appeal to business drivers.
Volvo XC60 ‘aces’ Euro NCAP tests
The new Volvo XC60 has become the best all-round performer in Euro NCAP’s 2017 tests to date, including setting one of the best adult occupant protection … Read More »
Volvo’s Polestar reveals PHEV with 100-mile electric range
Polestar, Volvo Car Group’s performance subsidiary, has revealed a 594bhp plug-in hybrid coupe with a fully-electric range of 100 miles, ahead of production beginning in mid-2019.
Volvo launches global news hub for fleets
Volvo has gone live with a new dedicated hub to provide global fleet managers with its latest news as well as content on the wider global fleet market.
First Drive: Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design
The most popular choice among XC60 buyers for a reason, thinks Craig Thomas.
Spotlight: Volvo XC40
Volvo’s first compact SUV is a vital part of its near-future growth plans, as Alex Grant explains.
Volvo names Steve Beattie as new head of business sales
Volvo has appointed Steve Beattie as head of business sales with immediate effect.
Road Test: Volvo XC60 T8
The plug-in hybrid variant is stylish, tech-laden and accomplished, says Craig Thomas.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
All the key news in fleet from the last week… High Court rules against challenge to air quality plan Environmental lawyers at ClientEarth have lost their latest … Read More »
Top news of the week
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EU U-turn to force major changes for real-world emissions
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Bath delays decision on charging clean air zone
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EU finalises car CO2 targets for 2030
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Birmingham sets out clean air zone charges for non-compliant vehicles
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Autoglass offers automated appointments with new Alexa skill
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EV home chargepoints to go smart by July 2019
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