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Volvo head of fleet moves to new sales role
Volvo has appointed head of business sales Steve Beattie to a new role of head of sales, effective immediately.
Volvo launches car subscription service in UK
Volvo has introduced a car subscription service in the UK, intended to provide an attractive alternative to leasing or outright purchase for a single monthly payment.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine R-Design Pro
Volvo’s smallest SUV, the XC40, has a growing electrified range, including the T5 Twin Engine. Martyn Collins recounts his first month with the plug-in hybrid.
Volvo thrives with Scan-do attitude
Volvo’s sales director, Matt Galvin, talks to Craig Thomas about the company’s plans for 2020.
Volvo encourages fleet PHEV drivers to plug in with free electricity offer
Fleet drivers purchasing a Volvo plug-in hybrid car can benefit from a year’s free electricity under a new offer intended to encourage drivers to plug in.
Volvo introduces new ‘Recharge’ brand for EV line-up
Volvo is introducing a Recharge sub-brand for its fully electric and plug-in hybrid models as it also announces ambitious new climate plans.
First Drive: Volvo XC90
Minor facelift for Volvo’s biggest SUV, but the interesting stuff happens under the XC90’s bonnet, says Martyn Collins.
Volvo recalls nearly 70,000 UK cars following engine fire risk
Investigations by Volvo Cars has identified that in very rare cases, the plastic engine intake manifold may melt and deform on certain models.
Volvo true fleet sales rise 43% in first half
Volvo has posted a 43% rise in true fleet sales in the first half of the year, with the rise attributed to its new model range … Read More »
Extended Volvo test drives on offer under enhanced service
Volvo has launched a new test drive service that brings a flexible booking service and a choice of test drive locations as well as the option … Read More »
Volvo XC40 joins Asda fleet due to early WLTP compliance
Added to ASDA’s user-chooser fleet list, the Volvo XC40 is already proving a hit due to early WLTP data.
Volvo launches free online Fleet Tax Guide
Designed for fleet managers, Volvo has launched a free Fleet Tax Guide to help with company car tax and legislation for the 2019/20 financial year.
Volvo unveils production-ready autonomous XC90 for Uber
Volvo and Uber have unveiled a fully autonomous production XC90 that could be used to provide autonomous ridesharing services in the future.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design
The Volvo V60 gets put through its paces on a family holiday, writes Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Volvo S60 T5 R-Design Edition
Martyn Collins reckons there’s much more to the all-new S60 than just being the saloon version of the V60.
Road Test: Volvo XC40 D3 & T3
Do the new petrol and diesel engines added to the XC40 range make a difference, asks Jonathan Musk.
Volvo enters online car sales arena
Volvo has launched a new online car buying service that can enable customers to buy a new Volvo entirely over the internet in as little as … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design
Finding fault with the V60 is far from easy, says Martyn Collins. Volvo kindly sent me home from the UK launch in one of their Cross … Read More »
Volvo to rekindle relationships with large corporates under new role
Volvo has appointed a new business sales manager as it looks to create and rekindle opportunities with large corporates.
Volvo introduces front-wheel drive XC60 diesel
Aimed at fleets, the new Volvo XC60 D4 FWD is the most tax-efficient diesel variant in the XC60 range.
First Drive: Volvo V60 Cross Country D4
Martyn Collins finds the V60 Cross Country could be all the off-roader business drivers ever need.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design
Our Volvo V60 long-termer brings a wealth of onboard equipment, says Martyn Collins. Think Volvo, think safety. The well-being kit fitted to my V60 just adds … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design
Our new long-termer has quite a few creature comforts up its sleeve, reports Martyn Collins. Heated steering wheel? It is something I’ve never ever needed, but … Read More »
Volvo provides added SME support with Virtual Sales Team
Volvo Car UK has launched a Virtual Sales Team to bring added support for SMEs.
Volvo UK to retail cars on-line
Volvo UK’s managing director, Jon Wakefield, has announced the company’s plan to retail cars online.
New XC40 derivatives to satisfy current V40 buyers
With Volvo confirming the next V40 is “not due within the next 12 months”, the Swedish company’s XC40 small SUV is expected to fill the void.
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.
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