Volvo 360c concept calls for universal safety standard for autonomous car communication With its new 360c autonomous concept, Volvo Cars tackles one of the main challenges around the introduction of autonomous technology and calls for a new, global standard in how autonomous vehicles can safely communicate with all other road users. Autonomous drive… Continue reading Volvo 360c concept calls for universal safety standard for autonomous car communication
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Volvo Cars appoints new members to the Board of Directors
Volvo Cars appoints new members to the Board of Directors Volvo Cars has appointed Michael Jackson and Jim Zhang as members of its Board of Directors. Mr Jackson, based in Luxembourg, is currently a Board Member at AXA UK PLC, KNEIP Communications and Blockchain SA. He is also a partner at Mangrove Capital and… Continue reading Volvo Cars appoints new members to the Board of Directors
Volvo Cars reports record operating profit of SEK 4.2bn for the second quarter of 2018
Volvo Cars reports record operating profit of SEK 4.2bn for the second quarter of 2018 Volvo Cars today reported its highest ever quarterly operating profit of SEK4.2 billion for the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 28.6 per cent compared with the same period last year driven by a strong increase in global… Continue reading Volvo Cars reports record operating profit of SEK 4.2bn for the second quarter of 2018
Volvo Cars expands global manufacturing footprint with first US factory
Volvo Cars aims for 25 per cent recycled plastics in every new car from 2025
Volvo Cars aims for 25 per cent recycled plastics in every new car from 2025 Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today announced its ambition that from 2025, at least 25 per cent of the plastics used in every newly launched Volvo car will be made from recycled material. Volvo Cars also urged… Continue reading Volvo Cars aims for 25 per cent recycled plastics in every new car from 2025
Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in automotive sensor company Luminar
Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in automotive sensor company Luminar Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has completed the first strategic investment via its newly-founded investment fund by taking a stake in Luminar, a leading start-up in the development of advanced sensor technology for use in autonomous vehicles. The investment in Luminar, based… Continue reading Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in automotive sensor company Luminar
Volvo Cars and Polestar launch new Polestar Engineered electrified performance offer
Volvo Cars and Polestar launch new Polestar Engineered electrified performance offer Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, is launching a new upgraded electrified performance offer called Polestar Engineered, specifically developed for its new 60 Series T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid cars. The announcement comes one week before the company will reveal its new… Continue reading Volvo Cars and Polestar launch new Polestar Engineered electrified performance offer
Volvo Cars to focus on new ways of introducing cars and services to consumers
Volvo Cars to focus on new ways of introducing cars and services to consumers Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, will continue its move away from traditional auto industry events to focus on bespoke activities to introduce its new cars, technologies and services to media and consumers. The shift towards purpose-specific communications supports the company’s… Continue reading Volvo Cars to focus on new ways of introducing cars and services to consumers
Volvo Cars announces new business ambitions
Volvo Cars announces new business ambitions Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced new financial and operational ambitions that will position the company as a leading player in the global automotive business by the middle of the next decade. On the operational side, it expects to generate half of all sales annually… Continue reading Volvo Cars announces new business ambitions
Volvo Cars’ global sales up by 13.3 per cent in May
Volvo Cars’ global sales up by 13.3 per cent in May Volvo Cars’ sales momentum continued in May with global sales up 13.3 per cent compared with the same month last year, as the premium carmaker grew in all its main markets. In the first five months of 2018, sales grew by 13.6… Continue reading Volvo Cars’ global sales up by 13.3 per cent in May