The new Volvo DRIVe low CO2 range showcases Volvo's ability to produce increasingly efficient vehicles with economy to surpass even the smallest diesel-engined cars. The DRIVe range comprises the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 saloon, V50 Sportswagon, XC60 crossover, V70 and XC70 premium estates and S80 executive saloon. Coupled with the benefits of family-sized accommodation, DRIVe cars will appeal to comp...
The Volvo Car Corporation tops the tables among European carmakers when it comes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. This is shown in the sixth annual analysis conducted by T&E, the European Federation for Transport and Environment. "We are delighted and very proud of this result. We are following our ambitious plan which puts the spotlight on cutting carbon dioxide emissions," says Stefan Jacob...
With the C30, Volvo made its debut in the segment for two-door premium cars. The sporty design, with two doors, four individual seats, and a glass tailgate, gives a young and dynamic group of customers "a Volvo of their own".
The S40 was the result of a joint-venture between Volvo Cars and Mitsubishi; the two companies built their own series of cars on a common technical platform side by side in the Dutch NedCar plant. With the S40, Volvo offered the same comfort and safety levels in compact size as the drivers of the larger 850 had already enjoyed for some years.