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Categories: Vehicle Research
Volvo Offers 2019-MY Fleet Incentives

Volvo Cars will offer street fleet incentives for four of its 2019 models, including the XC60, XC90, V90, and S90.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/302855/volvo-offers-2019-my-fleet-incentives
Categories: Green Fleet
Ryder Deploys Volvo VNR Electric Trucks

Ryder replaced the diesel trucks that were previously servicing the route and will operate the zero-tailpipe emissions Class 8 battery-electric trucks.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10188613/ryder-deploys-volvo-vnr-electric-trucks
Categories: Electric, Hybrids, Operations, Small Fleet
Volvo to Phase Out Gasoline Vehicles in 2019

Volvo is rolling out electrification across it model range with a series of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, or mild hybrid cars and SUVs.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/141131/volvo-to-electrify-lineup-in-2019
Categories: Delivery, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Suppliers, Sustainability, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research
Double-Digit Order for Volvo VNR Electric Going to Last-Mile Delivery

Food service logistics supplier Quality Custom Distribution will deploy 14 Volvo VNR Electric models in its Southern California last-mile delivery routes...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10141147/qcd-commits-to-largest-commercial-volvo-vnr-electric-order-to-date
Categories: Electric, Global Fleet, Green Fleet
Volvo, Geely Form EV Tech Sharing Companies

Volvo Cars and its parent, Geely Holding, have formed two entities to share existing and future technology to help accelerate the development of electrified...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/141673/volvo-geely-form-ev-tech-sharing-companies
Categories: Safety, Safety & Risk Management, Small Fleet
Automatic Braking Cutting Rear-End Crashes

A new IIHS study finds that forward collision warning systems that include automatic emergency braking cut rear-end crash rates by 39%.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/133477/autobrake-tech-slashes-rear-end-crash-rates
Categories: Global Fleet, Safety, Safety & Compliance, Vehicle OEM
Volvo Celebrates 60 Years of 3-Point Seat Belts by Encouraging Truck Drivers to Buckle Up

Three-point seat belts have saved over a million lives since their introduction. Volvo is celebrating the design's 60th anniversary by stressing to truck...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/335017/volvo-celebrates-60-years-of-saving-lives-and-encourages-drivers-to-buckle-up
Categories: Safety
Volvo XC40 Filled With Advanced Safety Features

The compact SUV, due in the fall, includes the latest generation of City Safety and the company's semi-autonomous Pilot Assist system.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/142010/volvo-xc40-filled-with-advanced-safety-features
Categories: Dealer Ops, Industry, Showroom
JD Power: Initial Quality Stalls After 4 Years of Acceleration

Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai lead J.D. Power’s Initial Quality rankings for the second straight year, but new-vehicle quality scores are flat overall, driven...

https://www.agent-entrepreneur.com/357243/jd-power-initial-quality-stalls-after-4-years-of-acceleration
Categories: Operations, Small Fleet
Volvo Shows 2017 S90 Sedan in Chicago

Volvo showed its 2017 S90 luxury sedan for the first time in the U.S. market at the Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 11. The vehicle will be available for public...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/133696/volvo-debuts-s90-sedan-in-chicago
Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research
Q&A: Electric Refuse Trucks with Rocco DiRico of N.Y. Sanitation Department

In this exclusive HDT interview, Rocco “Rocky” DiRico, deputy commissioner for the Department of Sanitation New York outlines why he feels electric refuse...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/315035/qa-rocco-rocky-dirico-deputy-commissioner-department-of-sanitation-new-york
Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Fleet Forward, Green Fleet, Operations, Rental Operations
Hertz Nixes Plans to Buy Polestar Electric Vehicles

The latest decision follows a one-third cut in Hertz's existing EV fleet as customers and consumers are not embracing EVs as much as expected.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10215081/hertz-nixes-plans-to-buy-polestar-electric-vehicles
Categories: Global Fleet, Vehicle OEM
A Change in Behavior

This is how Volvo Cars plans to further improve car safety.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/337766/a-change-in-behaviour
Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet
Volvo, Mack Certify Second Electric Vehicle Dealer in SoCal

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks dealer TEC Equipment has certified a second location to sell electric vehicles in southern California.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10158559/volvo-mack-certifies-second-electric-vehicle-dealer-in-socal
Fleet Review: Volvo EX90 & the Software-Defined Vehicle

Volvo’s new three-row electric SUV is designed for the corporate (and family) class.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10237639/fleet-review-volvo-ex90-the-software-defined-vehicle
Categories: Equipment, Products
American Attitude: Meet the All-New Volvo VNL

Volvo’s new VNL tractor merges aerodynamics, connectivity, productivity and safety with an all-American attitude.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10215748/american-attitude-meet-the-all-new-volvo-vnl
Categories: Equipment
On the Spot: Mexico's Expo Transporte Trade Show [Video]

Expo Transporte is a trucking trade show in Mexico that featured vehicles and exhibits from some of the largest manufacturers in the U.S., Europe and...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/154768/on-the-spot-mexico-s-expo-transporte-trade-show-video
Categories: Global Fleet, Vehicle OEM
Volvo Cars & ALD Extend Leasing Partnership to Ireland

Volvo Cars and ALD Automotive have extended their partnership to Ireland, with ALD providing that country full-service leasing for corporations, small- to...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10147772/volvo-cars-ald-extend-leasing-partnership-to-ireland
Categories: Batteries/Tech, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Green Fleet
Volvo Cars Invests in Battery Technology Company

The investment in StoreDot's new technology will help develop batteries that can charge to 160km of pure electric range in just five minutes.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10168131/volvo-cars-invests-in-battery-technology-company
Categories: Dealer Ops, Digital, Industry, Showroom
Volvo Adds Dealer Inventory to Subscription Program

Volvo dealers will soon be allowed to pull new vehicles off their lots and into the Care by Volvo sub service, a significant change that leads a list of...

http://www.providers-administrators.com/358011/volvo-adds-dealer-inventory-to-subscription-program
Categories: Auto Finance, Dealer Ops, Digital, F&I, Showroom, Training
Volvo Announces Subscription Service for 2019 XC40

Volvo Cars used this week’s AutoMobility LA and the Los Angeles Auto Show to debut its 2019 XC40 and a new subscription service for its new compact SUV.

https://www.fi-magazine.com/323580/volvo-announces-subscription-service-for-2019-xc40
Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet
Fleetmaster Express Plans Electric Fleet Transition

Fleetmaster Express has ordered 10 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks as part of the Virginia-based company’s plan to transition from a diesel fleet to an...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10151844/fleetmaster-express-plans-electric-fleet-transition
Categories: Global Fleet, Operations
Volvo Car UK Fleet and Remarketing Team Report into New Commercial Director

Nicole Melillo Shaw has been appointed Volvo Car UK’s new commercial director. In her new role, Melillo Shaw has responsibility for the company’s fleet and...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10178424/volvo-car-uk-fleet-and-remarketing-team-report-into-new-commercial-director
Categories: Hybrids, Operations, Small Fleet, Vehicle Research
Volvo Adds V60 Wagon to Subscription Service

Volvo has debuted its redesigned 2019 V60 station wagon and will offer it as part of its vehicle subscription service known as Care by Volvo.

https://www.government-fleet.com/278850/volvo-adds-v60-wagon-to-subscription-service
Categories: Electric Vehicles, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research
Volvo Penta, Terminal Tractor Manufacturer TICO Partner in Electromobility

Volvo Penta and TICO are taking the first step in their ambitions to introduce an emission-free, electric terminal tractor.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10139630/volvo-penta-terminal-tractor-manufacturer-partner-in-electromobility
Categories: Safety
Volvo Recalls XC90 for Seat Belt Retractor

The recall, which covers 1,305 luxury SUVs in the 2017 model year, is expected to begin Aug. 7.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/140911/volvo-recalls-xc90-for-seat-belt-retractor
Categories: Operations, Vehicle Research
2018 Volvo XC40 Walkaround

Jim Nichols, product and technology communications manager for Volvo Car USA, leads Automotive Fleet on a walk-around of the 2018 Volvo XC40,...

https://www.government-fleet.com/154780/volvo-xc40-compact-crossover-suv-walkaround
Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Maintenance, Operations, Vehicle Research
Volvo Opens New Facility For Electric Truck Training

The Volvo Trucks Academy opened a new facility in Tinley Park, Illinois, to expand access to battery-electric truck training in the central U.S.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10173061/volvo-opens-new-facility-for-electric-truck-training
Categories: Awards
SUVs Pass Crash Tests With Flying Colors

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the midsize models its highest safety rating.

https://www.agent-entrepreneur.com/374255/suvs-pass-crash-tests-with-flying-colors
Categories: Safety, Safety & Risk Management
Ford, Google Form Autonomous Vehicle Advocacy Group

Google, Ford, Volvo, Uber and Lyft form the Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets to push for federal standards for self-driving vehicles.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/134823/autonomous-vehicle-advocacy-group-forms
Categories: Legal & Legislative, Operations, Rental Operations
Uber Ends Self-Driving Pilot in San Francisco

The California DMV revoked the registrations on the 16 self-driving Volvo XC90s that Uber was using in its pilot program. Uber will move the vehicles to...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/138287/uber-ends-self-driving-pilot-in-san-francisco
Categories: Small Fleet, Vehicle Research

Owners of General Motors and Volvo vehicles will now be able to accept delivery of packages to their vehicles while they are parked using Amazon Key — a...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/298440/gm-volvo-offer-package-delivery-to-vehicles
Categories: Fuel Smarts
Volvo Seeks CARB-24 Engine Certification for New VNL and VNR

Upon successful certification, deliveries of new Volvo VNL and VNR trucks with CARB-24 Omnibus compliant engines are expected to begin in the fourth quarter.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10239835/volvo-seeking-carb-24-engine-compliance-certification-for-all-new-volvo-vnl-and-vnr-models
Categories: Safety
Volvo Seats Recognized for Ergonomic Design, Possible Safety Benefits

The American Chiropractic Association recognizes the ergonomically designed seats in Volvo Cars' entire lineup of vehicles, which may also have an impact on...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10181252/volvo-seats-recognized-for-ergonomic-design-possible-safety-benefits
Categories: Fleet Management, Global Fleet, Operations, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research
Volvo Trucks Honors Military Heroes for Memorial Day

Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) assembly plant in Dublin, Va., unveiled the design of its 2019 Ride for Freedom truck.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/332527/volvo-trucks-honors-military-heroes-for-memorial-day
Categories: Equipment, Global Fleet, Operations, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research
Volvo Announces Layoffs at New River Valley Assembly Plant

Due to weakened orders for heavy duty trucks in North America, Volvo has announced it will lay off 700 workers beginning in January of next year.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/346702/volvo-announces-layoffs-at-new-river-valley-assembly-plant
Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Vehicle Research
Volvo to Debut Autonomous Ride Pilot in California

Volvo Cars will introduce its unsupervised autonomous driving feature, Ride Pilot, to customers in the state of California first.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10159824/volvo-cars-autonomous-driving-feature-ride-pilot-to-debut-in-california
Categories: Green Fleet, Operations
Volvo Wants Standardized EV Charging

Volvo Cars has called on the automotive industry to develop a standardized charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, a top company executive has said.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/134121/volvo-wants-standardized-ev-charging
Categories: Awards
SUVs Pass Crash Tests With Flying Colors

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the midsize models its highest safety rating.

https://www.fi-magazine.com/374255/suvs-pass-crash-tests-with-flying-colors
Categories: Hybrids, Operations, Small Fleet, Vehicle Research
Volvo Adds V60 Wagon to Subscription Service

Volvo has debuted its redesigned 2019 V60 station wagon and will offer it as part of its vehicle subscription service known as Care by Volvo.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/278850/volvo-adds-v60-wagon-to-subscription-service
Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research
Ex Volvo Trucks COO Forms Commercial EV Startup

TrovaCV will offer its industrial model and manufacturing capability to other commercial vehicle OEMs while developing its own fully electric vehicle.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10124089/former-volvo-exec-launches-electric-truck-start-up
Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet
Volvo, Mack Certify Second Electric Vehicle Dealer in SoCal

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks dealer TEC Equipment has certified a second location to sell electric vehicles in southern California.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10158559/volvo-mack-certifies-second-electric-vehicle-dealer-in-socal
Categories: Hybrids, Vehicle Research
Asian Car Brands Top Consumer Reports Reliability Report

Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda vehicles were considered the most reliable in the 2018, while Volvo's vehicles were rated as the least reliable by Consumer Reports...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/317681/asian-car-brands-top-consumer-reports-reliability-report
Categories: Global Fleet, Management, Motorcoach, Vehicle OEM
Prevost delivers 6 H3-45s to California operator

The new coaches were added to better serve Four Season Travel's growing worldwide clientele.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10031380/prevost-delivers-6-h3-45s-to-california-operator
Categories: Electric Vehicles, Fleet Management, Fuel Smarts
Volvo: Building Trust in Trucking's Technology Transformation

Volvo’s Three-Pillar Decarbonization Plan focuses on a completely diesel-free trucking industry by 2050.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10206458/volvo-building-trust-in-truckings-technology-transformation
Categories: Electric Vehicles, Suppliers, Vehicle Research
Volvo Showcases 2025 Model Year Lineup, Featuring Two Fully Electric SUVs

Check out Volvo's lineup, featuring various alt-fuel options for your fleet.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10234914/volvo-showcases-2025-model-year-lineup-featuring-two-fully-electric-suvs
Will Cars Become Transportation Appliances?

The cars are still the stars, but this year’s L.A. Auto Show revealed an auto industry at a crossroads.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/160116/will-cars-become-transportation-appliances
Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet
Volvo Receives Record Order for Electric Trucks in Australia

Team Global Express has placed an order for 36 Volvo electric trucks, Volvo’s largest electric truck order to date in Australia.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10188447/volvo-receives-record-order-for-electric-trucks-in-australia
Categories: Safety, Small Fleet, Vehicle OEM
Volvo Car & NETS Align on Common Fleet Safety Goals & Objectives

Volvo Car USA has joined forces with The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) as a platinum sponsor to enhance road safety among all drivers,...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10204275/volvo-car-nets-align-on-common-fleet-safety-goals-objectives
Categories: Global Fleet, Operations, Rental Operations, Small Fleet, Vehicle Research
Volvo's Mobile App Option Replaces Car Keys

Volvo Cars plans to become the first car manufacturer to offer vehicles without keys in 2017. This digital key technology can allow customers to unlock and...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/133804/volvo-to-offer-digital-keys


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