TDISport News – VOLVO’S NEW AUTOMATIC BRAKING TECHOLOGY – RESPONDING TO BOTH VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS
The next generation of preventive safety technology from Volvo is a groundbreaking function that can detect a pedestrian who has walked out in front of the car, as well as automatically braking to avoid the person at speeds below 15 mph if the driver does not react in time. Concurrent with the launch of the all-new Volvo S60 in 2010, Volvo Cars will be unveiling the next generation of preventive safety technology – Collision...
VOLVO CARS ENVIRONMENTAL VISION: “DRIVe TOWARDS ZERO”
Volvo Cars’ vision is to develop cars that are entirely free from harmful exhaust emissions and environment-impacting carbon dioxide. This vision is called “DRIVe Towards Zero” and steps are continuously taken to reach that vision. In 2009 alone, Volvo introduced seven high-efficiency diesel DRIVe models with very low CO2 emissions and the company’s ambitious electrification strategy promises that plug-in...
VOLVO CAR CORPORATION TO INTRODUCE PLUG-IN HYBRIDS IN 2012
Volvo is introducing a series-produced plug-in hybrid as early as 2012. Pure electric power from the battery will cover the daily transport needs of 75 percent of European drivers. For longer distances, an efficient diesel hybrid engine automatically takes over when the battery energy levels start to run low. The total combined range is approximately 745 miles, whilst carbon dioxide emissions will be less than 50 grams per kilometre,...
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT NAMED USED CAR OF THE YEAR BY WHAT CAR?
Volkswagen has been honoured with two class victories and the Passat has been named overall Used Car of the Year by What Car? magazine. The What Car? Used Car of the Year judging panel was made up of experts from all areas of the motor industry including car dealerships, auction houses and experts from What Car? The 2005 five door Golf GTI claimed victory in the highly competitive Sports Car category, while the 2006 Passat 1.9-litre...
GREEN MOTION SUPPORTS THE GREEN FLEET CAPITAL ARRIVE AND DRIVE 2009
Green Motion, the pioneers of low CO2 car and van rental, is pleased to support, for the third year running, Green Fleet’s Capital Arrive and Drive event at the Guild Hall, London. Launched in September 2007, Green Motion has steadily developed its national network of franchised locations offering customers, both leisure and corporate, the opportunity to hire vehicles featuring the latest in class-leading, low CO2 and fuel saving...
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