Volvo Safety
by Ken Schulte
How often do you hear of a deadly Volvo car accident? Not very often. They are well known for the safety and have been since day one. It is one of the few manufacturers that actually design their vehicles as sexy and safe. You hardly get the two in such an ideal package. Many people are buying Volvos because of this fact. With the overwhelming amount of fatal car crashes that occur everyday, it's no wonder why consumers are now looking for a safe place to be while driving on the road. Manufacturers of other car makes are noticing this sudden increase in this safety trend and are beginning to design their vehicles more reliably.
Ford for instance, acquired Volvo car corp. in 1999 and have since then been using their connection with Volvo to raise its safety profile in the auto industry. The auto safety field is very competitive because of the increase in consumer awareness and consumers starting families earlier. When you have children and a spouse your taste in cars change drastically. You no longer want that two-seater or that car with the Lamborghini doors. You want a vehicle that can comfortably fit everyone and that will keep them safe.
If you have ever gone to a car show to see concept cars, then you have noticed that Volvo always has a really great vehicle with safety always in mind. For instance the rear view mirror senses when cars behind you get to close and if any cars are in your blind spot. These are known as active rearview mirrors. The mirror is connected to the sensors on the rear of the Volvo. When cars get too close an acoustic warning is augmented. This is a great practical design concept.
Another great idea that Volvo has are adaptive headlights. The headlights monitor the car's speed and the steering wheel movements. While the car is driving fast, the headlights switch to a mode where you will be able to see in long distances ahead - with longer light beams. And at lower speeds, the beam is shorter. It even adjusts during turns, widening as you go. This great technology is possible through the use of fiber-optic methods.
The best so far is the night vision. Most people don't see well at night and require glasses. It has been proven that red lights are easier to see in a dim environment. Utilizing that fact, Volvo makes another good grade in the safety department. Combined with the adaptive headlights, older drivers tend to feel more comfortable driving at night. Not only is this good for safety but it also moves the buyer metrics higher since people feel more comfortable driving and tend to buy at least one more new car in their lifetime. With Volvo's infrared night vision, no one would have to worry about those winding dark roads.
Volvo safety has been a concept for its manufacturer since the beginning and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Where as some manufacturers rely on gimmicks to sell cars, Volvo has built the reputation as the safest car around. So if you are looking to get a truly safe car with a wonderful track record, Volvo just may be for you.
2008-05-14
Volvo having Second Thoughts in Producing the S80 in China : New volvo car
Volvo having Second Thoughts in Producing the S80 in China
by Evander Klum
The Swedish-based subsidiary of Ford and producer of high quality Volvo floor mats, Volvo is not open in discussing its plan of producing locally the S80 car model in China. And this is probably because according to Dr. Alexander Klose, the new Chief Executive Officer for Volvo Car China, the company is not in a hurry to produce another new vehicle in China especially when cost and quality are not that well controlled. This was also confirmed by top executives of Volvo Car China stating that it may take at least two years if cost and quality will not improve.
At present the automaker owns five car models in mainland China with prices ranging from CNY 300,000 to CNY 1 million. There are two import models being distributed in China the S80 and XC90. The current important task of the company is to increase sales of Volvo S4 cars and to broaden its shares in the second-largest auto market in the world.
Volvo has started the production of luxury car models such as the Volvo S40 in China in July of 2006 and the company is hoping for this model to bring in annual sales of 10,000 units. Unfortunately, things were not turning out according to the projection of the automaker, instead of the 10,000 units sold Volvo Car China was only able to obtain 500 units sold per month totaling to 6,000 units in a year.
Although Volvo’s sales in China didn’t turn out as expected but according to Chinese dealers of Volvo Car the sales of the Volvo S40 had been good. The sales obtained by the Swedish automaker are lower than that of its archrival in the luxury segment, BMW.
China-made BMW branded car models were able to obtain a round 6,674 units in the first six months of 2007 posting a leap of 40 percent as compared to the same period last year.
And even though Volvo Car China is a brand controlled by Ford Motor Company it just cannot partake in the production management in Chang’an Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd., which is a joint venture entered into by Ford, Mazda, and Chang’an Automobile Group.
In addition, despite the fact that Volvo Car produces its Volvo S40 at Chang’an Ford Mazda, it does not inject capital in the venture and is given a small participation in the venture’s management. Volvo is part of Ford’s PAG or Premier Automotive Group and all of the Swedish automaker’s luxury car model operations including the implementation of any strategic development in the Chinese market are controlled by PAG.
The Chang’an Ford Automobile Co., Ltd. was founded in April 25, 2001 with an investment of USD 98 million by Ford Motor and Chang’an Automobile Group. It was later on renamed to Chang’an Ford Mazda after the Japanese subsidiary of Ford has invested in it last March 2006.
by Evander Klum
The Swedish-based subsidiary of Ford and producer of high quality Volvo floor mats, Volvo is not open in discussing its plan of producing locally the S80 car model in China. And this is probably because according to Dr. Alexander Klose, the new Chief Executive Officer for Volvo Car China, the company is not in a hurry to produce another new vehicle in China especially when cost and quality are not that well controlled. This was also confirmed by top executives of Volvo Car China stating that it may take at least two years if cost and quality will not improve.
At present the automaker owns five car models in mainland China with prices ranging from CNY 300,000 to CNY 1 million. There are two import models being distributed in China the S80 and XC90. The current important task of the company is to increase sales of Volvo S4 cars and to broaden its shares in the second-largest auto market in the world.
Volvo has started the production of luxury car models such as the Volvo S40 in China in July of 2006 and the company is hoping for this model to bring in annual sales of 10,000 units. Unfortunately, things were not turning out according to the projection of the automaker, instead of the 10,000 units sold Volvo Car China was only able to obtain 500 units sold per month totaling to 6,000 units in a year.
Although Volvo’s sales in China didn’t turn out as expected but according to Chinese dealers of Volvo Car the sales of the Volvo S40 had been good. The sales obtained by the Swedish automaker are lower than that of its archrival in the luxury segment, BMW.
China-made BMW branded car models were able to obtain a round 6,674 units in the first six months of 2007 posting a leap of 40 percent as compared to the same period last year.
And even though Volvo Car China is a brand controlled by Ford Motor Company it just cannot partake in the production management in Chang’an Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd., which is a joint venture entered into by Ford, Mazda, and Chang’an Automobile Group.
In addition, despite the fact that Volvo Car produces its Volvo S40 at Chang’an Ford Mazda, it does not inject capital in the venture and is given a small participation in the venture’s management. Volvo is part of Ford’s PAG or Premier Automotive Group and all of the Swedish automaker’s luxury car model operations including the implementation of any strategic development in the Chinese market are controlled by PAG.
The Chang’an Ford Automobile Co., Ltd. was founded in April 25, 2001 with an investment of USD 98 million by Ford Motor and Chang’an Automobile Group. It was later on renamed to Chang’an Ford Mazda after the Japanese subsidiary of Ford has invested in it last March 2006.
Volvo cars Invade India : New volvo car
Volvo cars Invade India
by Mano
Keep your eyes on the road to spot a new S80 or XC90. Volvo car India is introducing its new S80 sedan and XC90 sports utility vehicle, all geared up to hit the Indian markets. Volvo Car India (VCI), the subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation, a Ford group company has appointed three dealers in the cities of New Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh.
The all-new luxury Sedan is V8 powered with the proven Volvo Haldex computer-controlled all-wheel-drive system. Both the models are coming up with three different engine alternatives: the 4.4 liter petrol V8, the 3.2 liter petrol in-line six-cylinder and the 2.4 liter turbocharged diesel in-line five-cylinder, the D5. As every Indians dream of, the chassis, body and the interiors are brand new from stem to stern for the new 2007 model. The safety package for the new S80 is simply superb with the ABS, traction control, and the yaw control.
The Personal Car Communicator, a new electronic key fob design that can lock or unlock the car from distances up to 110 yards, and can tell you what state the locks are in. It can activate the alarm, and sense the presence of a human heartbeat inside the car. A traffic distance warning system on top of the dash triggers a flashing red light and an audible warning, both of which can be defeated by the driver if desired, amazing? well, with the perfect blend of all these features the new luxury sedan is well admired and the fact is that, it needs to be appreciated the most.
After the success stories in both Russia and China, Volvo is starting up its operation with much more expectations in India, a country with huge potential. 'There is a lot of NRI population here and the people here have an affinity for luxury cars. So this place has huge potential and that's one of the reasons we are here', says Volvo Car India MD Paul de Voijs.
Punjab being one among the richest states and Chandigarh having the highest per capita income, the company is entirely focused on the North India market; Paul explains the reason behind the company's affinity towards the North.
Now it's time for the Volvo cars to begin their journey towards success in the Indian roads.
by Mano
Keep your eyes on the road to spot a new S80 or XC90. Volvo car India is introducing its new S80 sedan and XC90 sports utility vehicle, all geared up to hit the Indian markets. Volvo Car India (VCI), the subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation, a Ford group company has appointed three dealers in the cities of New Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh.
The all-new luxury Sedan is V8 powered with the proven Volvo Haldex computer-controlled all-wheel-drive system. Both the models are coming up with three different engine alternatives: the 4.4 liter petrol V8, the 3.2 liter petrol in-line six-cylinder and the 2.4 liter turbocharged diesel in-line five-cylinder, the D5. As every Indians dream of, the chassis, body and the interiors are brand new from stem to stern for the new 2007 model. The safety package for the new S80 is simply superb with the ABS, traction control, and the yaw control.
The Personal Car Communicator, a new electronic key fob design that can lock or unlock the car from distances up to 110 yards, and can tell you what state the locks are in. It can activate the alarm, and sense the presence of a human heartbeat inside the car. A traffic distance warning system on top of the dash triggers a flashing red light and an audible warning, both of which can be defeated by the driver if desired, amazing? well, with the perfect blend of all these features the new luxury sedan is well admired and the fact is that, it needs to be appreciated the most.
After the success stories in both Russia and China, Volvo is starting up its operation with much more expectations in India, a country with huge potential. 'There is a lot of NRI population here and the people here have an affinity for luxury cars. So this place has huge potential and that's one of the reasons we are here', says Volvo Car India MD Paul de Voijs.
Punjab being one among the richest states and Chandigarh having the highest per capita income, the company is entirely focused on the North India market; Paul explains the reason behind the company's affinity towards the North.
Now it's time for the Volvo cars to begin their journey towards success in the Indian roads.
The Embarrassing Incident With The Volvo Keychain : New volvo car
The Embarrassing Incident With The Volvo Keychain
by Kathy Austin
Have you ever had your car stolen? It is a gutting experience, especially when it's your fault! Now, I can imagine you asking, how can a stolen car ever be the owners fault? In answer to that question, I shall tell you a little story.
I am a terribly forgetful person! I am forever leaving my keys in shops, the car, lying around the house. On this one particular occasion, I made the somewhat catastrophic mistake of leaving the keys in my front door when I entered my house from work. I had opened the door, carried my bags inside and slammed the door behind me, completely forgetting that I had left the keys in the lock.
The next day, I was hurrying around getting ready for work, and I did my morning checks, handbag -check, coat - check, keys - not check! I then proceeded to spend the next twenty minutes frantically searching around my house, hunting for the long-lost keys. I decided to grab the spare key, to my house and my car and ran outside, already late for work.
When I got outside, imagine my horror when I couldn't find my car! Now, I know I'm a forgetful person, but surely even I couldn't lose my car.
I paced my street for about ten minutes and I finally came to the conclusion that my car had been stolen. I rang in work and then proceeded to call the police and all of a sudden it dawned on me! I had left my keys in the front door. Not only my house keys, but my car keys too.
Now I can hear you asking how the thief knew that those keys were to my car. I had a Volvo key chain! I bought the key chain when I bought my car because I was so proud of my first brand new car, I wanted to show it off. I used to feel a great sense of achievement when people spotted my keys and my Volvo key chain and asked if I had that car.
Little did I know, that by having Volvo key chains attached to my keys, I would openly invite a lucky passer by to steal my car. It was so humiliating explaining the whole scenario to the Police. Explaining that not only had I left my keys in my front door over night, but I had quite openly advertised the fact that my car was the one sitting outside my house. Admittedly, it probably wouldn't have taken the thief long to work out which car was mine, seeing as it was parked outside my house and all, but I still felt an enormous sense of stupidity.
I managed to get my poor Volvo back after a few weeks, minus my Volvo keychain, but I was glad. I now know that it is incredibly silly to have the brand of your car on the keys. It only takes an opportunist to wander by and your car will be gone, quicker than you can blink.
So, a little piece of advice to you - don't put Volvo key chains on your keys when it sat outside your house and you decide to leave your keys in the front door!
by Kathy Austin
Have you ever had your car stolen? It is a gutting experience, especially when it's your fault! Now, I can imagine you asking, how can a stolen car ever be the owners fault? In answer to that question, I shall tell you a little story.
I am a terribly forgetful person! I am forever leaving my keys in shops, the car, lying around the house. On this one particular occasion, I made the somewhat catastrophic mistake of leaving the keys in my front door when I entered my house from work. I had opened the door, carried my bags inside and slammed the door behind me, completely forgetting that I had left the keys in the lock.
The next day, I was hurrying around getting ready for work, and I did my morning checks, handbag -check, coat - check, keys - not check! I then proceeded to spend the next twenty minutes frantically searching around my house, hunting for the long-lost keys. I decided to grab the spare key, to my house and my car and ran outside, already late for work.
When I got outside, imagine my horror when I couldn't find my car! Now, I know I'm a forgetful person, but surely even I couldn't lose my car.
I paced my street for about ten minutes and I finally came to the conclusion that my car had been stolen. I rang in work and then proceeded to call the police and all of a sudden it dawned on me! I had left my keys in the front door. Not only my house keys, but my car keys too.
Now I can hear you asking how the thief knew that those keys were to my car. I had a Volvo key chain! I bought the key chain when I bought my car because I was so proud of my first brand new car, I wanted to show it off. I used to feel a great sense of achievement when people spotted my keys and my Volvo key chain and asked if I had that car.
Little did I know, that by having Volvo key chains attached to my keys, I would openly invite a lucky passer by to steal my car. It was so humiliating explaining the whole scenario to the Police. Explaining that not only had I left my keys in my front door over night, but I had quite openly advertised the fact that my car was the one sitting outside my house. Admittedly, it probably wouldn't have taken the thief long to work out which car was mine, seeing as it was parked outside my house and all, but I still felt an enormous sense of stupidity.
I managed to get my poor Volvo back after a few weeks, minus my Volvo keychain, but I was glad. I now know that it is incredibly silly to have the brand of your car on the keys. It only takes an opportunist to wander by and your car will be gone, quicker than you can blink.
So, a little piece of advice to you - don't put Volvo key chains on your keys when it sat outside your house and you decide to leave your keys in the front door!
Volvo Car Corporation 2006 company profile edition 3 - bharatbook.com : New volvo car
Volvo Car Corporation 2006 company profile edition 3 - bharatbook.com
by Bharatbook
Bharatbook.com announces a new market research report “Volvo Car Corporation 2006 company profile edition 3†(http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=10869) provides the
This latest edition company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the world's largest component and vehicle manufacturers. Each individual company is profiled in a consistent format, allowing you to quickly and easily make comparisons between companies.
Addressing all the key issues that confront the company, this profile analyses new product development and R&D, financial and market information, company structure and product range, as well as offering a summary of the company's strategy and our view of its future prospects.
The profile is structured as follows :
Company Dossier A series of 'grab pages' summarising the main chapters of the profile. Ideal for busy executives who just need the key facts now!
Worldwide Locations Details the company structure from head office down. With tables listing key locations worldwide, plus available details on employee numbers.
Financial Analysis A review of the financial strategy of the company as recorded in public statements and reports, followed by an analysis of the accounts for the last five years. It includes commentary offering our opinion on how the company has performed.
Competitor Analysis Review of how the company is performing against its key competitors.
Key Events A quick history lesson: detailing the major events that have affected the company, running right up to recent news.
SWOT Analysis Proprietary SWOT analysis provides a snapshot 'barometer' for the company, detailing its key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Customers Provides commentary and pie charts detailing % share of sales by region for the company.
Products and Product Development Provides commentary and pie charts detailing % share of sales by product group for the company.
Prospects A summary of its predictions for the company's short-term future outlook.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=10869
by Bharatbook
Bharatbook.com announces a new market research report “Volvo Car Corporation 2006 company profile edition 3†(http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=10869) provides the
This latest edition company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with convenient and concise analysis on the world's largest component and vehicle manufacturers. Each individual company is profiled in a consistent format, allowing you to quickly and easily make comparisons between companies.
Addressing all the key issues that confront the company, this profile analyses new product development and R&D, financial and market information, company structure and product range, as well as offering a summary of the company's strategy and our view of its future prospects.
The profile is structured as follows :
Company Dossier A series of 'grab pages' summarising the main chapters of the profile. Ideal for busy executives who just need the key facts now!
Worldwide Locations Details the company structure from head office down. With tables listing key locations worldwide, plus available details on employee numbers.
Financial Analysis A review of the financial strategy of the company as recorded in public statements and reports, followed by an analysis of the accounts for the last five years. It includes commentary offering our opinion on how the company has performed.
Competitor Analysis Review of how the company is performing against its key competitors.
Key Events A quick history lesson: detailing the major events that have affected the company, running right up to recent news.
SWOT Analysis Proprietary SWOT analysis provides a snapshot 'barometer' for the company, detailing its key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Customers Provides commentary and pie charts detailing % share of sales by region for the company.
Products and Product Development Provides commentary and pie charts detailing % share of sales by product group for the company.
Prospects A summary of its predictions for the company's short-term future outlook.
For more information kindly visit: http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=10869
2008-04-22
Small and Essential: a Volvo Distributor Cap
Small and Essential: a Volvo Distributor Cap
by Evander Klum
by Evander Klum
A Volvo Distributor cap is simply one of the many parts of a Volvo car. Since the majority of car parts do tend to wear and diminish in their performance capacity over time, a Volvo distributor cap is prone to such mishaps and should be checked regularly. Having no knowledge of a car will simply induce potential system failures and lead to more troubles for the automotive system. This is why it is paramount to know when it is about time to replace that Volvo distributor cap or if it still deserves to run for a few more years before it can finally retire from the day to day exertions of the world.
The Volvo distributor cap, of course, is not exactly all that prominent for one to remember it. Most people deal with problems that have to do with the exhaust assembly or brakes system. Given these conditions, one can certainly understand why one may tend to bury the existence of a Volvo distributor cap to the back of one's mind. However, if one wishes to enjoy one's car completely, one must first be aware of the needs of the car and the car needs a good Volvo distributor cap to take care of a myriad functions that, were they to fail, may land one in serious trouble.
So, if one must trust the talents Volvo distributor caps, one must first learn a few things. How else will one be able to tell the good from the bad? If one has inspected a Volvo distributor cap, and saw that the build of the said product sports a slight damage, then one would have to take out the old, throw it away and buy a new one that could be installed as quickly as possible. Damages, after all, can undermine the defenses of the material in question.
Volvo expansion tank hose keeps the engine coolant flowing
Volvo expansion tank hose keeps the engine coolant flowing
by Evander Klum
Friction from a vehicle engine's operation results to extremely high temperatures. To avoid the overheating of engines, automakers install cooling systems in automobiles. As larger and more powerful engines are getting manufactured, however, the cooling system technology needed to adapt to the demands of these new engines. In turn, car-manufacturing companies like Volvo created new cooling components. A clear example of such is the expansion tank.
An expansion tank is a container that provides extra storage space for the expansion of a coolant--a fluid used to dissipate heat. A Volvo Expansion Tank Hose ensures the optimum flow of coolant as it connects the vehicle's radiator with an expansion tank. An expansion tank is sometimes called coolant reservoir or overflow canister.
When engines heat up, the coolant consequently expands. Without the expansion tank, however, the coolant will just flow out of the cooling system and get displaced to the ground. Volvo Expansion Tank Hoses are crucial in engine cooling systems. Without these components, coolant is not delivered to overflow canisters and cooling systems become very ineffective.
Aside from containing the coolant that has expanded with heat, the expansion tank also makes the cooling system more efficient by eliminating the air bubbles from the coolant. Coolant without air bubbles absorbs heat much faster. When the engine is sufficiently cooled, a vacuum in the cooling system sucks back the coolant through the Volvo Expansion Tank Hose. A properly functioning cooling system does not lose any coolant as the tank hose completes it as a virtually closed system. Even if the level of coolant in the expansion tank rises and falls, the radiator remains full all the time.
by Evander Klum
Friction from a vehicle engine's operation results to extremely high temperatures. To avoid the overheating of engines, automakers install cooling systems in automobiles. As larger and more powerful engines are getting manufactured, however, the cooling system technology needed to adapt to the demands of these new engines. In turn, car-manufacturing companies like Volvo created new cooling components. A clear example of such is the expansion tank.
An expansion tank is a container that provides extra storage space for the expansion of a coolant--a fluid used to dissipate heat. A Volvo Expansion Tank Hose ensures the optimum flow of coolant as it connects the vehicle's radiator with an expansion tank. An expansion tank is sometimes called coolant reservoir or overflow canister.
When engines heat up, the coolant consequently expands. Without the expansion tank, however, the coolant will just flow out of the cooling system and get displaced to the ground. Volvo Expansion Tank Hoses are crucial in engine cooling systems. Without these components, coolant is not delivered to overflow canisters and cooling systems become very ineffective.
Aside from containing the coolant that has expanded with heat, the expansion tank also makes the cooling system more efficient by eliminating the air bubbles from the coolant. Coolant without air bubbles absorbs heat much faster. When the engine is sufficiently cooled, a vacuum in the cooling system sucks back the coolant through the Volvo Expansion Tank Hose. A properly functioning cooling system does not lose any coolant as the tank hose completes it as a virtually closed system. Even if the level of coolant in the expansion tank rises and falls, the radiator remains full all the time.
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