
MISHAWAKA, IN - Jordan Kapson, chairman of Jordan Automotive Network, passed away in his sleep at his home, apparently from a heart attack. He was 82. Kapson founded Jordan Automotive, which consists of Ford, Toyota, Scion, and Volvo franchises.
Read More →DEARBORN, MI – North American consumers named Ford Fusion, F-Series, Mazda3, and Volvo XC90 among the best-in-class winners of the inaugural Consumer Voice Awards, which recognizes top-ranked vehicles based solely on unaided, unscripted and unprompted consumer opinion.
Read More →GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – Volvo Trucks North America has announced that it will increase engine prices by up to U.S. $7,500 to offset the costs of meeting emissions standards.
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IRVINE, CA – Volvo Car Corp. is expecting to sell about 50,000 all-new S80 models annually, primarily in North America. The second generation Volvo S80 is the same overall length as its predecessor at 191 inches, but it is both slightly wider and taller. Its wheelbase is also longer and the track is wider.
Read More →IRVINE, CA – Volvo Cars of North America has partnered with Mobileplay, a mobile content delivery company, to introduce a new car configurator that runs on BlackBerries, Treos, Windows Mobile Smartphones, and other smart mobile devices. Individuals can now build their vehicle to specification on their mobile device.
Read More →IRVINE, CA – In tests of SUVs and pickups by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Volvo XC90 has earned a top rating for whiplash protection systems. The IIHS used crash test dummies to register loads on the neck during a simulated impact from the rear. This is the first time the IIHS has carried out a dynamic test with SUVs and pickup trucks.
Read More →GÖTEBORG, SWEDEN — Volvo Car Corporation has created its new Volvo Driver Alert system, which utilizes technology to monitor a vehicle's progress on the road and alert the driver if it detects signs of fatigue or distraction.
Read More →ST. PETERSBURG, FL — First Advantage Corp., a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider, has acquired Road Manager Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Volvo Commercial Finance LLC The Americas, a provider of fleet management services to the trucking industry.
Read More →ST. PETERSBURG, FL — First Advantage Corp., a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider, has acquired Road Manager Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Volvo Commercial Finance LLC The Americas, a provider of fleet management services to the trucking industry.
Read More →DEARBORN, MI – Ford has announced its 2006-model year Commercial Fleet Incentive Program for Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Volvo, and Mazda brands. Contact your local Ford account executive for eligibility criteria and full program rules.
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