THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Volvo Cars and Uber have developed a fully autonomous XC90 SUV with Uber's self-driving system as part of a partnership the companies struck in 2016.
Volvo will offer fleet incentives on seven of its sedans and SUVs in its 2020-model-year lineup, including the XC90, which is expected to receive a midcycle facelift.
Volvo Cars and POC, a Swedish sports and safety brand, have joined forces to develop and conduct the first series of crash tests of bicycle helmets against automobiles.
Some 89% of U.S. motorists say they need better education about the impact of distracted driving and 74% say they would pay more for a vehicle with built-in features to correct or prevent distractions on the road.
Volvo has begun offering Accident Advisor, a smartphone-based service that provides resources for drivers shortly after they have been involved in an accident. The service could most likely be used by executive drivers.
Volvo has moved its S60 sedan to a new platform for its third generation, which will enable the sedan to provide more safety technology, interior comfort, and stylish design for the pharmaceutical companies that add it to selector lists.
Volvo's 2020 S60 moves into its third generation with a new platform and updated safety technologies for the pharmaceutical sales fleets who are using it.
Volvo Car USA is recalling an estimated 2,297 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles because the driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.
Volvo will offer a plug-in hybrid version of its XC60 crossover and V60 wagon, which means its entire 60-Series lineup will now offer some form of electrification, according to the company.
Starting in the early 2020s, Volvo Cars will install in-car cameras and other sensors that monitor drivers for intoxicated or distracted behavior and allow the car to intervene if the motorist does not respond to warning signals.