2011 Frankfurt: Volvo Concept You Previews Next S80
Sep 13, 2011 - 8:41:40 AM
Concept You - a luxury sedan concept designed around modern people - continues to pave the way for the Volvo Car Corporation's global growth.

"Concept You gives a good indication of what you can expect from our next large sedan. The blend of contemporary Scandinavian design, exquisite craftsmanship and intuitive technology will appeal to luxury car buyers all over the world," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of the Volvo Car Corporation.
Concept You is the successor to the Concept Universe, which was presented at Auto Shanghai before the summer.
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Volvo C70 Coupe/Convertible - Redefining the word "hybrid"

Thanks to its retractable hardtop, the Volvo C70 provides all the maximum exposure, sun-on-your-face fun expected of a convertible, along with the security and insulation of a hardtop coupe. Of course, nearly all of the C70's rivals also have a folding metal top; what sets the C70 apart is its emphasis on coddling its passengers. In keeping with Volvo tradition, the front seats are incredibly comfortable on long road trips, while the rear seats offer more room than most other convertibles.
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Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens Launch Electric Mobility Partnership
Sep 1, 2011 - 8:27:06 AM from swedespeed.com

Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens intend to jointly advance the technical development of electric cars through extensive strategic cooperation. The focus is on the joint development of electrical drive technology, power electronics and charging technology as well as the integration of those systems into Volvo C30 Electric vehicles.

The first electric cars of this model fitted with Siemens electric motors will be on the test tracks as early as the end of this year.
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