Caltex, LICA Auto Group extend partnership
Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the world record-setting fuel, Caltex, announced the renewal of its alliance with one of the largest multi-brand dealership in the country, LICA Auto Group. This undertaking entitles all LICA Auto Group’s vehicle owners to discounts. LICA Auto Group owns 56 multi-branded car dealerships in …
Volvo Cars Launches Plan to ‘Radically Reduce Carbon Emissions’
Swedish car brand Volvo recently launched one of the most ambitious plans in the automotive industry, aiming to reduce its lifecycle carbon footprint per car by 40 percent between 2018 and 2025. The said plan is the initial step to becoming a climate-neutral company by 2040. The move came after …
Volvo’s All-Electric XC40 Finally Has a Name: Recharge
When Volvo touted its first all-electric offering’s high safety marks early this month, it didn’t yet have a name. With the car’s official release on October 16, the Swedish carmaker has finally announced its formal moniker: The Volvo XC40 Recharge. Volvo pulled the covers on its first fully battery-powered vehicle …
Party with a Purpose: Volvo PH Continues Aid for Chosen Children Foundation
Volvo Philippines continues its support for the Chosen Children Foundation through the annual Crayfish Party at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza this September 14, 2019. Through a partnership with the Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham), Volvo once again figured as a proud ally in raising funds for the foundation. The past …
Volvo, Geely to Merge in Engine Building
Swedish carmaker Volvo will team up with Chinese conglomerate Geely to create a standalone business that merges the existing combustion engine operations of both companies. The resulting merger seeks to establish a new global supplier that will develop the next generation of combustion engines and hybrid powertrains. According to Volvo, …
VIDEO: Volvo Cars PH Hosts ‘The Future of Electric’ Forum
On September 27, Volvo Philippines held ‘The Future of Electric’ Forum in partnership with Partnership for Clean Air at the Globe Auditorium in the Maybank Performing Arts Theater at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. “We dare to make a change for the better, starting with how we create our cars,” …
Volvo’s Fully-Electric XC40 Is One of the Safest on the Road
Volvo is practically synonymous with safety, and the Swedish marque ensures its latest offering–the XC40 electric SUV–perfectly encapsulates what the brand is known for. Set to arrive next month, Volvo’s first fully-electric vehicle builds on the stellar safety standards of the original XC40. However, due to the absence of an …
Volvo PH’s Safe Roads Program Heads to La Salle Green Hills
Volvo Philippines‘ mission to make roads safer makes its way to La Salle Green Hills. The Swedish automotive company, through its official authorized distributor Viking Cars, Incorporated, moves along with its Safe Roads Program. Launched recently, this program is the local effort to helping make roads safer in and around …
Volvo PH Launches Safe Roads Program
Volvo Philippines strengthens its advocacy for road safety as it launches the ‘Safe Roads by Volvo’ program. By partnering with schools, Volvo PH aims to raise road safety awareness especially among school children, their parents or guardians, and other people in and around school premises. Volvo PH has been an …
Volvo PH Joins Swedish National Day Celebrations
Volvo Philippines gave a toast to its Swedish roots as it joins the Swedish National Day celebration hosted by the Embassy of Sweden in Manila. Held at The Fifth at Rockwell, Volvo PH participates as part of #TeamSweden and continues its strong support for the core advocacies and programs of …
Volvo PH Supports Chosen Children Foundation Anew via Crayfish Party
The official distributor and dealer of Swedish carmaker Volvo has thrown its support anew to the annual Crayfish Party. Organized by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) in the Philippines in partnership with Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, the event is aimed to support the Chosen Children Foundation. A total of …
Volvo Recalls Half Million Cars Worldwide Over Faulty Engine Part
Swedish carmaker Volvo is recalling a total of 507,000 vehicles worldwide because of a plastic component in the engine that may melt and deform under intense heat, a spokesman from the company said. The company, which is owned by China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., said that under extreme conditions, …
Volvo PH Joins Mega Equality Ball
Volvo Philippines once again highlights its support for equality, diversity, and freedom by supporting this year’s MEGA Equality Ball. The crème de la crème of the country gathered at the magnifique Grand Plaza Ballroom of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on July 12 not only to commemorate Philippine Independence but also …
Sleeping In? Volvo is Now Developing Safety Blankets to Act as Seat Belts
Let’s face it: no matter how good they are, seat belts can’t protect you and your passengers when you’re lying down inside your vehicle. And it doesn’t matter if you’re using Volvo’s three-point seat belt that it invented in 1959. When it comes to the nitty-gritty, seat belts become totally …
Volvo Cars, Uber Present Production Vehicle Ready for Self-Driving
Volvo Cars, a leader in automotive safety, and Uber, the leading ride-hailing firm, have presented a jointly-developed production car capable of driving by itself, the next step in the strategic collaboration between both companies. Uber and Volvo Cars entered a joint engineering agreement in 2016 and have since developed several …
