Volvo stories - Page 2
Future Volvo cars aim to adapt to the lifestyle of consumers
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Volvo's new cars, informed by global research, to revolutionise in-car storage, addressing modern motorists' needs.
Time to power up: Kiwi roads are bustling with 4,000 electric vehicles
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Electric vehicles surge in NZ, hitting 4,000 mark on roads ahead of schedule, as government efforts spark EV adoption boom.
Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo’s XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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Award-winning photographer Barbara Davidson captures urban life's essence using Volvo XC60's onboard cameras, presenting a unique artistic and safety fusion.
Volvo pledges to do away with all conventional combustion engines by 2019
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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Volvo announced that every car it launches from 2019 onward will have an electric motor, marking the historic end for internal combustion engines.
Volvo XC60 becomes the king of SUVs at the auto express awards
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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This SUV is an electric-hybrid filled to the brim with the latest car technology, including some self-driving capabilities...
Volvo discovers that kangaroos confuse their self-driving car
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Volvo's self-driving cars hit a hopstacle; the Aussie kangaroo's leap confounds their animal detection system.
AI and self-driving cars: Could this be the future of road safety?
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Volvo's new venture with Autoliv and NVIDIA aims to develop advanced AI for self-driving cars, increasing safety and reducing congestion on the roads.
Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Volvo safety experts recognised for their contribution to improving safety and reducing fatalities, including work on autonomous cars.
Will semi-autonomous vehicles prevent head-on collisions?
Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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New semi-autonomous vehicle tech being revealed at the Geneva Motor Show is touted as preventing head-on collisions.
Skype while driving: Volvo to integrate Skype into semi-autonomous vehicles
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Volvo to introduce Skype app in its 90 Series cars, allowing drivers to make calls and view upcoming meetings from their dashboard.
Autonomous vehicle tech could stop crashes on NZ roads
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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New technology in autonomous vehicles cuts rear-end car crashes by 43%, says Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Self-driving car fast on its way to NZ roads
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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New Zealand is set to see its first autonomous vehicle hit the roads within months, as Volvo and Trafinz prepare for a major demonstration in Tauranga.
Driving development: Autonomous Uber rides could be coming soon, says Volvo
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Uber and Volvo have bold plans to develop autonomous cars for their fleet, in a $411 million joint venture that will use AD and driverless tech.
Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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The new self-driving cars will be good for road safety, but will hurt the vehicle insurance industry, cutting US$20 billion from insurance premiums.
Technology's latest victim: car keys
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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Volvo ushers in the keyless era with smartphone app replacing traditional car keys, set to transform access and car sharing.
Volvo and Microsoft, making 1980s tech dreams a reality
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Volvo and Microsoft have teamed up to roll out a new wearable voice control system, a la the 1980s TV cult classic Knight Rider.
Apple puts iOS on your dashboard with Apple CarPlay...
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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Apple and Volvo team up to bring iOS to drivers with Apple CarPlay, promising to transform the in-car experience.