Lipscomb Cars has started construction of a brand new Volvo showroom in Canterbury.
Work has begun on a multi-million pound relocation for Stoneacre Motor Group Sheffield, which will hold an expanded showroom and a larger used car display.
Volvo has become the third largest manufacturer in the personal leasing market, according to Leasing.com.
Volvo Car UK’s newly-created post of new business sales manager has been filled by former Vauxhall fleet sales operation manager Steve Canton as the brand sets its sights on ‘an increased focus on fleet’.
Volvo Car UK has appointed brand veteran Kristian Elverfors as its new managing director ahead of John Wakefield’s to new role in Sweden.
Future Volvo models will watch drivers through cameras to look for signs of intoxication or distraction.
Waylands Automotive has opened the doors to its new £6m showroom and workshop facilities on Imperial Way, Reading.
Volvo Cars has introduced a direct consumer business arm as part of an executive restructure designed reshape “what a car is, how people expect to be transported and how they interact with a car”.
Volvo Car UK has appointed former VW Group national network development manager Mark Cox as national sales manager, with immediate effect.
Endeavour Automotive has expanded into Berkshire with the acquisition of three Volvo dealerships in High Wycombe, Maidenhead and Slough from HSF Group.
Volvo car dealers will be called upon to resolve potential faults affecting over 30,000 vehicles after the Swedish brand issued a global recall for 219,000 cars amid fuel leak fears.
Geely’s Lynk & Co brand has claimed the title of the ‘world’s fastest growing car manufacturer’ after 120,414 sales in its parents company’s home market in its first year on sale.
Volvo Cars achieved record global sales success in 2018, with over 600,000 vehicles sold for the first time in its history.
Arnold Clark is set to begin the development of a new Volvo Car UK dealership in Aberdeen.
Volvo is expanding its V60 range with the addition of a Cross Country model.
Waylands Automotive has added a third Volvo Car UK dealership to its growing franchised operation with the acquisition of Volvo Cars Swindon.
Volvo has introduced a new Polestar-developed software upgrade, available through dealerships, that pushes more power to the rear wheels of all-wheel drive (AWD) models.
Volvo Car UK has promoted Matt Galvin to the position of sales director from his previous position as head of retail sales.
The new Volvo XC40 and Ford Focus have each achieved the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in testing for Euro NCAP in July.
Volvo’s new S60 will go on sale in the UK next year and it will be offered through the Swedish brand’s new subscription service.