Volvo's most powerful Flexifuel engine gets higher performance and lower fuel consumption
Volvo Cars' most powerful E85 engine is now receiving a vitamin supplement in the form of 30 fresh horsepower and an additional 40 Newton metres of torque. The five-cylinder 2.5-litre Flexifuel engine, the 2.5FT, produces 231 hp (170 kW) and 340 Nm of torque. At the same time, Volvo's engine experts have succeeded to cutting fuel consumption by between five and six percent depending on transmission.

Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe gain extra attitude with R-Design
Having good environmental properties doesn't mean a car has to be boring. Quite the contrary: with R-Design, the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe can be styled just as expressively and exclusively as the other model variants. Responding to the substantial demand for cars that combine good environmental properties with exciting design features, Volvo Cars is now offering the C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe models with optional R-Design features.

Tire Safety
Following these tips for proper tire maintenance is an important part of staying safe on the road.

WorldSID (World Side Impact Dummy): A World-Class Crash Test Dummy
We’re working with other automakers and government agencies to help keep everyone safer on the road. Our participation in the WorldSID crash test dummy project reflects our commitment to global cooperation.

Safer Driving Through Vehicle Collision Avoidance Systems
We've been working with the Vehicle Safety Communications Two Consortium (VSC-2) to develop safety applications that allow vehicles to "talk" to each other and to the roadway. VSC-2 is a relationship that exists between the U.S. Department of Transportation and other automakers, including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Toyota, DaimlerChrysler and Honda.