Up to 5 years zero interest ownership packageTrue to its promise of providing the market with cars that understand people, Volvo Philippines takes the unique experience a step further with a winning ownership option. Starting April 13, drive home a brand new Volvo with Volvo’s High Five Ownership Package. For as low as 20% downpayment* at zero interest for up to 5 years, reward yourself with a car that delivers uncompromising luxury.
Innovative and IntuitiveInnovative and intuitive, Volvo safety technologies are designed to give the driver peace of mind. City Safety, for example, is a world-first collision avoidance technology which prevents rear - end collisions. This technology is local available as standard in the Volvo S60, V60 and XC60. Volvo S60 T6’s Collision Warning with Full Auto Break and Pedestrian Detection helps avoid collision with unprotected road users by flashing a red light on the wind screen and an audible warning when a person is within range. Should the driver fail to respond on time, full auto breaking power is applied.
Functional and Natural
Volvo's new driver-control interface called Volvo Sensus, allows you to conveniently explore the hi-tech features of your car and personalize them to suit your needs. All information is displayed on a high-resolution 5" or 7" color screen, which can also display the phone, park assist camera, DVD, digital TV, among others. Everything is conveniently controlled using the ergonomic steering wheel controls -- so you can keep your attention on the traffic and your hands on the steering wheel. Moreover, every material in your Volvo is chosen for its quality, allergy reducing and renewable characteristics.
Engaging and Entertaining
The unique range of sleek smart and strong Volvos are locally available with state-of-the art turbo charged petrol and turbodiesel engine variants which are optimized to deliver uninterrupted power output while ensuring that you get most out of every micro drop of your fuel. What is more, every Volvo engine is engineered to respond instantly so spontaneous adventures never have to wait.
It is indeed high time to drive home your favorite Volvo. Built with thoughtful details and coupled with a winning ownership package, experience pure driving fun with the sleek, smart and strong Volvos that are specially designed around you.
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The Scandinavian luxury car brand, Volvo Cars, announced today that it has signed Chinese-American NBA (National Basketball Association) star, Jeremy Shu-How Lin, to a global brand endorsement contract, with focus on China, the United States, and Chinese-language markets in Asia. According to the cooperation agreement, over the next two years Jeremy Lin will participate in Volvo Cars corporate and marketing activities in his capacity as Volvo Cars Brand Ambassador. He will also appear in Volvo Cars advertising in these markets.
“Volvo Cars’ choice of Jeremy Lin as the company ambassador derives from our shared ethos of passion, dynamism and progressiveness,” said Mr. Freeman Shen, President of Volvo Cars China at the press conference. “This is a significant moment in the history of Volvo Cars’ brand rejuvenation, showcasing the new Volvo brand strategy Designed Around You with sportsmanship and intelligence. In this new era, Volvo Cars has set a vision of being the world’s most progressive and human luxury car brand, and we are determined to win the future. For our region, Jeremy Lin is the pride of the whole Chinese population, and we are excited to work with him.” “We believe Jeremy Lin’s character, intelligence, perseverance, and pursuit of excellence are perfectly in tune with Volvo car owners’ characteristics of appreciating smart understated luxury with a human touch,” added Mr. Richard Monturo, Vice President of Marketing, Volvo Cars Corporation, elaborating on the brand associations.
Jeremy Lin, the only NBA star with a Harvard degree, told the press conference, “It’s a great honor for me to be appointed as Volvo Cars Brand Ambassador today. You may not immediately see the connection between me and Volvo Cars. But both of us are striving to be better and smarter at what we do, and to do it our own way. I hope that my efforts will inspire more young people to follow their ambitions in sports and education, just like Volvo Cars is designing cars around people’s ambitions in life.”
Volvo Cars has organically integrated sports into its corporate and brand culture, with its joint sponsorship of the Volvo Ocean Race, and participation in winter sports, golf, and other sporting events. The Jeremy Lin endorsement is another milestone of Volvo Cars’ revival, and will duly help the company further enhance its brand image and business performance globally, especially in the strategically important markets of China and the United States.
In the Philippines, Volvo through its local distributor Viking Cars, Incorporated, has long acknowledged the values shared by the brand and the dynamism of basketball as early as 2007 when it signed on basketball star Chris Tiu. From the iconic pocket rocket Volvo C30 to the stylishly bold Volvo XC60, Tiu has continued his meteoric rise to be drafted in the Philippine national basketball team Gilas (meaning skill in Filipino), as well as be one of the country’s esteemed young television hosts and celebrity endorsers. Much like the Volvo he drives, his achievements are punctuated by his being impeccably styled, intelligently fascinating and giving off 100% dynamic performance in everything he does. “We’re really looking forward to welcoming Jeremy Lin into the Volvo team especially here in the Philippines where basketball is a major part of our culture and lifestyle,” says Loi de Guzman, Assistant Vice President for Marketing Services of Volvo Philippines.
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Volvo Philippines celebrates with enthusiasm as the Volvo S60 was crowned Car of the Year in the Middle East at the Middle East Motor Awards 2011 (MEMA). The jury praised the Volvo S60 as a well-balanced and stylish luxury sedan featuring a powerful turbocharged six-cylinder engine and leading-edge safety technology.
MEMA, which was held for the second consecutive year, is regarded as the largest, most prestigious and only independent award for the automotive industry in the region. It is organized by Expo Centre Sharjah in the United Arab Republic. The jury is made up of leading motoring journalists and professional racing drivers from ten countries, including Lebanon, Oman, Jordan, Egypt and Syria.
"It is very rewarding to receive the Car of the year in the Middle East. It once again confirms the success of the Volvo S60. It is a car that well matches the customers' demands in these markets which is key to our forward success in the region", says Wim Maes, President Volvo Cars Overseas Corporation.
The nomination and assessment process takes more than eight months during which all 19 jury members fill in individual result cards for the nominated cars. Among the parameters taken into account are design, safety features and value for money.
The jury also noted that the 2011 Volvo S60 was the first car launched in the Middle East with Volvo Pedestrian Detection - a safety system that actively searches for and spots pedestrians in the roadway and automatically applies the brakes to protect them.
Locally, the Volvo S60 is available in three variants- the powerful 3.0L T6 with 304hp and 440Nm of torque, the 2.0L Powershift transmission boosted by a 203hp and 300Nm of torque and the fuel efficient 1.6L T4 with a dynamic 180hp and 240Nm of torque.
Lauded for uncompromising performance and safety, it’s about time you drive one.
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Volvo Philippines is one with Volvo Car Corporation as it takes the next bold step in the evolution of the company's upcoming large luxury sedan. The Concept You, revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, combines a sleek coupe-like exterior with a luxurious high-tech interior that keeps the driver in command via intuitive smart pad technology.
Concept gives the global car buying public another exciting glimpse of the Volvo Car Corporation's future. With a full interior, Concept You allows luxury sedan customers to fully experience the craftsmanship and intuitive technology that will be the hallmark of future Volvos.
"The new Concept You roofline stretches all the way back to the tail lamps - creating that dynamic fastback look that is very much in vogue among European car buyers at the moment," says Peter Horbury, Vice President Design at the Volvo Car Corporation.
Touch-control cockpit and pure craftsmanship
The luxurious interior of the Concept You features a blend of intuitive smart pad technology and first-class craftsmanship.
"The Concept You explores new territories in our search for the ultimate intuitive car that makes the owners manual a thing of the past. Smart phones and smart pads have brought mobile infotainment into a new era. Here, we use a number of touch-screens to replace buttons and controls in order to make the driver totally connected, totally in control. The technology also helps us to create a refreshingly uncluttered interior," explains Peter Horbury.
The Concept You control center consists of four main areas; a digital Driver Information Monitor (DIM), a head-up display on the windscreen, a touch-screen in the upper part of the center console and a touch-screen between the two individual rear seats. The wood/leather steering wheel has aluminum and glass paddles with integrated touch-screens.
The touch-screen in the upper part of the centre console remains in sleeping mode until the driver looks at it. A hidden infrared camera registers the eye movements and information is displayed on the screen.
Another sensor registers hand movements and triggers the Infotainment system's control mode. The possibilities vary depending on whether the screen is approached by the driver or by the front passenger.
"Certain functions, such as surfing the Web, are only accessible from the passenger side while the car is rolling. The technology knows who is the present operator and adapts itself automatically," says Peter Horbury.
The driver can "flip" data from the central touch-screen to the head-up display - and can exchange data with the rear passengers. A light guide in the free-floating centre console indicates file transfer.
Unique air-powered sound system*
The Infotainment system also integrates a high-end sound system from Alpine. It features the unique "FreshAir" subwoofer - a not yet released technology that uses the air outside the car to create the ultimate listening experience. The sound system consists of small, optimized units that considerably cut weight - while still producing a better sound than today's systems.
Comfortable and cultivated
The interior is dedicated to offer design-driven customers a comfortable, cultivated, Scandinavian inspired environment that is also user-focused and refreshingly uncomplicated. Every detail has been chosen with the customer experience in focus.
The interior is driver-orientated at the front and comfortably relaxed in the rear. The dynamic feel and dark color scheme in the front seats fades seamlessly towards the rear until it fully transforms into a light rear seat haven of calmness.
The rear seat passengers are embraced by pure comfort, as if their favorite lounge were magically integrated into the car. The interior moulds into the rear seat and becomes part of the seating environment. The Volvo Car Corporation has partnered with several other famous brands in order to create a genuine feeling of luxury with the right Scandinavian touch.
Leather, suede and suit fabric*
The four individual seats, inspired by ultra-comfortable chairs, blend chrome-free leather from Bridge of Wear with Dinamica ecological suede. The off-black front seats have suede in the center to create optimal grip. The soft beige rear seats are designed for pure comfort with leather in the center and suede on the sides.
The Concept You design also integrates the luxury qualities of a tailor made suit into the car. The back of the front seats and the door panels feature exclusive Italian fabric and designs from Swedish fashion house Oscar Jacobson. The designers have also been generous with large, handcrafted pieces of walnut - accompanied by leather panels, Dinamica suede roof lining and carefully chosen aluminum details.
Hand-tufted wool carpets
The wooden floor, which echoes Scandinavian homes, is covered with a specially designed hand-tufted carpet from world-famous Swedish brand Kasthall. Just like the rest of the interior it fades from dark in the front to light in the rear. The front texture has a sporty firmness, while the rear part of the carpet is luxuriously soft.
"The interior is full of classic forms, materials and textures, used with a twist to create a special contemporary luxury experience. It is exceptionally refined, yet with all the simplistic assets that make Volvo champions of the uncomplicated," explains Peter Horbury. He concludes:
"We are carving out a unique position among the luxury car makers with our special kind of Scandinavian Design. It will be unmatched in performance, technology and craftsmanship, but without superficiality or complication."
Inspiration from Georg Jensen
The Concept You is finished in a light blue, liquid metal paint from DuPont. The ventilated disc brakes are developed by Volvo's racing specialists Polestar.
The car's fast silhouette is emphasized by the 21-inch polished aluminum wheels with a twisted twin-spoke design and tires from Pirelli (275/30/21).
Up front, the Concept You grille - which has a more classic appearance than the Concept Universe - features details with the same beautifully polished craftsmanship.
"The design of the wheels, the grille and details in the innovative headlamps have been inspired by the exquisite works of world-famous Danish design house Georg Jensen. Their precious items capture the essence of Scandinavian design. Uncluttered, organic surfaces and superb craftsmanship that radiate timeless luxury," says Peter Horbury. He adds:
"This eternal beauty of Georg Jensen design is what we are aiming for with the whole concept car. Just like the finest luxury goods, this design should feel handcrafted and durable enough to stand the test of time."
The dipped beam comes from LED lamps in four "ice blocks" on top of the high beam lights. The "ice blocks" are installed with the same technology that jewelers use for mounting precious stones.
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Premium ownership and guaranteed peace-of-mind
Viking Cars, Incorporated (VCI), the exclusive distributor and dealer of Volvo cars and parts in the Philippines, takes the lead in raising the bar of premium ownership experience as offers its 5 Year Warranty Program. Now you can drive home a brand new Volvo and enjoy worry free ownership for the next five years.
“Volvo cars are designed around people. With this in mind, Volvo Philippines remains committed in enhancing ownership experience by giving them peace of mind and assuring the best quality of their Volvo even on their fourth or fifth year of ownership” says Roselyn M. Dimalanta, First Executive Vice President of VCI.
“Volvo’s core value of safety extends not only to the people inside the car but also to the people they care for. The 5 Year Warranty program will give our customers more opportunities to celebrate life with their loved-ones knowing that their car is taken care of. This is the kind of security we want to give our clients. This is the kind of safety and quality Volvo is known for”, adds Loi Concepcion.
Volvo’s best-in-class 5 Year Warranty Program comes with unlimited mileage and a 5-year, 24-hour roadside assistance. This guarantees that repairs on your Volvo will be done when needed regardless of mileage and secure yourself with a hassle free experience with you Volvo. All repairs will be undertaken in Volvo’s authorized service center where internationally-trained technicians are ready and well-equipped to take care of your car.
Visit the Volvo Showroom and find out that safety and security can be achieved without much effort with Volvo’s 5 Year Warranty Program.
It’s about time you drive a Volvo.
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Volvo Car Corporation is taking the next step in active safety by developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the road. The new system will be launched on the market in a few years' time.
The project to develop a safety system that reduces the risk of collisions with wild animals is part of Volvo Car Corporation's vision for 2020 - that nobody should suffer serious injury in a new Volvo. The new system is based on technologies from the Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, introduced in 2010.
Camera and infra-red light
"The system consists of two parts - a radar sensor and an infra-red camera that can register the traffic situation," relates Andreas Eidehall, technical expert in the field of active safety systems at Volvo Car Corporation.
It is essential for the system to also function in the dark since most collisions with wild animals take place at dawn and dusk and during the dark winter months. The camera monitors the road ahead and if an animal is within range the system alerts the driver with an audible signal. If the driver does not react, the brakes are automatically applied.
"The goal is for the system to function at the normal rural highway speeds. In cases in which it cannot help the driver entirely avoid the collision, the system will slow down the car sufficiently to help reduce the force of impact and thus of serious injuries," continues Andreas Eidehall.
Data interpretation
One challenge facing the engineers is to teach the system to recognize different animals. A development team from Volvo Car Corporation spent an evening at a safari park digitally logging film sequences of animals and their various behavioural patterns. On this particular evening the focus was on moose, red deer and fallow deer. By driving very slowly along a trail where fodder had been laid out to attract the animals, a lot of data was recorded and this will later be used to evaluate and develop the sensor system.
In the first stage, the system will respond to large animals that risk injuring the driver or passengers in an impact, such as moose, deer and reindeer.
Immense risks from collisions with wild animals
Many car drivers are highly concerned about the risk of collisions with wild animals. There is good reason for this concern. In Sweden alone, more than 40,000 accidents involving wild animals are reported every year. The greatest danger is from collisions with moose.
"In an impact with a moose there is a relatively high risk of personal injury since it is common for the animal to end up on or roll across the front of the car and its windscreen," says Andreas Eidehall.
As regards the system and its various functions, Andreas cannot be more specific. The project has been under way for just over a year and a lot of work still remains to be done. Various technologies are currently being evaluated, software is being developed and while the system "learns" to recognize various animals, development is also under way on the necessary decision-making mechanisms, that is to say how and when the protective system is to respond.
"We can see in our accident statistics that this is an important area to prioritize. What is more, we know that there is considerable market interest in this type of safety system. During demonstrations of Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, we were often asked about protection from accidents with wild animals. We will present a market-ready system within a few years," concludes Andreas Eidehall.
Facts, road accidents with wild animals:
• The number of road accidents involving wild animals, Sweden: in 2010 just over 47,000. Source: Swedish Advisory Council on Accidents Involving Wild Animals
• Accidents with moose: About 7,000. Source: Swedish Advisory Council on Accidents Involving Wild Animals. Statistics based on Volvo's accident database reveal that collisions with moose involve a high risk of injury.
• The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has compiled statistics for the period 1993-2007. All told, 2,499 people died in road accidents involving animals during this period. The report also states that the number of road accidents involving wild animals increases by almost 30 percent in November. The largest insurance company in the USA, State Farm, reports that the number of compensation claims for road accidents involving wild animals rose by 14.9 percent between 2003 and 2008.
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All of Volvo Car Corporation's three cars the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin achieved top results in the international sustainability event.
• The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid got the Challenge Bibendum 2011 Design Contest award in the category for vehicles with internal combustion engines.
• The Volvo C30 Electric came in shared first place in the 130-kilometer rally plus awards for handling, well to wheel CO2 emissions and local emissions. All in all, 13 cars took part in the rally.
• The Volvo V50 DRIVe came in third in the 300-kilometer rally with awards for fuel efficiency. The V60 Plug-in Hybrid came fifth among the 16 cars in the long rally and was awarded for its acceleration. The car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
"We are very happy with the results. They reflect Volvo Car Corporation's uncompromising attitude to green motoring. Performing well both in the energy efficiency rallies and in acceleration and handling tests prove that we have the ability to combine environmental technology with a full luxury car experience," says Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development at Volvo Car Corporation.
Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - three cars in one
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, which made its official road test debut at Michelin Challenge Bibendum, integrates the very best properties from three different car types. The driver chooses the preferred driving mode via three buttons on the instrument panel: Pure, Hybrid and Power.
The car's front wheels are driven by a five- cylinder 2.4-litre turbodiesel producing 215 hp/440 Nm. The rear axle has a 70 hp electric motor, which receives power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Volvo C30 Electric - 150 km with almost zero emissions
The Volvo C30 Electric is as well-equipped, comfortable, sporty and safe as the standard C30 - while at the same time offering the driver a range of up to 150 kilometres per charge with almost zero carbon dioxide emissions. The car has a 111 hp electric motor delivering 220 Nm of torque.
Volvo V50 DRIVe - 99 g/100 km
The Volvo V50 DRIVe is equipped with a 1.6-litre common rail turbo diesel featuring start/stop and several other refinements that bring CO2 emissions down to 99 g/km. The engine produces 115 hp/270 Nm and fuel consumption (EU Combined) is 3.8 litres per 100 km.
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This year's STCC, now fully transformed to Scandinavian Touring Car Championship, will premiere on Jyllandsringen in Denmark on Saturday April 23, 2011. At Volvo Polestar Racing, preparations are running high.
Quicker C30 DRIVe racer
Last year, Volvo Polestar Racing won both the Scandinavian Cup for drivers and the team championship, and finished second in the driver championship. This year, the team is even more determined to win both championships.
“We have won four out of five possible titles the last two seasons so we are precisely 80 percent satisfied. During the winter, we have virtually designed a completely new chassis and we have two multiple champions behind the wheel. There will be no excuses this year” says Christian Dahl, Team Manager for Volvo Polestar Racing.
Highly motivated drivers
The new driver for the season is James Thompson, two-time champion in the British Touring Car Championship (2002 and 2004) and in the European Touring Car Championship (2009 and 2010). Thompson is already well at home with his new team.
"I have competed as a works driver in the BTCC, ETCC and the WTCC for several manufacturers and top teams, and I am impressed with Volvo Polestar Racing. There is a lot of confidence and know-how in the team. I am really looking forward to the season now" says James Thompson.
James Thompson is perhaps new to Volvo Polestar Racing but he is well known to his team mate Tommy Rustad, 2009 STCC Champion with Volvo.
"I raced James Thompson in the BTCC so I know his capacity. The team has signed a top-rank driver. I feel very good about this. Volvo Polestar Racing is the only team in STCC that continuously has both the technology, policy and the driver capacity that enables both drivers to win all races and all championships. This is really good for the confidence for us drivers and it is also our major strength as a team" says Tommy Rustad.
From race cars to customer value
At Volvo, the new season is highly anticipated, and there is also a large amount of satisfaction over the cooperation with Polestar. At the same time as the STCC season premiere is approaching, Polestar is already off evaluating WTCC for Volvo, and there is a substantial effort at work to launch Polestar Performance engine optimizations to new markets.
"We have not only managed to develop very successful race cars together with Polestar but also managed to develop motorsport into a business. Today we can not only offer Volvo enthusiasts pride and joy with our race cars but also something very tangible and special for their own cars," says Derek Crabb, Motorsport Director at Volvo Cars.
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Volvo C30 Electric Car as official transport
With the "One Tonne Life" project, A-hus, Vattenfall and Volvo Cars aim to demonstrate what it means in practice for a family to adopt a climate-smart lifestyle.
The technology and the solutions that the Lindell family use to live the "One Tonne Life" are already available or will become available in the very near future.
A-hus President Peter Mossbrant explains:
"Our goal is to make low-energy wooden houses available to a broad market. More people should be able to live climate-smart - without compromising on comfort, function or design. We offer everything under one well-insulated roof. In fact, we will start selling this type of house in the end of January 2011."
The plans for the villa were drawn up by architect Gert Wingårdh. He has made the white house more energy-efficient and given it a more interesting appearance with the characteristic protruding framework around each window, the wind-catcher in the entrance hall and the large integrated veranda alongside the living room. Together with the black roof and the south-facing solar panels, the house has a truly unique personality all on its own.
Sealed climate shell, solar cells and solar panels
The "One Tonne Life" house has triple-layer walls with exceptional insulation capability and minimal air leakage. Other important features are improved insulation in the roof and foundations, as well as low energy windows and doors.
The wind-catcher in the entry hall prevents large airflows between the inside and the outside. This creates a comfortable climate inside the house and the energy consumption becomes lower. The protruding frames around the windows shade the interior when the sun is high in the summer sky, yet let in the winter sun's energy when it is low on the horizon.
In order to ensure a supply of fresh air to the well-encapsulated house, there is a ventilation unit that sucks out spent poor-quality air and replaces it with fresh, tempered air delivered to the bedrooms, living room and other public areas. The heat in the spent air is recycled.
The building's heating requirements are largely met by the incoming air, the occupants' body heat and heat-generating household appliances. Supplementary underfloor heating is installed on the bottom floor. The solar cells on the roof and the south-facing facade generate electricity that provides additional heating or is used to recharge the electric car. Any electricity that is not consumed by the family is fed into the national grid.
The solar panels on the carport roof meet a large portion of the household's heating and hot water requirements during April to October. When the sun is not shining and the accumulator tanks have no solar power stored, the Lindell family get renewable energy from Vattenfall.
Volvo C30 Electric - up to 150 km on one charge
The family's Volvo C30 Electric operates quietly and emits no carbon dioxide at all when it is recharged with renewable electricity. The electric car is part of Volvo Cars' drive to promote electrification. It offers the very same comfort, interior space and safety as the standard version of the C30. The difference is that the Volvo Electric C30 is powered solely by electricity.
The "One Tonne Life" project gives Volvo Cars the opportunity to study how the electric car fits in with a modern family's lifestyle. "We will reap immense benefit from the project in our ongoing development of electric cars. It will give us clear information about what we need to deliver so buyers feel that a battery-powered car is attractive and cost-effective to drive and own," says Lennart Stegland, manager of Volvo Cars' Special Vehicles division.
The Volvo C30 Electric is powered by lithium-ion batteries that are recharged via a regular wall socket. A full charge takes about eight hours. The range on a full charge is up to150 kilometres.
"150 kilometres is much more than the average European commuter drives in one day. In "One Tonne Life" this range will cover most of the Lindell family's transport requirements," says Lennart Stegland.
Smart energy solutions
Climate-smart and energy-producing houses are an important piece of the puzzle in the development of intelligent electricity grids, which in turn are an important ingredient in a sustainable society.
Vattenfall has several projects dealing with the development of intelligent electricity grids and energy solutions for households that focus on electricity monitoring and energy efficiency enhancement. As a result, some home-owners can be both electricity consumers and small-scale electricity producers, for instance by utilizing solar cell technology.
In "One Tonne Life" Vattenfall is making a variety of contributions including Energy Watch – cutting edge technology for measuring the family's electricity consumption in real time. "We're helping the Lindell family keep a watch on their electricity consumption and also helping the family members use their electricity in an efficient way," says Torbjörn Wahlborg, President of Vattenfall Norden. He adds: "We are also working on a further development of the electricity grid so that a family whose home is fitted with solar cells is able to sell its surplus to us when their own production exceeds demand. At the same time, they get a secure supply of electricity from green sources such as windpower or hydropower when the sun is not shining."
Eco-conscious choices
Food represents about one-quarter of a household's climate footprint, and supermarket chain ICA sees considerable potential here for reducing carbon dioxide emissions through active choices.
"We have a wide range of eco-marked, ecologically produced and locally grown produce. By participating in "One Tonne Life" we hope to find new ways of involving and helping our customers make simple but significant choices both in the supermarket and in the kitchen at home," says ICA environmental affairs manager Maria Smith.
Energy-efficient household appliances
Household appliances account for up to half of a normal household's total energy consumption - and the way these appliances are used also affects the size of the electricity bill. Over the past 15 years, Siemens has cut energy consumption of its appliances by up to 80 percent, and its figures for energy and water consumption are of world class. "Our aim is to help ensure that tomorrow's household can continue to live as comfortably as today's, but with due care for the environment. The products that the Lindell family use show how far we have already come. We will also help them use their white goods in the best possible way," says Martin Knobloch, President of Siemens Home Appliances Northern Europe.
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Volvo celebrates freedom with a rare 8-day ownership offer. From 08 to 15 June 2010, one can drive home the Volvo of his choice through the Celebrate Freedom Ownership Offer. This ownership program gives as much as PhP400,000.00* off for their purchase of a brand new Volvo.
Volvo invites everyone to come to the showroom and test drive any of their vehicles to feel the difference of driving a premium European vehicle. Excellent driving dynamics, powerful engines and superb road handling await the Volvo driver while he is ensconced in cutting-edge safety innovations and top-of-the line comfort. He can be as swift and nimble as the Volvo C30 Sports Coupe, be driven around in the well-appointed Volvo S80, or drive out of town with friends and family in the 7-seater Volvo XC90. Whatever Volvo he opts for, he is assured of the peace of mind that comes with owning a vehicle that was designed with him in mind. Of course, knowing he and his loved ones are safe give him more freedom to explore new adventures and experience life to the fullest.
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Since the launch of the of the Volvo XC60 in May, sales numbers have been rising for Volvo Philippines as the world’s first car that can stop itself chalks up an unprecedented 60 units since its introduction in the country. “We are very pleased with the encouraging response that the market has for the Volvo XC60. We have noticed a marked increase in showroom traffic and the XC60 immediately accounted for 48 percent of our sales in June,” said Loi Concepcion-de Guzman, Senior Manager for Marketing Communications.
The Volvo XC60 is Volvo’s first Compact Utility Vehicle that locally offers two variants: the 2.4L Turbodiesel and the 3.0L Petrol T6. It also introduces another safety invention from Volvo, City Safety, a collision avoidance technology that allows the car to automatically brake when it detects an impending crash and help avoid or mitigate a collision. Revolutionary styling, world-class safety features, dynamic performance and outstanding comfort combine to make the XC60 an excellent value. It is designed to captivate a new generation of Volvo buyers as well as attracting those who are loyal to the brand. “We owe it to our clients who appreciate the distinctiveness of the XC60 especially with the world first City Safety. The uniqueness of the car’s premium features sync well with their particular tastes and lifestyles. We are happy that they have made the intelligent choice with the XC60.”
Volvo's engineering expertise endows the XC60 with a powerplant that provides the best of all worlds - strong performance, reduced emissions and efficient fuel economy. A 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine produces 285 horsepower and 400Nm of torque. While the high performance, 185 bhp D5 has a truly sporty nature that assures quick and comfortable response, exceptional fuel economy and cleaner exhausts.
Aside from the being safest, the XC60 is possibly the most beautiful Volvo to date. Born with Volvo’s new DNA or Dramatic New Approach, this ideal urban tourer flaunts a new, larger Ironmark on the grille, front and rear LED position lights, a two-piece panoramic roof*, broad shoulders and the widest rear opening width in its class.
Fusing modern Scandinavian design with the trademark safety and quality that Volvo is known for, the XC60 is an intuitive, protective, and definitely eye-catching piece of engineering.
This new breed of SUV brought with it a resounding acceptance from the market, keeping Volvo Philippines inspired and motivated to continue rendering premium customer service to its loyal customers.
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Another world first safety technology in Volvo’s newest SUV.
Volvo Cebu proudly introduces the world’s first car that can stop traffic. And itself. In an event designed to stop guests in their tracks, Volvo has once again proved its position as a leader in safety technology with the launch of the Volvo XC60 with City Safety.
World-first City Safety as standard
Up to 90% of all traffic accidents are caused by driver distraction. 75% of all reported collisions occur at speeds of up to 30kph. Half of these occur in city traffic. With Volvo’s City Safety, the risk of slamming into the vehicle in front is lessened. A Volvo world-first standard safety feature, the laser sensor that is integrated into the top of the windshield at the height of the rearview mirror can detect vehicles and other objects up to 18 feet in front of the XC60's bumper. This laser-based technology can automatically brake the XC60 to help avoid running into a slower or standstill vehicle going at the same direction or mitigate the effects of a collision. In cases such as these, City Safety makes a crucial difference. Not only does it protect the driver and its passengers, it also limits the risk of injury to the occupants of the car in front.
“We are extremely pleased to formally introduce this groundbreaking vehicle to the Cebu market. The XC60 is not only stunning to look at but it is also a smart SUV – the first in the world that can stop itself when it detects an impending collision. It’s truly remarkable and we just want our valued clients and Volvo enthusiasts here in Cebu to experience a different breed of Volvo,” remarks Mr. Franklyn O. Ong, President of Pasajero Motors Corporation, the authorized dealer of Volvo cars in Cebu.
Volvo’s New Face
The Volvo XC60 exhibits Volvo’s new DNA -- an all-wheel drive SUV that carries the characteristics of Volvo’s Dramatic New Approach. The iconic badge in the trapezoidal grille has been made bolder, with the square blue plate removed, making the Volvo Ironmark exude more confidence and visibility. It swiftly fills the rearview mirror of the car in front - a signal that Volvo's dynamic future has arrived.
The XC60 previews Volvo's new face, with attitude and strength, filled with expression and personality. It artfully fuses the dynamic elements of a capable and robust crossover in its lower half and the sleek, fine lines of a sporty coupe up top. LED lamps strips in front enhances the unmistakable Volvo V-line bonnet while LED lights also set in the tail lamps give the pronounced shoulder line a more muscular look and act as a valuable safety aid.
The new XC60 is packed with energy on the inside too. All the passengers sit comfortably in the newly designed X-themed seats, yet it's obvious that the driver is in charge –surrounded by ergonomically designed instruments and intelligent safety systems than in any previous Volvos.
The introduction of Volvo’s first panoramic sunroof, available locally in the T6 version, considerably lightens the interior. With two glass panels that can be operated at the push of a button, this feature not enhances the experience of light and air in the Xc60 but also helps protect from UV radiation. The two-piece glass is also laminated for added safety.
Unleash your drive
With two variants launched locally – a highly-efficient 2.4L 5-cylinder turbodiesel engine running at 185bhp and a powerful 3.0L 6-cylinder twin-scroll turbo with CVVT spewing 285 bhp – customers can take their pick and choose the one that best suits their lifestyle. Whether it is in the city or in a jaunt out of town, the XC60 can perform with enthusiasm and poise.
Volvo's engineers have endowed the XC60 with a finely tuned suspension to provide both sporty handling and a smooth ride. The body is exceptionally rigid, while the sporty chassis setup enables the car to be precisely controlled to minimize roll tendencies in demanding driving situations. Volvo's DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) function has been further developed in the new Volvo XC60 in order to help providing even more stable driving. DSTC registers deviations between the driver's intended direction and the car's actual direction. The enhanced DSTC function registers the car's roll rate as well, giving the opportunity to detect slowly built up skids.
Loaded with style and attitude, the Volvo XC60 is an all-road capable, sports-coupé sensational and technologically advanced. With its cutting-edge safety and modern Scandinavian design, the Volvo XC60 comes with new perspectives on urban traveling.
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