It is a busy year for new-model launches – the brand-new Volvo S60, a sporty saloon, the new Volvo V70 and V70 XC, and new versions of the Volvo S40 and V40. And three new concept cars are introduced as well – the ACC (Adventure Concept Car) – which was the precursor to Volvo's first SUV, the XC90; the SCC (Safety Concept Car); and, the PCC1 (Performance Concept Car 1).
The Volvo Cars Safety Center in Torslanda is opened by HM Carl XVI Gustaf (King of Sweden). Its crash laboratory offers outstanding flexibility, allowing two-vehicle crash-tests to be staged at practically any speed and angle required.
ISOFIX, the new industry standard for child car seats, is introduced.
Dual-stage inflation airbags.
Volvo On Call security and roadside assistance system.
The company returns record sales, with retail deliveries of 422,100 cars.
Hans-Olov Olsson is appointed president and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.
ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) tailpipe technology available worldwide.
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1999
New engine options are introduced for the Volvo S80, including diesel and Bi-Fuel (gas or petrol).
Volvo introduces PremAir® – a radiator coating which can convert harmful ground-level ozone into pure oxygen.
Introduction of new Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).
Ghent plant is awarded international award for manufacturing excellence.
On the 8th of March, shareholders approve Ford Motor Company to acquire Volvo Car Corporation for the sum of 50 billion Swedish kronor. The formal change of ownership takes place on 31 March.
Volvo introduces PremAir® – a radiator coating which can convert harmful ground-level ozone into pure oxygen.
Introduction of new Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).
Ghent plant is awarded international award for manufacturing excellence.
On the 8th of March, shareholders approve Ford Motor Company to acquire Volvo Car Corporation for the sum of 50 billion Swedish kronor. The formal change of ownership takes place on 31 March.
1998
Unveiled in May is the Volvo S80, the first car based on Volvo’s new large-car platform. Its many innovations include front-wheel drive powered by a six-cylinder in-line engine, the Inflatable Curtain (IC) system, the Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), an integrated GSM telephone and the use of sophisticated IT technology. It is also the world’s first car with an Environmental Product Declaration.
The last rear-wheel-drive Volvo ever made, a Volvo 940, comes off the Torslanda production line. The 940, S90 and V90 models are all discontinued in this year. A total of 667,000 of them were made.
Volvo Cars is world's first carmaker to introduce EPIs (Environmental Product Information) for cars.
DSTC (Dynamic Stability Traction Control), an active stability system is introduced.
The last rear-wheel-drive Volvo ever made, a Volvo 940, comes off the Torslanda production line. The 940, S90 and V90 models are all discontinued in this year. A total of 667,000 of them were made.
Volvo Cars is world's first carmaker to introduce EPIs (Environmental Product Information) for cars.
DSTC (Dynamic Stability Traction Control), an active stability system is introduced.
1997
For the first time in more than 40 years, an open-top Volvo model is revealed, the C70 Convertible. It’s the first drop-top Volvo since the Volvo Sport of the 1950s.
Another new model is the four-wheel drive V70 XC. Four-wheel drive was introduced in Volvo cars the year before and the V70 XC is launched as a tough and sporty car with higher ground clearance and advanced all-wheel drive. The XC concept turns out to be a real winner for Volvo Cars, seeing ever-larger production volumes in later generations. XC stands for Cross Country.
The rear-wheel drive Volvos – of which there are three models – are now in their last generation, with the concept disappearing entirely from the product range the following year.
387,400 Volvo cars are built this year.
ROPS (Rollover Protection System) rolled out for convertible models.
Another new model is the four-wheel drive V70 XC. Four-wheel drive was introduced in Volvo cars the year before and the V70 XC is launched as a tough and sporty car with higher ground clearance and advanced all-wheel drive. The XC concept turns out to be a real winner for Volvo Cars, seeing ever-larger production volumes in later generations. XC stands for Cross Country.
The rear-wheel drive Volvos – of which there are three models – are now in their last generation, with the concept disappearing entirely from the product range the following year.
387,400 Volvo cars are built this year.
ROPS (Rollover Protection System) rolled out for convertible models.
1996
The last of the Volvo 400 series cars is made in November, taking the total for the whole series to almost 700,000 units.
The Volvo 850 Bi-Fuel is launched. It can run on either petrol or CNG.
Another new arrival is the Volvo 850 AWD, the brand’s first all-wheel drive.
The Paris Motor Show is chosen for the première of the Volvo C70 coupe.
The Volvo S70 and V70 are presented – the successors to the Volvo 850. In the brand’s new model-naming system, S stands for saloon or sedan, V is for versatility (wagon models), and C stands for coupe or convertible. The Volvo 960 saloon now becomes the S90 and the 960 wagon turns into the V90.
A very big milestone is passed this year – Volvo makes its ten-millionth car. It is a green Volvo 960 Royal built at the Volvo plant in Malaysia.
Volvo's Dialogue on the environment course provides training for all employees in environmental issues.
Volvo introduces environmental requirements for suppliers.
The Volvo 850 Bi-Fuel is launched. It can run on either petrol or CNG.
Another new arrival is the Volvo 850 AWD, the brand’s first all-wheel drive.
The Paris Motor Show is chosen for the première of the Volvo C70 coupe.
The Volvo S70 and V70 are presented – the successors to the Volvo 850. In the brand’s new model-naming system, S stands for saloon or sedan, V is for versatility (wagon models), and C stands for coupe or convertible. The Volvo 960 saloon now becomes the S90 and the 960 wagon turns into the V90.
A very big milestone is passed this year – Volvo makes its ten-millionth car. It is a green Volvo 960 Royal built at the Volvo plant in Malaysia.
Volvo's Dialogue on the environment course provides training for all employees in environmental issues.
Volvo introduces environmental requirements for suppliers.
1995
The first Volvos to emerge from the partnership with Mitsubishi are presented: the Volvo S40 sedan and the V40 wagon. These front-wheel-drive models are offered with a choice of three engines – two four-cylinder petrol options and a turbo diesel. Side-impact airbags are standard equipment in the Volvo S40/V40, and this year they also become standard in the Volvo 850 and 960.
The Volvo 480 is discontinued. Some 80,000 of these have been made in total.
Tuve Johannesson is made president of Volvo Car Corporation.
Volvo Bi-Fuel, the first generation of Volvo's cars built to run on methane gas.
Introduction of standards to improve dealers' environmental activities.
Volvo launches Car & Eco Care, a range of car-care products with a low ecological impact.
Volvo introduces standards to improve dealer environmental activities.
The Volvo 480 is discontinued. Some 80,000 of these have been made in total.
Tuve Johannesson is made president of Volvo Car Corporation.
Volvo Bi-Fuel, the first generation of Volvo's cars built to run on methane gas.
Introduction of standards to improve dealers' environmental activities.
Volvo launches Car & Eco Care, a range of car-care products with a low ecological impact.
Volvo introduces standards to improve dealer environmental activities.
1994
The Volvo 850 T-5R is unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. With its five-cylinder, 250-bhp turbo engine, it is, at the time, the most powerful Volvo ever made.
The new paint shop at the Torslanda plant is completed.
The Kalmar plant closes. Volvo production in Europe is now centered on the plants in Torslanda, Ghent and Born (in the Netherlands).
Per-Erik Mohlin becomes president of Volvo Cars.
Volvo is a sponsor and official transport provider at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. The brand makes a comeback in motorsport when Rickard Rydell enters the British Touring Car Championship, driving a Volvo 850 wagon!
SIPS bags (side-impact airbags).
ECRIS, a new research facility for environmentally optimized dismantling opens.
The new paint shop at the Torslanda plant is completed.
The Kalmar plant closes. Volvo production in Europe is now centered on the plants in Torslanda, Ghent and Born (in the Netherlands).
Per-Erik Mohlin becomes president of Volvo Cars.
Volvo is a sponsor and official transport provider at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. The brand makes a comeback in motorsport when Rickard Rydell enters the British Touring Car Championship, driving a Volvo 850 wagon!
SIPS bags (side-impact airbags).
ECRIS, a new research facility for environmentally optimized dismantling opens.
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