The Volvo C30 Electric is already out on the roads throughout Europe. The car was developed in an unusually short space of time, but what happened behind the scenes? This can now be seen in ten films that describe the project from start to finish. The Volvo C30 Electric is a modern car that does not compromise on safety, performance, comfort or user-friendliness - the traditional hallmarks of any Volvo. All told, about 100 specialists from Volvo Car Special Vehicles, Volvo Car Corporation and technology experts Consat AB and I3tex AB worked together on the research and development programme, which was almost as far-reaching as construction of an all-new car model.

Volvo, in cooperation with Vattenfall, a Swedish energy supplier will launch the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid into the market in 2012. Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation : "No industry or organisation can tackle the climate challenge all by itself. It is our mission to develop carbon dioxide-lean cars, but it is the society that is responsible for creating a sustainable future. This project shows how cooperation between experts in different areas brings us closer to the transition from individually carbon dioxide-lean products to a climate-smart lifestyle. One important aspect of the project was to retain the Volvo V60′s excellent driving pleasure, high safety standard and luxurious comfort. At the same time, average CO2 emissions and fuel consumption will be halved compared with what is available on the market today. We’re taking a step forward towards our <<DRIVe Towards Zero>> vision, that is to say the hunt for zero emissions. In fact, when the V60 Plug-in Hybrid is run solely on electricity and recharged using renewable energy, we’ve already reached that goal."

Following on from the reveal of the Concept Universe earlier in the year, the Frankfurt Motorshow marks the debut of an evolution to the Concept Universe - Concept You - and gives another insight into Volvo Cars future. Both concept cars are being used as design studies to obtain input from the global car buying public to find the ultimate design of the next large sedan from Volvo. "Concept You gives a good indication of what you can expect from our next large sedan. The blend of contemporary Scandinavian design, exquisite craftsmanship and intuitive technology will appeal to luxury car buyers all over the world," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.

In its ninth year of production, Volvo have announced further refinements to the both the exterior and interior of its premium SUV, the Volvo XC90.  The XC90 continues to be a great sales success, having its most successful year ever in 2010.  The new refinements to this still class-leading SUV include more sophisticated lines and materials to give an even more rewarding driving experience. The XC90 was launched in 2002 and offered a unique blend of attractive styling, practicality and seven-seat versatility that saw it become an overnight hit.  Since then, the XC range has grown with the XC70 and the introduction of the award winning XC60.  In 2010, sales figures for the XC90 grew close to 7,000 units - its best year ever in the UK, and over 37,000 globally.  This year sees it continue to be a strong sales success by being in the top three in its segment in the UK.