The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just released its 2010 Top Safety picks and Toyota fails to make the grade. Not a single model from the world’s largest auto manufacturer,as determined by sales, or its subsidiaries, made the list. In 2009, Toyota, Lexus and Scion had 11 winners, but failed to come up with one in 2010.

For Twilight fans, the What Drives Edward Cullen contest has become an instant hit due to the new movie, Twilight: New Moon. The movie premieres November 20 and Volvo's XC60 is up for grabs in the contest. Phase 4 of the What Drives Edward Volvo XC60 contest started Friday, November 13 at 11:49am ET.

For Twilight fans, whatever Edward Cullen drives becomes an instant hit with fans old enough to drive. Twilight: New Moon is coming to theaters November 20 and Volvo wanted to be a part of the phenomenon. Not only will Edward Cullen drive around in a sporty Volvo XC60 in Twilight: New Moon, Volvo is drawing fans in with the chance to win a Volvo XC60. Edward Cullen not included.

Volvo has decided to use the Frankfurt Motor Show to unveil its new Volvo C70 car, reports Europa Press today, on September 1. Volvo officials say the company has carefully redesigned the C70 so it harmonizes the larger Volvo cars.

The top executives of Changan Auto, Ford and Volvo are in talks over Changan's buying of Volvo, reported National Business Daily today, citing an insider from the Chinese automaker.

Source from Ford (China) Co and Volvo China said production of Volvo cars at Chongqing plant will not be affected by the possible sale of the brand by its US parent.

Just like the long-wheelbase Audi A4L that debuted at the Guangzhou auto show yesterday, Volvo has also rolled out a longer S80 with an extended wheelbase at the auto event, said sina.com today. The long-wheelbase S80L, being showcased in Guangzhou along with Volvo's all 2009 series, is designed to suit Chinese buyers' growing tastes for premium cars.

Sweden-based car manufacturer Volvo faces a new compensation trial in France.

Volvo AB, Swedish truckmaker, announced its fourth quarter net income rose 9.8%, helped by continued strong growth in Asia and Europe.

Sweden-based car manufacturer Volvo, is recalling 82.000 cars globally.

A systematic drive for green electricity is the latest measure adopted by Volvo Cars on its path to reach a climate-neutral production in Europe. The company now relies solely on hydropower from the electricity suppliers for its facilities in Sweden and Belgium.

Swedish truck-maker Volvo has announced a recall of some 125,000 vehicles in North America after faults were found in a lighting system that could cause fires.