Press releases

Volvo Penta China has conducted a successful 2009 Aftermarket Dealer Seminar from 16 to 17 December at Chongqing, China.

China had just conducted an extremely successful Sales Conference 2009 in Sanya, Hainan Island from 27 to 28 Nov 2009.

Watching whales is a unique natural experience in sensitive marine environments. When a new whale-watching boat was recently launched in New Zealand, it was preceded by meticulous tests to identify the most environmentally sound engine alternative.

SE Asia Industrial had a very successful D13GE product launch in Penang, Malaysia from 10 to 13 Nov 2009.

日本ボルボ株式会社（代表取締役：クラエス　スベドベルク）は、日産ディーゼルグループとボルボ・グループ両社の協力によってもたらされるシナジー効果をさらに追求するために、日産ディーゼル工業株式会社（代表取締役社長：竹内　覚）と、2010年1月1日付で合併することを決定しました。

When the Formula 1 race in Abu Dhabi took place this weekend, 44 Volvo Penta diesel engines provided the electrical power for the lighting around the track.

As a result of the best environmental features, Volvo Penta has been appointed official supplier of diesel engines to 22 passenger ferries being built for the World Expo in Shanghai, China next year.

Effective 20 Oct 2009, Volvo Penta China has joined the Volvo Action Service which is greatly beneficial to Volvo Penta China Aftermarket customers. Click here for more information.

The Volvo Penta IPS concept is expanding this year with the addition of a further two power classes – the IPS900 and the IPS800 – with a new and more powerful drive unit and 70% larger propellers matched with Volvo Penta’s high-torque 11-liter diesel engine.

For almost a decade, the Volvo Penta D12 has been the leading engine for motor yachts in the 50-foot class. Volvo Penta is now introducing its new, more powerful, more fuel-efficient and cleaner successor: the Volvo Penta D13.