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Volvo Penta wins DAME Design Award

The Marine Equipment Trade Show has honored Volvo Penta with a DAME Design Award for its Glass Cockpit concept.

Volvo Penta Quickline makes speedy work of lead times and breakdowns

After manufacturing its first test engine in September, Volvo Penta’s new Quickline production line is set to help Marine Commercial reduce lead times and address end users’ catastrophic...

Volvo Penta expands business in agricultural segment with Agrifac deal

Leading agricultural equipment manufacturer Agrifac Machinery has chosen Volvo Penta to supply engines for its six-row sugar beet harvesters.

Volvo Penta expands industrial dealer and service network with Australia’s CJD Equipment

As part of a global effort to expand its dealer and service network, Volvo Penta has signed a deal that will make CJD Equipment in Australia its national importer and distributor for...

Watering India with Volvo Penta power

With the need for private water wells making air compressor-powered borewell operations more and more vital in western India, Volvo Penta has begun making inroads into a challenging market.

Three into one does go: unified panel keeps engines under control

Volvo Penta’s latest generation control panel, the DCU2, replaces three units with one compact system that’s designed for Volvo Penta engines, allowing for optimal compatibility and...

Pushed to the limit

It’s all well and good to put an engine prototype through its paces in a test cell. But it’s even better if the engine goes to work in tough real-life conditions. That’s why Volvo Penta has...

Volvo Penta Wins Innovation Award at IBEX

Volvo Penta was honored to receive the 2013 IBEX Innovation Award in the category of OEM Electronics for the Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit.

Powering up — and cutting down on fuel costs

Initially resistant to the idea of upgrading its five gensets in one go, a Lebanese plastics manufacturer decided to take the plunge and swap its Volvo Penta D12 engine-powered gensets for...

Volvo Penta power in new tender boat for super-yachts

Diesel engines from Volvo Penta power a new tender boat for the world´s most luxurious super-yachts.

Lowering fuel costs – whatever the application

To make engines as versatile as possible, Volvo Penta works with its customers to adapt its engines for maximum performance and fuel economy – in a variety of applications.

Volvo Penta plays it cool

Despite the coldest temperatures on the planet, Volvo Penta engines are proving their reliability by helping to keep an Antarctic research facility powered up – and warm – around the clock.

Last year was a success for the V8-380 – here come the siblings, the new V8-430 and V8-350!

Lighter, cleaner, faster, stronger and with a world-class weight/effect ratio. That’s how we described the V8-380 – launched a year ago. Now, the Volvo Penta V8 engine range grows with two...

New Volvo Penta D11 – more power with less emissions

Now, Volvo Penta launches a completely new generation of the proven D11 series. The new engine program has a peak power of 725 hp, and with a more powerful torque, improved drivability and...

New Volvo Penta IPS – more power, better maneuverability with less emissions

Volvo Penta's world-leading IPS drive system is now updated with a new generation of the proven D11 engine. Two new drive packages comes with power levels up to the equivalent of 950 hp,...

Volvo Penta’s new Glass Cockpit System links the driveline and navigation in a unique way

The driver environment in cars is similar regardless of the car brand. The driver starts the engine, electrical systems and instruments with a simple press of a button and doesn’t have to...

Volvo Penta’s new Interceptor System makes boat trimming simpler – and driving safer

With the explicit purpose of designing a new, more efficient – but also robust – leisure boat trim system that enhances safety and comfort, Volvo Penta made its starting point in large,...

Volvo Penta shows mine and quarry expertise

At a weeklong summer event, the Volvo Group showed off its range of products designed for working in the mining and quarrying segment. Volvo Penta was in the thick of it, demonstrating how...

New Extended Coverage for leisure boat engines helps boat owners stay ahead of costs

With the new Extended Coverage for marine engines and transmissions, Volvo Penta takes another step towards making boating life easier and more trouble-free for leisure boaters all over the...

Volvo Penta extends its leisure product warranty

Buyers of Volvo Penta engines and transmissions for leisure applications can look forward to double improvements for the Volvo Penta warranty commitment this summer. The basic limited...