Volvo to limit the top speed on all its cars to 180km/h

[Ivan Leon]

Volvo plans in-car cameras to detect drunk drivers

Here's hoping Volvo doesn't outsource their monitoring software requirements to Boeing's MCAS development team!

 

[wrencher]

Japan has had the 180kmh speed restriction for years on cars and bikes

 

[asshat99]

What is a 'Boy Racer'? (lol)

Seems another company joining Gillette...

Ha! They wish they could interest younger people. This is the car for depressed soccer mommies. Their ads show they are going for the 'I hate cars but I have look fancy when I take the kids to occupational therapy' crowd.

 

[FiestaST]

Volvo begins introduction of 112mph (180km/h) speed limit

Swedish firm says new speed cap is designed to spark discussion, help owners become better drivers

Volvo has begun the introduction of a 112mph speed cap for all its cars, with the head of the firm’s Safety Centre saying the move is not about limiting owners, but helping them to be "the best drivers they can possibly be’.

The Swedish firm announced the limit last year, as part of a wider safety plan to help reduce road traffic deaths to zero. The speed cap is now being rolled across its whole range as new model year updates are introduced. Previously, top speeds ranged from 118mph to 155mph.

All Volvo vehicles will also feature a new Care Key, which will allow owners to set additional limits on the top speed of vehicles, of between 31mph and 112mph. It will also owners who lend their car to family members to prevent them from going above a certain speed.

“We believe that a car maker has a responsibility to help improve traffic safety,” said Malin Ekholm, who heads the Volvo Cars Safety Centre.

The 112mph cap still exceeds regulations in virtually every country, but Ekholm said it was intended to serve to both limit speeds and to promote a discussion on safety. “We decided there really is no reason to go faster than 112mph” Ekholm told Autocar. “112mph is still fast, so is that going to be the end of speeding? No, it’s not, but it’s still a limitation. Everyone talks about speed and speeding, and we wanted to do something to show that we’re serious.”

Volvo begins introduction of 112mph speed limit | Autocar

Swedish firm says new speed cap is designed to spark discussion, help owners become better drivers

www.autocar.co.uk

 

[Aghori]

For me there's a principle involved.

Who has ultimate control: Man or machine?

I deeply resent the idea that the machine can override my instructions in what is otherwise a perfectly legitimate mechanical manoeuvre.

The other implication is that Volvo are effectively saying their cars aren't safe over 180 km/h. Shame.

For once I tend to agree with this decrepit old horse called Aurthur. Volvo are setting a bad precedent with this.

 

[Thor]

Volvo begins introduction of 112mph (180km/h) speed limit

Swedish firm says new speed cap is designed to spark discussion, help owners become better drivers

Volvo has begun the introduction of a 112mph speed cap for all its cars, with the head of the firm’s Safety Centre saying the move is not about limiting owners, but helping them to be "the best drivers they can possibly be’.

The Swedish firm announced the limit last year, as part of a wider safety plan to help reduce road traffic deaths to zero. The speed cap is now being rolled across its whole range as new model year updates are introduced. Previously, top speeds ranged from 118mph to 155mph.

All Volvo vehicles will also feature a new Care Key, which will allow owners to set additional limits on the top speed of vehicles, of between 31mph and 112mph. It will also owners who lend their car to family members to prevent them from going above a certain speed.

“We believe that a car maker has a responsibility to help improve traffic safety,” said Malin Ekholm, who heads the Volvo Cars Safety Centre.

The 112mph cap still exceeds regulations in virtually every country, but Ekholm said it was intended to serve to both limit speeds and to promote a discussion on safety. “We decided there really is no reason to go faster than 112mph” Ekholm told Autocar. “112mph is still fast, so is that going to be the end of speeding? No, it’s not, but it’s still a limitation. Everyone talks about speed and speeding, and we wanted to do something to show that we’re serious.”

Volvo begins introduction of 112mph speed limit | Autocar

Swedish firm says new speed cap is designed to spark discussion, help owners become better drivers

www.autocar.co.uk

And that's why you don't buy k@k brands like Volvo.

 

[supersunbird]

For once I tend to agree with this decrepit old horse called Aurthur. Volvo are setting a bad precedent with this.

Well, if peoples controlling decisions couldn't, and did not, lead to fatal or injurious impact on others , then I too would be all for Mach 3 cars.

 

[Toxxyc]

I can't remember last time I drove 180km/h. This doesn't bother me in the least. At all. For the average Joe or 99% of the market, this will make absolutely no difference. In fact, maybe with the reduced need to drive 180km/h, they can focus on gear ratios built for fuel economy at highway speeds. Who knows.

 

[dj_jyno]

Volvo is also looking into “smart speed control” an and geofencing technologies that could, for instance, automatically limit speeds around schools and hospitals.

“We want to start a conversation about whether carmakers have the right or maybe even an obligation to install technology in cars that changes their driver's behaviour, to tackle things like speeding, intoxication or distraction,” says Volvo President Håkan Samuelsson.

“We don’t have a firm answer to this question, but believe we should take leadership in the discussion and be a pioneer.”

I smell interference from Geely in this move. I don't necessarily think it was Volvo themselves who came up with the idea of seeing how far they can go to try and control vehicle owners.

 

[Mekon]

But hitting a pedestrian at 80 km/h is usually fatal so..........yeah about that

 

[Hamster]

And that's why you don't buy k@k brands like Volvo.

180km/h not fast enough for your morning commute?

 

[Quicks]

Always thought why vehicle manufacturers did not do this. But hey good luck with future sales now...

 

[Thor]

180km/h not fast enough for your morning commute?

It's the principle

 

[Craig_]

And that's why you don't buy k@k brands like Volvo.

My car has a true top speed of just over 200km/h, have never been anywhere near that in the last 5 years, not even close to it. Have not even crossed 180 in that time. Close to but only once or twice.

Most people won't care about that.

 

[Napalm2880]

It's the principle

I'm on the fence about this one.

In many ways I agree that companies shouldn't enforce how you use their products. At the same time, fast-forward 5-10yrs and I'm much happier knowing the guy with the BMW that used to speed down my road at 150km/h is now limited to 60km/h because his car is aware this is the legal limit.

 

[Hamster]

It's the principle

What principle? German cars have had their speed capped at 250km/h for ages, 180km/h is just another number.

Same thing with many PC components that need to be overclocked for full performance. You Android guys root your phones all the time to remove limits.

 

[Toxxyc]

It's the principle

I'd like to know what principle that is, actually. Seriously, now, because I don't get what principle that is. You're not legally allowed to drive more than 120km/h, but they limit their cars to that + 50%, so I really don't get it.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

Volvo begins introduction of 112mph (180km/h) speed limit

Swedish firm says new speed cap is designed to spark discussion, help owners become better drivers

Volvo has begun the introduction of a 112mph speed cap for all its cars, with the head of the firm’s Safety Centre saying the move is not about limiting owners, but helping them to be "the best drivers they can possibly be’.

The Swedish firm announced the limit last year, as part of a wider safety plan to help reduce road traffic deaths to zero. The speed cap is now being rolled across its whole range as new model year updates are introduced. Previously, top speeds ranged from 118mph to 155mph.

All Volvo vehicles will also feature a new Care Key, which will allow owners to set additional limits on the top speed of vehicles, of between 31mph and 112mph. It will also owners who lend their car to family members to prevent them from going above a certain speed.

“We believe that a car maker has a responsibility to help improve traffic safety,” said Malin Ekholm, who heads the Volvo Cars Safety Centre.

The 112mph cap still exceeds regulations in virtually every country, but Ekholm said it was intended to serve to both limit speeds and to promote a discussion on safety. “We decided there really is no reason to go faster than 112mph” Ekholm told Autocar. “112mph is still fast, so is that going to be the end of speeding? No, it’s not, but it’s still a limitation. Everyone talks about speed and speeding, and we wanted to do something to show that we’re serious.”

Volvo begins introduction of 112mph speed limit | Autocar

Swedish firm says new speed cap is designed to spark discussion, help owners become better drivers

www.autocar.co.uk

Outrageous! We need more black pilots, but now they can't fly being limited to 112mph

 

[Herr der Verboten]

It's the principle

CT will do that to you; being a millennial needing other people to think, speak and mechanisms in place to be an agreeable cog

 

[TheChamp]

I smell interference from Geely in this move. I don't necessarily think it was Volvo themselves who came up with the idea of seeing how far they can go to try and control vehicle owners.

Volvo has always been slaves to safety, I don't know why it's hard to believe that this is just Volvo being what they have always been.