APPIANO GENTILE - Twenty-five Nerazzurri received Volvo vehicles today during a ceremony held in Appiano Gentile following the renewed partnership between Volvo Auto Italia and FC Internazionale. Volvo Auto Italia CEO Michele Crisci was the man handing over the cars and among the directors who drove away with a new Volvo was president Moratti, who went for the flagship S80 model.
The most popular car with the players was the Volvo XC60, with the majority opting for the D5 engine and Summum specs. There were some new V40s too - Javier Zanetti wentfor that particular vehicle. Completing the line-up of Volvo's fleet for FC Internazionale were the XC90 and C70 models. Black Sapphire and Ice White were the most popular colours.
As in previous seasons, Volvo's provision of vehicles to FC Internazionale aims to take into account the different mobility needs of the club and the team.Volvo Auto Italia and FC Internazionale began their partnership in 2007 and since then both parties have achieved a series of successes. The two companies were side by side during FC Internazionale's centenary celebrations as well as the club's Champions League triumph, while Volvo has launched a number of important models such as the XC60, V60 and V40. A partnership built over the years that has been mutually satisfying for both sides.
Sharing of values
Part of Volvo Auto Italia and FC Internazionale's successful partnership is down to their sharing of values. The two companies' affinity is represented by a few basic principles: Safety, Reliability, Respect for Tradition, Attention to new technologies to protect the Environment. These values have provided rigorous guidelines for Volvo and FC Internazionale's activities during their partnership. And another reason why Volvo and FC Internazionale have strengthened their positions as strong global brands that are followed and appreciated throughout the world.
Volvo's commitment to football and sportVolvo's union with FC Internazionale is the continuation of Volvo's long-term involvement with top-level sports. Having previously sponsored the biggest tennis and horse-riding circuits, for years Volvo has promoted major golf and sailing events, its flagship event being the Volvo Ocean Race – the round-the-world regatta that is one of the most fearsome tests of sailing prowess of all.
