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Aug
17th

SWEDEN: Consortium plans Volvo Cars bid

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A Swedish business consortium, keen to return Ford's Volvo unit to Swedish ownership and keep it out of Chinese hands, has intensified its efforts to raise enough money to make an offer for Volvo, according to weekend media reports. Full story...
Aug
17th

Four Chinese Astronauts Choose Volvo S80L

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Chinese astronauts who have successfully accomplished Shenzhou-5 and Shenzhou-7 space mission have chosen to buy Volvo S80L. Full story...
Aug
14th

SWEDEN: Three-point safety belt celebrates half-century

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It's perhaps something to reflect on when you next get in a car. This week Volvo has celebrated the 50th anniversary of what it describes as 'the most important automobile safety device ever invented: the three-point safety belt'. Full story...
Aug
12th

Volvo : newest active safety systems designed to prevent collisions with pedestrians

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Safety researchers at Volvo Car Corporation have developed a new crash-test dummy to test the company's newest active safety systems designed to prevent collisions with pedestrians. Full story...
Aug
11th

The world’s most expensive dummies save lives

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The Crash-Test Dummy family does invaluable work in the development of tomorrow's ever-safer vehicle. Each of the dummies cost up to 1.5 million kronor ($200,000 CAD), and at Volvo Car Corporation there are more than 100 members of this tough family. Full story...
Aug
10th

Volvo’s 3-point seatbelt: 50 years of saving lives!

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On August 13, 2009, Volvo Cars will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its life-saving three-point standard seatbelt. The year was 1959 when the Swedish automaker delivered the first car equipped with a three-point seatbelt (a PV544 sedan) to a dealer in Kristianstad. This restraint device would go on to save thousands of lives around the world over the next fifty years. Full story...
Aug
7th

SWEDEN: Volvo sale likely this year says minister

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Ford is likely to complete the sale of its Volvo Cars unit in the latter part of this year according to Swedish industry ministry state secretary Joeran Haegglund. Full story...
Aug
6th

SWEDEN: Geely will seek Swedish Volvo investor

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China's Geely Automotive Holdings wants to buy a majority stake in Volvo Cars together with an unidentified Swedish investor while allowing Ford to keep a stake in its Swedish affiliate, the Dagens Industri newspaper reported. Full story...
Aug
1st

Volvo stuff for collectors

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The development of Volvo Cars' first simple advertising giveaways to today's well thought-out range of merchandise tells an exciting story. Today the vintage advertising giveaways are once again in sharp focus - as highly attractive collectibles. Full story...
Jul
31st

GOLDING’S TAKE: VW could be the Victorious World group next year

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Isn't it weird? After a decade of trying, the brand collectors have become thoroughly disheartened. Ford spins out Jaguar, Land-Rover, Mazda and Aston Martin and tries its best to bin Volvo. GM shuts brands, sells brands and tries its best to bin Saab, Vauxhall and Opel. Daimler gets rid of Chrysler Jeep and Dodge to a gullible hedge fund. Full story...
Jul
31st

GOLDING’S TAKE: VW could be the victorious world group next year

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Isn't it weird? After a decade of trying, the brand collectors have become thoroughly disheartened. Ford spins out Jaguar, Land-Rover, Mazda and Aston Martin and tries its best to bin Volvo. GM shuts brands, sells brands and tries its best to bin Saab, Vauxhall and Opel. Daimler gets rid of Chrysler Jeep and Dodge to a gullible hedge fund. Full story...
Jul
31st

Ford slows down Volvo bidding process, paper says

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Eyeing a better price, Ford Motor Co. is slowing down the bidding process for its Volvo car unit, the Wall Street Journal said, citing a person close to the company. Ford will wait for General Motors Co. Full story...
Jul
31st

Ford slows down Volvo bidding process, paper says

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Eyeing a better price, Ford Motor Co. is slowing down the bidding process for its Volvo car unit, the Wall Street Journal said, citing a person close to the company. Ford will wait for General Motors Co. Full story...
Jul
31st

Ford slows down Volvo bidding process

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Eyeing a better price, Ford Motor Co. is slowing down the bidding process for its Volvo car unit, the Wall Street Journal said, citing a person close to the company. Ford will wait for General Motors Co. Full story...
Jul
31st

Ford slows down Volvo bidding process

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Eyeing a better price, Ford Motor Co. is slowing down the bidding process for its Volvo car unit, the Wall Street Journal said, citing a person close to the company. Ford will wait for General Motors Co. Full story...
Jul
27th

Volvo S60

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Volvo's latest 3-series rival photographed


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Jul
24th

Ford posts Q2 profit in Europe; Volvo loss widens in quarter

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After suffering a $550 million pre-tax loss in the first quarter, Ford of Europe showed a $138 million pre-tax profit in the second quarter. Ford's Swedish brand Volvo Car Corp. Full story...
Jul
24th

Ford posts Q2 profit in Europe; Volvo loss widens

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After suffering a $550 million pre-tax loss in the first quarter, Ford of Europe showed a $138 million pre-tax profit in the second quarter. Ford's Swedish brand Volvo Car Corp. Full story...
Jul
22nd

SWEDEN: Volvo Truck edges closer to Dongfeng tie-up

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Volvo AB has reportedly agreed to withdraw from its truck venture with the state parent of Sinotruk, moving it closer to a possible tie-up with Dongfeng. Full story...
Jul
21st

Great Drive: Luxury Hardtop Convertible Comparison

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Great Drive: Luxury Hardtop Convertible Comparison
2009 BMW 328i, 2009 Infiniti G37, 2010 Lexus IS350C, 2009 Volvo C70 - Luxury Hardtop Convertibles - Automobile Magazine
BMW 328i, Infiniti G37, Lexus IS350C, Volvo C70: Four hardtop convertibles make a splash in the exclusive seaside resort of Laguna Beach.

We're spending a weekend in the idyllic seaside resort of Laguna Beach, California, and each decision is tougher than the next: Beach or pool? Sushi or sashimi? Shaken or stirred? And most vexing of all, top up or top down?


Photo Gallery: 2009 BMW 328i, 2009 Infiniti G37, 2010 Lexus IS350C, 2009 Volvo C70 - Luxury Hardtop Convertibles - Automobile Magazine


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