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Dec
10th

Ford: no comment on Volvo sale to Changan

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Ford Motor said on Wednesday it was still evaluating an option to sell its Volvo car unit but declined to comment on a local media report which named its China partner Changan Automobile Group as a potential buyer. Full story...
Dec
9th

Report: Ford in talks to sell Volvo to China’s Changan

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Ford Motor Co. , shedding assets to raise cash, is in talks to sell its Volvo car business to China partner Changan Automobile Group, the National Business Daily reported Tuesday. Full story...
Dec
9th

CHINA [updated 13:15GMT]: Ford denies Volvo sale talks with Changan

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Ford and China's Changan Automobile Group have not talked about selling Volvo Car to the Chinese automaker though Ford executives met with Changan officials to inform them "as a courtesy" that Ford was looking for a Volvo buyer, a person "familiar the with the situation" told the Wall Street Journal Asia. Full story...
Dec
9th

Report: Ford discusses Volvo sale to China Changan

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Ford Motor is in talks to sell its Volvo car business to its China partner Changan Automobile Group, the National Business Daily reported on Tuesday, citing an unnamed source at the Chinese company. Full story...
Dec
8th

Pride of Sweden set to be Detroit castoffs

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Swedes once reveled in the independence of their two national carmakers and#x2014; small but highly profitable luxury brands competing in a world of giants. Volvo Car Corp. and Saab are now money-losing wards of Ford Motor Co. Full story...
Dec
8th

Why Sweden needs its automakers

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The loss of Volvo would have a more devastating effect on the future of Sweden as an automaking nation than the closure of Saab, Lars Holmqvist, CEO of CLEPA, the European suppliers association, said. Full story...
Dec
8th

NEWS ANALYSIS: Saab, Volvo can’t survive on their own

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As Ford Motor and General Motors consider selling their Swedish brands, Volvo's long-term future seems brighter than Saab's. Full story...
Dec
6th

2001-2007 Volvo V70/XC70 Pre-Owned

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Volvo's conservative styling and luxury earned their products a loyal following- though unquestioned safety was also responsible in parking their machines in driveways across the country. Safety is serious business for the Swedes, and a Volvo wagon's always been a sure way to get the wife and kids around in complete and total safety. Full story...
Dec
6th

2001-2007 Volvo V70/XC70 Pre-Owned

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Volvo's conservative styling and luxury earned their products a loyal following- though unquestioned safety was also responsible in parking their machines in driveways across the country. Safety is serious business for the Swedes, and a Volvo wagon's always been a sure way to get the wife and kids around in complete and total safety. Full story...
Dec
4th

2009 Mazda RX-8 R3

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2009 Mazda RX-8 R3
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 - Mazda Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
Here is a sports car that is not only affordable, it's unique: it shares neither its platform nor its unconventional powertrain with anything else.

There is little that's unique in today's automotive world of platform and drivetrain sharing. The Lotus Elise, a niche car that ought not share much in common with anything else, is in fact powered by a Toyota engine once also seen in the Pontiac Vibe. The Volvo C30 uses the same underpinnings as the Mazda 3. Which brings us to the 3's flashier sibling, the RX-8. Here, at least, is a sports car that is not only affordable, it's unique: it shares neither its platform nor its unconventional powertrain with anything else.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 - Mazda Sport Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine


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Dec
4th

US: Ford seeks $6 billion price tag for Volvo – report

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Ford Motor Co is believed to be looking to sell its Volvo subsidiary for as much as US$6bn, a report said today. That would be close to what the US giant paid for Volvo 10 years ago. Full story...
Dec
4th

Report: Ford seeking to sell Volvo for $6B

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Ford Motor is seeking to sell Volvo for as much as $6 billion, and is using JPMorgan Chase and Co as an adviser, Bloomberg reported on its Web site on Wednesday. Full story...
Dec
2nd

SWEDEN: Government ‘no’ to Volvo buy demands

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Sweden's government has ruled out taking over Volvo Cars if Ford decides to sell it but the opposition and unions want politicians to step in and save the country's auto industry. Full story...
Dec
2nd

Ford considering selling Volvo!

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The Ford Motor Company has announced that it has started reviewing its revival strategy to face the sharply declining automobile sales of the last three months as well as the severe economic crisis shaking the planet. Full story...
Dec
1st

US: Ford looks again at Volvo sale

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Ford on Monday said it would "re-evaluate strategic options for Volvo Car Corporation, including the possible sale", confirming speculation over the last several months it would sell the Swedish brand. Full story...
Dec
1st

Ford says it might sell Volvo

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Ford Motor is exploring the possible sale of Volvo Cars, the company said Monday. Full story...
Dec
1st

SWEDEN: Volvo Cars and Saab approach government for aid

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Volvo Cars and Saab have reportedly approached Sweden's government about financial aid. Full story...
Dec
1st

UK: Volvo Cars and Saab approach Sweden for aid

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Volvo Cars and Saab have reportedly approached Sweden's government about financial aid. Full story...
Dec
1st

GM, Ford ask for govt. help for Saab and Volvo

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General Motors and Ford Motor have approached the Swedish government about aid for their Saab and Volvo car units, the Financial Times said on Monday. Full story...
Nov
28th

Volvo S60 revealed

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Volvo releases latest teaser shot of its forthcoming 3-series rival. Full story...
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