Most Active Articles 2013-05-18T05:47:54.967-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:volvo-volvba Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15336712999621818346-0bccf7c830ad0ce103b7551334ce456e 2012-11-19T05:14:44.301-05:00

http://www.inautonews.com/volvo-v60-the-worlds-first-diesel-plug-in-hybrid Mircea Serafim mserafim616 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8856750391275830197-4d9b78c9e237d2583bf5854932ba64e2 2012-05-21T15:03:30.089-04:00

The automotive industry wastes $9.7 BILLION DOLLARS, per year, of its R&D spend working on previously patented solutions.

The automotive industry wastes $9.7 BILLION DOLLARS, per year, of its R&D spend working on previously patented solutions. http://inventionmachine.com/the-Invention-Machine-Blog/bid/86963/INFOGRAPHIC-The-High-Cost-of-Rework-Redundancy-in-Automotive-Innovation Allison Lewis alewis810 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7828084511045394454-a464ecf92a3a02f710312597d2df3f80 2011-11-08T20:52:20.767-05:00

2012 Volvo S60 near Chicago IL Every single Chicago Volvo shopper will be charmed with the outstanding 2012 Volvo S60 for sale near Chicago and ready for a test drive. The S60 continues in its new...

2012 Volvo S60 near Chicago IL Every single Chicago Volvo shopper will be charmed with the outstanding 2012 Volvo S60 for sale near Chicago and ready for a test drive. The S60 continues in its new... http://elvisarias.tumblr.com/post/12525857626/2012-volvo-s60-chicago-il Automotive SEO aseo831 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15939802348190007306-c377b0a78cb8cabc66a85ac575036f45 2011-03-30T13:18:41.891-04:00

Volvo Car Corporation recently announced it is adding ethanol-powered heaters to its Volvo C30 electric vehicles.

Volvo Car Corporation recently announced it is adding ethanol-powered heaters to its Volvo C30 electric vehicles. http://www.energyboom.com/transportation/volvo-electric-vehicles-get-bio-ethanol-powered-heaters Nathanael Baker nbaker705 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8610287847634275470-3c48b3bfb936130761aed1eeceabd130 2010-03-02T13:41:45.767-05:00

Tough times for automakers have turned the industry upside down. Household names like Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn and Hummer have gone the way of the dodo. Saab narrowly avoided a similar fate with a last-minute purchase by Dutch super car...

Tough times for automakers have turned the industry upside down. Household names like Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn and Hummer have gone the way of the dodo. Saab narrowly avoided a similar fate with a last-minute purchase by Dutch super car... http://www.unboundedition.com/pdp_thinking/2010/mar/1/naughty-volvo-faces-identity-crisis/ Davis Brand Capital jdebruijn841 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9227484804557209520-495a81581629dba9aca1d1603a6d2eee 2011-02-07T17:08:19.892-05:00

Volvo said it will reveal a turbocharged diesel plug-in hybrid V60 in Geneva next month, and sell it in 2012. No word on when or if it might come Stateside.

Volvo said it will reveal a turbocharged diesel plug-in hybrid V60 in Geneva next month, and sell it in 2012. No word on when or if it might come Stateside. http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/02/volvo-to-show-diesel-plug-in-hybrid/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9652990334180149829-a2bd065c5fa8bfcb133ddd610b921647 2010-04-21T02:19:44.209-04:00

Volvo Trucks has today launched its new Volvo FMX construction truck at the Bauma international machinery fair in Munich. With this new truck, Volvo Trucks aims to secure a strong increase in its market share of the construction segment.

Volvo Trucks has today launched its new Volvo FMX construction truck at the Bauma international machinery fair in Munich. With this new truck, Volvo Trucks aims to secure a strong increase in its market share of the construction segment. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/volvo-trucks-launches-new-construction-truck-2010-04-19?reflink=MW_news_stmp Automotive SEO aseo831 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:193037740952964174-cda48f76dab015afc25df5a9e459ec57 2011-01-19T14:29:13.678-05:00

Economic recovery has yet to return to some areas of Europe, yet the Nordic countries are seeing an upsurge in recruitment as they find business conditions improving.

Economic recovery has yet to return to some areas of Europe, yet the Nordic countries are seeing an upsurge in recruitment as they find business conditions improving. http://www.humanresourcesiq.com/article.cfm?externalID=3810&shownewswindow=1&mac=HRIQ_BusinessExchange_SMO_2010&SID=BusinessExchange&utm_campaign=BusinessExchange&utm_medium=SMO&utm_source=humanresourcesiq.com&utm_content=Jan19news Katherine Mehr kmehr217 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16041214996899182614-906c6ca3cf620cf5c8f6f9fd5d3b0ae6 2009-03-29T21:45:12.539-04:00

Despite their global ambitions, Chinese automakers are still not big enough to take over their troubled foreign rivals, analysts and company officials said. Reports have swirled for weeks on persistent rumours that Chinese automakers are eyeing the chance to buy Sweden's Volvo from US giant Ford Motor Co. or to take either Swedish unit Saab or American all-terrain vehicle-maker Hummer off the hands of General Motors.

Despite their global ambitions, Chinese automakers are still not big enough to take over their troubled foreign rivals, analysts and company officials said. Reports have swirled for weeks on persistent rumours that Chinese automakers are eyeing the chance to buy Sweden's Volvo from US giant Ford Motor Co. or to take either Swedish unit Saab or American all-terrain vehicle-maker Hummer off the hands of General Motors. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hI8z8JI-A5-kZyyAw0NOqrtPp_cw Ray Kwong rkwong113 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11971912665204498307-3e864f6e94c97c9d6232396627c4f1e8 2011-01-11T14:52:01.088-05:00

Volvo says its C30 Electric is just as safe as the gas-burning version, and highlights that claim by showing a crash-tested version in Detroit.

Volvo says its C30 Electric is just as safe as the gas-burning version, and highlights that claim by showing a crash-tested version in Detroit. http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/01/detroit-auto-show-volvo-c30-electric/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3066489400653165372-774b09df63b2c27ec92c94721d1a3223 2010-01-18T06:54:10.652-05:00

http://www.swedishwire.com/business/2410-louis-schweitzer-new-chairman-of-volvo Johnny Ryder jryder303 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1106220252978628362-e47f158c303d3fec4e3bdcefeebb80ab 2009-02-11T10:58:58.608-05:00

The latest rumor is that Geely Automobile Holdings of China is in talks with Ford to purchase Volvo from the American automaker. Moreover, other Chinese automakers are said to be in the running include Chery and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co.

The latest rumor is that Geely Automobile Holdings of China is in talks with Ford to purchase Volvo from the American automaker. Moreover, other Chinese automakers are said to be in the running include Chery and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. http://blogs.automotive.com/6468024/miscellaneous/geelys-purchase-of-volvo-hints-to-chinese-global-future-in-car-industry/index.html Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18168072705713168650-6d3e8729885e6c760876b56011cc01b8 2010-10-01T13:23:45.326-04:00

Volvo has detailed its green car plans at the Paris Auto Show, including sending the electric C30 to production next year and word of a new plug-in hybrid.

Volvo has detailed its green car plans at the Paris Auto Show, including sending the electric C30 to production next year and word of a new plug-in hybrid. http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/10/volvo-dreams-of-green-cars-in-paris/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2775126626580678158-5640307d10710dfc5bbae631b3915147 2010-04-01T14:12:51.202-04:00

Volvo Cars of North America has pulled the wraps off the all-new 2011 S60 sport sedan at the New York Auto Show. The Volvo S60 will arrive at dealerships later this fall. It introduces a new safety technology: Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake.

Volvo Cars of North America has pulled the wraps off the all-new 2011 S60 sport sedan at the New York Auto Show. The Volvo S60 will arrive at dealerships later this fall. It introduces a new safety technology: Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake. http://www.mytechboxonline.com/infotech/volvo-safe-04.php Rakesh Raman rraman103 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14207112941478795094-8203c61ad08d8d8db790e3699c1c3aca 2010-10-05T13:15:27.460-04:00

The Swedish company is the only car maker backing work at Imperial College on composite materials that could store, transfer energy, reducing battery bulk.

The Swedish company is the only car maker backing work at Imperial College on composite materials that could store, transfer energy, reducing battery bulk. http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/10/volvo-looks-into-car-body-as-battery/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8779793453252431528-c4aa678206d7762e280de14743551e3a 2010-06-09T19:48:10.410-04:00

Volvo is rolling out a tiny number of its C30 Electric cars in a test pilot program that will be done in conjunction with an energy company in its Swedish home town.

Volvo is rolling out a tiny number of its C30 Electric cars in a test pilot program that will be done in conjunction with an energy company in its Swedish home town. http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/06/volvo-test-piloting-c30-electric-with-home-town-energy-company/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2538532935085888087-af066ef93a270e302480bf1b3bedf7d0 2009-10-31T20:18:14.813-04:00

Even with confirmation from Ford that China’s Geely is the preferred buyer for the U.S. automaker’s Volvo marque, there are still concerns that the long-rumored deal won’t get off the ground. Bloomberg News reports that talks may yet fail as the two...

Even with confirmation from Ford that China’s Geely is the preferred buyer for the U.S. automaker’s Volvo marque, there are still concerns that the long-rumored deal won’t get off the ground. Bloomberg News reports that talks may yet fail as the two... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/blog/eyeonasia/archives/2009/10/geely_rises_to.html?chan=globalbiz_asia+index+page_top+stories Bruce Einhorn beinhorn468 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12501545097888587492-f1c679942fa135486806d7f95394c035 2009-04-01T02:46:00.000-04:00

('Volvo AB CEO Sees Need For Additional Cost Savings,' published at 1659 GMT, misstated in the second paragraph that Volvo AB was a unit of Ford Motors. The correct version

('Volvo AB CEO Sees Need For Additional Cost Savings,' published at 1659 GMT, misstated in the second paragraph that Volvo AB was a unit of Ford Motors. The correct version http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1899865143&f=9791 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8890599345271663011-96b74ca9724d41af5a9095f7acd898b4 2009-03-03T20:40:27.505-05:00

If Chinese auto makers are truly poised to snap up struggling Western brands, the mooted maiden deal isn't much of a start. Geely Holding Group is preparing to bid for...

If Chinese auto makers are truly poised to snap up struggling Western brands, the mooted maiden deal isn't much of a start. Geely Holding Group is preparing to bid for... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123607526455817761.html?mod=djemheard Ray Kwong rkwong113 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16568890433378058054-0ccbf001275ec3232d255a5877ad519a 2010-06-29T09:08:26.170-04:00

Even though I've beat up on Volvo before, on a personal level I'm a lifelong fan of their cars. On a professional level, I have profound respect for Volvo's clear, consistent brand management. That's why their new advertising partnership with "Twilight: Eclipse" is so painful to watch.

Even though I've beat up on Volvo before, on a personal level I'm a lifelong fan of their cars. On a professional level, I have profound respect for Volvo's clear, consistent brand management. That's why their new advertising partnership with "Twilight: Eclipse" is so painful to watch. http://www.unboundedition.com/pdp_thinking/2010/jun/25/volvos-thoughtful-brand-management-eclipsed-latest/ Davis Brand Capital jdebruijn841 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2250977738709945385-6642a81e05dfcd8ca71503a8e5571a61 2009-02-11T10:52:43.014-05:00

Sweden’s Volvo Group has rejected a loan from the French government designed to help the truck maker’s troubled Renault Trucks subsidiary survive the current economic crisis.

Sweden’s Volvo Group has rejected a loan from the French government designed to help the truck maker’s troubled Renault Trucks subsidiary survive the current economic crisis. http://www.thelocal.se/17494/20090211/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11524323066934555774-15605176fb3d60022053511a12ec159c 2009-02-11T10:55:16.735-05:00

Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings is said to be a leading contender to buy Volvo, the Swedish car company known for its high safety ratings and box-like designs. Volvo is currently the property of Ford Motor Co., which is trying to raise...

Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings is said to be a leading contender to buy Volvo, the Swedish car company known for its high safety ratings and box-like designs. Volvo is currently the property of Ford Motor Co., which is trying to raise... http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/uptospeed/2009/02/volvo-heading-f.html Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14328081226972815026-419802523375bd896f53aba5b6f26f50 2010-06-23T12:33:17.305-04:00

The sales rep interaction undoubtedly plays a crucial role in many purchase decisions, but commercial teaching isn't necessarily a "moment of truth" between reps and the customer. Marketing can—and should—play a much larger role in delivering insight across the customer buying process.

The sales rep interaction undoubtedly plays a crucial role in many purchase decisions, but commercial teaching isn't necessarily a "moment of truth" between reps and the customer. Marketing can—and should—play a much larger role in delivering insight across the customer buying process. http://mlcwideangle.exbdblogs.com/2010/06/21/marketings-more-than-just-sales-support/ Marketing Leadership Council tkoopersmith354 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2064470098286227070-cff999c371acd57d25f949819cb58fa7 2009-03-02T20:04:41.054-05:00

BEIJING -- Geely Holding Group is likely to bid to acquire Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit, people familiar with the situation said, in what would be a bold attempt by a Chinese auto maker to expand internationally amid the global downturn.

BEIJING -- Geely Holding Group is likely to bid to acquire Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit, people familiar with the situation said, in what would be a bold attempt by a Chinese auto maker to expand internationally amid the global downturn. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123598911798908093.html?mod=rss_asia_whats_news Ray Kwong rkwong113 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:226482356596291235-4cc34e8b81b1bcb82ec57ec4ed5978e1 2009-10-10T20:18:21.823-04:00

(Fortune Magazine) -- You wouldn't think the men who run the oil-rich country of Nigeria would have much spring in their step these days. The nation is plagued by a never-ending guerrilla war, one that has trimmed the country's oil production to...

(Fortune Magazine) -- You wouldn't think the men who run the oil-rich country of Nigeria would have much spring in their step these days. The nation is plagued by a never-ending guerrilla war, one that has trimmed the country's oil production to... http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/07/news/international/china_natural_resources.fortune/index.htm?section=money_news_international Ray Kwong rkwong113 5 5 0 0