Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T14:46:25.158-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:volvo-volvba Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 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 2 2 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 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12555811805783236628-4648f333f4e331ef2fd1a66c49d9c2c1 2009-09-13T22:57:21.618-04:00

At this rate it might not be long before Sweden’s once mighty Volvo and Saab car marques come with “Made in China” stamped on the chassis. After failing in the auction of Opel, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding (BAIC) is set to take a minority...

At this rate it might not be long before Sweden’s once mighty Volvo and Saab car marques come with “Made in China” stamped on the chassis. After failing in the auction of Opel, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding (BAIC) is set to take a minority... http://twurl.nl/18ny7s Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5809429794452951034-126f329bb78a6426d4f387443f5b0730 2009-09-09T16:41:33.741-04:00

Chinese automaker Geely has made its intentions clear that it wants to buy Swedish automaker Volvo from Ford Motor Co. Ford has been formally exploring a sale of the unit since last year, through CEO Alan Mulally had decided very early in his...

Chinese automaker Geely has made its intentions clear that it wants to buy Swedish automaker Volvo from Ford Motor Co. Ford has been formally exploring a sale of the unit since last year, through CEO Alan Mulally had decided very early in his... http://www.businessweek.com/autos/autobeat/archives/2009/09/chinese_carmake.html Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16449233454018283472-dd1e28784caa1710d1e1efffc54fffdd 2009-08-16T14:08:43.763-04:00

STOCKHOLM — Volvo engineers have launched a bid to buy the loss-making Swedish automaker from US giant Ford to stop it from falling into Chinese hands, a newspaper report said on Saturday.

STOCKHOLM — Volvo engineers have launched a bid to buy the loss-making Swedish automaker from US giant Ford to stop it from falling into Chinese hands, a newspaper report said on Saturday. http://twurl.nl/hv4feo Ray Kwong rkwong113 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 6 6 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 8 8 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 6 6 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 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17539106114764851072-f237fc21cdf50e6add259a5f51977176 2009-03-26T11:03:14.264-04:00

Ford Motor said it has begun "detailed" discussions with parties interested in Volvo, which it hopes to sell for between...

Ford Motor said it has begun "detailed" discussions with parties interested in Volvo, which it hopes to sell for between... http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d13b41e0-19a5-11de-9d34-0000779fd2ac.html Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 4 4 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: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:14924286744341751578-f40dd7154d95e689714111aab416e8ab 2009-05-02T14:32:38.873-04:00

American tastes dominated the world's automotive market for a century, but all that's changing now. Today it's the increasingly well-to-do Chinese car-buyer that industry wants to woo and win, thanks to this incredible fact—China has, over the last...

American tastes dominated the world's automotive market for a century, but all that's changing now. Today it's the increasingly well-to-do Chinese car-buyer that industry wants to woo and win, thanks to this incredible fact—China has, over the last... http://www.newsweek.com/id/195095 Ray Kwong rkwong113 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4630424237894312906-ac673c5f46c8e687914f3d0b90c8a18f 2009-04-21T23:33:00.000-04:00

Trucks * Scania AB * Tata Motors Limited * URO Vehiculos Especiales S. A. * Volkswagen AG * Volvo AB For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3007e1/global_industry_an Laura Wood Senior Manager

Trucks * Scania AB * Tata Motors Limited * URO Vehiculos Especiales S. A. * Volkswagen AG * Volvo AB For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3007e1/global_industry_an Laura Wood Senior Manager http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1936656651&f=9791 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 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14285464874640536556-2357eaef33394652269e0ea4fef6c605 2009-02-11T10:47:13.289-05:00

Volvo AB reported a pre-tax loss of 2.5 billion kronor ($300 million) in the fourth quarter, compared to a profit of 5.6 billion the same period a year before.

Volvo AB reported a pre-tax loss of 2.5 billion kronor ($300 million) in the fourth quarter, compared to a profit of 5.6 billion the same period a year before. http://www.thelocal.se/17406/20090206/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5019695183614416106-a33c8e8186b4698d08e8fe48023c6f81 2009-02-11T10:48:23.585-05:00

Volvo AB, the world’s second-largest truckmaker, surged the most in almost eight years in Stockholm after saying it would deepen costs cuts and pay a dividend.

Volvo AB, the world’s second-largest truckmaker, surged the most in almost eight years in Stockholm after saying it would deepen costs cuts and pay a dividend. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601085&sid=atTa.iJcKsEI&refer=europe Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2166217603056264641-b28eb0f87149f8e69e8da7283a3cd8c4 2009-02-11T10:50:08.796-05:00

Volvo AB, the world’s second-largest maker of heavy trucks, said it doesn’t anticipate demand will recover in the first half and predicted the European market will slide as much as 44 percent this year as cancellations increase.

Volvo AB, the world’s second-largest maker of heavy trucks, said it doesn’t anticipate demand will recover in the first half and predicted the European market will slide as much as 44 percent this year as cancellations increase. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601085&sid=aUPmA1atu65w&refer=europe Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15240785190457408376-4b815194e64a2276f265b6a4f9354083 2009-02-26T01:34:00.000-05:00

NYSE:F) reportedly is making progress in its effort to boost its cash reserves by selling its money-losing Volvo AB unit. Autoblog on Thursday quoted a Swedish-language newspaper Dagens Industri report that the J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.-run auction could

NYSE:F) reportedly is making progress in its effort to boost its cash reserves by selling its money-losing Volvo AB unit. Autoblog on Thursday quoted a Swedish-language newspaper Dagens Industri report that the J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.-run auction could http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1841056122&f=9791 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14541967871363561155-1786aab4de43ac390fe96e1fe9014618 2009-02-11T10:51:12.000-05:00

In late 1993 Volvo had unveiled its replacement for the legendary F cabover series in production for almost 25 years. The development of FH in what it appeared to be a clean sheet of paper design took seven long years. The development of all new...

In late 1993 Volvo had unveiled its replacement for the legendary F cabover series in production for almost 25 years. The development of FH in what it appeared to be a clean sheet of paper design took seven long years. The development of all new... http://dansteadtraveller.com/?p=962 Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6919915374907929213-131ce422dddda32bb14c34ef612180f9 2009-02-11T10:46:30.606-05:00

Swedish industrial group Volvo AB (OMX Stockholm:VOLV A) (OMX Stockholm:VOLV B) issued its full-year report on Friday (6 February), posting an operating profit of SEK15,851, as compared to SEK22,231m in 2007.

Swedish industrial group Volvo AB (OMX Stockholm:VOLV A) (OMX Stockholm:VOLV B) issued its full-year report on Friday (6 February), posting an operating profit of SEK15,851, as compared to SEK22,231m in 2007. http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2163212/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 0 0 0 0