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EU green lights Volvo and Dongfeng merger

EU green lights Volvo and Dongfeng merger

The European Commission has approved the merger of Sweden's Volvo Trucks and China's Dongfeng Motor, in what will create the biggest truck maker in the world. READ () »

Volvo posts biggest loss since financial crisis

Volvo posts biggest loss since financial crisis

Swedish heavy vehicle maker Volvo on Thursday posted a quarterly loss of 101 million kronor ($15.3 million), which came as a shock to market analysts who had predicted profits of over 1 billion kronor. READ () »

Volvo Cars expected to post major losses

Volvo Cars expected to post major losses

Volvo Cars looks likely to post heavy losses for 2012 in China, due to weaker than expected sales in the world's biggest auto market. READ () »

'Dangerous' Swedes in Volvos arrested in Zurich

'Dangerous' Swedes in Volvos arrested in Zurich

Three Swedes visiting Zurich were shocked on Thursday when local police pulled over their black Volvo station wagons and arrested them at gunpoint. READ () »

Spotify launches in-car collaboration with Volvo

Spotify launches in-car collaboration with Volvo

Swedish music giant Spotify announced on Tuesday that it had launched its new in-car entertainment product for Volvo drivers with touch-enabled dashboards. READ () »

Geely 'won't jeopardize Volvo integrity'

Geely 'won't jeopardize Volvo integrity'

Volvo Cars owner Geely plans to create a research centre in Gothenburg, western Sweden, to capitalize on advanced European technology without harming Volvo's brand. READ () »

Sales slumber prompts 1,000 Volvo job cuts

Sales slumber prompts 1,000 Volvo job cuts

Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it was preparing to axe 1,000 mostly white-collar jobs as car sales in Europe have fallen to a two-decade low. READ () »

Volvo offers sneak peek of new car models

Volvo offers sneak peek of new car models

Volvo Cars unveiled updated versions of several of its larger vehicle models on Monday with modifications designed to make them feel more luxurious and boost fuel efficiency. READ () »

Volvo sale helps Renault post a profit

Volvo sale helps Renault post a profit

Half of French automaker Renault's $2.4 billion net profit from last year came from selling a stake in Swedish group AB Volvo. READ () »

Profits plummet for Sweden's Volvo Group

Profits plummet for Sweden's Volvo Group

Swedish truck and heavy vehicles maker Volvo AB saw fourth quarter profits plunge, landing well below expectations, with year-end results also down compared to 2011. READ () »

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