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February 14, 2012
Volvo group announces record sales for 2011
Volvo group, the world's second-largest truck maker, posted a 63-percent hike in its 2011 net profit on Friday, boosted by record sales, as well as a 43-percent hike in the fourth quarter. READ »
Volvo wagon Sweden's 'biggest film star'
When naming the Swedish model most often seen on the silver screen, many might guess Greta Garbo. But the correct answer is actually the rather unassuming Volvo 240 station wagon, according to a new ranking. READ (8 COMMENTS) »
Used Saabs hot property
Although 2011 may have ended on a sour note for Saab employees, as the year draws to a close, the cars have suddenly become hot property again for bargain hunters and collectors. READ (7 COMMENTS) »
Svanberg proposed to head Volvo board
After days of rumours, truck maker Volvo has officially proposed BP chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg to be appointed head of its board at the annual general meeting in April, the Swedish company announced on Monday. READ (2 COMMENTS) »
Svanberg chosen to head Volvo board: report
Carl-Henric Svanberg, the heavily criticised BP chairman, will soon be appointed head of the Volvo board, according to a new report. READ (3 COMMENTS) »
Volvo to add 10,000 staff: CEO
Swedish automaker Volvo, owned by China's Zhejiang Geely, plans to hire a further 10,000 new staff in the coming years, its chief executive said in an interview to be published Monday. READ (11 COMMENTS) »
Volvo Trucks slashes 450 jobs
Swedish truck maker Volvo announced on Tuesday that it was cutting 450 jobs, after reporting that third quarter profit came in under expectations amid a shrinking European market. READ »
Volvo's Chinese owner interested in Saab: report
China's Geely, owner of Volvo Cars, has indicated an interest in acquiring a stake in troubled Swedish automaker Saab Automobile, according to media reports. READ (8 COMMENTS) »
Volvo Diplomat Sales - more than just selling a car
If you're a diplomat or have tax-free status at an international organization, a special scheme from Volvo means that you can buy a premium car at favourable prices - and gain many benefits besides. READ (2 COMMENTS) »
Volvo Cars to close Uddevalla plant
Volvo Car Corporation is terminating production at their plant in Uddevalla, in western Sweden, when they take over sole ownership of the company in 2013, the company announced on Monday. READ (6 COMMENTS) »
- 22/09 Volvo Trucks to refine performance indicators »
- 31/08 Volvo and Siemens rev up electric car venture (2 comments) »
- 12/08 Volvo cuts safety features on India market (13 comments) »
- 22/07 Volvo profits up, cautious on outlook »
- 01/07 June figures dip in strong auto market (3 comments) »
- 27/06 Scania CEO reports prosecutor over 'oil-for-food' bribery claims »
- 13/06 Agency denies inflating China deal job figures (1 comment) »
- 12/05 Volvo Cars reports sales, profits boost »
- 27/04 Volvo upbeat despite Japan impact warning (2 comments) »
- 20/04 Volvo under fire for Shanghai show 'babes' (19 comments) »
20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
- 11/2 09:27 Fika Quiz (The Swedish Teacher)
- 10/2 10:47 Reefer Madness (110% LAGOM)
- 07/2 12:55 Queen of Diamonds (The Diplomatic Dispatch)
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Fin means anyhting from sweet to proper. When someone says, Du är så fin it's quite a compliment.
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