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Volvo Officially Reveals New V40, Aims for 90,000 Sales Per Year
Volvo's new V40 is by far the most leaked model of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. And after the recent revelations, there was no point to keep it under wraps so the Swedish automaker came forward with all the details about its new premium C-segment contender. “The all-new V40 is the first new model that is fully developed according to our human-centric, Designed Around You strategyâ€, said Volvo CEO Stephan Jacoby.
Jacoby added that the new model will “definitely give our toughest competitors a headacheâ€. By which he means the BMW 1-Series and the upcoming Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
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Volvo To Produce S100 Flagship Sedan, Says Geely Boss
It looks like Geely boss Li Shufu isn't the type of person that gives up too easily. Even though Volvo CEOs Stefan Jacoby and Hakan Samuelsson have opposed the idea of a Volvo flagship sedan on grounds that such a car would not fit the brand's...
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Volvo Shopping Around For A Partner To Build Cars In North America, Wouldn't Mind Talking To Fiat
Not to be outdone by its German rivals in the premium segment, Volvo is actively looking for a new partner to manufacture cars in North America, according to a report from Bloomberg News that cited an interview with the Swedish automaker's CEO Stefan...
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Volvo Ceo Criticizes Eu’s Strategy On Co2 Emissions Reduction And Electric Cars
Stephan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars, said today at an industry seminar in Brussels that the European Commission’s plan of reducing CO2 emissions and promoting electrification throughout Europe is mistaken. Jacoby believes that a lack...
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New Volvo V40 Five-door Hatchback Teased Ahead Of Geneva Motor Show
We've been following the development of the five-door version of the next generation Volvo C30 for quite some time, and today, the first official teaser image of the compact hatchback found its way onto the web. There's limited information on...
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Volvo Plans New Model Line-up: V30, Xc30, Xc60 And S60
With the dissolution of the Premier Automotive Group, Volvo’s future in the Ford Group looks mighty good as the American carmaker seems determined to focus on the Swedish company. According to a report from “Just Autoâ€, Ford and Volvo...
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