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0Geely channels London's iconic taxi with Englong SC7-RV for Shanghai 1302903000
Chinese automaker Geely is part owner of Manganese Bronze, which makes the famous black taxi cabs for the UK and Chinese markets. But while a pricey cab makes sense for the UK, a high-dollar cab in China isn't always profitable. For that reason, Geely will introduce the Englong SC7-RV next week ...
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Video: Volvo teases Concept Universe for Shanghai 1302897540
Volvo has ambitious plans to double its current volume by 2020, and a big component of that plan is to penetrate the Chinese auto market. That plan makes abundant sense given the booming Chinese market, and it helps that the automaker is now owned by China's Geely. A major step toward reaching ...
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Yes or No? Jacoby reportedly says Volvo isn't ready for a 7 Series rival 1288625520
Just days after Geely purchased Volvo from Ford, the Chinese automaker's chairman, Li Shufu, proclaimed that the Swedish automaker needed a 7 Series fighter. Shufu's idea makes a lot of sense, at least in the large car-loving China market, where Volvo leadership wants to push a lot more metal. ...
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Report: Geely to be dissolved by 2012 1283891460
Geely Automotive Holdings, one of the four largest automakers in China, has announced that it will dissolve the Geely brand by 2012. The other brands under the Geely umbrella are Gleagle, Emgrand, Englon and now Volvo. The goal is to let the sub-brands emerge and strengthen sales while the Geely ... -
Report: Volvo's new chairman wants 7-Series, S-Class rival 1280943060
2011 Volvo S60 – Click above for high-res image galleryGeely isn't wasting any time in shaping up its newest acquisition's product line. The Chinese automaker officially completed its deal to purchase Volvo from Ford earlier this week, and already the Swedish brand's new chairman is making ... -
BREAKING: Ford officially sells Volvo to Geely for $1.8b 1280749560
2011 Volvo S60 – Click above for high-res image galleryAfter months of protracted negotiations, Ford has officially sold Volvo to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited – aka Geely – for $1.8 billion. The Chinese automaker originally included a $200 million note and the ... -
Volvo sale to Geely to close next week? 1280435460
Volvo may finally part ways with Ford by the end of next week. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Blue Oval is aiming to close its $1.8 billion sale of the Swedish automaker to Geely in as little as 10 days, though Ford has merely said that its goal is to hand over the Volvo reigns by the ...
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EU reportedly clears Volvo's sale to Geely 1278539940
2011 Volvo V60 – Click above for high-res image galleryVolvo and Geely have taken another step toward holy matrimony. The European Union has officially approved the Chinese company's takeover of the Swedish manufacturer. The EU found that the move wouldn't stifle competition within its ... -
Volvo reportedly considering poaching Saab boss for CEO post 1275687120
With Volvo forever separated from Ford, the Swedish automaker needs of a new leader, and a report from Automotive News shows that that search may start and end in the country's own back yard. Swedish Business daily Dagens Industri claims Jan Ake Jonsson, the current CEO of Saab, is on the short ...
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China reportedly adding big incentives for hybrid, electric purchases 1275575160
Geely Emgrand plug-in hybrid – Click above for high-res image galleryIf you pay them, they will come. At least that's the philosophy China is applying to the electric car business these days. The people's republic is set to roll out new pilot programs in four of its largest cities aimed at ...
