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Seow Yaohan | November 13, 2009
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the company that produces Geely cars, has grand plans for Volvo, even though the purchase is still far from complete. According to The Wall Street Journal, Geely intends to launch two to three more luxurious models within four ...
Seow Yaohan | November 7, 2009
Step aside Volvo. Ford has become the first automaker to introduce inflatable seat belts (airbags plus seat belts—why has no one thought of this earlier?). Designed with rear-seat passengers in mind, the inflatable seat belts spread the crash force more evenly ...
Shen Maosheng | October 31, 2009
Volvo cars have always pride itself as the leader in the field of automotive safety engineering. The Scandinavian automaker, which invented and patented the modern 3-point safety belt, is ready to take the first steps in reaching its ultimate goal – building a car that ...
Seow Yaohan | October 25, 2009
Koenigsegg Automotive, which has teamed up with Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. to acquire Saab, has obtained a €400 million (RM 2.032 billion) loan from European Investment Bank (EIB). Guaranteeing the loan is the Swedish government, which has been eager on keeping ...
Seow Yaohan | October 20, 2009
No thanks to the economical crisis and Volvo's change of ownership, the 2010 launch of the all-new Volvo XC90 has been delayed. So, it is to little surprise that Volvo has decided to facelift the current XC90 for next year, though as you can see ...
Seow Yaohan | October 18, 2009
Volvo has introduced a new S40 model that is powered by a 2.0-litre engine paired to a six-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission. Capable of 145 hp at 6000 rpm and 185 Nm at 4500 rpm, this in-line four-cylinder engine is the same as the unit used ...
Seow Yaohan | October 1, 2009
In what will be very disappointing to those who are awaiting a great Tokyo Motor Show next month, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has announced that most of the major automakers have decided to pass up this year's show. According to JAMA ...
Seow Yaohan | August 7, 2009
The all-new Volvo XC60 is now available in Malaysia. Only one drivetrain is available, consisting of a turbocharged six-cylinder 3.0-litre T6 petrol engine, mated to a six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission. 282 bhp at 5600 rpm and 400 Nm from 1500–4800 rpm are impressive figures ...
Flushed with cash, China is taking over the world, including the automotive world. We have heard of Volvo attracting the attention of Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC), then reports that Geely has officially bought over Volvo. Now, it is Hummer's turn ...
What's with all the suspense? First, Geely expressed interest in acquiring Volvo. Then the government-owned Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC) came on strongly. Then this: the Chinese media have started reporting of an official agreement between Geely and Ford ...
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