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Chinese cars improve in latest NCAP crash tests

Chinese cars have performed better in the latest round of testing by independent body Euro NCAP, with the MG6 and Geely Emgrand EC7 both scoring four out of five stars. The results follow a series of poor crash-test performances by Chinese-built v...

Volvo factories to put on 1200 new employees

Volvo plans to hire 1200 new employees in its European factories, anticipating a good year ahead. The employees will predominately be hired in engineering and development sectors. Volvo boss Stefan Jacoby recently anticipated an increase in sa...

Video: Geely CK1 gets zero stars from NCAP crash test

Ever wanted to know what a zero-star NCAP car looks like during a crash? Meet the Geely CK1. Don't worry about seeing one on Australian roads though; it's made and sold in China. The Geely CK1 is one of the most popular, and dangerous it turns...

Volvo to be built at three Chinese plants?

It's hard to know where your new car comes from these days. Although a certain brand may be European in its origin, it's likely that certain models aren't actually being built in Europe. This is the case with some German cars that come out of either...

Volvo losses to end by 4th quarter

The once Ford owned Swedish manufacturer Volvo will soon be under the rule of the Chinese. Geely Automobile Holdings is expected to take over the struggling European company and reports today suggest it may be the right move for Volvo in the long run...

Geely, Ford deal complete says Volvo

China's largest privately operated vehicle manufacturer, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has agreed to acquire Volvo from Ford Motor Company for USD$1.8 billion (AUD$1.97), a Volvo spokesperson said overnight. The deal, which both Geely and Ford...

Volvo sale to Geely hits snag

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Chairman Li Shufu said that talks with Ford about the purchase of Volvo has hit a snag. The problems are on the Ford side but the sale is still expected to be completed. "We're ready to seal the deal, the situation w...

Geely secures cash to purchase Volvo from Ford

A report published in Swedish business daily Dagens Industri, says the parent company of China's Geely Automobile Holdings, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH), has secured the cash it requires to finalise the purchase of Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co...

Geely Volvo deal still in progress

Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo was suppose to have been sold to China's Geely Automobile Holdings last month, but the Chinese company is still to sign an agreement with Ford Motor Co. Despite previously suggesting the deal would be complet...

Geely to keep Volvo a separate entity

The new owners of Volvo, Chinese manufacturer Geely want to keep Volvo a separate entity in order to protect the Swedish manufacturer's image in the European and North American markets as well as China. “We want to be careful not to damage the...