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Events From September 14th
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  • 7 Signs Your Volvo’s Transmission is Due for Repairs

    As a motorist, you probably know how crucial your transmission is for your car’s operation. Volvo owners have high-performance machines, but yours won’t stay that way unless your transmission functions correctly. You must keep an eye on it to make sure it’s performing at peak capacity. If you need Volvo transmission repair, ensure you take…

    March 13, 2023
  • Volvo’s electric performance brand Polestar unveiled a battery-powered compact car touted as a rival to Tesla’s Model 3

    Wednesday 27th February 2019 Volvo’s electric performance brand Polestar unveiled a battery-powered compact car touted as a rival to Tesla’s Model 3. Sweden-based Volvo is a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Geely. Called the Polestar 2, the all-electric saloon was available to pre-order now, with prices starting from €39,900 (around £34,000). The Polestar 2 is a…

    February 27, 2019
  • China’s Geely Holding Group received final government approval to acquire Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co

    Monday 26th July 2010 China’s Geely Holding Group received final government approval to acquire Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co. in a $1.8 billion deal.

    July 26, 2010
  • US auto giant Ford said it had agreed the main terms for selling its Swedish brand Volvo Cars to Chinese carmaker Geely

    Wednesday 23rd December 2009 US auto giant Ford said it had agreed the main terms for selling its Swedish brand Volvo Cars to Chinese carmaker Geely.

    December 23, 2009
  • Swedish car maker Volvo, a unit of US auto giant Ford, said it planned to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide, most of them in Sweden

    Wednesday 25th June 2008 Swedish car maker Volvo, a unit of US auto giant Ford, said it planned to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide, most of them in Sweden.

    June 25, 2008
  • Swedish truck maker Volvo said it had successfully acquired Japan’s Nissan Diesel, the latest merger in the industry as companies prepared for more stringent emissions rules

    Saturday 24th March 2007 Swedish truck maker Volvo said it had successfully acquired Japan’s Nissan Diesel, the latest merger in the industry as companies prepared for more stringent emissions rules.

    March 24, 2007
  • The C70 model — the first car built by the joint venture between Volvo Cars and Pininfarina (Pininfarina Sverige AB) sharing the Volvo P1 platform used in the S40, was presented

    The C70 model — the first car built by the joint venture between Volvo Cars and Pininfarina (Pininfarina Sverige AB) sharing the Volvo P1 platform used in the S40, was presented

    Thursday 13th April 2006 The C70 model — the first car built by the joint venture between Volvo Cars and Pininfarina (Pininfarina Sverige AB) sharing the Volvo P1 platform used in the S40, was presented. Designed by John Kinsey the coupé convertible featured a three-piece retractable metal hardtop that could be raised or lowered in…

    April 13, 2006
  • Swedish truck and bus maker Volvo AB said it would close an assembly plant in Botswana and open a new factory in Durban, South Africa

    Tuesday 28th June 2005 Swedish truck and bus maker Volvo AB said it would close an assembly plant in Botswana and open a new factory in Durban, South Africa.8

    June 28, 2005
  • The all-new Volvo S40 saloon made its UK debut at the Scottish Motor Show in Glasgow

    The all-new Volvo S40 saloon made its UK debut at the Scottish Motor Show in Glasgow

    Friday 7th November 2003 The all-new Volvo S40 saloon made its UK debut at the Scottish Motor Show in Glasgow.

    November 7, 2003
  • Volvo XC90 received Motor Trend’s 2003 Sport Utility of the Year award

    Wednesday 16th October 2002 Volvo XC90 received Motor Trend’s 2003 Sport Utility of the Year award.

    October 16, 2002
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  • How Does Auto Repair in Pleasant View, TN Address Strange Vibrations at Highway Speeds?

    A vehicle that feels smooth around town can behave very differently at highway speeds. Shaking through the steering wheel, floor, seat, or entire body may only become noticeable once the vehicle reaches a certain speed range. These vibrations can come from tires, wheels, suspension parts, drivetrain components, or other mechanical issues that are hard to…

    August 31, 2026
  • How Can Steering Noise During Low-Speed Parking Maneuvers Be Diagnosed and Repaired in Lawndale?

    Steering noises that appear during slow parking maneuvers can be easy to dismiss because the vehicle may drive quietly once road speed increases. Yet groaning, clicking, squeaking, popping, or rubbing sounds during tight turns often reveal components working under heavier steering loads. Parking situations require larger steering angles while the tires move slowly against the…

    August 31, 2026
  • How Do an Auto Repair Shop and a Mechanic in Porter, Texas Help Diagnose Intermittent Loss of Engine Power?

    Intermittent engine power loss can be frustrating because a vehicle may drive normally for several miles before suddenly hesitating, struggling to accelerate, or feeling unusually weak. The problem may disappear after you restart the engine, making it hard to reproduce during a quick inspection. Fuel delivery, ignition, airflow, sensors, exhaust restrictions, and electrical connections can…

    August 31, 2026

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