List of articles tagged: Volvo India

Volvo Auto India inaugurated a showroom in Kochi which is registered under the name of MGF Auto and is located at NH-47 bypass. The showroom is spread over an area of more than 3500sq.ft. 

Volvo Auto India today announced the appointment of Mr. Tomas Ernberg as the Managing Director of the company. He will be responsible for the overall planning and operations in India. Mr. Ernberg has taken over from Mr. Paul de Voijs who completed a successful stint in India.  

Volvo Buses India Private Limited announced the 100% buyout of Azad Group share, its JV partner since 2008.  This increases Volvo Buses stake from the current 70% to 100% ownership.  Volvo buses is witnessing increased demand from both private and institutional customers and this move will provide Volvo Buses greater flexibility to expand and put in place ambitious growth plans in the coming years.

Volvo has launched its new mid-size SUV the XC60 today. The XC60 gets a 2.4-litre five-cylinder diesel engine that churns out 205bhp of power and 420Nm of torque. The Volvo XC60 costs Rs 39.5 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) and Rs 41.41lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai with octroi). Volvo is known for its safety and the Swedish company claims that the XC60 is the safest Volvo among the others that are currently sold in India.

Volvo Auto India announced its association with Aircel Chennai Open 2011 as the ‘Official Car’ for the tournament. As a part of this association, the tennis courts for Aircel Chennai Open will showcase the luxurious Volvo XC60. This is one of the most unique associations where the car will be showcased at the tennis courts itself. All the dignitaries and players will have the privileged experience of Volvo cars during the course of Aircel Chennai Open 2011.

Volvo India has said that their India plans will not have any impact on the account of the acquisition of its parent Volvo by China's Geely.

Volvo plans to launch its S60 sedan in the Indian market in 2010. The worldwide launch of the S60 was scheduled in mid-2009.