List of articles tagged: Volvo

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 Auto India firmed up plans for the launch of its latest offering Volvo XC60 on the 24th of November this year. Speaking on the occasion was  Paul de Voijs, Managing Director, Volvo Auto India. He said, "We believe in innovating for life and Volvo XC60 bears testimony to our commitment. It is essential to establish the differentiator in one’s offering, the XC60 will not only redefine our technological DNA, but will also form an integral part of our volume expansion strategy for India going forward."

Auto Mall 2010, a 5 days automobile extravaganza, was inaugurated at the Gurgaon Shopping Festival, at Leisure Valley, Sec-29, Gurgaon. It is scheduled from the 6th to the 10th October, 2010. Auto Mall 2010 is slated to be full of action and entertainment. It is hosting some of the best national and international automotive brands in the country along with related products and services.

We posted earlier that CarWale was at the Hyderabad International Auto Show and while there, we got first hand information about the happenings there. The Auto Show was held from the 22nd July to 25th of July at HICC, Novotel. Apart from a 100 models of cars and bikes, the event showcased a range of new launches, vintage cars and bikes, concepts vehicles, high performance vehicles, SUVs, super bikes and much more. The event brought together auto and accessory manufacturers, services and various finance options, all under one roof. 

The Hyderabad International Auto Show 2010 kicks-off today. The four day Auto show will exhibit several exotic cars and bikes from across the world. Besides 100 models of cars and bikes, the event will also showcase a range of new launches, some vintage cars and vintage bikes along with concepts cars, high performance vehicles, SUVs and super bikes. CarWale is also a part of this Auto Show and we will bring you the inside scoop each day as the events unfold.

The Hyderabad International Auto Show held in 2009 registered a huge success and obviously left the consumers asking for more. Vista Entertainments has got the much loved International Auto Show 2010 in Hyderabad yet again. The Auto Show kick starts from the 22nd of July to the 25th of July at HICC, Novotel.

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) announced an investment of Rs. 2,880 million in its Pithampur plant for the production and final assembly of the Volvo group’s new global medium duty engine platform.

Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) has entered into a joint venture agreement with General Motors India. SAIC will now have a joint MD to co-manage Indian operations for General Motors India. The joint venture will bring in some changes in the board and SAIC will have a bigger say.