Volvo Expands Business In China
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Volvo Expands Business In China
The Chinese car market has seen a remarkable increase in sales in recent memory. The second largest car market in the world is continually attracting the attention of car manufacturers. It is expected that 8.5 million vehicles will be sold in China this year. Volvo Cars is one of the car manufacturers seizing the opportunity by expending their presence in China.
The Swedish car manufacturer announced that they have sold 60.5 percent more vehicles in China for the first quarter of the year as compared to the first three months of 2006. The company further announced that they are expecting a 100 percent sales increase this year.
To facilitate this increase in Volvo sales in the country the existing 50 Volvo dealerships in the country has already been upgraded to accommodate more vehicles in their showrooms. In the past 12 months Volvo announced that 20 new or upgraded dealerships have opened their doors for Chinese car buyers.
This business expansion in China has apparently pleased the countrys president as Chinese President Hu Jintao visited Volvos assembly facilities in Gothenburg. The visit is in connection with the presidents first state visit in Sweden.
Last year Volvo Cars sold more than 7000 vehicles in China. We almost doubled our sales volume in 2006 and our aim is to do the same again in 2007 says Fredrik Arp the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ford Motor Companyowned car manufacturer. To us China is the most exciting car market in the world. It is a vital part of our growth plans and we believe that in the next 5 to 10 years China will move up to second place in Volvo Cars’ sales chart he added.
In connection with the Chinese Presidents visit Arp has this to say: It’s a great honor to host President Hu Jintao during his visit to Sweden and Volvo. This will give us an excellent opportunity to inform him about our cars and our plans on how to strengthen our presence in the Chinese market.
In terms of production in China Volvo Cars has already started the production of the bestselling S40 in the country. In the middle of July last year the first S40 rolled out of the Changan Ford Mazda assembly facility in Chongqing. By the end of last year about 4000 Volvo S40s have already been built in China. This year the company aims to produce 8000 units of Volvo tie rodequipped S40s which are going to be built and sold in China.
The launch of the S40 produced in China has been successful both from an industrial point of view as well as from a commercial angle. After working with Changan Ford Mazda for almost two years we have ensured that their factory through cooperation with our own experts meets our high demands regarding Volvo quality. A Volvo must be a Volvo car in all aspects no matter where it is produced says the Volvo Cars CEO.
Aside from the S40 Volvo also offers the flagship S80 and the awardwinning XC90 in the Chinese auto market. These two auto models have promoted the brand well in the country. Last year the two auto models comprised almost half of the total vehicle sale of the company in China. The redesigned S80 is expected to generate more interest in the brand among Chinese car buyers. The polished XC90 meanwhile was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this year.
About the writer: Glady Reign is a 32 year old is a consultant for an automotive firm based in Detroit Mi. she is a native of the motor city and grew up around cars hence her expertise in the automotive field.
Volvo Buses Go New Zealand
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Volvo Buses Go New Zealand
Looks like a good source of more finances and funding. And it really does look much like good money. Nothing bad there.
What am I talking about? Well news have it that Volvo Buses has just received an order for some twenty new Volvo V7RLE city buses. Volvo Buses is the sister of Volvo Cars a company that manufactures cars and other auto products like Volvo car parts and the whole lot.
Anyhow the order for these twenty buses was actually straight from Auckland New Zealand. Their customer is the Infratil Public Transport which makes use of city buses that make use of the Volvo engine technology which has been made just right so much so that it has met the emission standards in New Zealand. You see the great deal here is that Volvos engine technology can be said to be advanced for the emission standards would yet have to be effective in the year 2012. It may be some years away already but Volvos client has made sure that as early as now they would be coming in ready for the new emission standards.
Rune Lundberg is the head of Volvo Buses Region International and on this new update they received he says With this order we have achieved a breakthrough in the country also with regard to city buses. I foresee favorable prospects for more orders. Sure enough if such would be the new emission standards and Volvo has the right kind of city buses for it then more and more orders may come pouring in for the manufacturer.
So what has these Volvo buses got? According to the company they have used SRC technology and this is what is responsible for the sharp reduction of emission levels on their buses. This technology can be also considered as the technology that would bring in more sales for the company. You see with SCR technology Volvo can create buses that would be able to meet the Euro 5 standard on emissions regulations. The new Volvo buses have emissions levels that are 7090 lower than todays city bus fleet in Auckland explains Warren Cavel the general manager of Volvo Buses.
About the writer: Tom Bailey is a consultant for one of the countrys leading auto parts stores. He is also an editor of a reputable publishing company in his area. He is currently based in Atlantic City New Jersey with his wife and 3 children.
U.S. Government Car Auction FAQs
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U.S. Government Car Auction FAQs
I’m pretty sure that by now you’ve heard at least one story about getting a dirt cheap car at a U.S. government car auction. Or maybe you just happen to be learning about them now. Whatever the case may be these FAQs will give you a clearer picture when it comes to U.S. government car auctions.
1. What is a U.S. government car auction?
These auctions are just like any other car auction you would go to except they are conducted by the U.S. government. When the government seizes cars because of unpaid taxes illegal activities etc. those cars are put up for auction to the public. So you can get a good well maintained car for dirt cheap because at this point the government just wants to get rid of them.
2. What type of cars do they have there?
You can find all types of cars there. From classic cars to one that are only 12 years old. You’ll also find a lot of luxury vehicles there from people who owed back taxes in addition to cars from Honda Ford Nissan Toyota Chevy etc.
3. How much do they cost?
This all depends on what type of car you are looking at how many people are there the day the weather etc. All things aside you will still save hundreds and even thousands less than what you would pay anywhere else. Just recently a 2004 BMW 745i sold for around 3500 at a car auction near me. So you can go there with a few thousand and still be ahead of the game.
4. Are the cars there pieces of junk?
The majority of the cars there are well maintained and only a couple of years old. For the most part the previous owner’s take good care of the car and didn’t expect to have it seized. It’s still a good idea to give it a good inspection before buying because they are sold in asis condition.
5. Are the auctions free to attend?
Yes! The only auctions that require you to pay are dealer’s auctions which are another subject all together. Plus you have to be a dealer to even attend one. Government auctions are open to the public and 100 free for all to go to.
Now that we have gotten that out of th way you should have a better understanding on U.S. government car auctions. They’re 100 free to attend have great cars from all types of makes and models and don’t cost an arm and a leg. Now your next step is to find one near you.
Did you know that some U.S. government car auctions have cars for under 1000? Yep it’s pretty cool. MyCarAuctionReview.com for details on the best car auction sites you can go to in order to take advantage of these great deals!
About the writer: If you are a new puppy owner check out the website dedicated exclusively to pet lovers: Petomundo http://www.petomundo.com! Art Gib is a freelance writer.
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