Göran Nyberg, Volvo Trucks’ new president of North American sales and marketing, pointed to opportunities in the regional and vocational markets, alternative fuel offerings and an expanding dealer network as keys to the company’s growth.
December 24, 2012Business
Volvo, Mack Truck Models Get Greenhouse Gas Nod From EPA
Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks Inc. became the latest heavy-duty truck makers to announce their truck models meet 2014 federal greenhouse-gas regulations.
December 17, 2012Business
Renault Sells Its 6.5% Stake in Volvo
French automaker Renault SA sold its remaining 6.5% stake in Volvo AB for about $1.92 billion, ending an 11-year run as Volvo’s largest owner, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
December 13, 2012Business
Volvo’s October North American Deliveries Decline 8%
Volvo AB said Friday its North American truck deliveries fell 8% in October from a year ago, though year-to-date sales are 23% over the same period last year.
November 16, 2012Business
Volvo’s 3Q Earnings Decline
Volvo AB’s third-quarter earnings declined as slower truck sales outside of North America offset gains in that region, the company said Wednesday.
October 24, 2012Special Coverage, Business
Volvo Names Safety Award Winners
LAS VEGAS — Volvo Trucks named Erb International and Muñoz Trucking as the 2012 winners of its fourth annual Safety Awards.
October 10, 2012Business
Volvo Will Take Q3 Charge to End UD Truck Production for U.S.
Volvo Group said it will take a third-quarter restructuring charge of about $91.9 million for a cost reduction program in Japan and to end production in Japan of UD Trucks for the U.S. market.
September 25, 2012Business
Volvo’s North American Deliveries Rise 6% in August
Volvo AB said its August North American truck deliveries rose 6% from a year ago.
September 18, 2012Business
Volvo Exec Leaving Truck Division; Company Launching European Truck in September
Ron Huibers, Volvo Trucks’ president of sales and marketing in North America, is leaving the truck-making unit to become president of Volvo Penta Americas, which makes boat engines.
August 28, 2012Business
Volvo, Paccar Plan Truck Production Cuts as North American Orders Remain Slow
Volvo Trucks and Paccar Inc. last week announced plans to cut production, citing a slowdown in North American Class 8 truck orders.
July 30, 2012