Giants' wild times Jun 25, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009. Aaron Rowand was among several Giants sitting on couches watching TV when the National League wild-card standings popped up on the screen. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
First lady's visit bruises feelings in Bayview Jun 25, 2009
First lady's visit bruises feelings in Bayview. Article:First lady's visit bruises feelings in Bayview:/c/a/2009/06/23/BAG918CIFE.DTL Article:First lady's visit bruises feelings in Bayview:/c/a/2009/06/23/BAG918CIFE.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
European Truck Sales Fell 50% in May as Slump in Germany, Italy Deepened Jun 24, 2009
Volvo AB and , Europes top three truckmakers, have responded to the global sales decline by scaling back production. Stuttgart, Germany-based Daimler aims to save at least 1 billion euros ($1. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
J.D. Power: US Automakers Increase Quality but Still Trail F Jun 23, 2009
Ford Motor Co., the only major U.S. automaker that has not filed for bankruptcy protection or accepted government aid, also saw scores improve for three of its four brands: Ford, Mercury and Volvo. But its Lincoln brand's score fell, and only Ford and Mercury performed above the industry average. (Fox News)
MotorHead:Mazda3 is big league Jun 23, 2009
Verdict: As Saab and Volvo fall into disarray, Audi moves up market and Acuras get too ugly to be seen in, the Mazda3 is a viable new contender in the entry luxury segment ... But with new models like the Mazda3, the company is clawing its way upward into the territory occupied by brands such as Saab, Volvo, Acura and, until its own recent promotion into the big leagues, Audi. (MSNBC -- Business)
Volvo, Audi take on BMW Jun 22, 2009
From left to right: Volvo XC60 D5 LE, Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 HSE (back), BMW X3 XDrive 20D Lifestyle (back), Audi Q5 2 ... BMW started the trend back in 2004 with the X3, the Land Rover Freelander 2 was a notable addition in 2007 and this year the floodgates opened with the arrival of Audi's Q5 and Volvo's XC60 ... However, in the case of Volvo's new XC60, more needs to be done. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Armstrong wins NorCal race Jun 22, 2009
Lance Armstrong wins small race in Northern Calif. Article:Lance Armstrong wins small race in Northern Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
'Magic' behind worm-harvesting practice exposed Jun 22, 2009
Magic' behind worm-harvesting practice exposed. Magic' behind worm-harvesting practice exposed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Envoy rules by decree to scrap law in Bosnia Jun 21, 2009
Dan Bilefsky, New York Times. Saturday, June 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Why India is meeting Bharat Jun 21, 2009
"It's not so difficult to live without money," says Senthil who traded his flat and Volvo for a hut without electricity. Many share his drive and dynamism, in what Ranjana Kumari of the Centre for Social Research a calls a "promising sign". (India Times, India)
Indiana lawyer found asleep in trash can Jun 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009. (06-19) 18:33 PDT Jeffersonville, Ind. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Obama says immigration overhaul is essential Jun 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009. (06-19) 12:56 PDT WASHINGTON (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Designer reinvents the classic surfboard Jun 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009. The first thing you notice is the shape. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Student who blew kiss to mom denied diploma Jun 20, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009. (06-16) 21:26 PDT Portland, Maine (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Congress sends war spending bill to Obama Jun 19, 2009
Congress sends $106B war-spending bill to Obama. Article:Congress sends $106B war-spending bill to Obama:/n/a/2009/06/18/national/w142828D19. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Police: Another DWI checkpoint coming this week Jun 17, 2009
MacDonald said the fact that Mercer was driving a Volvo SUV saved their lives. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
GM sells Saab to sports-car maker Koenigsegg Jun 17, 2009
Sweden's government had in recent months refused to follow Washington's lead in bailing out Saab and Ford-owned Volvo Cars over fears the money would end up in the pockets of the US parent companies. Swedish Enterprise Minister Maud Olofsson welcomed Tuesday's news, saying it put an end to months of uncertainty about Saab's future. (Yahoo! Asia News)
END OF AN ERA: Closing day comes and Chrysler dealers aren't happy Jun 16, 2009
The lease ends on her Volvo this month, and she was a serious shopper. "I was hoping to find deeply discounted cars, and they are offering $2,000 (discounts)," she grumbles. (USA Today -- Autos)
GM will stop making medium-duty trucks Jun 16, 2009
GM's main U.S. competitors in the segment are Navistar International, Isuzu, Freightliner, Volvo Truck, Peterbilt, Kenworth and Mack. Hopson said the market segment has been hit hard by the economic downturn. (USA Today -- Autos)
New El Camino hotel approved by commission Jun 16, 2009
I think a Bowl/Roller Rink should come up at the old Volvo site, Arastradero and El Camino. The property just sits there. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
EU approves loans to Volvo Jun 5, 2009
The European Union has approved loan guarantees to Ford Motor's Volvo unit to help it build cleaner cars. The European Commission says Volvo is planning to use 500 million euro ($A883 million) from the European Investment Bank for its 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
GM's Henderson: Fewer Dealers Will Reduce Costs Jun 4, 2009
Ford Motor Co. (F) sold off its Jaguar and Land Rover brands and is currently searching for a buyer for its Volvo Cars unit. General Motors Corp. (GM) wants to dump its Saturn brand and said Tuesday it plans to sell its Hummer brand to the China-based Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company Ltd.. (SmartMoney)
Ford sales up to highest level since July Jun 3, 2009
Ford s Volvo division sold 590 of its S60 models, up 9 percent from May 2008, when it sold 542 units. Also Tuesday, Ford announced a summer promotion to draw more consumers to dealerships. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
GM Plans to Sell Hummer to China's Tengzhong, Saving More Than 3,000 Jobs Jun 3, 2009
The carmaker is also in talks to buy Ford Motor Co.s Volvo Car Corp. unit, according to people familiar with the situation. U.S. Support. (Bloomberg)
Altair Releases HyperWorks 10.0 with Powerful New Solver Capabilities and Technology Innovations Jun 3, 2009
" What's new in version 10.0 Faster and Expanded Solver Solutions RADIOSS 10.0, an implicit and explicit solver technology for linear, nonlinear and crashworthiness problems, delivers an even broader solution scope and new element formulations that enable analyses to be completed up to seven times faster than before. RADIOSS solver advancements include: -- Expanded solutions for noise-vibration-and-harshness (NVH) and heat-transfer analysis -- A new "fast parabolic" tetrahedral element for... (Canada Newswire)
Volvo to Introduce Plug-In Diesel by 2012 Jun 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 02, 2009. By John Voelcker, TheCarConnection. (Fox News)
World auto industry reshuffles amid crisis Jun 3, 2009
Sweden, home of Ford's Volvo division and GM's Saab division, has passed a 3. 6-billion-dollar aid package to prevent a collapse of its auto industry. (Xinhuanet, China)
Geithner: Global recession losing force Jun 1, 2009
Geithner says global recession losing force. Article:Geithner says global recession losing force:/n/a/2009/05/31/international/i060053D60. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Beefing up the green fleet May 30, 2009
Along with premium compact models from BMW, Mini, and Volvo, hybrids are a hit among Zipcar's customers, who rent the company's cars by the hour instead of by the day, and often don't own their own vehicles. "There's a strong undercurrent of interest in the environment for members, so having a percentage of hybrid cars in the fleet is attractive," said Dave Brook, who founded the country's first commercial car-sharing service in Portland, Ore. (Boston Globe)
The Hard Road Ahead for Government Motors May 30, 2009
Yes, the likes of Volvo, Hummer, and Saturn are for sale, Pontiac has been axed, and others such as Saab may go away. But a number of second-tier car companies are still with us because governments fear the consequences of letting them die or are determined to have a domestic auto industry. (BusinessWeek)
Tata Motors rolls out World Truck May 29, 2009
At present, Mercedes and Volvo are in the higher end truck segment. The product has been jointly developed by Tata Motors and its two subsidiaries Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company in South Korea and the Tata Motors European Technical Centre in the UK.. (India Times)
Tata Motors launches new line of trucks May 28, 2009
(AP) MUMBAI, India - Tata Motors on Thursday launched a new line of trucks to take on rivals Volvo and Mercedes and bring higher quality trucks to India. Tata also plans to export the line of trucks ambitiously named "World Truck" starting with South Africa, the Middle East and Russia, company officials said. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Bank of America settles old trust suit May 27, 2009
$33 million payment ends overcharge case. Friday, February 20, 2004. (Yahoo News -- Banking & Financial Services)
A's Beat: Garciaparra is a late scratch May 27, 2009
Garciaparra scratched and a candidate for DL. Article:Garciaparra scratched and a candidate for DL:/c/a/2009/05/26/SPGF17REL6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Renzo Piano adds onto Art Institute of Chicago May 26, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009. (05-25) 04:00 PDT Chicago. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Startup banking on idea of air-powered cars May 26, 2009
Dan Strumpf, Associated Press. Tuesday, May 26, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
NKorea says it conducted 2nd nuclear test May 25, 2009
By JEAN H. LEE, Associated Press Writer. Monday, May 25, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Volvo in talks with Flemish premier about support May 25, 2009
(AP) STOCKHOLM - Ford-owned Volvo Cars said Monday it has entered intensified talks with the Flemish government about support for the ailing car brand. Volvo chief executive Stephen Odell will meet Monday with Flemish Premier Kris Peeters in Brussels to discuss potential guarantees from the Flemish government for loans from the European Investment Bank, company spokeswoman Maria Bohlin said ... The European Investment Bank has not yet approved any loans to Volvo for the Flemish operations, but... (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Government would like to see more short sales May 24, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009. The federal government and some banks are trying to make it easier for stressed homeowners to sell their home for less than they owe - a transaction known as a short sale. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Morning Huddle What our writers are thinking, seeing, hearing May 24, 2009
Morning Huddle / What our writers are thinking, seeing, hearing. Article:Morning Huddle / What our writers are thinking, seeing,:/c/a/2009/05/23/SPHL17Q86O.DTL Article:Morning Huddle / What our writers are thinking, seeing,:/c/a/2009/05/23/SPHL17Q86O.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Taiwan News Quick Take May 22, 2009
Volvo to recall sedans. The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) yesterday demanded that Volvo Group recall all diesel sedan model XC70s sold before last August because its nitrogen oxide emissions exceed the national limit ... 25g per kilogram, the Volvo XC70 emissions are at 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Bordello Chic May 20, 2009
Old-time bordellos now good-time hotels. Article:Old-time bordellos now good-time hotels:/c/a/2009/05/15/TRP5178JAL.DTL Article:Old-time bordellos now good-time hotels:/c/a/2009/05/15/TRP5178JAL.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Pairing wines with grilling favorites May 20, 2009
Lynne Char Bennett, Chronicle Staff Writer. Sunday, May 17, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Air France-KLM, Delta tie-up to reap $12B annually May 20, 2009
By HARRY R. WEBER and GREG KELLER, AP Business Writers. Wednesday, May 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Close call on I787 after truck flips, spills scrap metal May 19, 2009
ALBANY Just a few inches to the right and Bill Allen's car would've joined the scrap metal pile that spilled off an interstate ramp Monday and fell next to his Volvo station wagon. A large dump truck flipped on its side about 12:45 p.m. at the elevated road just before the ramp off of I-787 splits, one side leading to plaza parking lots and the other to the Dunn Memorial Bridge, spilling scrap metal on roadways below, State Police Sgt. John Gaba said. (Albany Times Union)
As Detroit crumbles, China emerges May 19, 2009
Chinese companies have tried to dampen speculation, issuing regulatory filings that deny bids to buy Ford's Volvo or General Motor's Saab. But there's little doubt among analysts that Chinese automakers are interested in the United States and that Detroit's automakers are interested in them. (MSNBC -- Business)
Volvo to pay $525M for Mack Trucks health care May 18, 2009
STOCKHOLM Allentown, Pennsylvania-based truck maker Mack Trucks Inc. has signed an agreement with the United Auto Workers union to create an independent trust responsible for the health care of retirees, Swedish parent company AB Volvo said Monday. Volvo said it will fund the trust with $525 million (euro389 million) in cash, which will be paid in equal installments over a five-year period ... The creation of the trust will allow continued health care benefits for current and future Mack Trucks... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Obama and the Fighting Irish May 18, 2009
China's auto industry is growing, and is quietly looking at of the collapsing U.S. carmakers, reports the Post on the front page: "Chinese companies have tried to dampen speculation, issuing regulatory filings that deny bids to buy Ford's Volvo or General Motor's Saab. But there's little doubt among analysts that Chinese automakers are interested in the United States and that Detroit's automakers are interested in them.". Also in the papers: Islamist rebels in Somalia are on a ten-day offensive... (Slate)
* Sports Briefs May 16, 2009
Volvo yacht race to begin. Competitors in the Volvo yacht race head out across the Atlantic today in what threatens to be one of the most hazardous legs of the nine-month round-the-world event. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Strongco Sells Engineered Systems Business May 15, 2009
Strongco represents several leading equipment manufacturers including Volvo, Case, Manitowoc and Cedarapids. Strongco Income Fund is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SQP.UN.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
11 Things: Unclaimed college rock band names May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009. Want to make music that sounds like Swedish proto-drone rockers Prson Sound divided by the squeak 'n' giggle of the L.A.F.M.S. box set, honoring the two years you spent navel-deep in your college radio station's "free rock" section. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chrysler Seeks To Slash 789 Dealerships May 15, 2009
They tried to sell the franchise to the local Volvo dealer but Chrysler wouldn't allow the deal to go through. What a bad idea. (CBS News)
British Masters falls victim to recession May 15, 2009
Asian Tour also loses the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia tournament. by Paul Gittings and Chris Eldergill. (CNN -- International)
Ford walks tightrope amid downturn May 14, 2009
The automaker has sold all of its former premier auto group brands except Volvo and is entertaining offers on Volvo now. It expects U.S. auto industry sales to start to turn up in the second half of 2009 and has said the plan could withstand U.S. auto industry sales as low as 9. (India Times)
Asian Tour cancels Bangkok tourney with no sponsor May 14, 2009
Asia's top golf tour has canceled its season-ending tournament in Thailand after Volvo pulled its sponsorship ... The Swedish carmaker declined to extend its sponsorship of the Volvo Masters of Asia for 2009, Volvo Event Management chief executive Per Ericsson said ... Volvo sponsors the World Match Play Championship, the China Open now a One Asia event co-sanctioned with the European Tour and the Masters Amateur. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Asian Tour dealt a major blow May 14, 2009
SINGAPORE: The Asian Tour have lost their flagship Masters of Asia event after sponsor Volvo pulled out, blaming the confusion surrounding golf in the region and political unrest in host country Thailand ... These include the China Open, an event sponsored by Volvo ... Per Ericsson, president of Volvo Event Management, said the company had decided not to take up their contractual option to extend their Masters of Asia sponsorship for another year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Date Lines: News from the Bay Area arts scene May 14, 2009
Chronicle Staff Report. Wednesday, May 13, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
No car price relief May 14, 2009
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New merger rumors swirl around Case; company officials mum May 14, 2009
"I heard it was Volvo," he said, "and Caterpillar last month, and somebody else a month before." ... "There's a number of firms being talked about - but they're all rumors," he said, adding Volvo to the list of possible companies interested in Case. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Ford Raises $1.4 Billion Through Common Stock Offering May 13, 2009
With about 205,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. (PR Newswire)
Indian trucks coming to Martinez May 13, 2009
The Jones Group sells Honda, Volkswagen, Mazda, Audi, Volvo and Subaru brands. Mr. Jones said he has not determined a sales price. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Car-fixing couple guilty of rat-repair scam May 13, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009. (05-12) 10:43 PDT REDWOOD CITY. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Class of 2009 creating special event May 12, 2009
Ghiz is still facing charges in Orleans District Court that she was driving negligently when she hit Armstrong with her Volvo on the grass near where the tent was set up. In addition, a civil suit filed in Barnstable Superior Court by the Armstrong family is pending against Ghiz. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Firefighter pulls man from NYC canal May 12, 2009
He had gone in to get the driver of a Volvo that went in the water early Saturday. Staiti ended up spending more time in the water than necessary, after he was told there had been children in the car. (Albany Times Union)
Jack of all trades May 12, 2009
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