Renault Discuss Purchasing Volvo with Ford

Talks are on again between Renault and Ford for the sale of Volvo to the French automaker

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sub39h

it would be a shame to see Volvo be swallowed up by another company. But just imagine what would happen if Volvo and Renault teamed up to make safe cars?

February 3, 2009 3:31 pm

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Dorkington

Renault's increased safety since the late 90s is actually a product of their cooperation with Volvo. A lot of Volvo know-how regarding safety was exchanged during their first merger-attempt in the early 90s. Also, Volvo after having sold their car division to Ford, bought Renault's heavy truck division with the money from the sales. Since then Volvo have also bought Nissan Diesel. Thus the Volvo-Nissan-Renault Triangle is just missing Volvo Cars..

February 3, 2009 5:05 pm

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norther

no, not reanault again. they ruin everything they touch. i dont wanna see a volvo with and mpi or dci engine. i dont care if volvo is losing money, they are better off without renault. how come only renault is the only one to seize the oportunity. helooo.. vw, bmw .. anyone?

February 3, 2009 5:26 pm

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dom6698

What total and utter rubbish. Volvo has already been ravaged by Ford, with the reskinned Focus MKII saloon, estate and hatchbacks (S40/V50/C30/C70). You may think the 343/363/340/360/440/460/480 efforts were not good ones, but those and the PRV 2664/2849cc engine co-developed with Peugeot and Renault really helped Volvo sales and helped grow the brand considerably.

February 3, 2009 9:08 pm

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WildMaverick1200

Well......Renault seems to be volvo's best option so far...

February 3, 2009 9:22 pm

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BabyMilo

Haven't volvo and renault already tried being together and it didnt work? so why are they going back??

February 4, 2009 5:31 am

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joelynn

renault doesn't ruin everything.... they turn out very popular and attractive small cars that have economy and safety that puts most other companies to shame... oh and did i mention that they invented the MPV and mini-MPV and won F1 two years in a row.

February 9, 2009 12:43 pm

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