Comments on: Volvo may be sold to Renault? http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:02:48 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: ERIC GOH http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-208621 ERIC GOH Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:21:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-208621 If volvo is sold to renault, Renault marketed by Tan Chong, Malaysia if Tan Chong sell Renault cars, will Tan Chong sell Volvo Cars too? If volvo is sold to renault,

Renault marketed by Tan Chong, Malaysia

if Tan Chong sell Renault cars, will Tan Chong sell Volvo Cars too?

]]> By: Sex is wonderful, but it's like champagne.If you're forced to have four glasses at every meal you start to fantasize about water. http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-208448 Sex is wonderful, but it's like champagne.If you're forced to have four glasses at every meal you start to fantasize about water. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:53:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-208448 torque said, February 9, 2009 @ 7:08 pm Jaybond said, February 4, 2009 @ 1:09 pm By the way FWD saloon cars can still be fun (e.g Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Peugeot 407) __________________________________________________________________________ Agree…but if you think those are fun, I advise you to drive the new Audi A4. It’s too a FWD car and if you do get a chance driving it…take my advise…drive the car to 120/130 kph and then slam the brake REALLY hard (you really need to have the guts doing this!)…I assure you that the car still planted to the ground (no worry! it won’t flip), doesn’t run out of the course, stop the car in very short distance and best of all…you could doing this with both your hands at the back of your head (other point to lansi with some of your friends). --------------- nice torque said,

February 9, 2009 @ 7:08 pm

Jaybond said,
February 4, 2009 @ 1:09 pm

By the way FWD saloon cars can still be fun (e.g Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Peugeot 407)

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Agree…but if you think those are fun, I advise you to drive the new Audi A4. It’s too a FWD car and if you do get a chance driving it…take my advise…drive the car to 120/130 kph and then slam the brake REALLY hard (you really need to have the guts doing this!)…I assure you that the car still planted to the ground (no worry! it won’t flip), doesn’t run out of the course, stop the car in very short distance and best of all…you could doing this with both your hands at the back of your head (other point to lansi with some of your friends).
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nice

]]> By: torque http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-207498 torque Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:08:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-207498 Jaybond said, February 4, 2009 @ 1:09 pm By the way FWD saloon cars can still be fun (e.g Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Peugeot 407) __________________________________________________________________________ Agree...but if you think those are fun, I advise you to drive the new Audi A4. It's too a FWD car and if you do get a chance driving it...take my advise...drive the car to 120/130 kph and then slam the brake REALLY hard (you really need to have the guts doing this!)...I assure you that the car still planted to the ground (no worry! it won't flip), doesn't run out of the course, stop the car in very short distance and best of all...you could doing this with both your hands at the back of your head (other point to lansi with some of your friends). Jaybond said,
February 4, 2009 @ 1:09 pm

By the way FWD saloon cars can still be fun (e.g Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Peugeot 407)

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Agree…but if you think those are fun, I advise you to drive the new Audi A4. It’s too a FWD car and if you do get a chance driving it…take my advise…drive the car to 120/130 kph and then slam the brake REALLY hard (you really need to have the guts doing this!)…I assure you that the car still planted to the ground (no worry! it won’t flip), doesn’t run out of the course, stop the car in very short distance and best of all…you could doing this with both your hands at the back of your head (other point to lansi with some of your friends).

]]> By: Peroistopper http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-206399 Peroistopper Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:59:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-206399 Khazanah beli volvo, bring all the technology here.... Khazanah beli volvo, bring all the technology here….

]]> By: bmpower http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-206130 bmpower Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:22:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-206130 I think... as stated ... they were not selling ONLY volvo car. they instead selling Volvo's brand and that's include ALL. I think… as stated … they were not selling ONLY volvo car.
they instead selling Volvo’s brand and that’s include ALL.

]]> By: tiadaid http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-206111 tiadaid Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:20:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-206111 aliBaPa said, February 4, 2009 @ 11:46 pm I’m so surprise that Ford still don’t need govt’s bailout. cool Ford, you are just amazing. ---------------------------------------------- When you just sold almost all of your European car brands at premium prices, surely there's money in the bank. Now they want to sell Volvo, meaning that Ford will now consist of it's core brands - Ford, Lincoln & Mercury aliBaPa said,
February 4, 2009 @ 11:46 pm

I’m so surprise that Ford still don’t need govt’s bailout.
cool Ford, you are just amazing.

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When you just sold almost all of your European car brands at premium prices, surely there’s money in the bank. Now they want to sell Volvo, meaning that Ford will now consist of it’s core brands – Ford, Lincoln & Mercury

]]> By: aliBaPa http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-206070 aliBaPa Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:46:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-206070 I'm so surprise that Ford still don't need govt's bailout. cool Ford, you are just amazing. I’m so surprise that Ford still don’t need govt’s bailout.
cool Ford, you are just amazing.

]]> By: tolan http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-206067 tolan Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:39:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-206067 we could see renault F1 cars deploying airbags real soon :p we could see renault F1 cars deploying airbags real soon :p

]]> By: NutzeyWagen http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-206061 NutzeyWagen Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:06:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-206061 hope it happens. would be fantastic. just think of what type of cars there will be. luckily it's going to stay european n not........going to China! phew! hope it happens. would be fantastic. just think of what type of cars there will be.

luckily it’s going to stay european n not……..going to China! phew!

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-206033 mystvearn Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:06:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-206033 A volvo 370z That would be nice. Fast and safe. A volvo 370z

That would be nice. Fast and safe.

]]> By: tiadaid http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-206025 tiadaid Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:55:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-206025 tiadaid said, February 4, 2009 @ 8:53 pm najibest said, February 4, 2009 @ 5:26 pm bmwpower, volvo trucks is no longer under the same roof with volvo cars. they were separated some times ago. if i’m not mistaken volvo trucks still have some investment from the sweedish government. and i think they recently bought nissan diesel… ————————————————- And Volvo Trucks owns Renault Trucks…haha ------------------------------- And to add on that, Renault SA is actually the biggest shareholder in Volvo Trucks. tiadaid said,

February 4, 2009 @ 8:53 pm

najibest said,

February 4, 2009 @ 5:26 pm

bmwpower,

volvo trucks is no longer under the same roof with volvo cars. they were separated some times ago. if i’m not mistaken volvo trucks still have some investment from the sweedish government. and i think they recently bought nissan diesel…

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And Volvo Trucks owns Renault Trucks…haha

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And to add on that, Renault SA is actually the biggest shareholder in Volvo Trucks.

]]> By: tiadaid http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-206024 tiadaid Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:53:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-206024 najibest said, February 4, 2009 @ 5:26 pm bmwpower, volvo trucks is no longer under the same roof with volvo cars. they were separated some times ago. if i’m not mistaken volvo trucks still have some investment from the sweedish government. and i think they recently bought nissan diesel… ------------------------------------------------- And Volvo Trucks owns Renault Trucks...haha najibest said,

February 4, 2009 @ 5:26 pm

bmwpower,

volvo trucks is no longer under the same roof with volvo cars. they were separated some times ago. if i’m not mistaken volvo trucks still have some investment from the sweedish government. and i think they recently bought nissan diesel…

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And Volvo Trucks owns Renault Trucks…haha

]]> By: Sex is wonderful, but it's like champagne.If you're forced to have four glasses at every meal you start to fantasize about water. http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205988 Sex is wonderful, but it's like champagne.If you're forced to have four glasses at every meal you start to fantasize about water. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:01:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205988 could be a good move could be a good move

]]> By: najibest http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205978 najibest Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:26:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205978 bmwpower, volvo trucks is no longer under the same roof with volvo cars. they were separated some times ago. if i'm not mistaken volvo trucks still have some investment from the sweedish government. and i think they recently bought nissan diesel... bmwpower,

volvo trucks is no longer under the same roof with volvo cars. they were separated some times ago. if i’m not mistaken volvo trucks still have some investment from the sweedish government. and i think they recently bought nissan diesel…

]]> By: bmpower http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205964 bmpower Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:57:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205964 volvo is not only about car lah.. poor you all. core business and good volvo perspective is VOLVO TRUCKS. currently the best one is Volvo F14 trucks. It's good with renault, renault's had trucks too.. but it migh be redundant. So sell them off, to the biggest bid one.. even china company. who care! volvo is not only about car lah.. poor you all.

core business and good volvo perspective is VOLVO TRUCKS.
currently the best one is Volvo F14 trucks.

It’s good with renault, renault’s had trucks too.. but it migh be redundant.
So sell them off, to the biggest bid one.. even china company.
who care!

]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205962 4G63T DSM Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:37:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205962 Whatever it is, I don't think ford need Volvo which is why its on the chopping block. Ford's european devision has been coming out with a range of blockbuster hits so perhaps they think they can do without another brand to consolidate its operation. As for Volvo going back to RWD, I don't see it as a lightly route as much as I would like to see. The truth is, while RWD gives you better feel and driving control, it isn;t as efficient in terms of fuel efficiency and packaging. Perhaps driving enthusiates will care, but then again, driving enthusiates rarely buy Volvos anyway...save for some powerful Wagons. So Volvo is definately looking at the right demographics where it comes to drive wheels. Volvo will probably continue to be FWD/AWD and leave the RWD game to the Germans. Whatever it is, I don’t think ford need Volvo which is why its on the chopping block.

Ford’s european devision has been coming out with a range of blockbuster hits so perhaps they think they can do without another brand to consolidate its operation.

As for Volvo going back to RWD, I don’t see it as a lightly route as much as I would like to see. The truth is, while RWD gives you better feel and driving control, it isn;t as efficient in terms of fuel efficiency and packaging. Perhaps driving enthusiates will care, but then again, driving enthusiates rarely buy Volvos anyway…save for some powerful Wagons. So Volvo is definately looking at the right demographics where it comes to drive wheels.

Volvo will probably continue to be FWD/AWD and leave the RWD game to the Germans.

]]> By: BanyakMasukWorkshop http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205959 BanyakMasukWorkshop Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:24:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205959 najibest said, February 4, 2009 @ 2:19 pm why renault and not peugeot eh? _________________________________ ford cant force peugeot to buy volvo if they dont want/need it right? but i dont think they need volvo anyways. they already own citroen and partner with people like toyota, bmw, ford and mitsubishi.. and have quite an amazing array of model lineups. najibest said,
February 4, 2009 @ 2:19 pm

why renault and not peugeot eh?
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ford cant force peugeot to buy volvo if they dont want/need it right?

but i dont think they need volvo anyways. they already own citroen and partner with people like toyota, bmw, ford and mitsubishi.. and have quite an amazing array of model lineups.

]]> By: BanyakMasukWorkshop http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205957 BanyakMasukWorkshop Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:09:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205957 layman said, February 4, 2009 @ 2:05 pm Poor Volvo keep on searching for partner, like a chick on the street. ___________________________________ volvo isnt looking for a partner. Ford owns volvo... and want to sell volvo off to get some extra money so that they can shore up their cash reserves. in case you didnt know, they recently sold jaguar to TATA. layman said,
February 4, 2009 @ 2:05 pm

Poor Volvo keep on searching for partner, like a chick on the street.
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volvo isnt looking for a partner. Ford owns volvo… and want to sell volvo off to get some extra money so that they can shore up their cash reserves. in case you didnt know, they recently sold jaguar to TATA.

]]> By: najibest http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205950 najibest Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:19:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205950 why renault and not peugeot eh? peugeot is making primarily hot hatches but the do have some MPV. anyway having volvo on board can definitely help to improve their SUV design (some which are shared with mitsubishi and definitely not that great) and big cars. why renault and not peugeot eh? peugeot is making primarily hot hatches but the do have some MPV. anyway having volvo on board can definitely help to improve their SUV design (some which are shared with mitsubishi and definitely not that great) and big cars.

]]> By: layman http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205948 layman Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:05:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205948 Poor Volvo keep on searching for partner, like a chick on the street. Poor Volvo keep on searching for partner, like a chick on the street.

]]> By: Jaybond http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205944 Jaybond Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:41:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205944 hidrogentank, agree! hidrogentank, agree!

]]> By: csv http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205942 csv Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:37:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205942 wah, if go through. we get Nissan-Renault-Volvo together. alot of platforms and engineering tech. 3 in 1. Machiam Nescafe 3 in 1. wah, if go through. we get Nissan-Renault-Volvo together. alot of platforms and engineering tech.

3 in 1. Machiam Nescafe 3 in 1.

]]> By: Jaybond http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205941 Jaybond Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:37:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205941 Tolan, perhaps Proton could be the one who have the guts to hire Bangle. The rest of the world would not dare...hehe Tolan, perhaps Proton could be the one who have the guts to hire Bangle. The rest of the world would not dare…hehe

]]> By: tolan http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205938 tolan Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:28:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205938 How about proton go and buy volvo.. good larger car platform and extra safety which proton now dont have. Perhaps hiring Bangle wld be also a good idea to leapfrog protons design.. which is now boring. Funds? no worries.. wait until this recession is at its worst.. then borrow money from the G to buy.. ford maybe force to sell for cheap.. 1 euro perhap? How about proton go and buy volvo.. good larger car platform and extra safety which proton now dont have. Perhaps hiring Bangle wld be also a good idea to leapfrog protons design.. which is now boring.

Funds? no worries.. wait until this recession is at its worst.. then borrow money from the G to buy.. ford maybe force to sell for cheap.. 1 euro perhap?

]]> By: hidrogentank http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205935 hidrogentank Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:22:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205935 Jaybond; yes! dont forget saabs n civics haha! Jaybond;
yes! dont forget saabs n civics haha!

]]> By: TheophilusChin http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205934 TheophilusChin Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:22:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205934 If this happens, Volvo can use Nissan-Infiniti's RWD platforms for its range. Or a Volvo GT-R hahahaha... I miss my father's 240 and I love the S90 - the last RWD Volvo. If this happens, Volvo can use Nissan-Infiniti’s RWD platforms for its range. Or a Volvo GT-R hahahaha…

I miss my father’s 240 and I love the S90 – the last RWD Volvo.

]]> By: Jaybond http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205930 Jaybond Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:09:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205930 Volvo has already got Steve Mattin as the Design Chief, whose has already done a great job with XC60 & the upcoming S60. No way they will hire Bangle to ruin the newfound Volvo design language! I agree if Volvo to start reconsidering RWD for their future cars. But since this manufacturer is driven by safety rather than driving precision (ala BMW), I doubt that could happen. By the way FWD saloon cars can still be fun (e.g Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Peugeot 407) Volvo has already got Steve Mattin as the Design Chief, whose has already done a great job with XC60 & the upcoming S60.

No way they will hire Bangle to ruin the newfound Volvo design language!

I agree if Volvo to start reconsidering RWD for their future cars. But since this manufacturer is driven by safety rather than driving precision (ala BMW), I doubt that could happen.

By the way FWD saloon cars can still be fun (e.g Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Peugeot 407)

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205917 nmh Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:43:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205917 Pls renault, volvo shud purely RWD.....the engine position etc, I also expect amt transmission shifted thru paddle....and the most important, all new design language. Perhaps they can hire Bangle to do the magic Pls renault, volvo shud purely RWD…..the engine position etc, I also expect amt transmission shifted thru paddle….and the most important, all new design language. Perhaps they can hire Bangle to do the magic

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205914 nmh Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:36:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205914 Hmm good i think, at least volvo is back owned by european. Hmm good i think, at least volvo is back owned by european.

]]> By: Jaybond http://paultan.org/2009/02/04/volvo-may-be-sold-to-renault/#comment-205913 Jaybond Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:35:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=11691#comment-205913 The big question is whether Renault has got the money to pour in..Hopefully they have The big question is whether Renault has got the money to pour in..Hopefully they have

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