On 09/02/2018 at 20:59, Ryeman said:

Odd, since there is so much German styling and engineering in them.

So?

I hate BMWs too.... Being German doesn't automatically make it any good.

 

I do quite like Saab interiors, actually. The old ones, where it looks like you've accidentally climbed into a jet fighter!!

V60 -

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1038316_2020-volvo-v60-leaked

XC40 power news -

https://www.goauto.com.au/future-models/volvo/xc40/volvo-xc40-to-get-three-pot-engine/2018-02-20/69928.html

Geely to increase ownership of merc to over 10%.  Future collaboration.  With Renault already owning part of merc over the Smart cars a continued dilution.

The Chinese XC40 -

http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180326/ANE/180329792/lynk-co-picks-volvos-belgium-plant-for-europe-output?cciid=email-autonews-blast

More on the XC40 -

http://europe.autonews.com/article/20180524/ANE/180529865/volvo-will-expand-xc40-output-promises-to-widen-compact-family?cciid=email-autonews-blast

Volvo’s first all electric car  -

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1117413_volvo-xc40-crossover-suv-to-be-companys-first-all-electric-car