Volvo could manufacture in China; Carmaker also looks to boost XC90 production.(News)

Automotive News Europe,  December, 2003  by Wernle, Bradford

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Byline: Bradford Wernle

Volvo could start production of its S40 sedan in China in late 2005 or early 2006.

In addition, the Swedish manufacturer's XC90 sport-utility has been such a big success that Volvo is looking to increase capacity again at its Torslanda plant here.

No final decisions have been made.

Both potential moves are part of the Swedish car company's drive to gradually increase global production from 415,000 to 600,000 vehicles a year.

Curt Germundsson, Volvo manufacturing chief, visited China last month to conduct talks about starting production of the ...

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