 | | 20/08/2008 Volvo Penta - Volvo Penta names head of marine leisure |
| Pascal Jamet has been appointed European head of Marine Leisure at Volvo Penta, effective September 1, 2008. Next |
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 | | 13/03/2008 Volvo Penta - Neste Oil and Volvo Penta trial renewable diesel |
| Finland's Neste Oil and Swedish engine builder Volvo Penta have teamed up to trial Neste Oil's NExBTL renewable diesel in passenger boats used in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of an EU project. Next |
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| | 13/03/2008 Volvo Penta - Volvo Penta sales up in 2007 |
| Sweden's Volvo Group has reported that net sales for its marine division Volvo Penta rose by nine per cent in 2007 compared to 2006. Next |
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| | 06/02/2008 Volvo Penta - Volvo delivers strong year-end results |
| The Volvo Group has revealed that its fourth-quarter sales for 2007 grew by 25 per cent to SEK 84.6 billion compared to the same time last year, resulting in a 10 per cent increase in annual net sales to ... Next |
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| | 26/07/2007 Volvo - Volvo Q2 results reflect softer markets in North America and Japan |
| Volvo reports that demand has remained favourable in most of its markets in Europe, Asia and South America despite an income decrease in its second quarter results. Next |
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| | 11/06/2007 Volvo Penta IPS debuts in sportsfishing |
| Volvo Penta IPS is making its first entry into the sportsfishing sector onboard Spencer Yachts' new 43ft (13m) Spencer 43 Express. Next |
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| | 14/05/2007 Volvo - Volvo releases 2007 Q1 results |
| The first quarter, ended March 31, 2007, saw Volvo's net sales decrease by 3 per cent to SEK 61.0 billion, and operating income decrease by 2 per cent to SEK 5,328 million. Next |
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| | 11/04/2007 Volvo Penta Oceania established in Australia |
| Sweden's Volvo Penta has revealed that it is in the process of restructuring its service and dealer organisation in Australia in order to strengthen its presence in the region. Next |
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| | 26/03/2007 Volvo to complete purchase of Nissan Diesel |
| Volvo has announced that it has raised its stake in Nissan Diesel to 96 per cent after its offer to acquire the Japanese truck manufacturer expired on Friday. Next |
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| | 12/03/2007 Volvo Penta - Annual Volvo report reveals record Volvo Penta figures |
| The Volvo Group has released its annual report for 2006, noting a seven per cent increase in net sales to SEK 248 billion for the financial year. Next |
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| | 05/01/2007 Volvo Penta honours UK dealers |
| Volvo Penta recognised two UK dealers during its recent National Dealer Conference in Chesford Grange, Warwick. Next |
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| | 03/01/2007 Volvo Penta test center gets "Clean Marina" certification |
| Volvo Penta's Marine Engine Test Center in Suffolk, Virginia, has received a "Clean Marina" desgination under the state's programme. It is one of only 30 marinas to be certified. There are an estimated 1,000 marinas in Virginia. Next |
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| | 16/11/2006 Volvo Penta - Lazzara 75 debuts quadruple Volvo Penta IPS drive units |
| The 75ft (22.9 m) Lazzara LSX 75 express yacht is making waves as the world's first boat to install four Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) drive units. Next |
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| | 01/11/2006 Volvo Penta - Volvo Group delivers strong Q3 results |
| Volvo has announced that its third quarter sales for the three months ended September 30, 2006 grew by nine per cent over the same time last year to SKr 57,426 million. Income for the period grew by 34 per cent to SKr 3,939 million. Next |
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| | 25/09/2006 Volvo Penta - AB Volvo increases its holding in Nissan Diesel |
| AB Volvo has acquired an additional six per cent of shares in Nissan Diesel from Nissan Motor for approximately SKr 500 million, corresponding to JPY 439 per share. Next |
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| | 13/09/2006 Volvo Penta - Volvo Environment Prize Foundation awards three pioneers in marine ecosystems |
| Three laureates have been selected to receive the Volvo Environment Prize 2006 for their work in understanding the human impact on the world's fisheries and global ocean environment. Next |
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| | 11/09/2006 Volvo Penta - FT speculates on Volvo's future |
| In articles dated August 21 and September 7, the Financial Times has highlighted the significance of new stake holding initiatives in the Swedish manufacturer of trucks, boat engines, construction equipment and aerospace components. Next |
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| | 07/09/2006 Volvo Penta - Monterey receives Volvo award for highest growth in 2006 |
| Monterey Boats received the 2006 Volvo Penta Achievement Award for having the highest single-year unit growth of any boat builder using Volvo engines in the US. Next |
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| | 07/09/2006 Volvo Penta invests in Vara plant |
| Volvo Penta is to invest approximately SKr100 million in its engine plant in Vara to increase the plant's current capacity from 13,000 engines to approximately 18,000 diesel engines per year. Next |
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| | 25/08/2006 Volvo Penta makes key appointment |
| Volvo Penta has announced that Hans Örtengren, who has worked within Volvo Trucks and most recently at Wabco Automotive in Sweden, has been appointed head of Volvo Penta Marine Leisure in Europe. Next |
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| | 18/08/2006 Volvo Penta expands product range for 2007 |
| Sweden's Volvo Penta has expanded its product range for the 2007 model year with the introduction of two new versions of its popular IPS drive system for boats. Next |
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| | 05/07/2006 Volvo Penta acquires engine importer |
| Sweden's Volvo Penta has announced the acquisition of Eastern Engine Pty Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Eastern Engine, which is located in Brisbane, Australia, has served as an authorised Volvo Penta importer and distributor for almost 20 years. Next |
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| | 20/06/2006 Volvo Penta IPS to be installed on catamaran |
| Volvo Penta has announced that Australia's Noosa Cat is the first boatbuilder to install Volvo Penta's Inboard Performance System (IPS) in a catamaran. Next |
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| | 25/04/2006 Volvo Group releases strong Q1 figures |
| Sweden's Volvo Group has announced that its first quarter sales for the three months ended March 31, 2006 grew by 15 per cent over the same time last year to SKr 60.2 billion. Next |
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| | 14/03/2006 Volvo Penta - New management at Volvo Penta Global Parts |
| Kenneth Norlén has succeeded Lennart Hultberg as manager of Volvo Penta Global Parts, which handles spare parts, accessories and the QL range. Next |
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| | 09/02/2006 Volvo Penta - Marine University and Volvo Penta sign license agreement |
| Marine University and Volvo Penta have executed a license agreement to distribute Marine University's Boater 101 manuals to Volvo Penta's dealer base. Next |
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| | 23/01/2006 Volvo Penta honours dealers |
| Volvo Penta recognised three UK dealers at its recent National Dealer Conference in the Grand Canaries. Next |
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