Volvo-Scania deal appears doomed
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AB Volvo planned acquisition of Scania AB now appears to be close to termination due to regulatory difficulties. Volvo is now considering its next strategy.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Ford steers toward a strategy; European chief pins hopes for a rebirth on new models, revamped ads. (Ford Europe's Nick Scheele)
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The Chairman of Ford Europe Nick Scheele has announced the new strategy of the automaker to improve its market shareby restructuring the company's operations, revamp its marketing plans, upgrade its advertising and capitalise on the appeal of its new Focus automobile.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Opel chief warns of possible layoffs
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New Opel AG Chairman Carl-Peter Forster said that the car maker may have to layoff some of its European labor force. Opel is attempting to regain its profitability.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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