Ford Considers Sale of Volvo
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff
With all of the problems facing the auto industry, the company is considering shedding its Swedish unit.The Associated Press
DEARBORN, Mich. --
Ford says it is considering selling Volvo Car Corp. as the struggling U.S. automaker seeks to raise cash and weather the industry crisis.
Ford said Monday it expects its strategic review of the Swedish luxury automaker will take several months.
The Swedish government has said it has been in talks with Volvo and with
General Motors Saab unit following reports that the U.S. parent companies were seeking aid for their Swedish carmakers.
Ford, GM and Chrysler will go before Congress on Tuesday to present a proposal for $25 billion in loans to keep them afloat as sales sag.
Ford shares are up 18 cents at $2.87 in morning trading.
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