Steve Mattin Leaves Volvo

Hathaway · Mar 27th, 2009, 23:26

Just read the news here: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/27/b...eaves-company/

With everything in the air about the future of Volvo, this surely is not good news. Makes me wonder what happened, and who can possibly take over. Will it mean another drastic change in design?
I guess we'll have to wait and see...

Laney760 · Mar 27th, 2009, 23:48

Hope it's not because he's just heard that Geely, Chinese, have placed the winning bid for Volvos. According to a lot of reports on the net the bidding ends April, J P Morgan Chase is dealing with the auction, I happen to know one of their Directors but doubt if I'd get anything out of her but am going to give her a ring next week anyway............

Edited to say my post sounds as though Geely have already won it, they havent but are the faves in the running........

keithf · Mar 28th, 2009, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laneystrider

J P Morgan Chase is dealing with the auction, I happen to know one of their Directors but doubt if I'd get anything out of her but am going to give her a ring next week anyway............

Freinds in high places eh....
Who is Steve Mattin, is he a designer or something?

Citizen.Agfa · Mar 28th, 2009, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by keithf

Freinds in high places eh....
Who is Steve Mattin, is he a designer or something?

If you try the novel idea of clicking on a link, you would see the following headline:-

BREAKING: Volvo design chief Steve Mattin leaves company

Any help? Lol!

C.A.

keithf · Mar 28th, 2009, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Citizen.Agfa

If you try the novel idea of clicking on a link, you would see the following headline:-

BREAKING: Volvo design chief Steve Mattin leaves company

Any help? Lol!

C.A.

Sorry, It was early and my eyes were only half open

. I probably shouldn't go on the computer before mid-day (or operate machinery, etc)! Thanks for the tip.

Seen it on someone's signature:
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity! That's me!

Chris740R · Mar 28th, 2009, 13:26

Well I wasn't that keen on the new S60 anyway...

Volvophile · Mar 28th, 2009, 16:53

I am extremely shocked to hear this. I sincerely hope this is just a rumour, because if it is not, Volvo's future could seriously be put in jeopardy. Being taken over by a Chinese company is bad enough, but this combined with the departure of the man in charge of giving their image another boost will be a serious blow to the company.

zax · Mar 29th, 2009, 19:15

My "friend of a friend" at Marlow reckons the Chinese "deal" is as good as done but I would add this is just from what they have seen/heard and isn't in any way even slightly official - make of it what you will.

Shame they couldn't "buy themselves back" and become the Volvo we love again, but if they are loosing {edit: a substantial amount} on every XC90 they sell new (shhhh, it's a secret!), then what hope is there?

Mar 27th, 2009, 23:26	#1
Hathaway Junior Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2016 23:21 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Andover	Steve Mattin Leaves Volvo Just read the news here: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/27/b...eaves-company/ With everything in the air about the future of Volvo, this surely is not good news. Makes me wonder what happened, and who can possibly take over. Will it mean another drastic change in design? I guess we'll have to wait and see...

Mar 27th, 2009, 23:48	#2
Laney760 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henley on Thames	Hope it's not because he's just heard that Geely, Chinese, have placed the winning bid for Volvos. According to a lot of reports on the net the bidding ends April, J P Morgan Chase is dealing with the auction, I happen to know one of their Directors but doubt if I'd get anything out of her but am going to give her a ring next week anyway............ Edited to say my post sounds as though Geely have already won it, they havent but are the faves in the running........ __________________ [IMG]Volvo2 by Strider'swoman, on Flickr[/IMG] Current '96 945 2.3 lpt - Aurigas, tailgate spoiler, sports grille, lpg fuelled Previous '88 764 TD, '92 945 TD, '88 745, '81 244 DL

Mar 29th, 2009, 19:15	#8
zax Volvophile Last Online: Dec 19th, 2015 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds View Photos By: zax	My "friend of a friend" at Marlow reckons the Chinese "deal" is as good as done but I would add this is just from what they have seen/heard and isn't in any way even slightly official - make of it what you will. Shame they couldn't "buy themselves back" and become the Volvo we love again, but if they are loosing {edit: a substantial amount} on every XC90 they sell new (shhhh, it's a secret!), then what hope is there? __________________ VOLVO - Invented by Swedes, built by Belgians, driven by GODS!! Currently enjoying an '05 S40 1.8 SE ("Vicky II") Last edited by zax; Mar 29th, 2009 at 19:47. Reason: too much detail could identify my "friend"

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Chris740R Premier Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cranfield	Well I wasn't that keen on the new S60 anyway...

Mar 28th, 2009, 16:53	#7
Volvophile Premier Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2024 19:10 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dublin	I am extremely shocked to hear this. I sincerely hope this is just a rumour, because if it is not, Volvo's future could seriously be put in jeopardy. Being taken over by a Chinese company is bad enough, but this combined with the departure of the man in charge of giving their image another boost will be a serious blow to the company.

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