Leif Johansson Quotations

There is a growing interest in the market to reduce fuel consumption. We now have a technology that is interesting from a commercial viewpoint . . . for a hybrid market for heavy vehicles.

Trucks, construction equipment and buses are seriously affected by the sharp downturn in North America, ... The downturn could not be offset by strong performance elsewhere in the world.

We are now investigating the matter more closely to determine what has happened, ... If it is confirmed that the accusations are valid and improper actions have occurred, we will naturally take actions.

We drew the conclusion that this was the way to do business in Iraq, ... No one linked that to bribes.

We did business with an authority in Iraq. The same authority tells our agent that you have to pay a fee to do any business at all,

There are those who are disappointed that the US market is seen flat next year, but based on a 25% increase this year, the US market simply can't grow any more.

To place a bid on the table without Investor's consent is not meaningful,

now investigating the matter more closely to determine what has happened.

The negative economic trends were reflected in the group's operating results, which were unsatisfactory throughout the entire year,

In Volvo's most recent quarterly report we announced measures to adapt the level of Group costs, and since then signs of a weakening market have not declined,

The fourth-quarter results continued the trend from previous quarters, however the integration of the truck companies had a positive effect on earnings.

Within a few years we will show you a real vehicle that really works with hybrid technology for trucks and buses.

We simply had to make up our minds to do something bigger and better than what was before and that's what we did,

We will be forced to issue notices of termination, ... The Group's earnings capacity is insufficient and we must now take actions to ensure Volvo's long-term competitiveness.

We are seeing the birth of a new perspective of the world, where ecology and economics are two sides of the same coin.

The Natural Step is a clear voice in the commotion.