DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Ford Motor Co. said it is talking with Chinese automaker Geely concerning the possible sale of Volvo, the Swedish brand it bought in 1999.
In a statement, Ford Chief Financial Officer Lewis Booth said, "Ford believes Geely has the potential to be a responsible future owner of Volvo and drive operations forward while at the same time preserving the company's core value and its independence as a Swedish brand."
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