Topic: AB Volvo

Learning how to listen

As the sound of silence disappears, a mother embarks on a quest to find quiet moments.

2011 safest cars announced: Is your dream car a top pick?

A total of 66 cars were designated the 2011 safest cars, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced Wednesday. They include 40 cars, 25 SUVs, and one minivan, which “do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes,” the institute says. Here are the 2011 safest cars, listed alphabetically by automaker. Did your dream car make the cut?

Nigeria's power industry reform needs more scrutiny

Nigeria's privatization plans for its power grid don't consider the role of the generator and diesel fuel industries, which may have an interest in holding up improvements.

Zero tolerance for harm

A Christian Science perspective.

Volvo-Geely deal China's biggest foreign auto acquisition

Volvo-Geely deal: The buyer of Volvo, Geely Holding Group, gives the small Chinese automaker a global brand.

Volvo recalls tractor trailer trucks for steering problem

Volvo recalls 60,000 trucks to address a potential steering problem in two different Volvo models. Volvo recall will begin in mid August.

More family income! Now what? Save, remodel, or splurge?

Reader mailbag: With the prospect of more family income, decide what's most important to both of you.

Mercury may have its wings clipped by Ford

Ford Motor Company is considering the elimination of its Mercury brand automobiles and SUV's.

Can Detroit go green?

In the race for the best green auto technology, Detroit is a slightly late entrant. But from battery innovation to re-training workers, the Motor City is going to give green a go.

China's auto industry shifts into high gear

Partnerships with West have given it needed technology; now it's the world's biggest car market, having passed the US this year.

Israeli officials press Sweden on journalist's organ theft story

Angry Israeli politicians and journalists charge claim of organ theft from Palestinians a "blood libel." They're seeking Swedish government condemnation, and threaten a chill in diplomatic relations if it isn't forthcoming.

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

This debut novel blends the history of the Salem witch trials with the tale of a 1991 Harvard student who makes some surprising discoveries about her family’s past.

Watching a video of a car crash? Let me offer you a new car.

What would Arty do?

With money tight, a retired couple gain fresh admiration for a frugal neighbor.

Global crisis aside, foreign carmakers flock to Russia

No ‘Rust Belt’ in sight at Russia’s ‘Little Detroit.’

Opinion: Detroit's Big Three: Purge the urge to merge.

Does anyone think GM, Chrysler, and Ford are too small to be effective?

Will Ivy League embrace R.O.T.C again?

Both McCain and Obama have said the schools should be more open to the military recruitment program.

Marketing Rorschach test

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