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The first Volvo truck, the LV series 1, was introduced in 1928 and was equipped with a 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine.
Answer: True
The source confirms that the LV series 1, Volvo's first truck, was introduced in early 1928 and featured a 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine.
The LV series 1 was an immediate success, selling 50 units before the summer of 1928.
Answer: False
The LV series 1 was an immediate success, but it sold 500 units, not 50, before the summer of 1928.
In what year was Volvo Trucks founded, marked by the production of its first truck?
Answer: 1928
Volvo Trucks was founded in 1928, the same year its inaugural truck was produced.
What was the engine specification of the first Volvo truck model, the LV series 1?
Answer: A 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine producing 28 horsepower
The first Volvo truck, the LV series 1, was equipped with a 2.0 L 4-cylinder engine that generated 28 horsepower (21 kW).
How many units of the LV series 1 were sold before the summer of 1928, indicating its initial success?
Answer: 500 units
The LV series 1 achieved significant initial success, selling 500 units before the summer of 1928.
AB Volvo entered the North American market in 1981 by acquiring Freightliner, which led to the formation of Volvo White Truck Corporation.
Answer: False
AB Volvo entered the North American market in 1981 by acquiring White Trucks, not Freightliner, leading to the formation of Volvo White Truck Corporation.
The acquisition of White Trucks by Volvo included the dormant Sterling brand, alongside White and Autocar.
Answer: True
The source explicitly states that the White Trucks acquisition by Volvo included the White, Autocar, and the then-dormant Sterling brands.
Volvo began selling trucks under its own brand in North America in 1983, starting with the FH-series.
Answer: False
Volvo began selling trucks under its own brand in North America in 1986 with the FE-series low-cab COEs, not in 1983 with the FH-series.
The Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corporation was formed in 1986 with General Motors holding an 85% stake, making it the primary developer of heavy trucks for the venture.
Answer: False
In the Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corporation formed in 1986, AB Volvo held the 85% stake and was responsible for the development, design, and production of heavy trucks.
The Volvo VN-series, introduced in 1996, was the first Volvo truck developed independently of White or General Motors, specifically for the North American market.
Answer: True
The source confirms that the Volvo VN-series, launched in 1996, was indeed the first Volvo truck developed independently of its White or General Motors partnerships, specifically for the North American market.
After the introduction of the Volvo VN-series, Autocar became a standalone brand focusing solely on severe-service trucks.
Answer: False
Following the introduction of the Volvo VN-series, Autocar ceased to be a separate brand name and was integrated as a sub-model within Volvo's severe-service truck lineup.
The Autocar trademark was sold to a private holding company in 2005, leading to the immediate retirement of Autocar conventionals.
Answer: False
The Autocar trademark was sold in 2001, not 2005, to Grand Vehicle Works LLC, with Autocar conventionals being retired shortly thereafter.
Volvo's 1985 design upgrade for White and Autocar product lines introduced the Integral Tall Sleeper, also known as the 'Globetrotter' in America.
Answer: True
Among the design upgrades introduced by Volvo after 1981, the Integral Tall Sleeper, known as the 'Globetrotter' in America, was indeed introduced in 1985 for the White and Autocar product lines.
Before Volvo's acquisition, White Trucks served as the distributor for Freightliner until 1977.
Answer: True
The source confirms that prior to its acquisition by Volvo, White Trucks indeed functioned as the distributor for Freightliner until 1977.
All General Motors' heavy product lines were discontinued after the formation of Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corporation, with no exceptions.
Answer: False
After the formation of Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corporation, all General Motors' heavy product lines were discontinued with the exception of the GMC Brigadier.
When did AB Volvo enter the North American market, and what company did it acquire?
Answer: 1981, acquiring White Trucks
AB Volvo initiated its entry into the North American market in 1981 through the acquisition of White Trucks, leading to the establishment of Volvo White Truck Corporation.
Which of the following brands was NOT acquired by Volvo as part of the White Trucks acquisition?
Answer: Western Star
The White Trucks acquisition by Volvo included the White, Autocar, and Sterling brands. Western Star was spun off into an independent company.
What significant design upgrade did Volvo introduce to the White and Autocar product lines in 1985?
Answer: The Integral Tall Sleeper, known as the 'Globetrotter'
In 1985, Volvo introduced the Integral Tall Sleeper, also referred to as the 'Globetrotter' in America, as a significant design upgrade for the White and Autocar product lines.
When did Volvo begin selling trucks under its own brand in North America, and what series was introduced?
Answer: 1986, with the FE-series low-cab COEs
Volvo initiated sales of trucks under its own brand in North America in 1986, commencing with the FE-series low-cab COEs.
What was the ownership structure of the Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corporation formed in 1986?
Answer: AB Volvo held an 85% stake, and General Motors held 15%.
The Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corporation, established in 1986, was structured with AB Volvo holding an 85% stake and General Motors holding the remaining 15%.
What happened to the WhiteGMC name in 1995?
Answer: It was discontinued, and non-Autocar models adopted the Volvo name.
In 1995, the WhiteGMC name was discontinued, and all non-Autocar models subsequently adopted the Volvo brand name.
What was notable about the Volvo VN-series introduced in 1996?
Answer: It was the first Volvo truck developed independently of White or General Motors.
The Volvo VN-series, introduced in 1996, was significant as it represented the first Volvo truck developed autonomously, without reliance on the White or General Motors partnerships, and was tailored for the North American market.
Which of White's products was a low-COE model before the Volvo acquisition?
Answer: Road Xpeditor 2 (low-COE)
Prior to Volvo's acquisition, White's product lineup included the Road Xpeditor 2, which was a low-cabover engine (COE) model.
What was the outcome for General Motors' heavy product lines after the formation of Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corporation, with one exception?
Answer: All were discontinued, except for the GMC Brigadier.
Following the establishment of Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corporation, all of General Motors' heavy product lines were discontinued, with the sole exception of the GMC Brigadier.
In what year did Volvo GM discontinue the WhiteGMC name, leading to non-Autocar models adopting the Volvo name?
Answer: 1995
Volvo GM ceased using the WhiteGMC name in 1995, at which point all non-Autocar models were rebranded under the Volvo name.
AB Volvo's acquisition of Renault Véhicules Industriels in 2000 made Volvo the largest European truck manufacturer and the second-largest worldwide.
Answer: True
The acquisition of Renault Véhicules Industriels by AB Volvo on April 25, 2000, indeed positioned Volvo as the largest European truck manufacturer and the second-largest globally.
Volvo divested its low-cabover range, including the Xpeditor and Mack MR/LE, to gain approval for the merger with Renault Véhicules Industriels due to antitrust concerns.
Answer: True
To secure merger approval and address antitrust concerns, Volvo agreed to divest its low-cabover range, specifically the Xpeditor and Mack MR/LE models.
In August 2021, AB Volvo acquired a heavy-duty truck subsidiary in China to produce Volvo FH, FM, and FMX trucks starting in late 2022.
Answer: True
AB Volvo's acquisition of a heavy-duty truck subsidiary from Jiangling Motors Corp (JMC) in August 2021 was indeed intended for the production of Volvo FH, FM, and FMX trucks in China starting in late 2022.
Volvo Trucks entered the Indian HCV market through a joint venture with Tata Motors, producing its first truck at the Hoskote plant.
Answer: False
Volvo Trucks initially entered the Indian Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) market as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volvo Group, not through a joint venture with Tata Motors.
The current Volvo truck lineup in India includes the FM and FMX series, with the FMX available in both tipper and tractor truck variants.
Answer: False
In the current Volvo truck lineup in India, the FMX series is available only as a tipper variant, while the FM series offers tipper, tractor truck, and ballast tractor variants.
Volvo's first attempt to establish itself in Argentina in 1959 resulted in successful truck production through a partnership with Conarg.
Answer: False
Volvo's initial attempt to establish truck production in Argentina in 1959 through a partnership with Conarg was unsuccessful, though motor graders were produced.
Volvo Sudamericana SACI's 1972 proposal for an industrial complex in Argentina was approved, leading to the establishment of several manufacturing plants.
Answer: False
Volvo Sudamericana SACI's 1972 proposal for an industrial complex in Argentina was ultimately not approved, as Volvo lost the tender to Scania.
Volvo re-entered the low-cabover segment in 2007 by acquiring UD Nissan Diesel.
Answer: True
Volvo re-entered the low-cabover segment in 2007 through the acquisition of UD Nissan Diesel, following its earlier divestment of similar models.
How did AB Volvo expand its global presence on April 25, 2000?
Answer: By acquiring Renault Véhicules Industriels, including Mack Trucks.
On April 25, 2000, AB Volvo significantly expanded its global footprint by acquiring Renault Véhicules Industriels, an acquisition that also included Mack Trucks.
Why did Volvo divest its low-cabover range (Xpeditor, Mack MR/LE) after acquiring Renault Véhicules Industriels?
Answer: To avoid potential antitrust issues and secure merger approval.
Volvo divested its low-cabover range, including the Xpeditor and Mack MR/LE, as a strategic measure to avoid potential antitrust issues and ensure the approval of its merger with Renault Véhicules Industriels.
When did Volvo re-enter the low-cabover segment after its divestment?
Answer: 2007
Volvo re-entered the low-cabover segment in 2007 through its acquisition of UD Nissan Diesel, several years after divesting its previous offerings in that category.
What strategic move did AB Volvo make in China in August 2021?
Answer: Acquired a heavy-duty truck subsidiary of Jiangling Motors Corp (JMC).
In August 2021, AB Volvo strategically acquired a heavy-duty truck subsidiary from Jiangling Motors Corp (JMC) in China, including a manufacturing site in Taiyuan.
How did Volvo Trucks initially enter the Indian Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) market?
Answer: As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volvo Group.
Volvo Trucks initially entered the Indian Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) market as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volvo Group, producing its first truck at the Hoskote plant.
What is the current availability of the FMX series in the Volvo truck lineup in India?
Answer: Available only as a tipper variant.
Within the current Volvo truck lineup in India, the FMX series is exclusively available as a tipper variant.
What was the outcome of Volvo's second attempt to enter the Argentine market with an industrial complex proposal in 1972?
Answer: Volvo lost the tender, with the opportunity going to Scania.
Volvo's 1972 proposal for an industrial complex in Argentina was unsuccessful, as the company lost the tender to Scania.
What was the purpose of the joint venture VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) formed in India in 2008?
Answer: To manage all subsequent Volvo truck offerings in India.
The joint venture VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), established in India in 2008 between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, was formed to manage all subsequent Volvo truck offerings in the Indian market.
Volvo Trucks, a prominent division of the Volvo Group, is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and primarily focuses on the production of light-duty vehicles.
Answer: False
The source indicates that Volvo Trucks is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and specializes in heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing.
In 2012, Volvo Trucks became an independent company, separating from the Volvo Group to expand its global operations.
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, Volvo Trucks was integrated into Volvo Group Trucks on January 1, 2012, ceasing to operate as a separate company.
Volvo truck engines are exclusively manufactured in Ghent, Belgium, while cabs are produced in Skövde, Sweden.
Answer: False
The source states that Volvo truck cabs are manufactured in Umeå, Sweden, and Ghent, Belgium, while engines are produced in Skövde, Sweden, not exclusively in Ghent for engines.
Mack Trucks' operations were relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina, in 2009, which also serves as the headquarters for Volvo Trucks North America.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Mack Trucks' operations were indeed relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina, in 2009, a location that also serves as the headquarters for Volvo Trucks North America.
Class 8 Volvo trucks are manufactured in Macungie, Pennsylvania, while Class 8 Mack truck models are produced at the Dublin, Virginia plant.
Answer: False
Class 8 Volvo trucks are manufactured at the Dublin, Virginia plant, and Class 8 Mack truck models are produced in Macungie, Pennsylvania, which is the reverse of the statement.
Volvo Powertrain's Hagerstown, Maryland, facility produces engines and transmissions exclusively for the European market.
Answer: False
Volvo Powertrain's Hagerstown, Maryland, facility produces engines and transmissions exclusively for the North American market, not the European market.
Volvo Trucks' export network extends to over 1800 dealers across more than 75 countries.
Answer: True
The source indicates that Volvo Trucks maintains an extensive export network, with over 1800 dealers operating in more than 75 countries globally.
In 2016, Volvo Trucks employed over 52,000 people worldwide and annually produced and sold more than 190,000 units.
Answer: True
The source indicates that in 2016, Volvo Trucks had a global workforce exceeding 52,000 employees and achieved annual production and sales of over 190,000 units.
Volvo's main parts distribution center is located in Umeå, Sweden, serving as a central logistics hub.
Answer: False
Volvo Trucks' main parts distribution center is located in Ghent, Belgium, not Umeå, Sweden.
Volvo operates wholly owned assembly plants in Sweden, Belgium, and Canada.
Answer: False
While Volvo operates wholly owned assembly plants in Sweden and Belgium, the source does not list Canada among the countries with such facilities; instead, it lists the USA, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, China, and India.
The sales side of Volvo Trucks is divided into five distinct sales areas globally.
Answer: False
The sales side of Volvo Trucks is divided into seven distinct sales areas globally, not five.
Where is Volvo Trucks primarily headquartered?
Answer: Gothenburg, Sweden
Volvo Trucks is primarily headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, as stated in the source material.
Who is the current President of Volvo Trucks, according to the source material?
Answer: Roger Alm
Roger Alm is identified in the source material as the current President of Volvo Trucks.
In 2012, how was Volvo Trucks reorganized within the Volvo Group?
Answer: It was integrated into Volvo Group Trucks alongside other truck operations.
On January 1, 2012, Volvo Trucks was integrated into Volvo Group Trucks, ceasing its operation as a separate company within the larger Volvo Group.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a country hosting a wholly owned Volvo truck assembly plant?
Answer: Canada
The source lists Sweden, Belgium, USA, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, China, and India as locations for wholly owned Volvo truck assembly plants, but not Canada.
Where is Volvo Trucks' main parts distribution center located?
Answer: Ghent, Belgium
Volvo Trucks' primary parts distribution center is located in Ghent, Belgium, serving as a critical logistical hub.
Where are Mack Trucks' operations located today in North America?
Answer: Greensboro, North Carolina
Mack Trucks' North American operations have been situated in Greensboro, North Carolina, since 2009, a location that also serves as the headquarters for Volvo Trucks North America.
At which plant are Class 8 Volvo trucks manufactured in the United States?
Answer: Dublin, Virginia
In the United States, Class 8 Volvo trucks are manufactured at the Dublin, Virginia plant.
What does Volvo Powertrain's Hagerstown, Maryland, facility produce?
Answer: Engines and transmissions exclusively for the North American market
The Hagerstown, Maryland, facility of Volvo Powertrain is dedicated to producing engines and transmissions specifically for the North American market.
To how many countries does Volvo Trucks export its products, supported by its dealer network?
Answer: Over 75 countries
Volvo Trucks' export network, supported by over 1800 dealers, extends to more than 75 countries globally.
In 2016, approximately how many people did Volvo Trucks employ worldwide?
Answer: Over 52,000
As of 2016, Volvo Trucks employed a global workforce exceeding 52,000 individuals.
The Volvo FH series, launched in 1993, is recognized as Volvo Trucks' most commercially successful truck model.
Answer: True
The Volvo FH series, introduced in 1993, is indeed noted in the source as Volvo Trucks' most commercially successful model.
Volvo Trucks announced in 2022 that it plans to begin making trucks using hydrogen fuel cells in the second half of the decade, aiming for a 600-mile range.
Answer: True
Volvo's announcement on June 20, 2022, detailed plans to produce hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the latter half of the decade, targeting a 600-mile range.
Volvo Trucks renewed its product range in 2012 and 2013 primarily to introduce new aesthetic designs and improve driver comfort.
Answer: False
The primary reason for Volvo Trucks' product range renewal in 2012 and 2013 was to comply with the new European Union Euro 6 engine emission requirements.
The new Volvo FH series was launched in September 2012 as the biggest part of Volvo Trucks' product range renewal.
Answer: True
The launch of the new Volvo FH series in September 2012 is identified as the most significant component of Volvo Trucks' product range renewal.
The Volvo VHD, introduced in 2000, was a severe-service conventional truck intended as a replacement for the Autocar conventional vehicles.
Answer: True
The Volvo VHD, launched in 2000, was indeed a severe-service conventional truck designed to replace the Autocar conventional vehicles, featuring a VN cab with a heavier-duty chassis.
The second-generation Volvo VN series, known as the VNL, was introduced in 2005.
Answer: False
The second-generation Volvo VN series, the VNL, was introduced in 2002, not 2005.
The Volvo Trucks North America Dublin plant began manufacturing battery-powered VNR Electric trucks in late 2020.
Answer: False
The Volvo Trucks North America Dublin plant commenced manufacturing the battery-powered VNR Electric truck model in early 2021, not late 2020.
What is the significance of the Volvo FH series, introduced in 1993?
Answer: It was Volvo Trucks' most commercially successful truck.
The Volvo FH series, launched in 1993, holds the distinction of being Volvo Trucks' most commercially successful truck model.
What was the Volvo VHD, introduced in 2000, primarily intended to replace?
Answer: The Autocar conventional vehicles
The Volvo VHD, a severe-service conventional truck introduced in 2000, was primarily designed to replace the Autocar conventional vehicles.
When did the Volvo Trucks North America Dublin plant begin manufacturing battery-powered VNR Electric trucks?
Answer: Early 2021
The Volvo Trucks North America Dublin plant initiated the manufacturing of its battery-powered VNR Electric truck model in early 2021.
What future alternative fuel technology did Volvo announce in 2022 for trucks to be produced in the second half of the decade?
Answer: Hydrogen fuel cells
In 2022, Volvo announced its intention to begin producing trucks utilizing hydrogen fuel cell technology in the latter half of the decade, aiming for a 600-mile range.
In September 2024, Volvo Trucks announced a long-range variant of which electric truck model?
Answer: FH Electric
Volvo Trucks announced a long-range variant of its FH Electric truck in September 2024, designed to achieve up to 600 km on a single charge.
What was the primary reason for Volvo Trucks renewing its product range in 2012 and 2013?
Answer: To adapt to new European Union Euro 6 engine requirements.
The renewal of Volvo Trucks' product range in 2012 and 2013 was primarily driven by the necessity to comply with the new European Union Euro 6 engine emission standards.
What was the name of the second-generation Volvo VN series, introduced in 2002?
Answer: VNL
The second-generation of the Volvo VN series, introduced in 2002, was designated as the VNL.
Volvo Trucks sponsored the British Formula One team Mercedes from 2016 to 2021, supplying them with FH trucks.
Answer: False
Volvo Trucks sponsored the British Formula One team McLaren from 2016 to 2021, providing them with Volvo FH trucks, not Mercedes.
The 'Live Test' series of commercials by Volvo Trucks famously included 'The Epic Split' featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Answer: True
The 'Live Test' commercial series by Volvo Trucks is well-known for featuring 'The Epic Split' with Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Which Formula One team did Volvo Trucks sponsor from 2016 to 2021?
Answer: McLaren
Volvo Trucks sponsored the British Formula One team McLaren for the seasons spanning from 2016 to 2021.
Which famous commercial series by Volvo Trucks included 'The Epic Split' featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme?
Answer: Live Test
The 'Live Test' series of commercials by Volvo Trucks is renowned for its inclusion of 'The Epic Split' featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme.