Friday, June 5, 2009

1988

The Volvo 440, a compact model, is launched. It has been developed by Volvo Car BV in the Netherlands.

Volvo’s first engine employing four-valve technology is presented in the Volvo 740 GLT 16 Valve model.

Total production for the year comes to just over 400,000 cars.

The new production plant in Uddevalla is formally opened. Work begins on a new paint shop at the Torslanda plant. It will have the lowest paint shop emissions in the world when it opens.

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