Volvo eyes record year as profit triples in first half

Volvo expects the launch of models including the S90 sedan, shown, to provide a boost in the second half. (Volvo)

By:

Niklas Pollard

July 21, 2016 05:00 AM

STOCKHOLM -- Volvo reported its operating earnings tripled in the first half and said a further rollout of new, more up-market models left it confident about reaching record sales and earnings for the full year.

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