Auto Sueco’s beginnings date back to 1933, when Gunnar Wingren, Volvo’s exports inspector, insisted on Luiz Óscar Jervell, a Norwegian born in Porto on 1st March 1905, becoming the Volvo brand’s representative in Portugal. During that same year, on 27th June and 27th July, Luis Óscar Jervell imported the first two 70-series Volvos.
Yngvar Poppe Jensen, a Norwegian from Haugesund, born in 1911, was a technical inspector for Volvo’s aftersales assistance who regularly travelled to Portugal and built a close friendship with Luiz Óscar Jervell. During one of his trips, the Second World War broke out causing the occupation of Norway - so the young technician was prevented from returning to his homeland. As such, the name Auto Sueco appeared for the first time on 1st April 1949, when the decision was taken to make the business autonomous. João Pinto de Freitas, Head of Accounting at that time, was nominated manager, having later taken on the role of Managing Director, also becoming a partner.
Volvo’s sales in Portugal kept on growing. The aftersales assistance and service were seen as exemplary. The company gradually opened facilities throughout the country, creating associate companies and expanding its dealership network.
Auto Sueco has been linked to KOHLER since 1994, as the representative of that company in Portugal. It is responsible for the marketing and sale of generator sets for a wide variety of uses, as well as the brand’s respective technical assistance in that market.
1st October saw the start of business for the new Auto Sueco Portugal, S.A. After 85 years of working in different business sectors, Auto Sueco legally transferred some of its businesses to the Nors Group. A history of success that will continue in the future.
The Collision Center and Specialised Services was created with the aim of offering a service of excellence to all professional customers. We provide services in the following areas: collision, paintwork, hydraulic kit fitting, superstructure repairs, and multi-brand heavy and light vehicle polish and wash service.
Em 2021, a Auto Sueco Portugal incorporou a marca Isuzu - representada na Europa pela Anadolu Isuzu - no portfólio de produtos pesados de passageiros.
Uma marca unificada para um futuro mais promissor. Agora com uma única marca, a Nors atua globalmente em cinco áreas de negócio: Trucks and Buses, Construction Equipment, Agro, Aftermarket e Ventures.
