Volvo isn't in any trouble. They're doing fine.
Saab is the Swede that wen't bankrupt for good. Being owned by another company doesn't mean trouble, at all.
Don't forget a French company (Renault) owns most of Nissan.
An Indian company (Tata) owns most of Land Rover and Jaguar.
FIAT owns Ferrari.
FIAT owns Chrysler (and have saved them from their end)
Volkswagen owns Lamborghini.
Prodrive and some Kuwaiti company bought Aston Martin, until last week selling 38% of it.
All of those companies have produced remarkable products and turnarounds since being acquired and led by proper management. Ultimately, new ownership just means more money for development. And Geely (Volvo's owner) has TONS of money to funnel to Volvo. Volvo sales were up 20% in 2011, and climbed in 2012 again, with both years selling 500,000 cars or more.
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