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Volvo sales momentum continues

 

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TORONTO (September 1, 2005) – Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. today announced sales of 1,042 vehicles for the month of August, an increase of 6.8 per cent over the same month in 2004.

 

Year-to-date, Volvo retailers have sold 8,174 vehicles representing an increase of 9.7 per cent over the 7,451 vehicles sold during the first eight months of 2004.

 

“August represents the thirteenth consecutive month of positive sales growth for Volvo Canada and its retailers,” said Larry Futers, Vice President of Sales for Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. “Our collective success stems from a winning combination of a strong, diverse product line-up and a team of professional and dedicated sales staff at Volvo retailers across the country.”

 

Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. is part of the Volvo Car Corporation of Göteborg, Sweden. The company provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to the 43 Volvo automobile retailers across the country. The company’s product range includes the flagship S80 luxury sedan, the versatile V70 wagon, the S60 sports sedan, and the completely redesigned S40 sports sedan and V50 sportswagon. For buyers looking for more rugged versatility, the Volvo XC-line of vehicles that includes the XC70 and the award-winning XC90 sport utility vehicle.

 

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Contact:

Doug Mepham

1-877-975-1572 office

613-922-6097 mobile

doug.mepham@bellnet.ca

 

Chad Heard

416-540-4229

chadheard@rogers.com

 

Media website:

http://www.volvocars-pr.ca

 

For Sales Report:

http://www.volvocars-pr.com/index.asp?par=company&pag=sales&lang=2&flash=0&year=2005&month=8

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