For immediate release
TORONTO (September 1, 2006) – Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. today announced sales in August of 968 units, a decrease of 7.1 per cent compared to the 1,042 units sold during the same month last year.
For the year to date, the company has sold 7,397 units, off 9.5 per cent from the 8,174 units sold during the first eight months of 2005.
Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. 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 elegant C70 hardtop convertible, the versatile V70 wagon, the S60 sport sedan, the compact and sporty S40 and V50, and an XC-line of vehicles that includes the rugged XC70 and the award-winning XC90 sport utility vehicle. For 2007, the company is introducing two new models: the second-generation S80 luxury flagship sedan and the stylish and sporty C30 coupe.
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