ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (June 2, 2009) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, reported sales of 5,577 units in the United States for May, a 23.9 percent increase over the previous month's sales. Compared to a year ago, however, May sales were down 22.9 percent.
Overall in North America (United States and Canada), Volvo has sold 25,230 units year-to-date, which represents a 40.2 percent decrease for the same period of 2008*. For the month of May, Volvo sales in Canada were down 6.9 percent, with 773 units sold.
To help propel sales, Volvo today announced its new Safe + Sound Coverage Plan on all 2009 models. This complimentary coverage program offers tremendous value to buyers by wrapping a comprehensive list of benefits into one package. Volvo has combined additional time and mileage limits on warranty repairs and roadside assistance coverage along with enhancing wear-item coverage and extending factory scheduled maintenance coverage. For more information about the Safe + Sound Coverage Plan, visit http://www.volvocars-pr.com/.
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation of Göteborg, Sweden. VCNA provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in Canada.
* 2008 U.S. totals include Mexico
For More Information:
Pam Edwards - 800.970.0888
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
VCNA Media Website: http://www.volvocars-pr.com/
