Irvine, CA – November 1, 2005 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) announces sales of 9,931 units for October. Compared to the same period of the 2004 record year, sales are down 23 percent.
For the month within NAFTA, 8,706 units were sold in the United States*; 952 units were sold in Canada; and, 273 units were sold in Mexico.
For Volvo Cars, the all new C70 made its North American debut at the Anaheim International Auto Show during the month. Sales of the innovative retractable hardtop convertible begin in the Spring of '06.
VCNA, part of the Volvo Car Corporation of Gothenburg, Sweden, provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Volvo has been building cars with Safety in mind for over 75 years. The current 2006 model line-up of Volvo Cars includes: the award-winning new S40 and its wagon counterpart the all-new V50; the award-winning XC90; the sporty S60 sedan – including the award-winning performance sedan – S60 R and the performance wagon version – V70 R; the S80 luxury sedan; the versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country).
* U.S. sales include Puerto Rico
For More Information:
Roger Ormisher - 800.970.0888
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
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For Sales Results:
http://www.volvocars-pr.ca/index.asp?par=company&pag=sales&lang=1&flash=0&year=2005&month=10
