ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Oct. 1, 2010) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 4,152 units, a 12 percent decrease from September 2009. Year-to-date sales are down 12 percent over the first nine months of 2010.
In Canada, Volvo sales were up 5.7 percent in September with a total of 537 vehicles sold. Year-to-date sales are up 4.9 percent in Canada.
The all-new 2011 S60 sports sedan went on sale at the end of September and looks to bolster Volvo's sales in the fourth quarter. A major volume contributor for VCNA, the supply of previous-generation S60s has been fully depleted. The all-new S60 with available Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, dynamic handling characteristics and stunning design carries a base price of just $37,700*.
Contributing to Volvo's sales is the Volvo Safe + Secure Coverage Plan. A complimentary coverage program, the Safe + Secure Coverage Plan wraps a comprehensive list of benefits into one package. Volvo has combined additional time and mileage limits on warranty repairs and roadside assistance coverage, and has increased wear-item and factory scheduled maintenance coverage. Specifically, it provides:
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (www.volvocars.com/us) is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation of Gothenburg, 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.
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*excludes $850 destination charges
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Contact: Laura DiStefano 201-767-4834 ldistef3@volvocars.com