U.S. Sales Up 40.9 Percent
ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (May 3, 2011)- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 6,404 units, a 40.9 percent increase from April 2010. Year-to-date sales are up 17.7 percent over the first four months of 2010.
In Canada, Volvo sales are up 11.4 percent in April with a total of 705 vehicles sold. Year-to-date sales are up 2.1 percent in Canada.
North American sales are at their highest monthly volume since June 2009. Sales of the award-winning S60 sports sedan continue to increase each month in the U.S. with 1,972 units sold in April. The award-winning XC60 finished the month right behind, with 1,220 units sold, up 49.3 percent (versus April 2010). In Canada, the XC60 and S60 were also the two top selling carlines with 184 and 167 units sold, respectively.
New Volvo buyers benefit from Volvo's Safe + Secure Coverage Plan. A complimentary program, Safe + Secure 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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Contact: Laura DiStefano 201-767-4834 ldistef3@volvocars.com
