Automaker Volvo announces 2008 sales success
Automobile manufacturer Volvo has announced that it has recorded an increase in sales over 2008.The company has stated that it has seen vehicle purchases go up by 20 per cent this year, compared to a three per cent fall in the overall market this year.
It added that between January and July 2008 the firm shifted some 21,155 units, which is up from the 17,079 it sold one year earlier.
Nick Connor, Volvo Cars UK sales director, commented the success of the V70 and S8 models has contributed to this.
"We've experienced a high level of interest in the Volvo range this year and we are confident this strong performance will continue throughout the rest of 2008," said the official.
This comes as Volvo Trucks has announced that it has seen a 14 per cent rise in vehicle deliveries in July, with some 8,092 models sold.
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