USA SALES MAY - VOLVO - The Swedish Giant continues to grow with each new car.

Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 6,202 vehicles for the month of May, a 12 percent increase versus May 2016.

The top seller for the month was the XC90 with 2,363 vehicles sold, followed by the XC60 with 1,595 vehicles sold, an 18.6 percent increase versus May 2016.

“The availability on XC90 is improving with each month in the US,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “We also continue to see strong sales across our 60-series carlines with XC60 and S60 up double digits year to date.”

Volvo is implementing a sweeping $11 billion transformation plan that has involved the development of its own modular vehicle architecture, a new engine range, global manufacturing capability, a completely renewed product range and world leading developments in safety, autonomous driving and connectivity. 

USA SALES JANUARY - VOLVO - After a huge 2016, 2017 has started negatively.

Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 3,472 vehicles for the month of January, an 18.2 percent decrease. 

“Strong global demand will impact availability of XC90 throughout Q1,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “We are increasing XC90 production capacity which will result in progressively greater availability for the duration of the year.”

Total sales excluding XC90 were up 2.5 percent year-over-year, with S60 sales up 30.8 percent.

Volvo is implementing a sweeping $11 billion transformation plan that has involved the development of its own modular vehicle architecture, a new engine range, global manufacturing capability, a completely renewed product range and world leading developments in safety, autonomous driving and connectivity.

END OF YEAR - VOLVO - The Swedish giant finishes the year 18.1% up on 2015 & has its best December since 2004.

• Finishes 2016 with 18 Percent Sales Increase

Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 10,129 vehicles in December, an 8.4 percent increase versus December 2015 and the best December since 2004. Sales for the month were led by the award-winning XC90 with 3,308 vehicles sold.

For the year, VCUSA sold 82,724 vehicles, up 18.1 percent year-over-year. The XC90 finished 2016 in the top spot with 32,526 vehicles sold, followed by the XC60 and S60.

“In addition to the positive sales results, Volvo made significant strides in brand transformation in the United States,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “We were just recently named one of the top five most googled automotive brands of the year, a clear testament to both our brand and product success.”

Volvo is implementing a sweeping $11 billion transformation plan that has involved the development of its own modular vehicle architecture, a new engine range, global manufacturing capability, a completely renewed product range and world leading developments in safety, autonomous driving and connectivity.

USA SALES NOVEMBER - Volvo continues to produce double digit increases month after month.

Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 7,723 vehicles, an 11.9 percent increase versus November 2015. Year-to-date sales are up 19.6 percent.

Sales for the month of November were led by the most awarded SUV of the century, the XC90, with 2,606 vehicles sold. The XC60 followed directly behind with 2,127 vehicles sold.

“Volvo posted yet another month of double digit sales growth in the US in November,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “The positive momentum this month was carried by our three top-selling vehicles, the XC90, XC60 and S60, all posting positive sales gains.”

Volvo is implementing a sweeping $11 billion transformation plan that has involved the development of its own modular vehicle architecture, a new engine range, global manufacturing capability, a completely renewed product range and world leading developments in safety, autonomous driving and connectivity.

USA SALES OCTOBER - Volvo drops sales in October but remains at 20% up for the year to date.

For the month of October, Volvo Car USA (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 6,340 vehicles. Year-to-date, VCUSA has sold 64,872 units, a 20.6 increase year-over-year.

Sales for the month of October were led by the award-winning XC90 luxury SUV with 2,383 vehicles sold. The XC60 followed in the second spot with 1,611 vehicles sold. Strong global demand for both XC90 and S90 has increased pressure on availability, resulting in low days supply.

The brand unfortunately took a turn downwards in the month, the first time for a long time, but year to date is still running at over 20% up over 2015, and is one of teh best brands for sales growth, this will improve as the S90/V90 takes full hold, and the new XC60 comes into force next year, and if rumours are correct, the all new V40/S40/XC40 WILL be coming to the United States, something the current V40 does not do.

The brand is going through an entire turnaround with every model either being replaced or heavily revised, and has proven to Geely that it is money well spent, when the Chinese automaker purchased Volvo from Ford.

Volvo has been named as Car Tech Brand of the Year at the first Car Tech Awards ceremony.

• Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Passat named Tech Cars of the Year

Volvo has been named Car Tech Brand of the Year and the Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Passat as Tech Cars of the Year at the first Car Tech Awards.

The Car Tech Awards recognise and celebrate the best use of tech in new cars covering areas as diverse as self-parking, audio, connectivity and driver assistance. Born out of a collaboration between leading tech and car buying websites www.alphr.com and www.carbuyer.co.uk, the Car Tech Awards are the first to recognise the importance of technology in the automotive industry. 

The Awards were judged by a team of experts from across the Alphr.com and Carbuyer.co.uk teams, who tested 45 different cars to find their winners in each category.

Steve Fowler, editor-in-chief of Carbuyer, said: “Over recent years the importance of car tech has risen dramatically. Where this used to just be a nice-to-have, the technology used in a car can make or break a potential customer’s buying decision.

“From sat nav to parking assistance and self parking to connectivity the consumer wants the very best. Alphr.com and Carbuyer are both experts in their fields, so who better to join forces to create these brand new awards to celebrate the very best technology available in cars today.”

Judges praised Volvo for the way it’s using technology to deliver on its promise of zero deaths or serious injuries in a new Volvo by 2020, its superb Sensus infotainment system and its strategic cooperation with Uber to further develop autonomous cars.

The British-built Vauxhall Astra was named Tech Car of the Year in the sub-£25,000 category. The judges were impressed by the availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the range and the safety and convenience of Vauxhall’s excellent OnStar system.

“The Astra’s tech is extremely well thought-out,” said Steve Fowler. “All of the systems are easy to use, and the standard audio system shamed those fitted to far more expensive models.”

There was an equally clear winner in the Tech Car of the Year over £25,000 category, too. The Volkswagen Passat was one of the few cars to challenge for top honours in almost every category.

“We love the Passat’s crystal-clear Active Info Display, which replaces the car’s traditional analogue, and there’s great integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The self-parking systems are superb, too,” said Steve Fowler.

The Tech of the Year award went to Audi’s Virtual Cockpit – a system that’s hard to overlook if you’re buying a new Audi, not least because it’s priced so competitively. Like VW’s Active Info Display, Virtual Cockpit replaces the car’s standard instruments with a huge full-colour screen. One quick drive with the full-screen navigation screen activated and it’s hard not to be won over.

The full list of winners is as follows:

Tech Brand of the Year - Volvo

Tech Car of the Year - over £25,000

Winner - Volkswagen Passat

Tech Car of the Year  - under £25,000

Winner - Vauxhall Astra

Tech of the Year - Audi Virtual Cockpit

Best audio system – under £25,000

Winner – Volkswagen Golf Dynaudio

Highly commended – Skoda Fabia

Best audio system – over £25,000

Winner – Volvo XC90 Bowers and Wilkins

Highly commended – Mercedes S-Class Burmeister

Best in-car connectivity – under £25,000

Winner – Audi A3

Highly commended – Ford Kuga SYNC 3

Best in-car connectivity – over £25,000

Winner – Volkswagen Passat

Highly commended – Volvo XC90

Best sat-nav – under £25,000

Winner – SEAT Ibiza

Highly commended – Vauxhall Astra

Best sat-nav – over £25,000

Winner – Volkswagen Passat

Highly commended – BMW 3 Series

Best autonomous drive

Winner – Tesla Model S

Highly commended – Mercedes E-Class

Best self-parking system – under £25,000

Winner – Vauxhall Astra

Highly commended – Citroen C4 Picasso

Best self-parking system – over £25,000

Winner – Mercedes C-Class

Most user-friendly tech – under £25,000

Winner – Audi A3

Most user-friendly tech – over £25,000

Winner – Volvo XC90

Best safety innovation – under £25,000

Winner – Vauxhall Astra – OnStar

Best safety innovation – over £25,000

Winner – Ford S-MAX Intelligent Speed Limiter

WORLDWIDE SALES SEPT - Volvo continues to grow with 16 months of growth, huge surges in China and new models.

• Monthly and year-to-date sales growth in all main regions, total global sales of 379,329 cars
• September represents 16th consecutive month of growth
• September sales up 6 per cent to 48,259 cars, driven by strong 27.8 per cent growth in China
• Strong demand for new XC90 main growth driver
• UK sales of 34,861 so far this year, up 7.6 per cent on 2015's figures

Volvo Cars continued its global sales momentum in September and reported its 16th consecutive month of global growth on the back of increases in all main regions. Sales for the first nine months are up 9.6 per cent year-on-year to 379,329 cars, while September sales rose by 6 per cent to 48,259 cars.

Sales of the new Volvo XC90 were the main growth driver globally, while the XC60 continues to be the best-selling model overall.

The United Kingdom recorded sales of 34,861 cars in the first nine months of the year, up 7.6 per cent over the same period last year. The XC60 has been the best-selling model in the UK so far this year, followed by the V40 and the XC90.

Jon Wakefield, Managing Director of Volvo Car UK, said: "This continued period of growth is excellent news for everyone associated with Volvo in the UK. With impressive sales of established models such as the XC60 and V40, combined with strong sales of the new XC90, we are well placed to make 2016 a record-breaking year for the company."

Sales in China continued to increase by double digits in the first nine months of the year, supported by a strong performance in September. Retail sales in the month amounted to 8,891 cars, an increase of 27.8 per cent, taking year-to-date sales growth to 11.9 per cent. The best-selling models were the locally-produced Volvo XC60 and S60L.

The United States also continued to grow, and the overall increase in the first nine months of the year now stands at 26.2 per cent. September sales were up 1.6 per cent to 5,615 cars. Demand in the US continues to be driven by the new Volvo XC90, followed by the XC60.

Sales in Western Europe are up 6.7 per cent year-to-date, with continued strong demand in several key markets. The Volvo XC60 is the best-selling model in the region. September sales were up 5.3 per cent.

Retail sales status (deliveries to end customers) for Volvo Car Group is as follows:

	September				January – September
	2015	2016	Change		2015	2016	Change
China	6,957	8,891	27.8%		56,655	63,387	11.9%
USA	5,527	5,615	1.6%		46,381	58,532	26.2%
Sweden	5,732	5,426	-5.3%		46,750	49,381	5.6%
Western Europe (of which UK sold)	19,671 (7,388)	20,714 (7,827)	5.3% (5.9%)		137,853 (32,391)	147,146 (34,861)	6.7% (7.6%)
Other markets	7,652	7,613	-0.5%		58,507	60,883	4.1%
TOTAL	45,539	48,259	6.0%		346,146	379,329	9.6%

Globally, the Volvo XC60 was the best-selling model in the first nine months of 2016, with 111,937 cars sold (2015: 115,720), followed by the Volvo V40/V40 Cross Country, with 71,790 sold cars (75,497). The new XC90 was third, with 66,347 cars sold (18,222).