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The S60 and XC90 are Volvo's current senior citizens. While the C30 and XC70 may be newer; younger; and hipper, the midsize sedan and SUV are instantly familiar and known to be good and decent vehicles. Unfortunately for Volvo - and just about every automaker - models don't perform on the sales chart quite as well as one would wish in their latter years.Â
- Canada Won't Be Getting The New Volvo V40 Either
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- Chrysler Llc Announces New Employee Pricing Program With Up To $6,000 Discounts
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- Ford Re-considers Volvo Sale
As global auto sales continues to plunge, Ford Motor Company is constantly shedding its assets in a desperate attempt to raise cash. The latest development concerns the possible sale of Volvo as FoMoCo announced today that it is "reevaluating strategic...
- Volvo Canada Sales - October 2010
Last year at this time, Volvo Canada sales had dipped 16% to 380 units. While paying attention to Volvo's positive returns in October 2010, keep October 2008 at the front of your mind. In October 2008, Volvo Canada sold 453 vehicles.... and there...
- Luxury Car Sales In America For July Of 2009
Volvo showcased the strength of its products in July; as well as the draw of the deal. Without a doubt, incentives have been a big part of every automaker's marketing portfolio this year, so suggesting that Volvo's strong month in July had more...
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VOLVO CANADA INCENTIVES HEAVILY
The S60 and XC90 are Volvo's current senior citizens. While the C30 and XC70 may be newer; younger; and hipper, the midsize sedan and SUV are instantly familiar and known to be good and decent vehicles. Unfortunately for Volvo - and just about every automaker - models don't perform on the sales chart quite as well as one would wish in their latter years. What does Volvo Canada do with excess supply of less desirable cars in a small market? It starts with heavy discounts. Then it continues with some heavy discounts. Finally, the ending includes... heavy discounts.Â
In the words of Volvo's press release: "Regardless of the trim, the XC90 will benefit from up to $10,200 in cash rebates. This comprises $7,200 in the company’s new Currency Cash Rebate program and a $3,000 loyalty bonus for existing Volvo vehicle owners." This will apply regardless of the method of receipt; whether that be cash, financing, or lease. "S60 customers will also benefit from up to $7,000 in cash rebates; $5,000 for the Currency Cash Rebate and a $2,000 loyalty bonus for existing Volvo vehicle owners." Â
One Volvo Canada VP, Peter Johnson, said this "represents the largest incentive program the company has ever offered Canadian customers."  I guess that is saying something.Â
- Canada Won't Be Getting The New Volvo V40 Either
Since many of you, our readers, asked whether the new Volvo V40 hatchback would be coming to Canada, as the company's U.S. spokespeople wouldn't elaborate on the issue, we decided to find out by sending an email to Volvo Cars of Canada. And...
- Chrysler Llc Announces New Employee Pricing Program With Up To $6,000 Discounts
Tough times ask for tough measures; in order to get sales moving, Chrysler LLC announced today a new "Employee Pricing Plus Plus" program for the purchase or lease of a new 2008 or 2009 Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle. In addition to the employee price,...
- Ford Re-considers Volvo Sale
As global auto sales continues to plunge, Ford Motor Company is constantly shedding its assets in a desperate attempt to raise cash. The latest development concerns the possible sale of Volvo as FoMoCo announced today that it is "reevaluating strategic...
- Volvo Canada Sales - October 2010
Last year at this time, Volvo Canada sales had dipped 16% to 380 units. While paying attention to Volvo's positive returns in October 2010, keep October 2008 at the front of your mind. In October 2008, Volvo Canada sold 453 vehicles.... and there...
- Luxury Car Sales In America For July Of 2009
Volvo showcased the strength of its products in July; as well as the draw of the deal. Without a doubt, incentives have been a big part of every automaker's marketing portfolio this year, so suggesting that Volvo's strong month in July had more...