Volvo Car USA and Canada reports 8,309 cars sold in January

VOLVO CAR USA / CANADA - After a record year in 2023 Volvo Car USA and Canada sold 8,309 cars in January, more than a quarter of which were Recharge models with a fully electric or plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Sales in the U.S. reached 7,716 cars, up 0.3 percent over the same period last year. Recharge models accounted for more than 24 percent of that figure, while the share of fully electric models was more than three percent.

In Canada sales reached 593 cars, more than 50 percent of which were Recharge models, an increase of nearly three percentage points over the same period last year. The share of fully electric models was more than 21 percent.

For January the Volvo XC90 was the top-selling model in the U.S. with sales reaching 2,437 cars (2023: 2,510 cars), followed by the XC60, with total sales of 2,298 cars (2023: 2,515 cars), and XC40 at 1,694 cars (2023: 1,641). Sales of the S60 compact sedan gained the most of all models, increasing 133 percent to 834 cars (2023: 358 cars).

"We had a great year in 2023 and look forward to continuing the momentum as we work toward achieving our goal of being a fully electric automaker by 2030," said Michael Cottone, President, Volvo Car USA and Canada."

Volvo Car USA and Canada reports sales in 2023 up 26 percent with strong fully electric results

VOLVO CAR USA AND CANADA - Volvo Car USA and Canada reports sales of 141,566 cars for the full year 2023, up 26 percent compared with last year. Recharge models—those with a fully electric or plug-in hybrid powertrain—accounted for 28.3 percent during the year, up 30.6 percent compared over last year.

Volvo Car USA and Canada sold 14,817 cars in December, up 22.4 percent over the same period last year. Recharge sales represented 25.2 percent in December, an increase of 7.4 percent compared with the same period last year. Fully electric cars accounted for 6.4 percent of Recharge sales.

 

For the full year 2023, sales in the US reached 128,701 cars, up 26.1 percent compared with the previous year. This included a record year for sales through the retail channel in the US.

 

December sales in the US reached 13,609 cars, up 22.4 percent over the same period last year. Recharge sales represented 23.7 percent; an increase of 0.9 percent compared with the same period last year.

 

In the US, the XC90 midsize luxury SUV was the top selling model with 4,844 cars sold during December, followed by the XC60 compact luxury SUV (4,075 cars) and XC40 small luxury SUV (3,067 cars).

 

In 2023, Canada set a new annual sales record with sales of 12,865 cars during the year. The previous record was set in 1974 with 11,763 cars sold. December sales in Canada rose 50.8 percent over the same period last year, with a volume of 1,208 cars setting a new December record. Recharge sales accounted for 41.9 percent; an increase of 80.7 percent compared with the same period last year.

 

"Throughout the year, we saw strong demand from our customers for our cars, including our Recharge models,” said Mike Cottone, President, Volvo Car USA and Canada. “I’d like to thank our retail partners and loyal customers for their commitment to Volvo Cars as we continue on our electrification and growth journey.”

Volvo Car USA and Canada reports sales of 13,077 cars in November

VOLVO CAR USA AND CANADA - Volvo Car USA and Canada sold 13,077 cars in November, up 28.7 percent over the same period last year. Recharge models—those with a fully electric or plug-in hybrid powertrain—accounted for 27.5 percent in November, an increase of 16.5 percent compared with the same period last year. Fully electric cars accounted for 8.7 percent of Recharge sales, a decrease of 14 percent over the same period last year.

The US and Canada region sold 126,749 cars year-to-date, an increase of 26 percent compared with the same period last year. Sales of the company’s line of Recharge models represented 28.7 percent, an increase of 33.7 percent over the same period last year.

Sales in the US reached 11,671 cars in November, up 26.4 percent over the same period last year. Recharge sales represented 26 percent; an increase of 10 percent compared with the same period last year.

In the US, the XC90 midsize luxury SUV was the top selling model with 3,657 cars sold during November, followed by the XC60 compact luxury SUV (3,170 cars) and XC40 small luxury SUV (2,684 cars).

Sales during the month in Canada rose 51.5 percent over the same period last year, with a volume of 1,406 cars. Recharge sales accounted for 39.6 percent; an increase of 73.5 percent compared with the same period last year.

"Each month, we continue to see strong demand from our customers for our Recharge models,” said Mike Cottone, President, Volvo Car USA and Canada. “As we near the end of the year, we are confident that the demand for our Recharge vehicles will bring the company to being fully electric by 2030, especially with EX30 and EX90 joining our line up next year.”

Double Delight: Rimac Celebrates USA Delivery of Two Nevera Hypercars

RIMAC AUTOMOBILI - 

With the first Rimac Nevera in the USA delivered earlier this month, the revolutionary all-electric hypercar’s popularity Stateside is reinforced with the double delivery of two new Neveras. Both were delivered through Rimac of Naples in Florida, heading into the line-ups of two of the nation’s most significant car collections. One Nevera – in a distinctive Nevera Blue pearlescent finish, paired with a Light Blue Leather Seats within a Dark Blue interior –  will join The Triple F Collection, owned by Dave Frecka and his two sons, Jordan and Jason. The Triple F Collection features over 40 of the world’s most exotic supercars and hypercars, and is one of the most visible collections in the world, boasting a significant presence on social media. The Ash Crest Collection, meanwhile, welcomed a Stratos Blue Nevera with a Stage 2 carbon finish in glossy tinted Cyan. The bold contrast between the vehicle's white leather seats and yellow stitches parallels the graphite finish and yellow calipers of the car's standout Infinitus wheels. The cars were handed over to their owners in a private event attended by the Rimac Group founder, Mate Rimac, on the 17th June before making their official public debut at ‘The Event III’, a charitable supercar event hosted on the 18th June by The Triple F Collection. The last edition of ‘The Event’ raised over $100,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. With three examples of the Nevera delivered to the USA in less than a month, and many more due to be delivered this year and next, North America remains undoubtedly the most popular market for buyers of this revolutionary all-electric hyper GT.

"The US market has been instrumental in the development and success of Nevera, and we’re honored to see that our cars are being delivered into the collections of real automotive enthusiasts. The Ash Crest Collection and Triple F Collection are comprised of the rarest and most admired performance cars in the world right now, and it’s a great endorsement of what we’ve spent years developing and refining, that they feel Nevera deserves a place among them." Mate Rimac Founder and CEO of Rimac Group   With an extensive network of dealers stretching from coast to coast across the USA, including Manhattan Motorcars, Rimac is making its mark in North America. The dealer network also extends to Canada and Mexico, catering to a growing clientele. Limited to just 150 examples worldwide, production and deliveries of the Nevera are currently underway, bringing the thrill of Rimac's hypercar to customers around the globe.

David Brown Automotive responds to rapidly accelerating international demand with North American Importer

MINI Remastered

DAVID BROWN AUTOMOTIVE - David Brown Automotive has appointed Bespoke Imports Group LLC as its official partner and importer for the North America market.

The move comes at a time of rapidly accelerating demand for David Brown Automotive’s Mini Remastered and Speedback models in the USA and Canada.

With a base and showroom in Naples, Florida, and headed by British expat, Ryan Watson, Bespoke Imports is a leading distributor of premium and highly customisable British automobiles and serves the continent with its network throughout North America.

By engaging in this partnership, David Brown Automotive has laid down the foundations to grow its increasing international customer base in one of the world’s largest sports and enthusiast car markets, where there is a strong demand for David Brown Automotive’s iconic handcrafted British cars.

Michelle Gay, Sales & Marketing Director at David Brown Automotive, commented: “We are thrilled to formally extend our uniquely British, ultra-high-end product offering to North American customers, in partnership with Bespoke Imports, building upon our previous sales success in both the United States and Canada.

“Working together will enable us to formally deliver David Brown Automotive’s unique offering to North American customers; providing exclusive, bespoke motorcars, with unrivalled attention to detail, all underpinned by an impeccable service programme.”

Working with Bespoke Imports, David Brown Automotive will offer its wide-ranging customisation potential to clients, whether they opt for the iconic grand tourer, Speedback GT or their Mini Remastered models.

All David Brown Automotive vehicles are hand-crafted and constructed in accordance with the rich tradition of British coachbuilding at its state-of-the-art facility in the heart of motorsport valley, next to the renowned Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, UK.

Ryan Watson, Bespoke Imports Group CEO, said: “Bespoke Imports was founded out of a belief that the North American markets should have the ability to appreciate and experience quality bespoke, artisan vehicles from British and European small volume, niche and exotic automotive brands, providing a gateway to one of the world’s leading performance, high-end-car markets.

“We’re delighted to partner with David Brown Automotive. Our values are perfectly aligned; there is a shared commitment to offer an automotive outlet for a customer’s individuality, delivering a vehicle that encapsulates who they are.”

The first Mini Remastered models, including a Mini Remastered, Oselli Edition, have just landed in the USA and Bespoke welcomes enquiries to arrange viewings and test drives.

Michelle Gay concluded, “Global demand for David Brown Automotive products have exceeded all expectations recently and we are proud to take this move to grow our network further, cementing our brand’s position on the world stage.”