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In February 2021, the Volvo XC40 was the top-selling model, with sales of 15,818 cars (2020: 10,266), followed by XC60 at 14,463 cars (9,774) and XC90 at 6,808 cars (4,852).

Volvo Cars had good global sales in February, after the Chinese company posted 29.1% growth for the first two months of the year compared with the same period last year. Total sales amounted to 110,383 cars, as the US, Europe and China reported increases. The main factor was an ongoing recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic in China compared to last year, a solid performance in the US and increased sales in Sweden, said Volvo.

In China, Volvo Cars sold 29,243 cars in the first two months of the year, up 160.6% year-on-year, as the company managed to more than recover lost sales due to Covid-19 shutdowns last year. For the month of February, Volvo Cars sold a total of 50,795 cars, up 27.8% compared with the same month last year, and the company’s best February sales performance ever. Continue reading →

Hyundai Motor America reported total February sales of 48,333 units, a -9% decrease compared with the company’s record in February 2020. Retail sales were down -2%. Hyundai fleet sales were down -47%, representing 9% of total volume. February 2021 contained two fewer selling days and one fewer selling weekend than last year. On a daily selling rate basis, Hyundai total sales increased 1% and retail sales were up 9%. Retail SUV sales were up 8% and represented 69% of the total retail mix. Year-to-date Hyundai sold 91,727 vehicles compared to 95,757 ytd 2020, off – 4%.

Kia Corporation recorded total global sales of 210,177 units in February 2021, a 7% increase compared to the same month last year. Continue reading →