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Volvo Cars January sales down 5%

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on February 4, 2025

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· Last updated: January 26, 2026

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This image illustrates Volvo Cars' 5% sales decrease in January 2023, highlighting the impact of Chinese New Year and the rise of electrified vehicle sales, crucial for understanding market trends.
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COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Volvo Cars' sales fell by 5% year-on-year in January to 50,820 cars, the Sweden-based automaker said on Tuesday, adding that the decrease was largely due to the timing of the

Volvo Cars Reports 5% January Sales Decline Due to Holidays

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Volvo Cars' sales fell by 5% year-on-year in January to 50,820 cars, the Sweden-based automaker said on Tuesday, adding that the decrease was largely due to the timing of the Chinese New Year.

Volvo Cars, which is majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, said the number of electrified cars, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, was up by 17% from last year and accounted for 44% of its total sales.

Shares in the company fell 2.61% by 0810 GMT, underperforming a 0.6% drop in Stockholm's benchmark index.

(Reporting by Louise Breusch Rasmussen, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Volvo Cars' sales fell 5% year-on-year in January.
  • The decline was influenced by the timing of the Chinese New Year.
  • Electrified vehicle sales increased by 17% from last year.
  • Electrified vehicles accounted for 44% of total sales.
  • Volvo shares fell 2.61%, underperforming the Stockholm index.

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What is the main topic?
The article discusses Volvo Cars' 5% sales decline in January, attributed to the timing of the Chinese New Year.
How did electrified vehicle sales perform?
Electrified vehicle sales increased by 17% compared to the previous year, making up 44% of total sales.
How did Volvo's stock perform?
Volvo's shares fell by 2.61%, underperforming the 0.6% drop in Stockholm's benchmark index.

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