Through the first two months of the year Volvo’s sales sank 20 percent to just 7,783 units, but Samuelsson is optimistic that the launch of the new V60 wagon and a new rage of efficient powertrains will turn things around for the company during the latter half of the year.
“It will be a tough year and a year of turnaround,” he told Automotive News. “But we have a new team, strategies and tactics in place.”
Samuelsson forecasts Volvo will deliver 65,000 vehicles in the U.S. This year, up from 61,233 in 2013.
Volvo is predicting an even bigger sales jump next year as the automaker rolls out an all-new version of its XC90 crossover. Following the launch of the new XC90, Volvo will update its S80, XC60 and XC70 models.
Although not confirmed, Volvo could eventually launch a new coupe or shooting brake based on its recent trio of concept vehicles.
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