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Volvo sales fell 5% in August as production problems persist

Volvo’s August gross sales fell by 4.6 p.c to 43,666 autos as the worldwide semiconductor scarcity and different disruptions continued to harm deliveries, the automaker stated in a press release.

Demand remained good, however the element shortages in addition to energy cuts and COVID-19 outbreaks in China interrupted output, the corporate stated.

Volvo stated on Thursday it will briefly shut its plant within the Chinese language metropolis of Chengdu as a result of native coronavirus restrictions and {that a} second facility had additionally been affected by current lockdowns.

Volvo’s prime promoting mannequin final month was the XC60, adopted by the XC40 and the XC90.

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