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.