Volvo said in statement on its website that strong demand for its new XC90, a SUV that is its first model developed under Geely ownership, helped drive sales to a total 42,434 cars in the month. The XC60 remained its top-selling model.

The Sweden-based carmaker said it grew sales in all major regions except China in the month.

(Reporting by Niklas Pollard; editing by Sven Nordenstam)