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Doors open at new Volvo of Mississauga
TORONTO (August 30, 2005) – Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. today announced the grand opening of Volvo of Mississauga.
The stylish new facility is a reflection of Volvo Car Corporation’s new design philosophy for vehicle retailers. Dubbed “Volvo Next Face”, it features Swedish design cues that reflect the company’s Scandinavian roots. With a spacious and well-lit showroom, Volvo of Mississauga has been laid out to promote a welcoming and comfortable environment to conduct business.
The new store offers a full-service showroom for both new and certified pre-owned vehicle sales and 18 service bays to handle maintenance and repairs. Volvo of Mississauga is located at the corner of Mavis Road and Highway 401 to be easily accessible by area residents.
The new Volvo of Mississauga store will be owned and operated by McMillan and Saunders Inc. Established in 1957, the company has built itself a strong reputation for integrity, quality workmanship and customer care.
“We are proud to deliver our customers with old fashioned good service and integrity that my father, Tom McMillan, believed was integral to this business 48 years ago,” said Rob McMillan, Dealer Principal of Volvo of Mississauga. “Now we find ourselves in one of the most advanced and customer-focused dealerships in Canada and have an opportunity to continue that tradition. We look forward to meeting the residents in our new community and continuing to serve our existing loyal customers in our amazing new facility.”
“The Volvo Car Corporation is, at its roots, a premium automaker offering customers a premium ownership experience,” said Larry Futers, Vice President of Sales for Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. “With a new retail location like Volvo of Mississauga, that premium image and experience takes a big step forward which I’m sure our customers will both notice and appreciate. I’m sure everyone at Volvo of Mississauga will enjoy a successful grand opening and I wish them all the best in the years to come.”
Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. is part of the Volvo Car Corporation of Göteborg, Sweden. The company provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to the 43 Volvo automobile retailers across the country. The company’s product range includes the flagship S80 luxury sedan, the versatile V70 wagon, the S60 sports sedan, and the completely redesigned S40 sports sedan and V50 sportswagon. For buyers looking for more rugged versatility, the Volvo XC-line of vehicles that includes the XC70 and the award-winning XC90 sport utility vehicle.
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