The North American Car and Truck of the Year awards aren't like traditional awards that come from a single media outlet. Instead, the jury is made up of a group of more than 50 independent journalists from the United States and Canada. The intent of the awards is to recognize the most outstanding new vehicles of the year, based on factors such as innovation, comfort, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and overall value...
Here's some adorable news. Volvo is creating technology that will help Australian drivers avoid hitting kangaroos. As an NBC News article on the subject states, "Detection and avoidance technology already exists for other animals such as deer, moose and cows. But kangaroos pose a unique problem."
For our last post, here at Volvo of Burlingame, we told you about a self-driving automobile project being undertaken by Volvo and automotive technology company, Autoliv. Today, we have learned that Volvo is putting their money where the mouth is, by making a landmark statement that fully proves the company's confidence in their ability to bring the technology to the public.
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If a self-driving car crashes, where does responsibility lie? @volvocarsus has the answer: http://t.co/mwV7JcEWEG pic.twitter.com/2UMKJrbSPG
— Car and Driver (@CARandDRIVER) October 11, 2015
A couple weeks ago it was reported that our favorite car company, and automotive safety technology company, Autoliv, have agreed to partner together in the ground-breaking autonomous driving (AD) initiative known as "Drive Me."
The project involves 100 families in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, who will use Volvos with the latest AD technology. This will be the first time AD cars will be used by members of the public for daily...
Are you located in the San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo or Bay areas? Are you in the market for a versatile and safe new SUV? Volvo of Burlingame, located at 900 Peninsula Ave, can help you find what you're looking for. Specifically, we think you might love a Volvo XC60.
With a starting price of $36,400, up to 31 mpg highway, and 67.4 cubic feet of cargo space, the XC60 has a lot to be desired. Plus, Intellisafe safety innovations come with every new Volvo, so you can feel confident about staying in control when unexpected…
Hot on the heels of the release of the XC90, Volvo is continuing its product overhaul with the launch of two all new models, the S90 sedan, and V90 wagon. Set to replace the S80 and V70 respectively, these two new cars will come chalk full of state of the art features, and wear the brand's new design language.
It's a snowy day in the 80's. You've got your Technicolor skiing onesie, your boots, your poles, and your Volvo 240 to get you there.
A little known fact: Eighties fashion often required that your headband matched your 240. #TBT #VintageVolvo pic.twitter.com/HOfUBEN8Xd
— Volvo (@volvocarsglobal) February 19, 2015
Backtrack. You might be wondering, "How did a 240 ever manage to get up that mountain?" For one thing, this boxy classic was always painfully underpowered, and for another thing, it was rear-wheel drive.
Volvo vehicles are known for their safety, performance and comfort. And at the Shanghai Auto Show just a few weeks ago, Volvo unveiled a new concept that takes the comfort aspect to the extreme. Watch the video below to see the conceptual Volvo XC90 Lounge Console.
Now you see what we mean when we talk about extreme comfort. This concept removes the front passenger seat to make room for a passenger lounge area, complete with…
Is luxury a feeling or a feature? Peace of mind or a piece of equipment? Well, with the latest Volvo models, luxury is being translated into a smartphone integration system called Volvo On Call. Sure, it offers those little convenience that drivers have come to expect from modern luxury vehicles -- like remote start and remote climate control -- but it also goes above and beyond expectations for connectivity and security by allowing you to immobilize your…
There's something about a Volvo that is undeniably exquisite. From the sleek, sophisticated contours, to the fantastic technology suite, you know you are getting a premium, luxury ride. This reputation that we have grown to respect came from two Swedish visionaries who had a dream to revolutionize the automotive industry. To hear a little about the Swedish brand's history, click on the video below!
It's no surprise that Volvo dominates the market with a rich, successful history like that. The brand has always been focused on the social well-being of the people, the environment, and a dedication…