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...
Volvo has boldly declared that by 2020, there will be no deaths or serious injuries inside a Volvo car. It's an ambitious goal, but it's already well on its way to becoming reality.
Since 2000, there has been a 50% reduction in injuries and deaths in new Volvo cars.
This is because of an advancement in active safety features Volvo calls "IntelliSafe." Some IntelliSafe features are basic things, like cornering lights, and daytime running lights to improve visibility.
Some IntelliSafe features are truly remarkable. City Safety can detect pedestrians and cyclists in your path.
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.
At Volvo, the wheels of innovation are always churning. It's how we get standout features on the vehicles here at Volvo of Burlingame, and around the world, and now, Volvo is changing how we think of child seats.
In a new concept video released, the automaker re-imagines how children can travel safely in cars. As you can see, they've been able to position the child safety seat in the front making it easy…
Remember back when everything had a purpose, nothing was "just for show," and things were made with real, quality materials instead of cheap imitations?
Isabelle Olsson is one of Google's lead designers. She takes it as her personal mission to bring beauty and simplicity to everything she makes. She wants things to be practical. Any new innovation should be able to fit in to your everyday life.
One place Isabelle draws her inspiration is…
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…