Spring is nearly over and the start of summer is just around the corner, folks; June 21st heralds the start of the new season and our favorite Swedish automaker wants you to enter it in style. Right now is the Volvo Wonder of Summer Sales Event and that means you can get your first month's payment and up to five years of full coverage, including wear and tear, all on us. Take a look…
Safety is important to everyone; that's why Volvo is constantly working on ways to improve the safety of its vehicles. The next step in their safety plan is vehicles that drive themselves to reduce the risk of accidents. You can hear all about it in this video.
The autonomous vehicles use a variety of technology like GPS, cameras, lasers, radar and ultrasonic sensors to monitor what's happening on the road and respond safely…
When people hear the name "Volvo" they think of quality and safety. But have you ever wondered where that reputation came from? In this video you can learn all about this brand's history and when that focus on safety began. Take a look.
It's clear from this video and from the vehicles themselves that Volvo cars are made with drivers in mind. They're designed to keep you comfortable, happy and, most of…
Volvo is inspired by the haunting, wintry Swedish landscape. The height of winter is described as being unyielding, yet beautiful. The Swedes call it the great melancholy. It's from this time of year, when all the vacationers have gone home, that the Swedish people stand strong. Click on the video below to experience Vemod, which means a complex emotion of tender sadness with an intense feeling of longing. Something sad and beautiful at once.
The short film is set to the Swedish classic "Vintersaga," which encapsulates the bereft and inspiring feeling of Vemod. This feeling is integrated into every…
Hard to believe, but there was once a time when space travel and the thought of a human being walking on the moon was unbelievable. Thanks to technology, "what if?" questions are being answered with solutions. Volvo Cars is an example of this commitment to technology, asking, "what if?" with its recent press conference where it was revealed the Volvo brand plans to put 100 people behind the wheels of 100 Volvo cars in 2017…
Roads are not just for cars. They are also filled with pedestrians and cyclists. Cyclists tend to be the most vulnerable, since they ride along in the same lanes with cars, but without the same protection. Volvo is working on a way to keep these cyclists safer.
Here at Volvo Marin we know how dangerous the road can be for cyclists, and we're glad that Volvo is striving to change that. They already have…
Whether you're going out for groceries, or on a long distance trip for the holidays, a collision could happen anywhere at any time. What is important is knowing that in the event of a crash, your car will perform and act appropriately to ensure your safety. Beyond airbags and restraints, Volvo wants to know if its cars will sustain any fatal damage which is why they go through such rigorous testing. The Volvo XC90…
We've heard of cars being used in art, but this is the first time we've heard of someone using the dirt on their car to make art. In the video below, we get to meet an artist who used the dirt on the window of a Volvo V60 Cross Country to make some art.
Here at Volvo Marin, we're impressed by what this guy is able to create from a dirty car…
In our last blog post we looked ahead at the Volvo V60 Cross Country and how it will be changing things. Today, we're looking back at Volvo's past through a commercial from the 1970s. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we did.
The old fashioned box-style that Volvo has been so well known for makes us feel nostalgic. We do love the modern, sleek look, but it's nice to…
Model reveals are always a lot of fun to see, especially in person if you're able to make it some of the most exciting trade shows in the industry. For us here at our Corte Madera, CA dealership, the Paris Auto Show offered a first look at the all-new 2015 Volvo XC90, an SUV that combines the best aspects of luxury and capability in one stunning-looking package.
Loaded with the kinds of tech features…
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