Politicians have their platform, writers have their muse and automotive brands have their mission. Some strive to create faster cars; others place efficiency first and foremost. But for Volvo, its people they keep in mind when designing all aspects of their latest models. We say people because if we were to just say Volvo's specialty was safety that wouldn't even begin to describe all Volvo is striving to accomplish. What makes Volvo special…
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…
Volvo has been coming out with some pretty exciting things lately. Especially the gorgeous Volvo XC90. But we're pleased to announce that more good news is on the way.
This month, Volvo Marin is excited to welcome to the family the Volvo V60 Cross Country.
Gorgeous, stylish, capable, and comfortable. Not much more you can ask for from a crossover! Except, perhaps, for it to come standard with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive…
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…
It's October, and you know what that means?
No, guys, not pumpkin spice lattes!
October means that it's National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month! There are thousands of dogs across the country in need of a home, and this is the month that we shine a spotlight on them. Do you have a shelter dog in your family? Or two? Maybe even three??
If you have dogs, then it's important to make sure that you…
It likely goes without saying, but if you're looking for a vehicle that offers supreme safety, you'd likely be hard-pressed to find one that's without our favorite Swedish automaker's signature badging. Accordingly, such is the case with our compact crossover, the 2015 Volvo XC60, which features a sweeping safety suite that's second to none. Read on, and your friends at Volvo Marin will explain.
Standard on all XC60 models is…
For most of the year, we here at Volvo Marin have been anxiously awaiting any piece of news concerning the upcoming 2015 Volvo XC90 to share with our fellow fans and drivers in the Madera, CA area. Today, we have the most informative news yet to share with you, as the highly anticipated model finally made its debut last week in the automakers home country of Sweden. Take a look at the redesigned XC90 below…
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