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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…

Something you may never have considered: satellites orbit around 200 miles above Earth's surface. That means, here in Madera, we may be closer to a satellite floating in space than we are to LA.

Why do we bring up this astronomical trivia? Because in the middle of the Volvo Ocean Race, a satellite is often the closest man-made object to the sailors.

The Southern Ocean is one of the most deadly and dangerous seas…

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…

We know Volvo is really into safety. It's sort of our thing. To that end, Volvo conducts hundreds of crash tests for every new car it makes.

Yet, it's impractical to crash a car every single time a safety engineer thinks up a new feature. That's why Volvo helped create a giant robot arm that can simulate the conditions of an off-road crash.

By going through the same movements, at the same…

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…

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…

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…

You may have hear a little bit about Volvo's new Drive-E engines already. They are smaller and more efficient, but still provide big power. In the video below, Volvo Senior Engineer, Anders Agfors, goes into detail about how these engines work and what's so great about them.

Like Agfors said, just because these engines are smaller and lighter, that doesn't meant that they are any less powerful. They may cut nearly 200lbs…

Here at Volvo Marin, we can't help but enjoy telling our fellow drivers in the Berkeley, CA area all about the stunningly stylish and safe features that the Volvo brand offers. It is clear that the Swedish automaker is certainly a leader in the automotive industry in these fields, which is a fact that is further proven by their recently unveiled Inflatable Child Seat Concept.

This child's safety device was conceptualized by a…