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Volvo’s First Foray into EVs Makes a Splash

The all-new Volvo XC40 Recharge has landed in Santa Rosa, and it introduces the Bay Area to Volvo’s first mass-market electric vehicle. At Smothers European, we know there are a lot of things you want to know about the first Volvo EV to hit Sonoma County, and we’re here to help you find the answers you need before you pay us a visit.

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Volvo Goes Electric!

With the focus on environmental conservation and air quality in Northern California, picking up a hybrid or electric vehicle has become more significant than ever. The lineup of new electric-powered Volvo models will give you the efficiency you want with a kick of performance that will excite you to provide a driving experience that will satisfy your every need. Visit Smothers European to explore new Volvo inventory today!

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Can a New Volvo in Santa Rosa Help Fight Climate Change?

You may not have noticed, but things have been abnormally dry around the Bay Area recently. Really -- according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Santa Rosa is categorized as "D0: Abnormally Dry" as of October 2016. That's a fair bit better than our neighbors to the south, still caught up in the highest severity of drought, D4.

This extreme weather drives the point so far home, it's at our doorstep…

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Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) Debuts with Two New Volvo Concepts

On May 18th, Volvo announced the debut of two new concept vehicles riding atop its new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform. Sharing a platform like this will make the implementation Volvo’s small car strategy much easier. The CMA technology was specially designed for smaller cars, and it has opened up possibilities for the company’s designers and engineers to explore new directions and bold, innovative design, which will certainly help set them apart in the sometimes-crowded small car market. Check out the video below for further information on these cool new concepts.

 

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Volvo Shakes Up Luxury Crossover Market with XC60 Drive-E

Crossover into class-leading territory with the thoroughly redesigned 2015 Volvo XC60 luxury SUV. It's safe to say the a Volvo crossover is one of the most protective vehicles in the segment, and when it comes to a style, features and character, the XC60 gives drivers a healthy dose of all three.


Volvo overhauls their engine lineup by ridding all models of the five- and six-cylinder engines in favor of an all-new Drive-E powertrain. This…

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Volvo Goes Modern with Premier Drive-E Powertrain

Gone are the days of the five and six cylinders that have defined the Volvo brand for many years. The automaker is ramping up for an extensive overhaul, beginning with the introduction of an engine that has already been integrated into the upcoming lineup, starting with the 2015 Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 models.


The Volvo Drive-E powertrain includes an all-new four-cylinder setup that is powered by either gas or diesel. The phase out of…

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Volvo Intends to Charge EVs Using the Road


Electric vehicles are poised to have a big impact on our future as their popularity rises, and technology evolves going forward. One thing everyone wants to see are EVs that can ride on for long distances with an energy source replenishing the batteries on the go. Volvo sees that happening on the road. Literally.

Well, to be more specific, the automaker thinks that energy source can come from within the road itself. On a quarter…

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