If there's one advancement in technology that the automotive world is collectively working towards the most vehemently, we'd have to say it's autonomous driving. Whether you're just commanding your vehicle to park itself in a tight spot or you're travelling down the highway with both hands busy with an illustration, the idea of a self-driving car is nothing short of mind-blowing. And, as hard as it may be to believe…
If our favorite automaker's recent offerings at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show were any indication, we've got an awful lot to look forward to in the coming months here at Smothers European Volvo. Then again, news like this just comes with the territory thanks to Volvo's engineers.
The always amazing 2014 Volvo new model lineup available here at Smothers European in Santa Rosa, CA is set to become even more impressive heading into the future as it has just been announced that the lineup will now become integrated with Apple technology in the new Apple and Volvo CarPlay system, one of the most integrative infotainment systems ever produced. The new system was just highglighted online in a new detail video from the…
When you first get a look at the 2014 Volvo XC60 on display in our Santa Rosa, CA showroom, you might not expect the model to turn out 325 ponies. Furthermore, you might not expect to find up to 67 cubic feet of cargo space or a 3,300 lbs. tow rating to come along with the sleek model. However, this brand is all about delivering the unexpected. That's why it makes perfect sense...
March is coming up and the weather isn't the only thing really to come in like a lion. Volvo is primed to have a great showing at next month's Motor Show in Geneva and we're excited to see their new redesigns.
Here's a clip of last year's set up for the Geneva event. It's impressive how much effort goes into making sure our models look beautiful for the press and eager fans.
Aside from Volvo being hush-hush on what their next concept vehicle will be, we have a good idea of the changes we…
You want everything at your fingertips, at all times, particularly when driving. So, leave it to Volvo, home of many safe and technologically-advanced vehicles to create something that covers the bases, and more.
Vovlo Sensus Connect provides a wealth of features that are so nicely outlined in the video. Some of our favorites at Smothers European Volvo include heating and cooling the vehicle via a smartphone app, making the car a Wi-Fi hotspot, and, the…
Listen up Volvo owners! Your favorite Swedish automaker wants to feature your vehicle on their Instagram page. All you have to do to join the #VolvoMovement using this hashtag and post a photo of your stylish Volvo model. Check it out in the video clip below.
So far over 4,000 photographs from sea to shining sea have been posted by various Volvo owners, and you can be one too. If you're taking a…
Just last month on our blog, we discussed the sneak peak that Volvo provided fans of the new XC Coupe Concept before the Detroit Auto Show, taking place later this month. While the event is just mere days away, Volvo has given us another look, ahead of the model's debut, in video form.
By now, we are willing to bet that you're in an anticipatory fervor, and we can't say that we…
Volvo knows that nothing is more important than keeping drivers from Santa Rosa, CA like you safe on the road. Of course, this doesn't always mean airbags and safety belts. Sometimes, safety comes in the form of technology that allows you to stay focused on the road ahead.
A prime example of this can easily be seen in Volvo's latest YouTube video, which shows off its Adaptive Digital Display. This technology allows the…
As part of the lead up to this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo has released a teaser for a new concept that already has the industry buzzing. The Volvo Concept XC Coupe promises to be a highlight of this year's show that begins on January 8th.
At September's Frankfurt Motor Show, Volvo debuted the Concept Coupe. That was the first part of a three-stage program to reinvent Volvo…