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At Smothers European Volvo Cars, we offer a one-stop service operation that's guided and minted by the Volvo marque. In fact, there's really no other alternative to Volvo Genuine Service and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts performed by factory-trained technicians.

Safety has always been a major priority for the Volvo Cars brand, and it shows. Volvo Cars recently set a single-year record for 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, earning more than any other automaker since the IIHS introduced TOP SAFETY PICK+ distinction in 2013. Models that earn this award showcase not only excellent crash test scores but also phenomenal collision-avoidance technology, and we're proud to offer so many award-winning models at our Volvo dealership in Santa Rosa. The new Volvo XC90 is one such winner, and we encourage you get a closer look!

The new Volvo SUV lineup brings you everything you've been dreaming of, from luxurious interiors to powerful engines and all-new hybrid trims. Scandinavian design is present throughout the lineup, and there is a new Volvo SUV for every need may it be adventures or family vacations. Your new Volvo SUV is waiting for you, and we can't wait to get you behind the wheel. Continue reading to learn more about the new Volvo SUV inventory.

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Volvo's luxury SUV lineup has been recognized as Consumer Guide best buys for 2020, with the Volvo XC40 and XC90 models both receiving the honor. For the fifth year in a row, the Volvo XC90 took home the honor as the top Premium Midsize Crossover/SUV, while the XC40 received the honor for the second year in a row.

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Finding the right luxury SUV can take a lot of work as there are many brands to look through and most of those luxury brands have several SUV options for Santa Rosa drivers to consider. If you're a car shopper beginning this search, Volvo and Audi are two brands you're likely to consider, and they each have a variety of luxury SUVs for sale. To help those Bay Area car shoppers looking into a new luxury SUV, we've highlighted the differences between the Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7 as well as the Volvo XC60 and Audi Q5…

The new 2017 Volvo XC90 serves as the Volvo brand’s best-selling vehicle in the United States, and for very good reason: The new XC90 model range delivers luxury performance and style at an attractive price! Ranging from the basic T5 Momentum model to the T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, you can now enjoy a luxurious drive throughout the Santa Rosa, California region in a new Volvo XC90.

Isabella Olsson, a lead designer for Google, asks herself if what she's creating makes a positive difference in the world. She says, "Am I making people's lives better?" It is this approach to creation and innovation that makes Olsson a standout among her team, and also brings her close to our mission at Smothers European Volvo, where our new Volvo models represent a commitment to bettering the lives of their drivers. Take the…

Just when we thought the Volvo XC90 couldn't be more good looking, the Volvo brand releases a show-stopper at the Detroit Auto Show. Meet the new Volvo XC90 R-Design.

Many are calling this the best looking SUV on the market. Our team at Smothers European Volvo would have to agree, although we're clearly biased. Sticking with those "Thor-inspired" LED headlights (we didn't make that up- that's what everyone's calling them…

Volvo is getting really big in to architecture lately. Not the kind where you build skyscrapers, but rather on its vehicle platforms. We've written about Scalable Produce Architecture here on the Smothers European Volvo blog before, and today, we're talking about it again, this time on the new Volvo XC90.

The ever-popular utility vehicle will undergo a complete refresh when it arrives in late 2014. The new scalable design will allow for it…