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'tis the season for giving gifts to the ones you love, but at Smothers European Volvo we don't think there is any harm in giving yourself a treat either! Since we are a bit biased we think anything pertaining to the Volvo brand is the way to go, which is why we want to share this part special with you!

We may not see much in the way of snow here in Santa Rosa, CA, but that doesn't mean we don't have mornings where we could appreciate a car that has been warmed a bit. With the…

The last blog we posted looked into the future of the Volvo V60 and its Cross Country upgrades. Since this is Throwback Thursday, we're taking a trip down memory lane with a commercial from the 1970s. We got a real laugh at the last line, and we hope you do too. Let us know what you think when you stop by.

For our Santa Rose, Bay area, and Napa customers, we at Smothers European…

If you've been looking for a sporty hatchback that's as happy on back roads as it is downtown, that offers unparalleled safety, comfort, and style... then you might want to take a look at the video below.

What you see is the all-new Volvo V60 Cross Country. Soon to be unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show this month, and confirmed to be released to US markets sometime in early 2015, this gorgeous…

Very exciting news to report here today as a new addition coming to the 2015 Volvo lineup, and we have all of the details, and a new video on that new model here for you today.

That new model is the V40, and it is a precisely engineered, sporty new four-door hatchback model. Like all Volvo options, it is incredibly safe, and luxuriously appointed, but where this model starts to set itself apart is with…

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…

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…

Some of the earliest cars we drove or rode in were probably the old, boxy Volvo models that were staples at college campuses and in high school parking lots. A lot has changed since then, but the important qualities of the new Volvo models that you'll find here at our Santa Rosa, CA dealership remain the same.

We'd love to hear about the many summer adventures you shared with friends and family members…

Getting the most out of your vehicle can mean a lot of different things to different people; for some, it could mean having a gorgeously styled and immaculately clean exterior, for others it could mean having the most luxurious interior with high quality materials and tons of convenient features. For other still, it means having a powerful engine that won't bleed you wallet dry at the fuel pump. If you're in the latter…

Volvo is very much a Swedish company, through and through. You can see it in their basic yet stunning design elements, their stance on creating cars that everyone in the family can enjoy, and their desire to be as safe as possible.

Still, most Americans have little understanding of Swedish traditions and ethos, which is why the truck division for Volvo teamed up with the actor Peter Stormare (a well-known Swede) to educate Volvo customers on the country's ideals.

We definitely like this idea of camping wherever, though we don't suggest setting up tent anywhere in Santa Rosa…