"Am I making people's lives better?" This is the question on the mind of Google's lead designer, Isabelle Olsson. It's also on our minds here at McLaughlin Volvo as we proudly put forth our new Volvo XC90. Let's see how the new Volvo SUV satisfies her craving for excellence and innovation.
Olsson is no stranger to the brand and its commitment to creating something better each year. Her grandfather designed the…
When you think of someone being "on call," nurses and fireman are some of the people that probably come to mind -- you know, not the people at Volvo.
But the Swedish automaker is looking to change that with a new Volvo On Call smartphone integration system. It gives drivers of equipped Volvo models some additional peace of mind thanks to security and convenience features. They range from lifesaving to time-saving, and you don't even…
Ballroom legend Fred Astaire. Hammy Al Jolson. Jazzy Annette Hanshaw. Boop-boop-a-dooping Hellen Kane. These voices might have peppered the radio the year Volvo came to be.
Well, maybe not in Sweden. We're not sure what was popular in Sweden in the 20's.
In 1924, Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson got together to discuss their dreams of starting a Swedish car company.
The need was there-- imported cars just couldn't hold up to…
If ever we were to describe a season as an oxymoron, it would be the Swedish winter. Harsh and beautiful, Sweden's frigid months combine the captivating with the terrifying. Treacherous winding roads meet the Northern Lights; Mountainous climbs meet still, clear waters. These are the images nature creates and those which inspired the Volvo XC70's creation.
The 2015 Volvo XC70 delights the senses. It brings sophistication inside while…
You're driving down the highway, and you're taken by surprise by icy road conditions.
If you'd known the road was about to turn slick, you could have taken precautions, like reducing speed. But how could you have known? You can't always see black ice, and even if you do spot conditions visually, you only have a few seconds to react.
As always, Volvo has a safety solution in mind:
Volvo's…
When you get behind the wheel of a Volvo, you might feel like that car was made just for you. That's because Volvo creates cars that are geared towards giving drivers and passengers exactly what they need to have the best drive possible.
As you can see, Volvo makes vehicles for you. They craft each part of each car into something that you can use to have a fantastic drive. The Volvo XC60 has…
Sporty, yet stately style. Exceptional, yet efficient engines. And fantastic, onboard features. To which member of the fleet are we at McLaughlin Volvo alluding? Why, none other than the 2015 Volvo S60, a slick sedan that'll no doubt make a compelling bid to be your next daily driver. Give a gander to the clip below to learn a bit more about it:
While there are certainly no bad apples within the S60 range, it…
If you've kept pace with our blog page here at McLaughlin Volvo, then you may very well recall our previous post, in which we profiled the spanking new 2015 Volvo V60. As we couldn't quite cover it all then, we return to you today with more juicy tidbits about this standout stunner. Behold the beaut in action by watching the video below:
Within the V60 range, there are three, distinct drivetrain options. However…
For us at McLaughlin Volvo, being surrounded by such world-class whips on a regular basis has a way of making one somewhat jaded. We oftentimes feel like we've "seen it all." And while there may be shades of truth to that notion, we must admit: we've never seen a wagon as aesthetically-alluring as the all-new 2015 Volvo V60. Have a look at it in the video below; we're quite certain you'll…
Very exciting news to report here today as one of the flagship members of our Volvo model lineup, the XC90 SUV, has undergone perhaps the most dramatic model overhaul in its entire existence. And the results, are nothing short of stunning. Have a look below to see what we mean.
So as you have seen, the model has been totally redone on the exterior. The model is larger, and also more refined looking than ever…