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Volvo Introduces Start/Stop Tech

Stop and go driving situations are numerous in today's world, and the designers at Volvo were extremely aware of this when they created Start/Stop technology for Volvo cars. The fact is that in everyday commuting situations, vehicles very frequently are going to be sandwiched in together in long lines on the road, starting and stopping, stopping and starting. And this can be a very inconvenient and frustrating driving situation for even the most patient of drivers. To remedy this, Volvo introduced Start/Stop technology for its busy drivers.

Volvo once again lives up to its reputation as a leader in autonomous driving technology development. The new 2017 Volvo S90 luxury sedan is packed full of innovative safety features you’ll have to test drive to believe. 

Volvo and Uber are investing $300 million into an autonomous car project; one that will produce a “base car” that each company can use for moving their own autonomous vehicle technologies forward.

Volvo is changing the face of the automotive world with a new phone-based app key that will streamline the way people access their cars. Read more for details about this exciting new technology.

Pulling ahead of the competition, the Volvo XC90 has been named the North American Truck of the Year for 2016. However, this luxurious truck is no stranger to winning this award. The XC90 also scored high enough to win it in 2003.

Volvo debuted its all-new Concept 26 interior design at the Los Angeles Motor Show this year. A gorgeous new concept for luxury autonomous vehicles, this new concept looks to incorporate everyday life in to Volvo’s new line of self-driving cars.?

If you’ve been wondering when the official “future” might finally arrive, you’ll be happy to know that Volvo has just made it happen. The automaker’s trucking arm has joined forces with waste management company Renova to develop garbage-hauling robots.

If you’re a lover of the amazing new Apple Watch, you’ll be very happy to learn that this innovative new tech will be coming to a Volvo near you.

Most automakers today offer a touchscreen infotainment system on their newest models. These systems can range from the just okay to the oh-my-goodness-this-is-awesome, which is exactly where you’ll find Volvo’s new Sensus Connect system.