Volvo News and Blog

Volvo’s newest powerplant is overtaking the competition in a big way. The new plug-in is said to get nearly 112 miles per gallon.

Third Thursdays are back once again and this month, we are hosting a Hawaiian luau to welcome the start of summer. A monthly tradition, Volvo of Dallas’ Third Thursdays are our way of giving back to our customers and our community.

Volvo has just done what a lot of automakers have shied away from: removing the front seat. Their newest concept, the XC90 Lounge Console, is the next step in luxury driving.

Volvo is one of the leading automakers when it comes to self-driving cars. Volvo’s Drive Me system has been hailed as a terrific autonomous system and it looks like the Swedish automaker will be publicly testing this brand-new technology starting as early as 2017.

Spring is in the air and at Volvo of Dallas, we think it’s the best time to say, “Thank you!” At this month’s Third Thursday, we are hosting a Spring Customer Appreciation Event, which is our way of showing how much we appreciate our customers, as well as the many neighbors who support us year after year.

One of Volvo’s biggest pushes is safety. It’s a huge part of the Volvo brand, as they steer toward their goal of no passenger deaths in their cars by 2020. And its not just car passengers that the automaker is looking after, Volvo now appears to be extending its safety net to cyclists through their new LifePaint spray.

For those who’ve been anxiously awaiting a new crossover sedan to finally make its way into the world, we have a happy announcement to share. This January at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo unveiled the new Volvo S60 Cross Country, a new “crossover sedan” that is built off of the popular V60 Cross Country crossover model.

Head down to Volvo of Dallas on Thursday, March 19, 2015 to experience all the fun and festiveness of St. Paddy's Day. The perfect occasion to celebrate Irish and Irish American culture, St. Patrick's Day brings together the beauty and merriment of Ireland and its people. This year, Volvo of Dallas will be celebrating the holiday at this month's Third Thursday, complete with door prizes, green beer and a chance to win a brand-new Volvo.

Volvo chief executive Hakan Samuelsson spoke with Top Gear this month to reveal the company's big plan: replace their entire lineup in the next four years. This means that we’ll be getting several brand-new models – or updates of models – all by 2019.