Old Volvo, New Volvo

Volvo Car Corporation is a Swedish automobile manufacturer founded in 1927, in Gothenburg, Sweden.   Although Volvo has been acquired and owned by various companies, the brand remains to be recognized as providing safe, dependable cars.  Over the years, Volvo has produced SUVs, station wagons, sedans and compact coupes.   To demonstrate changes in exterior, we thought it would be fun to share a couple of VERY old Volvo photos, and some new 2014 Models.

OLD VOLVO   

           

NEW VOLVO                                      

2014 Volvo S80  The S80 clearly gives the BMW and Mercedes a challenge! 240-horsepower, 3.2-liter six-cylinder or a 300-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission 240-horsepower, 3.2-liter six-cylinder or a 300-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

OLD VOLVO

   NEW VOLVO      

     

2014 Volvo S60 R-Design   The The R-Design models combine the practicality and safety of a Volvo with bold styling and sporty touches. .  The S60 has turbocharged inline five- and six-cylinder engines and choice of front- or all-wheel drive features remain unmatched.

 Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden:  “The moment today becomes yesterday, it also becomes history…and the longer the story, the more to tell.”   The Volvo Museum showcases Volvo’s development and successes, from 1927 to the present day, demonstrating how classical values have been refined to maintain Volvo as one of the world’s most powerful and respected brand names around.    WANT TO GO?  Buy a Volvo, get a vacation!  Shop for a new Volvo at Jenkins Imports, the oldest and most experienced Volvo Dealer in the Milwaukee area.  Their trained sales people can provide all the details regarding the unique and equally exciting Over Seas Delivery Program.  (OSD)

What’s in the Future for Volvo?  Over the years, Volvo has introduced numerous innovations to the industry, including the first use of laminated glass in 1944, padded dash boards in 1956, the first central high-mounted stoplight in 1986, and the first side impact airbags in 1994.  Volvo’s Safety Vision includes the development of these six Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies:

• Worlds’ first Animal and pedestrian detection, even in darkness
• Road edge and barrier detection with steer assist, even on roads without markings.
• Car-to-car communication, transmit data to other vehicles in given radius
• Autonomous parking, parks itself and finds parking spot
• Adaptive cruise control with steer assist, automatically adjusts vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.

Save Driving in Wisconsin

In 2011, travel on U.S. roads fell to its lowest level since 2003.  This decline made 2011 one of the safest years on record, but 2012 was a different story.  If you live in Wisconsin, you may remember the unseasonably warm weather we had on Easter last year.  According to NHTSA, “drivers logged 15.6 billion more miles behind the wheel in the first six months of 2012 alone.”   Higher travel, most likely due to the nicer weather, led to more fatality rates in 2012.  The spike in traffic deaths represent the most dramatic change since 1979.  2013 presents an opportunity to make some changes and take precautions for a much safer year.  If you’re in the process of choosing a safe vehicle for you and your family, you may find the links below both helpful and educational.

Volvo XC60 first luxury SUV to achieve top Safety Pick+Award

ConsumerReports.com Guide to Vehicle Safety Features

• Buckle seatbelt
• Air Bags
• Anti-lock brakes
• Traction control  (Volvo offers Dynamic Stability Traction control (DSTC).

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings:

5-Star Safety Ratings measure the crash worthiness and rollover safety of vehicles.   See how Volvo S60 and XC60 are rated! 

CRASH TESTING THE VOLVO XC60 VIDEO.

For more information regarding Volvo safety features and awards, contact a knowledgeable professional at Jenkins Imports.  Call 414-265-4400 or visit online at www.jenkinsvolvo.com.

Buy a Volvo, get a vacation!

Is it time for a ‘get-away’ or ‘regroup’ or how about a “new adventure” to someplace amazing and far away from the stresses of home and work?  Imagine three days in Paris, the city of lights or Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Scandinavia.  Is your vehicle also aging, weathered and tired?  Discover state-of-the-art safety features and Scandinavian luxury at its best with a shiny-new Volvo.   Can you picture it?

All you have to do is find your perfect model and take advantage of the Volvo Overseas Delivery program offered at Jenkins Imports.  The program is truly “one of a kind” and may likely be a “once in a lifetime experience!”  You and a guest will stay two nights in Gothenburg, Sweden, the home of Volvo Cars, where your new Volvo will be waiting.  Your trip will include Swedish vehicle registration and complimentary car insurance for up to 15 days, so you can explore Europe at your own pace.

Volvo’s Traditional Overseas Delivery Program:

• Roundtrip tickets for (2) to Europe*

• One free hotel night at the Radisson blu Scandinaviain in Gothenburg, Sweden.  (Home of Volvo)

• Fifteen day European car insurance coverage

• No need for rental car *

• Up to approximately 8% savings (varies by model) off the U.S. MSRP on U.S.-model Volvos*

• Experience the unique atmosphere and service at the Factory Delivery Center in Gothenburg, Sweden

• An exciting Volvo factory tour, visit to the Volvo Cars Brand Experience Center or a visit to the Volvo Museum

• U.S. Customs Duty, port clearance fees and inland transportation to Jenkins Imports in Milwaukee, WI included in price

*Restrictions may apply. For more information about Volvo’s Overseas Delivery Program including great MSRP savings, winter overseas delivery programs and additional incentives please contact Jenkins Imports at 414-265-4400 or online at www.jenkinsvolvo.com.

All the Buzz is about AWD

If you haven’t looked at Volvo lately,

we should introduce you to the new 2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD.  With its good looks, surprising performance, and excellent value, should Audi and BMW be worried? Of course!  The new 2013 S60 also comes with new automatic wipers and headlight washers for extra convenience in cold weather climates.  Stylish, beautiful and unique inside as well as out.  When you need it, the four-door T5 has great power and taking the corners with AWD is excellent!  Bad weather Experts.  The T5 is a great value with enough performance to satisfy.   Starting at $33,750, the S60 T5 AWD is available at Jenkins Imports.

Earlier this month,

AutoTrader quoted that Volvo’s 2013 XC60 crossover is a stylish and attractive alternative to other big players in this sector, such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X3.  They named the 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design AWD as one of it’s top 5  picks for February new car deals.  It comes with lots of specials extra’s too, such as heated front seats, rear parking sensors and tinted glass at the back.  Just look at it….beautiful!  With the winter features, including AWD, this car is starting at just $44,850.

Even Jaguar is in on the fun,

because both the 2013 Jaguar XF and XJ models now offer AWD!  Ask about the optional start/stop technology and emissions/fuel economy benefits.  Jaguar claims to have focused a great deal of energy “to ensure that steering integrity and suspension refinement are unaffected” and that the cars “remain every bit as agile and communicative as their rear-wheel-drive counterparts.” Read more   Hmmm….maybe test drive to see for yourself?   The 2013 XJ AWD starts at $77,595 and the 2013 XF AWD at $53,895.

Find a good selection of vehicles, and the best customer service at Jenkins Imports, 4020 N. Green Bay Avenue in Milwaukee!