News from Volvo of Charlottesville

Drive for Life is a Success!

Our 6th Annual Drive for Life raised over $5000 for pediatric cancer patients at the UVA Children's Hospital. More than 100 people came to test drive, 51 people donated blood, and many chose to donate cash as well. Thank you everyone! Special thanks to these organizations for their donations.

Bonus for Toyota, Lexus & Saab Owners!

Volvo's Owner Loyalty Program is now extended to include Toyota, Lexus & Saab owners. If you have any Volvo, Toyota, Lexus or Saab currently registered in your name, you qualify for an additional $1000 off any new 2010 Volvo purchase or $500 off any new Volvo lease. Offer expires 3/31/2010, so stop in today!

The Volvo XC60 is on Top!

The Volvo XC60 has been named the "2010 International Truck of the Year" and the "Family Car of the Year" in two separate studies. Plus it joins the Volvo XC90 to make up the only two luxury SUVs to be named "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Come see what all the fuss is about! Test Drive today!

Four Volvo Models Named "Top Safety Pick"

The Insurance Institute for Highway safety recently conducted new crash tests for 2010 vehicles. The IIHS has toughened their requirements for roof strength in order to protect in a rollover situation. Four Volvo models received top scores, more than any other luxury brand. The Volvo XC90, XC60, S80 and C30 are all Top Safety Picks.

Liza Elected to the VADA Board

Liza Borches, Owner and President of Volvo of Charlottesville, has been elected to the Board of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association. VADA represents all new car and truck dealerships in the Commonwealth, which employ more than 37,000 Virginians. Liza is the first-ever 4th generation Virginia car dealer to serve on the Board.

Volvo News

Music essential in Volvo Cars' new film strategy - Rock group Europe and Volvo Cars in a unique synthesis

Rock group Europe is releasing its new album. And Volvo Cars is releasing its all-new Volvo S60. The result is a unique synthesis. The rock group's title track "Last Look at Eden" serves as the musical score for five films about the all-new Volvo S60." A great combination. A powerful car deserves powerful music. We are honoured to work with this Swedish institution," says singer Joey Tempest.

Lorient secures two-race deal for Volvo Ocean Race

France returns to host the Volvo Ocean Race from Lorient, in Brittany on the northwest coast of France, in the summer of 2012. Lorient will be the penultimate stopover in the race, which starts from Alicante, Spain in the autumn of 2011. Like La Rochelle before it (1997-98 and 2001-02), Lorient will also host a stopover in 2014-15 edition of the race.

Matching your nail polish with your Volvo S60?

The all-new Volvo S60 is an eye-catching car packed with attitude and driving pleasure. It goes on display at the Geneva motor show at the same time as the wraps come off an exclusive collection of selected accessories. They are a perfect match for the car and its target group. For instance, how about an exquisite pair of tooled goatskin gloves or a pack of three nail polishes in striking Ember Black, Vibrant Copper and Cosmic White?

Volvo goes naughty

Safety, Scandinavian design and environmental consideration are all part and parcel of the Volvo brand. With the all-new Volvo S60, a new dimension is now being revealed - The Naughty Volvo. The aim is for driving pleasure, world-class design and innovative safety to attract more customers to the Volvo brand.

Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake - unique technology in the all-new Volvo S60

The all-new Volvo S60 is packed with high-tech solutions that actively help the driver avoid accidents. The Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is a world first. To Volvo Cars' knowledge there is no other car manufacturer that offers a feature that can avoid a collision with a pedestrian. This radar- and camera-based system can detect pedestrians in front of the car, warn if anyone walks out into its path - and then automatically activate the car's full braking power if the driver fails to respond in time.

Inside the all-new Volvo S60 - uncompromising quality and sportiness elevated to new levels

The interior of the all-new S60 takes Volvo Cars to a new dimension in terms of exclusive quality. In addition, Volvo Cars' designers have added in excitement, contrast and playfulness to the rational simplicity of Scandinavian design tradition.

The all-new Volvo S60: sculpted to move you - and your feelings

The all-new Volvo S60 starts a new era in the Swedish carmakers more than 80-year long history. No previous Volvo model has ever before etched itself in your mind charged with so much feelings, self-confidence and promise of enjoyable days on twisting roads.

The all-new Volvo S60 - pure driving pleasure created with hundred percent passion

Just one look at the initial design sketches was enough for the chassis experts to understand that the challenge was going to be exceptional. What they saw was the embryo of a sporting sedan unlike any previous Volvo. Now it was up to them to produce a chassis that did the daring design full justice. The result is the all-new Volvo S60 - without a doubt the most dynamic car model Volvo has ever presented.

The all-new Volvo S60 - more extrovert attitude than any previous Volvo

The all-new Volvo S60 has its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on the 2nd of March. It makes its entry into one of the automotive world's toughest segments backed by an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms. The all-new S60 has been sculpted to move you - both physically and emotionally.

Volvo S60 - model year 2011

The all-new Volvo S60, launched at Geneva Motor Show 2 March, 2010 has been sculpted to move you - both physically and emotionally. It has an extrovert attitude never before seen in Volvo showrooms. It is also without a doubt the most dynamic car model Volvo has ever presented - and its Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is a groundbreaking safety feature. City Safety is standard in Volvo S60.
Volvo of Charlottesville
3025 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 295-4125