High safety ratings have long been the hallmark of Volvo vehicles. The car maker uses a dynamic holistic approach to keep its customers safe on the road while they enjoy their ride. Thus, safety features have always been on the top of Volvo’s list of priorities.

Recent cutting-edge safety technologies developed by Volvo include City Safety, a technology that monitors vehicles ahead through the use of a laser sensor installed in the windshield. When a Volvo equipped with City Safety is traveling at speeds between two and 19 mph, the brakes are automatically applied if the driver fails to react when a vehicle in front abruptly stops or slows down. City Safety is now a standard feature on all Volvo XC60 models and the 2012 S60, S80 and XC70 models. Other Volvo safety innovations include Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, Emergency Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Traction and Electronic Brake Distribution.

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Searching for a great new car? Here is some great news from Margate Volvo, a leading Florida Volvo car dealer in Margate! Those looking for a premium midsize sedan have a new choice now - the brand new 2012 Volvo S80 T6 AWD. This is an original European flagship vehicle with class-leading safety features and values which scores over the Mercedes-Benz E350. 

The 2012 Volvo S80 T6 AWD has a Scandinavian design heritage and offers customers the new Inscription Package with features that rival the best. The Mercedes-Benz E350 may be the best in the segment, but the new Volvo S80 T6 AWD goes beyond that and costs thousands less than the E350. 

The Volvo S80 T6 AWD’s turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine pumps out 300 horsepower and offers more torque (325 lb/ft) than the E350 with advanced technology and greater off-the-line response. It reaches the 60 mph mark in just 6.3 seconds while the Mercedes E350 takes 6.5 seconds to achieve the same speed. The E350 requires Premium 91 octane unleaded fuel but the S80 T6 AWD uses the lower cost Regular unleaded.

The Volvo S80 T6 AWD is equipped with all modern driver-friendly features like Electronic Stability Control, speed-sensitive steering and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Brake Assist. It comes with Ready Alert Brakes which are highly reliable in emergency conditions. Its standard Volvo City Safety feature is not found in any other vehicle including the E350. Using infrared sensors, it detects possible collisions in slow-moving traffic and instantly applies brakes at speeds up to 19 mph to help mitigate or prevent an accident. The restraint technology has dual-chamber side-impact airbags and inflatable outboard curtains that enhance the safety levels. The standard Whiplash Protection System (Not found in E350) protects the front-seat passengers during low-speed rear impacts. 

The new Inscription Package is a synonym for ultimate luxury with seats adorned in the finest Scottish hides in four color combinations and complete with contrast stitching, piping and exclusive “Inscription” logo. Last, but not the least, Volvo offers five years/50,000 miles of complimentary factory-scheduled maintenance courtesy of the Volvo Safe + Secure program which is simply not available with any of its competitors.

In short, Margate Volvo is happy to announce the brand new 2012 Volvo S80 T6 AWD is another name for superior performance, luxury, safety and value in a premium midsize sedan. Margate Volvo, known for special offers on Volvo cars, is excited to share the news about this Volvo wonder. Visit Margate Volvo anytime and learn more about this amazing Volvo car and see their vast selection of quality new Volvo cars.

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Margate Volvo, the leading Florida Volvo car dealer in Margate, joins the Volvo Car Company and celebrates the 30th year of Volvo 760, an iconic car which saved the Volvo Car Corporation from difficulties and helped pave the way to today’s modern Volvo.

Volvo 760 was not a typical Volvo. It was an elegant and exciting car which offered high fuel efficiency and superior performance. Volvo was facing tough times just before the launch of this iconic car. Planned in the mid-1970s, it was developed when the conditions in the industry were changing daily. The plans to launch it at the 1981 Frankfurt Motor Show were put off and finally the company unveiled the Volvo 760 with a completely new and unconventional design in February 1982. The customers found it pleasant to drive and exceptionally comfortable. It was available with three different engines - a four-cylinder turbo, the V6 now bored out to 2.8 liters and the Volkswagen-built but Volvo specified in line-six D24 turbo diesel engine. The 760, fitted with the third engine, was unquestionably the quickest diesel car in the world in those days. 

In Sweden, it was priced low and customers received a very well equipped Volvo 760 GLE with a V6 engine with automatic transmission, air conditioning, a sunroof and power steering. The sales surged at home in the U.S. and abroad too and the 760 became a turning point for the company. Other models (850, S80, etc) followed soon. In total 221,309 units of the 760 were made (1,230,704 including the 740) before it was replaced in 1990 by the more modern 960. By then, the 760 had been a profit-maker and prestige-builder par excellence for Volvo Car Corporation for almost a decade.  

Following the success of 760, Volvo developed new technologies and made new cars according to the changing trends and kept pace with the ever increasing demands of its customers. The production ended with the V90, the last Volvo car with its roots in 760 technologies, in 1998. By then, the 760 had continued to be a major asset for the Volvo Car Corporation for nearly two decades.

Margate Volvo, known for special offers on Volvo cars, believes the 760 laid the foundation for Volvo’s success and feels proud to be associated with one of the best known affordable luxury car brands. Visit Margate Volvo today and check out their showroom of new quality-made Volvo cars and discover the wonderful world of Volvo!

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Great news from Margate Volvo, a leading Florida Volvo car dealer in Margate! Volvo Car Corporation unveiled the Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept, a distinctive blend of gasoline and electric power at the recently concluded 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept is basically an electric car, a highly economical hybrid and a powerful high-performance car all rolled into one. Thanks to its technology, the driver can decide how the available power from the combination of the high-performance gasoline engine and the electric motor can to be utilized. The driver can choose the driving mode via three buttons on the instrument panel: Pure, Hybrid and Power.

The Pure mode, which gets power from the electric motor delivers 35 miles with zero emissions. In Hybrid mode, the car delivers 50 mpg on a combined journey with the gasoline engine and electric motors. It is the standard mode of this car. In the Power mode, it zooms to 60 mph from zero in 6.1 seconds.

Under the hood, there is a four-cylinder, turbocharged gasoline engine rated at 280 horsepower (with electric motor, the power output is 350 hp) and 280 lb ft of torque that delivers power to the four wheels through a newly developed eight-speed automatic transmission. The electric motor supplies with power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack installed under the floor of the load compartment. There is an option to save the battery power for about 12 miles (20 km) of driving on electricity. The electric motor with a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack rated at 70 hp can be recharged from a regular power outlet. The Volvo Sensus infotainment system and mobile application add more convenience to the car.

The engine is light and the reduction in the number of unique parts has promoted manufacturing efficiency, quality assurance and fuel efficiency resulting in a 35 percent improvement. The Integrated Starter motor and Generator (ISG) is connected to the crankshaft between the engine and the transmission. It delivers an extra 34 kW (45 hp) during acceleration besides charging the battery during braking. The car shows that customers do not have to sacrifice on luxury to save nature. 

Margate Volvo, known for new Florida Volvo car offers, is pleased to state that no one has been successful in delivering fuel economy and electrical range on this level in a capable, spacious performance car that pumps out 350 hp. The Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept unveiled at the Detroit auto show was painted in a special white color and the 21-inch wheels enhanced its muscular appearance. The interior featured unique detailing and colors, such as sober dark-blue leather upholstery and inlays of blue-grey wood. If you are interested to know about this all new car contact Margate Volvo anytime or just drop in to see their expansive showroom of quality new Volvo cars to include the 2012 Volvo XC60, now available!

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Margate Volvo, your trusted Volvo dealership in Margate, FL, is extremely delighted to announce that the Volvo S60 has achieved a five-star NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) rating. 
 
"It is very good news that our aim to offer customers the safest cars on the market is confirmed by several independent evaluations on different continents. However, this is just part of the complete picture of a car model's real life safety performance and the effort we dedicate to offering customers world-leading safety," says Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor at Volvo Car Corporation.

Visit Margate Volvo, a leading Volvo dealership serving the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida areas, to learn more about the award-winning Volvo S60. Be sure to check out their huge selection of brand new Volvo cars and used vehicles.  Feel free to schedule a test drive online and take home your favorite Volvo model with a special Volvo offer today!

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Margate Volvo is pleased to announce that five Volvo models have been awarded the Top Safety Pick Award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).  With this award, Volvo has surpassed all other luxury car brands and now joins the ranks of those that have earned this top award. The Volvo models that have been awarded include the Volvo C30, S60, XC90, XC60, and S80.

IIHS rates cars that do the best job of protecting passengers in front, rollover, side, and rear crashes.  This rating is meant to help shoppers choose vehicles that offer the highest levels of crash protection. Thusly, IIHS has set stringent guidelines of which the Volvo models passed all the tests with flying colors.

John Maloney, president and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America, said, “Safety has been a hallmark of Volvo since we were founded in 1927. Our employees around the world take great pride in making, selling and servicing our cars.  Still, it's very humbling to be recognized in such a manner."

Drop by our Margate, Florida showroom today to learn more about our award-winning Volvo models.  While there, check out our online showroom to see our array of fine new Volvo vehicles, used Volvo models and other pre-owned cars.  Test drive a Volvo today and rest assured that you’re covered with the industry’s highest safety rating and Volvo’s Safe & Secure Plan on all new Volvos.

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Just announced! Volvo's getting ready to unleash a whole new model come March 2012 - the Volvo V40!  It will boast premium upgrades, as well as updated design aesthetics that promises to amaze!

Take a look at the video below to learn a bit more and stay tuned to our Margate Volvo blog as we keep you abreast of this upcoming addition to the Volvo lineup!

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