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A New Volvo's on the Horizon - Volvo V40

Thursday, December 29, 2011

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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Margate starts new volunteer band—hits high note with community

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Margate Volvo has wonderful news for music lovers in the Margate, Florida area! Brian Donahue, a resident of Margate, has recently founded the town’s new volunteer band that is sure to add some fun and merriness in lives of Margate residents. The idea of developing a community volunteer band struck Donahue when the city had its Fourth of July parade with no musicians.

Donahue said, “Everybody who has looked at [the program] and thought about it has thought it was just a great idea. It's about time the city had music. For one, they don't have any music anywhere. We just had a Fourth of July parade with no musicians. But it's going to grow. The idea worked. People got together and are now telling their friends about it.”

“This is a pilot program. Throughout Margate, there are volunteer programs all over the place, but the city of Margate itself doesn't have one,” Donahue said. “So that's when I said I'd like to start a volunteer program and use myself as a guinea pig so that we can iron out all the little things that we have to do.”

Assistant City Manager Yolanda Rodriguez is equally enthusiastic about the new band. “I absolutely think it's good for the community,” Rodriguez said. “… Any of our patriotic events, we hope to have local talent, something we can all applaud, and I think this could be it.”

If we start to bring people together, we start rebuilding a community, and that's the goal,” Donahue said. “I think in any volunteer program, anything that gets people together is good. I think it makes sense to start with something fun first like music. It's one of the languages where there is no generational gap.”

Jocelyn Popick, an eighth grader, has recently joined the group as the band’s flute player. “Band is great. I'm really enjoying it so far,” Popick said. “I've met a lot of new people and my favorite part so far is Brian [Donahue] letting me play a song by my idol, Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull.” For more information on this inspiring musical project, call 954-973-1503 or email donahuemusic@gmail.com!

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Are We Ready for A Driverless Future?

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Today technology is growing very fast. With technological advances, a vehicle can be driven without a driver; however, is a driverless future really desirable? Margate Volvo, a leading Florida Volvo car dealer in Margate, Florida, feels making vehicles more autonomous is not of keeping away drivers, but emphasizing their importance.

There have been innumerable attempts starting from the 1970’s to replace the driver with advanced technology. Hundreds of thousands of miles have been accumulated in driverless journeys. Proponents of such technologies say that such vehicles can increase road capacity, reduce congestion and eliminate driver error since they argue that accidents happen due to human incapacities. They have focused on taking out the driver from the equation. Their opponents are not quiet but question the dependence on such computerized systems and ask who should be held responsible in case accidents do occur?

It is a fact that automated systems like sensors, cameras and radar are better for monitoring the traffic situation and the vehicle’s surroundings than humans. However, that is not the end in itself. Margate Volvo believes the safest approach is to combine the automated system’s 360-degree awareness with the professional driver’s knowledge and experience. Computers are good but their programs are all planned. In real-life situations, the driver’s presence of mind and skills are definitely necessary as only humans can decide whether to slow down, apply brakes or drive around obstacles.

Volvo has tried to combine a well-trained professional driver with increased automation through projects like SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment). Volvo’s centre for research and technology is developing Vehicle Platooning – a convoy where a professional driver in a lead vehicle drives a line of other vehicles. Every vehicle in this convoy measures the speed, direction and distance of the car. These vehicles are not attached to each other and they can leave the convoy any moment. A driver leads the convoy and the following drivers can relax. Vehicle platooning will ensure driver’s safety and reduces the human factor. CO2 emissions also decrease. Road congestions will ease as the vehicles move closely. This has been successfully tested on Volvo trucks.

Safety is one of Volvo’s highest priorities as it puts considerable efforts into developing safe automation. Keep checking our blog for updates on this front and be sure to check out the Margate Volvo online showroom to see the Volvo C30, S80, S60, XC60 and XC90…all earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2011 Safety Pick award.

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Volvo Educates Drivers on Healthier Lifestyle

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Unhealthy food, long periods of sitting and a stressful working environment are making truck drivers overweight where obesity has doubled over the past twenty years. A recent Atlas Ergonomics study found that drivers are at a higher risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries as they spend long hours behind the wheel. Volvo recognizes the need to educate long-distance drivers on the relative dangers of their chosen profession and thus, and has been organizing driver development programs that focus on their health and lifestyle. Trainers in the program provide truck drivers tips and suggestions on achieving and maintaining better health.

For many drivers, the working environment on the road is an obstacle. Though some drivers want to adopt a healthier lifestyle, they speak about its limited practical opportunities. Volvo’s driver development program provides them with insights to improve both personal quality of life and their professional level of competence, as the physical toll of sitting and driving the vehicle increases their risk of injury. “It isn’t exactly rocket science; rather, it’s all about making drivers aware of how they can eat and live more healthily. Eat breakfast, cycle to work instead of driving, and try to eat more vegetables. We also offer suggestions on what type of training can be done inside the truck cab. The solution lies in the small details,” says Lucien van Zullen, driver trainer at Volvo Trucks in Holland.

The participants also learn how different types of food affect their physique, mood and ability to concentrate. Drivers are also taught about first aid. So far, more than 35,000 drivers have participated in the various Volvo Trucks driver development training programs that are offered in cooperation with dealers in Europe. Volvo didn’t indicate if this program would be made available to North American drivers; however, it would undoubtedly be a benefit to the over 1.7 million heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers currently working in the US.

Margate Volvo, a leading Volvo dealership in Margate, Florida is happy to recap this lifestyle and health buzz for you. Visit Margate Volvo today to learn more about this awesome Volvo driver educational program! Also, be sure to check out our vast selection of brand new Volvo cars, feel free to schedule a test drive and take home your favorite Volvo model with a special offer today!

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2011 Volvo S60 – A Great Performer

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Looking for a comfortable, high performance and fuel-efficient vehicle? Well, look no further...check out the 2011 Volvo S60 available at Margate Volvo, your friendly, new Volvo car dealer in Margate, Florida!

The Volvo S60 premium sedan, scores well on three important features that consumers look for these days when purchasing a car: comfortable drive, speed and performance and great EPA mileage. With the installation of a commendable audio system, the Volvo S60 has taken a step forward; the audio-navigation alliance provides high-quality entertainment and information, while its safety technology is unique and handy. It’s no surprise that the S60 was also listed on CNET’s 2010 Best Tech Cars List.

The 2011 Volvo S60’s DVD based cabin tech system (2D and 3D options) puts up maps and information on the 7-inch high-resolution screen; so one does not need to take one’s eyes off the road for too long. When you switch music on through the satellite or HD Radio, iPod or USB input, it comes through the 12-speaker 650-watt system with appreciable quality. Acoustic-friendly interiors and pleasing decor make even long drives in a Volvo S60 most enjoyable.

The turbocharged 3-liter six-cylinder engine produces 300 HP and generates 325 pound-feet torque – you can reach 60 mph in less than six seconds while enjoying the driving character of a quality car. Agile handling is prevalent in the 2011 S60, even though the suspension, cruise control and the all-wheel-drive combination are not seen. Fuel efficiency at 18mpg city and lesser exhaust noise ensure that this Volvo sedan is a friend to your pocket, as well as the neighborhood!

Safety wise, the Volvo S60 engages several smart and intuitive systems. When the car is too close to vehicles or pedestrians, the City Safety System applies the brakes. When driving at more than 25 mph, if you do not maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, the Collision Control System projects a red light alert on the wind shield. You can also pre-set your speed using the Adaptive Cruise Control on the S60, which slows down or even stops in tune with the traffic in front. The 2011 Volvo S60 costs much less than other ‘luxury’ cars; and yet it provides a similar experience.

Visit Margate Volvo, a leading Volvo dealership serving the Hollywood, Miami and Pembroke Pines Florida areas, to learn more about the 2011 Volvo S60. Take a look at their vast new car inventory and test drive your favorite model today!

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Holman Used Car Tent Sale - A Monumental Event!

Friday, September 2, 2011

The Holman Automotive Group’s south Florida dealerships are joining forces to present the first ever Holman Used Car Tent Sale Event, bringing you the largest inventory of used cars including select manufacturer and Holman Certified brands for sale in one location, for one monumental three-day event!

With hundreds of vehicles to choose from, available in-house financing and multiple, award-winning dealerships well-known for outstanding customer service, there is no better place or time than the Holman Used Car Tent Sale to purchase your next pre-owned vehicle!

This epic affair takes place at Lauderdale Infiniti, located at 900 E Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, FL, on:

Friday, September 16, 2011 from 4pm – 8pm (kickoff preview)

Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 9am – 6pm

Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 12pm – 5pm

Bring the entire family and make it a day spent enjoying music, food, refreshments and kids entertainment while perusing our vast selection of fine quality, used cars!

Can’t make the event? Feel free to stop by Margate Volvo, serving the Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Margate, Florida areas anytime to see their fine array of premium used vehicles and new Volvo cars alike and take advantage of special offers on your favorite Volvo models!

We are part of the Holman Family of Dealerships serving South Florida, Southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia-Delaware Valley areas since 1924. There’s no place like Holman!

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2011 Volvo XC70 - Safety Comes Standard

Friday, July 8, 2011

With standard safety features such as stability and traction control, whiplash protection (WHIPS) and tire-pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), inflatable and dual-chamber side airbags, dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes and the LATCH attachment system for children's seats, the Volvo XC70 makes for the perfect family-friendly vehicle.

See Volvo's new "The Desert Fencers" video below featuring the upcoming 2012 Volvo XC70 and get ready for an awesome ride!

Visit Margate Volvo to learn more about the Volvo XC70 or schedule a test drive and drive away with a special offer today!

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