Prestige Volvo

Prestige Volvo in NJ is ranked a perfect 5 out of a 5 score with DealerRater.com, a worldwide car dealer review website.  The site currently features more than 24,000 US and International car dealers and 65,000 user reviews.

 

Prestige Volvo is a DealerRater.com Certified Dealer.  During the past 24 months, 15 reviews were posted to DealerRater.com in favor of Prestige Volvo.  The 15 positive reviews combine to give Prestige Volvo a perfect 5 out of 5 score.   The DealerRater.com Certified Dealership program is a car dealer partnership program. Dealerships that qualify for this program must be in good standing with DealerRater.com and must be committed to quality customer service.

 

NJ Volvo owners who purchased or serviced their car with Prestige Volvo ranked the dealer high in all review areas including customer service, quality of work, friendliness, and overall experience.  Customers described the dealership and its employees using statements like 'very accommodating', 'above excellent service', 'by far the best service', and 'could not be more pleased'.  These reviews can be seen online with DealerRater.com at http://www.dealerrater.com/dealer/Prestige-Volvo-review-11072/

 

Prestige Volvo offers the largest selection of new and Certified Pre Owned Volvo cars and SUVS as well as a state-of-the-art service and parts center that is open for customers 6 days a week.   Additional dealer reviews can also be seen on the Prestige Volvo website at http://www.prestigevolvo.com/dealership/testimonials.htm

We are very pleased to announce that for the 3rd consecutive year IntelliChoice.com has awarded Volvo the Best Certified Pre-Owned Automotive Program among Luxury Brands for 2010!

The top 5 ranked luxury manufacturers as recognized by IntelliChoice.com:
1. Volvo
2. Saab
3. Cadillac    
4. Jaguar      
5. Hummer/Lincoln/Audi (tie)

IntelliChoice.com is the industry's only report card for Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle programs and is a trusted source for non biased information among consumers.

IntelliChoice.com initiated its Certified Pre-Owned awards program eleven years ago to address the significant growth of the CPO offering and consumer demand for comprehensive analysis.  Programs are rated on a set of eight criteria that consumers identify as having the most value:

• Extended manufacturer warranties
• Title verification
• Certification inspection process
• Roadside assistance-Special Financing
• Return exchange policies
• Program/Dealer compliance
• Brand Value

 

Among the various criteria Volvo scored 100% on the Certification Inspection process.  This combined with competitive scores in all metrics gave Volvo the overall award among Luxury makes.

Volvo's CPO program, with its award-winning value has been ranked among the top three in the IntelliChoice.com CPO Awards every year since 2001! 

Here are the first official pictures of the all-new Volvo S60 - sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo car.

"The all-new Volvo S60 is sculpted to move you. It looks and drives like no other Volvo before and the car's technology will help you to be safer and more confident behind the wheel," says Stephen Odell, President and CEO at Volvo Cars.

The Volvo S60 can be equipped with Pedestrian Detection - a groundbreaking safety feature that can detect pedestrians in front of the car and brake automatically if the driver doesn't react in time.

The all-new Volvo S60 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March next year. Production of the sporty saloon will start early summer 2010 at Volvo Cars' plant in Gent, Belgium.

"The customers in this segment want emotional appeal, sporty design and dynamic driving properties. The S60 has it all. We are convinced that it will be one of the strongest contenders around," says Stephen Odell.









Source: Swedespeed.com

ROCKLEIGH, NJ - On a small test course adjacent to its headquarters here, Volvo Cars of North America LLC demonstrates its new pedestrian-protection technology with full autonomous braking.

The new system, which is engineered to automatically stop cars from hitting pedestrians at speeds of up to 16 mph (25 km/h), will be introduced in the ?11 Volvo S60 sedan that goes on sale in September.

The system consists of a camera behind the rearview mirror and a radar unit installed behind the front grille of the car. Camera optics are similar to the human eye.

"If you can see it, the camera can see it," says Adam Kopstein, manager, automotive safety and compliance for VCNA. The camera detects objects 164 ft. (50 m) ahead of the vehicle and has a 45-degree field of view.

The radar has a 60-degree field of view and can "see" 500-650 ft. (150-200 m) down the road.

Both the camera and radar are always on when the S60 is moving. Volvo engineers worked for a decade with Delphi Corp. to create the system. Algorithms were devised to recognize human head, neck, legs and shoulders of all sizes and shapes.

In a test drive, the system works as advertised - ultimately. That's because it's difficult to restrain reflexive braking when approaching an obstacle - even a dummy - in the road ahead.

Volvo's pedestrian safety system.

The new pedestrian safety system stops the vehicle without the driver stepping on the brake. In the test at 16 mph, full braking force is applied to stop the vehicle about 4 ft. (1.2 m) in front of the dummy.

Kopstein says that the new system will reduce speed by 16 mph, regardless of how fast the vehicle is traveling. But it will only fully stop the vehicle from 2 to 16 mph.

The pedestrian-detection system differs from Volvo's City Safety System that's available only in the XC60 model at this time. City Safety applies 50% of braking force to prevent frontal collisions with another vehicle. It is not capable of recognizing and stopping for pedestrians.

Volvo says there shouldn't be concerns about potentially adverse effects from the radiation emitted by the radar unit in the pedestrian system.

"The emitted power from the radar is significantly below the legal thresholds of any region of the world," says Thomas Brobeg of the Volvo Safety Center in Gothenburg, Sweden. "Vehicle and pedestrian detection in the 76 GHz band requires only little radio power output.

"The radar that is used for pedestrian detection in the coming S60 puts out significantly less power than a standard Bluetooth headset. A hundred Volvo S60s with pedestrian detection will emit less radio power than one cell phone."

The pedestrian safety system brings Volvo a step closer to its announced goal of preventing auto fatalities completely in any Volvo by 2020.

Kopstein says 4,700 pedestrians were killed in the U.S. by motor vehicles in 2007, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Admin. data.

In many urban areas, pedestrian fatalities occur in collisions with vehicles traveling at relatively slow speeds, the auto maker says.

Source: Wardsauto.com

(Irvine, CA) - Fresh from their global unveiling at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, the new 2011 Volvo C30 and C70 are making their North American premier at the 39th annual South Florida International Auto Show today. The cars are set to arrive in Volvo retailers during the first quarter of 2010.


The South Florida International Auto Show comes just weeks following the global unveil of the exciting 2011 C30 and C70 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Both cars have undergone significant styling enhancements on the outside and a number of interior upgrades as well. "We're confident these improvements will continue to attract new buyers to the Volvo brand," said Doug Speck, President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA).

"In a city like Miami, a convertible such as the Volvo C70 is almost a given," continued Speck, "But the C30, with its completely new look, is the kind of car that causes jaws to drop and heads to turn." Final pricing for each car has not yet been announced. VCNA plans to announce pricing closer to the vehicles' availability at Volvo retailers.

2011 Volvo C30
When the C30 landed in the U.S. in 2007, it ushered in a bold new design language for Volvo, particularly from the rear. But up front it was sometimes difficult to determine the difference between the C30 and an S40. For 2011 that's no longer an issue. Reminiscent of the 2010 Volvo XC60, the new C30 ushers in an aggressive new face that is far more suited to the dynamic rear lines of this trend-setting sport coupe.

The 2011 C30 has a radical new front appearance that incorporates a new hood, fenders, trapezoidal headlights and a lower front valance. In the middle of the grille is the new, larger iron mark that made its debut on the XC60. The air intake has also grown in size and the C30 gets a unique grille.



Although the biggest design changes have taken place at the front, the rear also sports the same deep new lines and detailing. The contours are wavier and more dynamic than before. The previous black plastic panels have been replaced with body color panels, in the same or a contrasting color, to forge a closer visual contact between the car and the road surface.

The 2011 Volvo C30 on display* at the show features a new accessory styling that gives the C30 even more attitude. The kit includes foglamp décor, a front skidplate, side scuff plates with engraved C30 logo and a rear skidplate with a stylish aluminum look. The C30 T5 incorporates two 90 mm tail pipes in polished stainless steel to underline the powerful 227 horsepower engine.

2011 Volvo C70
With its new front clip, the 2011 Volvo C70 reveals traces of the S60 Concept Car that was unveiled in early 2009. The C70 now relates more closely to the design language of the larger cars in the Volvo model range. The 2011 C70 made its global debut at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Bodywork details such as the front fender have also been redesigned, contributing to the decidedly altered appearance. The nose is more wedge-shaped and has been given added three-dimensional depth by moving some elements of the front both longitudinally and vertically. The new headlamps and the décor around the foglamps, for instance, have been angled offset up and to the rear, at the same time as the detailing of the lower grille has been enhanced.

From head-on, the front forms an open, inviting "V." The enlarged iron mark and the new, larger air intake reinforce the self-assured stance. Flamenco Red Pearl is a new paint for 2011.

The exclusive high-tech LED lamps, similar to what's found on the Volvo XC60, are the most noticeable update at the rear. The entire lamp unit is clearly integrated with the oval that frames the new C70's rear panel.

The interior has been updated in several respects to create a unique ambience in the Volvo C70. The instrument panel has been redesigned, giving it a wider, sleeker look and the surface of the panel has a new texture that enhances the feeling of quality. The exclusive new instruments, with gauges and graphics specific to the C70, are yet another example of how the car's premium feel has been enhanced.

A new color, Flamenco Red metallic is shown on the display car*. A new Cranberry leather interior is also offered.

VCNA provides marketing, sales, service, technology and training to Volvo automobile retailers in the U.S. and Canada. For more information on the 2011 C30, C70 and the entire Volvo product line please refer to the Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, public relations website at: http://www.volvocars-pr.com/.

*The 2011 Volvo C30 and C70 on display at the South Florida International Auto Show is a European model and may contain features not available in the U.S. market.

Source: Auto123.com

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (July 27, 2009) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) is forecasting its July sales to be higher than last July's sales, marking the second straight month of a year-over-year increase.

"We're headed in the right direction," said Doug Speck, VCNA president and CEO, "and it's because we're tapping into consumers' mindsets. Today, when consumers find a car they want, their focus turns to peace of mind and validation. They're planning on owning the car longer and they want to be sure it will last - and that service and repair costs are reasonable."

Speck thinks Volvo is well-positioned thanks to the all-new XC60 crossover and the timely introduction of the Safe + Sound Coverage Plan, an extended warranty and coverage program.

"Showroom traffic began to noticeably increase when the XC60 went on sale in March," he said. "Buyers embraced the uniqueness of City Safety, coupled with all of the other premium features offered as standard. The XC60 immediately accounted for 16 percent of our sales in April and 17 percent in May. Our overall sales also increased by 24 percent during that time.

"After we launched the Safe + Sound Coverage Plan in June, our closing ratios improved by nine percentage points, sales increased by 25 percent from May to June, and we even saw our first year-over-year improvement since January 2008. We extended Safe + Sound through the end of August and believe we'll see even better numbers at month's end now that the program has had more time to gain momentum."

The Safe + Sound Coverage Plan is a complimentary coverage program for MY2009 vehicles that wraps a comprehensive list of benefits into one package. Volvo has combined additional time and mileage limits on warranty repairs and roadside assistance coverage, and has increased wear-item coverage and factory scheduled maintenance coverage. Specifically, it provides:
5 years/60,000 miles of New Car Warranty
5 years/60,000 miles of Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance
5 years/60,000 miles of Wear and Tear Coverage
5 years/Unlimited miles of Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance.

"Safe + Sound appeals to consumers who are wary of purchasing new vehicles because they can appreciate the value of not needing to worry about maintenance costs on top of the expense of paying for the car. Owners get the benefit of having a safe, reliable vehicle they can enjoy for years at little cost," Speck said.

A recent survey conducted by automotive research firm AutoPacific showed 59 percent of new-car buyers indicated that they would not be shopping for a new vehicle for four years or more (an increase of more than 12 percent from those surveyed in 2005). Additionally, according to Edmunds.com, the average mileage on vehicle trade-ins has increased by 15 percent in the past 18 months. (Vehicles traded in to dealers currently average 65,883 miles on the odometer as compared to 57,079 miles in January 2008.)

Prestige Volvo in East Hanover, N.J., was a top-selling retailer in May and June. According to General Manager Matthew Haiken, Safe + Sound brought more consumers to the showroom. "People were waiting for the right deal to come along before deciding to buy," Haiken said, "and this was too good a deal to pass up. I've even noticed that we're converting owners of non-luxury imports into Volvo customers. Volvos may be more expensive to purchase, but having the safest car on the road - and virtually no expense to maintain it - makes it the greater value in the end."

Source: Swedespeed.com

In the quest for an accident-free traffic environment, Volvo Car Corporation says its short-term target is no one will be killed or injured in a new Volvo car by 2020.

"Zero is the one and only alternative for us ... we can't accept that people are killed or injured just because they want to transport themselves from A to B," says Jan Ivarsson, head of safety strategy at Volvo Cars.

Volvo has teamed up with the Swedish road administration to examine ways of enhancing road safety on the road and in the vehicle.

"They also have a zero vision, so we have mutual interests," Ivarsson says. "We are co-ordinating our efforts and research projects in order to maximize the results."

There are two trends that have significant implications of the development of a safer traffic environment:

- The growing number of elderly drivers with an active lifestyle and a higher demand for individual mobility than previous generations.

- The development of more support systems in the cars.

"New technology in Volvo cars, such as collision warning with auto brake and city safety, can warn and assist you in difficult situations, in order to mitigate or avoid an accident," Ivarsson says. "Our statistics show that we have reduced the number of severe injuries with by 50 per cent since the 1960s."

Current Volvos can be equipped with a number of intelligent technologies that detect potential dangers and help the driver deal with them -- either through a warning or, if necessary, by automatic braking.

In future, cars must be able to communicate and exchange information with the infrastructure and other vehicles on the road, Ivarsson says. "For example, a future Volvo can speak to an oncoming vehicle, maybe communicating, 'You and I are about to collide head on. If our drivers don't react we have to do something. Let's steer clear of the danger.' "

Source: Vancouver Sun

Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) today announced it is the first automaker to offer HD Radio technology as a standard feature across its entire product line. "By becoming the first in the industry to offer HD Radio Technology across our entire product line, Volvo is showing our loyal customers that we're dedicated to innovation and providing them the most pleasurable driving experience at affordable costs," said Doug Speck, President/CEO of Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. "With our 2010 and 2011 models, Volvo drivers can expect the best in audio quality, more music and news/talk through multicast channels, and advanced data services with scrolling text that shows artist name and title, and much more. This is a huge benefit to all Volvo owners and we're sure they'll be pleased."

"HD Radio Technology is making enormous inroads in the automotive market and Volvo is leading the industry," stated Jeff Jury, COO, iBiquity Digital Corporation. "More stations are going digital each day, increasing the programming options for everyone with HD Radio receivers. Volvo drivers are now able to hear new local channels, with formats spanning unsigned acts and Indie Rock to Smooth Jazz and Classical. We're certain that other automakers will follow Volvo's lead in adding this technology as standard."

The 2010 Volvo model line-up is currently available at dealerships, which include the S40 T5, V50 T5, C30, C70, S80, V70, XC60, XC70, and XC90 models.

Source: fmqb.com

Jan Ivarsson, head of Safety Strategy at Volvo Car Corporation, has been awarded the U.S. Government Special Award of Appreciation, a prestigious award in traffic safety.

The award, decided by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), was presented at the 21st International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles in Stuttgart, Germany.

"This is naturally an immense honour for me, but above all, invaluable verification that Volvo is now reinforcing its leading position in car safety," Ivarsson said. "Just a few years ago, we felt that the competition was beginning to catch up with us in the sphere of safety. Many of our competitors have been investing immense resources in new technology and they were closing in with a number of fresh innovations in the area of active safety. However, over the past few years, we have demonstrated the sheer extent of the expertise in our company. Our new passive and active safety systems which are now being rolled out to customers are of absolute world class."

Over the years, some ten Volvo employees have received the award since it was first announced.

Sournce: CanadianDriver.com

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. - Volvo Cars made the most significant improvement in customer satisfaction among brands researched between September 2008 and November 2008, according to a recent internal study, it was announced today. Volvo ranks third among global auto brands in customer satisfaction, according to the first quarter Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study, an internal Ford and Volvo report.

In overall vehicle quality satisfaction (at 90 days of ownership), Volvo ranked behind BMW and Audi and ahead of Buick, Lexus and Acura. Volvo customer satisfaction increased to 87 percent in 2009 from 81 percent in 2008, a significant change since the previous quarter.

The GQRS, Ford and Volvo's in-depth study, measures customer perceptions about car quality. One part of the ongoing study is the identification of product problems and product satisfaction after three months of car ownership.

"These results confirm our commitment to constantly striving for improved customer satisfaction," said Doug Speck, President and Chief Executive Officer for Volvo Cars of North America. "Internal surveys help us gauge where we need to focus our resources and help us set new benchmarks."

About Global Quality Research System (GQRS)
Global Quality Research System (GQRS) is a key customer survey Volvo uses to listen to its customers. GQRS is designed for product quality follow-up and is performed for Ford Motor Company by independent agency RDA among owners of all brands. The vehicles are seven to nine months old when the data is published.

About Volvo
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Corp. of Göteborg, Sweden. VCNA provides marketing, sales, parts, service, technology and training support to Volvo automobile retailers in the United States, and oversees Volvo operations in Canada.

Source: Swedespeed.com

The Volvo XC60 crossover has been named ?SUV of the Year' at the 2009 Fleet World Honours. This is Volvo's second consecutive appearance on the annual winners' list, after the XC60's ground-breaking City Safety won the Technology Category last year.

"This is a great achievement for Volvo and further evidence of our commitment to designing and building company cars that feature innovative technology, yet remain true to our core values of quality and safety," commented John Wallace, Corporate Sales & Leasing Manager for Volvo Car UK.

The Volvo XC60 was launched last November and, in addition to the Fleet World Honours accolade, the car was also awarded the What Car? SUV of the Year at the magazine's 2009 Awards. It fuses SUV-like toughness and practicality with coupé style and driving dynamics and also features the ?world first' new safety technology, City Safety. City Safety eliminates the possibility of crashing into the car in front at in-town speeds of up to 9 mph and lowers the risk of crashes below 19 mph, reducing injury (especially whiplash) and cutting repair costs.

The recent introduction of front-wheel drive and the new 2.4D engine to the XC60 also sees fuel consumption improve up to 47.1 mpg and CO2 emission figures tumble to 159 g/km - ensuring the model benefits from a 20 per cent Capital Allowance rate following the introduction of new rules earlier this year. The new rules result in lower whole life costs for companies, while drivers of these lower emission vehicles are rewarded with reduced Benefit in Kind (BIK) tax bills.

The Fleet World Honours are presented annually to those motor manufacturers, service companies and individuals who have, in the opinion of the judges, achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector.

The judging panel is chaired by industry professional George Emmerson, who has managed fleets at IBM, NHBC and Black Horse Agencies. Other members of the judging panel include Ken Rogers, John Kendall and Ross Durkin from Fleet World's editorial team, and fleet manager Jackie Pomfrett.

George said: "Based on a three-year/20,000 mile per year profile, CAP predicts the XC60 2.4D and D5 SE versions will retain 44% of cost new, while EurotaxGlass's predicts the 2.4D SE will retain 46% of its cost. A 47% residual is estimated for the D5 SE - so residuals promise to be best in sector."

Fleet World's Managing Editor Ross Durkin added: "Despite the difficult economic conditions, we had a tremendous number of entries in this year's Fleet World Honours - a sign not only of the significance of the awards themselves, but also of the tremendous level of service, innovation and competition that exist within the fleet industry today. Those who have won can be justifiably proud of their achievement."

Source: Swedespeed.com