Get your first look at the Volvo Concept Estate

Back in February, you may recall that we were chomping at the bit to feast our eyes upon the third and final Volvo concept that our favorite automaker had been keeping under wraps. Since that time, a lot has happened and all has been revealed. With that being said, it's time we caught you up to speed here at Volvo of Stamford.

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When he isn't driving to the Basket, Jeremy Lin Drives a Volvo XC60

Everyone knows that Jeremy Lin can drive the lane with the best of them. However, when it comes to driving a car, he seems to trade in that intensity that he's known of on the court for a sense of quiet confidence. Check out this spot from our favorite brand to see what we're getting at.

Now, don't get us wrong, thanks to its available turbocharged six-cylinder engine, the Volvo XC60 can...

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The Final Volvo Concept is an Exciting Mystery

In Stamford, CT we're preparing for the rainy month ahead. It seems like our favorite brand is doing the same, as we've just seen some images of the third and final concept Volvo that will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. This exciting finale is hidden under a custom made car cover which was developed by the Swedish raincoat company Stutterheim.

Rain gear has never looked so good or piqued so much interest. 

These saucy teasers only showed off quick glimpses of the car, which has wagon-style body. With the back view we can see the bold…

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Volvo Tires Tackle Winter Challenges with Ease

We are now in the thick of winter and have seen Mother Nature throw some intense snowstorms our way. When the weather conditions get harsh, Volvo drivers know they are safe and sound every time they get behind the wheel, not only thanks to their vehicles secure design, but also its capable snow tires.

To showcase the aptitude of their winter tires, Volvo released a video clip in which a Volvo V40 drives in the…

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Volvo Teases Concept XC Coupe Ahead of Detroit Auto Show

The Volvo brand has been in the process of revitalizing itself through new models and technology. These two will come together in the Swedish automaker's latest concept vehicle, which will debut at next week's Detroit Auto Show. It's called the Concept XC Coupe and is the second of three concept vehicles that Volvo has planned to showcase their new design direction. Check out this stunning concept in action and up close in…

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Volvo Testing Fleet of Self-Driving Cars in Sweden

The idea of autonomous vehicles that can drive by themselves had been a concept of science fiction for a long time. The auto industry however has been working for years to advance self driving technology. It started slow, with vehicles that first were able to park themselves but in recent years leaps and bounds have been made on the technology.

Just has Volvo partnered with the Swedish Government to test their first fleet of self driving vehicles on public roads. It has been dubbed the Volvo Drive Me project and it will be kicking off in 2014 with a fleet…
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Volvo Group Works with eCoMove to Reduce Trucking Fuel Consumption

No doubt about it, fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions is a huge concern for the auto industry today and the population at large. It is a point of such importance, automakers are looking for every possible way they can help make vehicles cleaner and more efficient. Volvo Group, the truck division of Volvo, is working with an initiative called the eCoMove to do just that.

EcoMove is a European research project that has been underway for the past three years. The goal of the project is to research new methods drivers can use to make their driving habits as efficient…
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Volvo Revises Advertising Strategy for Major U.S. Comeback

Over the past few years, the innovative and reliable Volvo auto brand has gone through several different owners, tried many different advertising approaches and started introducing some of its most unique vehicles ever. Now, we've received word that, as part of its $11 billion plan, it will stop focusing so much on its vehicles' sexy style and more on their tried and true reliability ratings. The brand hopes this will increase global sales to 800,000 units by 2020.

ABC News describes Volvo's thinking in turning to traditional safety messages, writing, "During a recent U.S. trip to…

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