Everything you never knew about a Volvo and then some – Part 1

Volvo has been a trusted auto manufacturer for literally decades and is one of the auto industry's strongest brands. Officially founded in 1927 when the very first Volvo car rolled off the production line, the automaker has since made history year after year with innovative technological advancements, engineering everything from cars, trucks, buses and construction equipment to military aircraft engines, marine diesel engines and Space propulsion sub-systems ie: Rocket engines! That brings a whole new meaning to the term 'Rocket Science'.

The word Volvo is derived from the Latin word "volver" which literally means "I Roll". Originally built to withstand cold weather and rough roads in Sweden, the Volvo vehicle is known for it's tough and sturdy engineering. Do you remember seeing them on the road when you were growing up? It was our family's vehicle of choice and was eventually passed on to us when we were old enough to drive. I believe if we still had that car today, that it would undoubtedly run, and I could probably pass it on to my own children!

Speaking of history, science, and children which are our future, leads me to my next thought... the enviroment. Just what is Volvo doing to help protect our environment? Volvo is cutting emissions by eliminating 95% to 99% of it's carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbon emmisions. The XC90's V8 engine is even considered an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV)and complies with California's stringent emission standard. Volvo has also cut solvent emissions along with other potentially hazardous substances such as phosperous, chromium, nickel and zinc from all of there plants, with some some plants having these health hazards completely removed. Volvo is proud to claim that their factories are among the cleanest in the world. Is it any wonder the tag line reads - Volvo. for life - ?

Safety first. Always. is another Volvo tagline to let you know you are driving more than a car. You are driving a promise. With everything your car's heart desires from it's anti-lock braking sytem, anti-submarining protection, automatic height adjusting seat-belts, blind spot system, child-proof rear locks, collapsible steering column, front and rear crumple zones, extended rollover protection and so much more that my fingers will tired before I finish naming all the safety features, so it is best for you to just see for yourself. Sanderson Volvo of Phoenix is available for all your Volvo questions and, of course, you can always schedule a test drive.

Sanderson Volvo is your Phoenix Volvo Dealer and we hope this information has been, if nothing else, interesting. I found it so interesting in researching the brand that I reached out to my mom and asked, why Volvo?