Volvo is the luxury automotive brand by a well-known Swedish luxury automobile maker founded in 1927, in the city of Gothenburg in Sweden. Volvo was originally formed as a subsidiary company to the ball-bearing maker SKF. Volvo, today stands as a premium vehicle manufacturer and produces luxury automotives ranging from Trucks, Buses, SUVs, wagons, and sedans to compact executive sedans and coupes.

Today, Volvo has 2,500 dealerships worldwide in 100 markets. About 60 percent of Volvo sales come from Europe, 30 percent from North America and the rest 10 percent is from the rest of the world. Volvo has also increased its market share in new markets, such as Russia, China and India. The former Volvo models were built for safety of drivers and passengers. Volvo invented and patented the modern 3-Point Safety Belt, which became standard on all Volvo cars in 1959. Volvo was the first company to produce cars with padded dashboards starting in late 1956 with their Amazon model. Volvo introduced the first central high-mounted stoplight, which became federally mandated in the United States in the 1986 model year. In 1991, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) was launched on the 940/960 and 850 models, Volvo was the first to introduce side airbags and installed them as standard equipment in all models in 1995. In 1998 Volvo also developed and was the first to install a head-protecting airbag, which was made standard in all new models, as well as some existing models. In 1998, Volvo introduced its Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), a safety device to prevent injury of front-seat users, during collisions. In 2004, Volvo introduced the BLIS system, which detects vehicles entering the Volvo's blind spot with a side-view mirror-mounted sensor and alerts the driver with a light. In 2005, Volvo presented the second generation of Volvo C70, it comes with extra stiff door-mounted inflatable side-curtains (the first-of-its-kind in a convertible).

Volvo is one of few automobile manufacturers that use in-line or straight engines in their production vehicles. Volvo is also very famous for the application of the in-line 5-cylinder engine to its vehicle line-up since its introduction in 1993 in the Volvo 850. Today, the Volvo is built keeping in view safety, environment, quality, design and excitement. The Volvo lineup in US boasts of S40, S60, S80, V50, V70, XC70, XC90, C30 and C70.


2008 Volvo S40
The 2008 Volvo S40 (MSRP starting at 24,365) is a premium, compact sedan offered in three trim levels: 2.4i, T5 and T5 AWD. It features refined styling and improved storage space in the central console, with inspired and modern interior styling.

2008 Volvo S60
The 2008 Volvo S60 (MSRP starting at $30,975) is a comfortable and sharp-handling sedan available as a front- or all-wheel-drive model. It comes in three trim levels - 2.5T, 2.5T AWD and T5, which receive more standard features. The S60 is less angular and resembles a coupe with its curvy shape, smooth grille and bumper.

2008 Volvo S80
The 2008 Volvo S80 (MSRP starting at $38,705) is a midsize luxury sedan with advanced safety technologies, excellent ergonomics and powerful T6 and V-8 engines. The flagship sedan combines signature Volvo styling with the high-tech safety features. Available in three trims: 3.2, T6, and V8; The S80 is a top safety pick for 2008 in its segment.

2008 Volvo V50
The 2008 Volvo V50 (MSRP starting at $26,815) is a modern sports wagon offered in 2.4i and T5 trim levels, available in all-wheel and front-wheel drive. The 2008 Volvo V50 has freshened exterior and interior styling. The V50 sport wagon wears bulging fenders and sports a grooved hood, and proves its sport identity with pin-sharp handling and brisk acceleration.

2008 Volvo V70
The 2008 Volvo V70 (MSRP starting at $32,465) is versatile wagon offered in a single trim level. It comes with a host of safety and convenience features. Volvo's hallmark has always been safety, and the V70 endorses this with advanced safety features like collision warning with brake support.

2008 Volvo XC70
The 2008 Volvo XC70 (MSRP starting at $36,775) is a crossover between an SUV and a wagon. In many respects, the XC70 is a conventional station wagon and closely related to the Volvo V70.The XC70 has many advantages over many truck-based SUVs, including better fuel economy, handling, and ride.

2008 Volvo XC90
The 2008 Volvo XC90 (MSRP starting at 36,210) is a dynamic midsize SUV with class-leading safety equipment. It is available in three trim levels: 3.2, V-8, and V-8 Sport It offers a front-wheel drive or all-wheel-drive, and can seat up to seven people.

2008 Volvo C30
The 2008 Volvo C30 (Starting at $22,950) is an innovative and sporty two-door hatchback. The C30 is the smallest and most athletic Volvo accommodating four persons comfortably. The 2008 C30 comes with only one engine, a turbo-charged, 2.5-liter, five-cylinder that generates 227 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.

2008 Volvo C70
The 2008 Volvo C70 (MSRP starting at $39,240) is a two-door, luxury coupe/convertible. It comfortably seats four persons and is unique in many ways. It comes in a single well-appointed trim. This retractable-hardtop model has an inherent advantage in cold climates.