It's the middle of summer here in Davie, FL, and that means heat, humidity, yes, rain! It also means that you may be taking road trips to your favorite destinations – whether that includes theme parks and other local Florida attractions, or cooler, more northern destinations. Either way, summer is a great time to service your Volvo to ensure that it's in its best condition!

You can keep yourself prepared for anything while on the road by filling your vehicle with some of the things that you might need in an emergency situation. You can purchase a cute little tote of some kind and then fill it with those things that you will be looking for if you suddenly become stranded alongside the road.

Your roadside emergency kit must include the items that you will need to change a tire. 

Keeping your vehicle's tires in good shape is a vital part of your regular automotive maintenance for many reasons. Not only will you save time and money over the long run by driving with tires that last longer, but you can also avoid sudden tire failures which can be dangerous.

Under-inflation is a primary cause of tires blowing out, which can cause an accident. Check the tire's proper inflation pressure number that is displayed on the glove compartment's door...

When it comes to vehicle safety, there’s a lot of talk about driver assistance features, air bags, and seat belts—as there should be—but we can’t forget one very crucial aspect: the safety of the next generation, our children. Here at Weston Volvo, we think the safety of all members of the family is equally important, which is why we’re glad to be able to offer our customers the option of Volvo Child Safety Seats, because it shouldn’t just be a better journey for some, it should be a better journey for everyone.

We’re a bit late in wishing the Volvo 850 it’s due congratulations because last month this iconic Volvo model celebrated its 25th anniversary. This is an important model, debuting a lot of Volvo- and world-firsts. It also gave rise to some very recognizable characters later on in Volvo’s lineup, so in the interest of respecting where we came from, here at Weston Volvo, we want to say congratulations to Volvo and a happy 25th to the Volvo 850.

Happy 25th Birthday To The #Volvo 850! https://t.co/bLa5Xd7Bbw @volvoautoitalia @volvocarsglobal

— monicaesse (@monicaesse70) June 8, 2016

 

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As a leader in self-driving technology and testing, we're pleased to announce that Volvo will roll-out a new luxury sedan this summer with semi-autonomous driving technology as standard.

If you’re a fan of the Volvo lineup, you may have noticed that there aren’t too many options for drivers who are seeking small or compact cars. That’s one of the reasons our preferred automaker has just announced the unveiling of two new concept vehicles, called the Concept 40 series. They’re the first to be built around Volvo’s new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), a platform created specifically for smaller cars, allowing designers and engineers to embrace bold and daring new directions. Check out these stunning concept vehicles in the video below!

While automakers have long been in the business of designing, engineering and launching new and redesigned automobiles to the public, they're also taking on the challenge of simplifying the lives of their customers. Volvo Car Group is one of the automakers committed to going beyond operations and serving society by protecting what's truly important to their customers.

The rubber is about the meet the road in a very literal way for Autonomous Driving (AD) technology, as Volvo has just announced that it will be launching a pilot program in China that will feature real drivers and real roads to test the deployment of self-driving vehicles. This marks the first time full AD technology will be available in real-world situations; at Weston Volvo, we’ll be watching the experiment closely to see how the implementation of AD technology in a real-life setting fares.