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Thumbs up to Volvo for a new way to see the XC60!

These days, you can do a surprisingly wide array of things you can do on the internet with your thumb. With our smart devices, a few taps of the thumb grants access to a worldwide market of goods. Swiping right on Tinder may lead to true love, and the classic "thumbs up" has gone digital by way of Facebook and YouTube. 

 

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The Science and Art Behind Volvo's Bowers & Wilkins Sound System

Music is both a science and an art. It takes creativity and passion to perform music that speaks to the listener's soul.

Composing an evocative melody, however, is just as much a science. If you know theory well enough, you can jot down a particular combination of notes, arranged in a particular rhythm, and know that the resulting soundwaves will be pleasing before you even hear them.

According to Volvo, capturing and reproducing sound faithfully is also both science, and art. To do it properly in the difficult "sound room" of a car cabin, you need world-class experts like…

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Volvo Advanced Concepts Director Explains How to Fail Fast

Self-driving vehicles may be reaching our roads within a few years. If Volvo is going to be ready with a working design, they need to learn to fail fast.

The first draft of any new design is always digital. Volvo designers don't work on these designs for long in a digital space, however.

If an idea isn't going to work, you want to know as soon as possible, to change direction and find a better solution.

That's why, when creating Concept 26 -- Volvo's latest self-driving prototype -- the design team used a host of tools to bring…

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2017 Volvo S90 Looks Like An Elegant Luxury Shark

Hot on the heels of the release of the already award-winning XC90, Volvo is continuing its push to redesign its top tier models with the launch of its new flagship sedan. Meet the 2017 S90, which will replace the current (and beloved) S80, and already has us fifty shades of stoked.

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2016 Will See Two New Volvo Models, V90 and S90

2015 has seen Volvo in a transitional phase. In the past two years, the brand has released concepts pointing to both a new design, interior, and technological direction. The first example was the XC90, and now, the Swedish automaker is preparing to debut the next two models in its revamped range.

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Luxury for Babies?

The new Volvo XC90 is all about comfort and safety, and its upper trim level, the Excellence, is a statement of unparalleled luxury.

Now, Volvo is bringing that same luxury to your infant.

The Child Seat Concept replaces the entire front passenger seat with a special power-adjustable seat for your baby. It is essentially a rear-facing child seat, but without the annoyance of having your child's feet cramped against the seat back.

The adjustable nature of the seat means that it swivels to face the door for ease of use. No more awkwardly leaning in at a funny angle…

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Get a Good Look at the Gorgeous (and All-New) 2016 Volvo XC90

Finding an SUV that ticks all the boxes on your short list is no small task.  Unless, of course, you've met the all-new 2016 Volvo XC90.

A veritable jack-of-all-trades, this is one daily driver that can do it all -- stylishly and smartly, no less.  Check it out in the clip below:

 

Beneath the XC90's hood, a most unique powertrain resides.  This 2.0-liter four-cylinder is both super- and turbocharged, and kicks out a…

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Google Designer Isabelle Olsson Loves the Volvo XC90


At Weston Volvo, we believe in filling our inventory with beautiful, elegant, and practical cars. Isabelle Olsson lives and breathes elegant design, both at her job designing new products for Google, and in her everyday life.

It's not surprise, then, that Olsson is enamored with our latest redesigned vehicle, the 2016 Volvo XC90.

Despite being a rather large car, she says, it is easy to drive, and makes you feel wrapped in a moment…

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Volvo's New Meaning of Luxury


Everyone wants to sit in the lap of luxury. Automakers around the world strive to create vehicles that redefine luxury for the auto industry. Thanks to Volvo's knack for innovation, excellence, and an eye for progress-they have done it. Click on the video below to see the teaser for the XC90 that debuted at the Auto Shanghai show.

If you thought luxury couldn't get any more opulent, think again! The XC90 Excellence reveal said everything about Volvo, as a brand. Volvo dedicates their efforts into achieving greatness! With features like folding tray tables, crystal glasses, ample leg room…

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Meet the classic Volvo sports car that's as modest as it is marvelous

If we here at Weston Volvo had to make an educated guess, we'd say that most people don't invest in a classic car for its ease of maintenance. Most old cars require either parts that are hard to come by or they require special knowledge and a unique skillset in order to be able to be able to be serviced. But then again, vintage sports car owner Josh Patterson isn't your average…

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