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Americans Want More Education on Distracted Driving

Some 89% of U.S. motorists say they need better education about the impact of distracted driving and 74% say they would pay more for a vehicle with built-in features to correct or prevent distractions on the road.

Volvo Offers Accident Management Service

Volvo has begun offering Accident Advisor, a smartphone-based service that provides resources for drivers shortly after they have been involved in an accident. The service could most likely be used by executive drivers.

2020 Volvo S60

Volvo has moved its S60 sedan to a new platform for its third generation, which will enable the sedan to provide more safety technology, interior comfort, and stylish design for the pharmaceutical companies that add it to selector lists.

Volvo's 2019 S60

Volvo's 2019 S60 moves into its third generation with a new platform and updated safety technologies for the pharmaceutical sales fleets who are using it.

Volvo's 2019 XC60, S90 Recalled for Front Seat Issue

Volvo Car USA is recalling an estimated 2,297 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles because the driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.

Volvo Adds Plug-in Hybrid to XC60 Powertrains

Volvo will offer a plug-in hybrid version of its XC60 crossover and V60 wagon, which means its entire 60-Series lineup will now offer some form of electrification, according to the company.

Volvo to Add Camera System to Reduce Distracted, Drunk Driving

Starting in the early 2020s, Volvo Cars will install in-car cameras and other sensors that monitor drivers for intoxicated or distracted behavior and allow the car to intervene if the motorist does not respond to warning signals.

Volvo's XC40, XC60 Earn IIHS Top Safety Picks

Volvo's 2019 XC40 and XC60 crossovers have earned recognition from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as top safety picks with only the headlights making the difference in the award tier each received.

Four Automakers Add Automatic Braking to 90% of New Vehicles

While 10 automakers reported equipping more than 50% of the vehicles they produced between Sept. 1, 2017 and Aug. 31, 2018 with automatic emergency braking, the top four among these managed to equip 90% or more with the crash avoidance technology.

Volvo XC60 Recalled for Tailgate Lift Arms

Volvo Cars is recalling nearly 46,000 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles for an issue with the tailgate lift arms.