All new Volvo S60 - First footage [HD]

The all new S60, I can't wait to see this at the Kansas City Auto Show in Superior Volvos location
All new Volvo S60 - First footage [HD]


Hey Volvo friends, here is an exclusive sneak pre-view of the first official video of the all-new Volvo S60 - only for you. Hope you like it. Happy New Year!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/video/video.php?v=241598057520&ref=mf

Volvo - The Game, the free game that surpasses all expectations
Volvo - The Game was launched on May 26. By December 1, it had already been played on more than 850,000 computers the world over. About 20,000 new players take up the challenge every week.

"Interest in Volvo - The Game has surpassed all expectations. Using this communication channel, we have succeeded both in renewing our brand name and in reaching out with our new S60 model far beyond our regular customer groups," says Michael Persson, director of market communication at Volvo Cars.

Sometimes 1+1 really does add up to 3. That's the way it was with the launch of the free game, Volvo - The Game, a joint venture between game development company SimBin and Volvo Cars. An amazing 850,000 people have so far played the game, and the number increases all the time. More than 300,000 people have watched YouTube films about the game.

So just why has this game become so popular? After all, not all free games are such a huge success story.

"Volvo - The Game is of exceptionally high quality even though it is a free game," says Magnus Ling, executive vice president of SimBin. "We generally say that a game from SimBin should be easy to drive but hard to master, so the player grows with the challenge. It is typically difficult to find the best braking points and track your ideal line in the beginning, but after a couple of laps most players have control over their driving and frustration is replaced by pleasure," he explains.

The cars and the tracks are also extremely realistic. Both the Volvo C30 and the Volvo S60 Concept are eye-catching new cars. For enthusiasts of older cars there are classics such as the Volvo 855, Volvo 240 and several more to choose between. Each car has its own unique driving feel, and is "built" to replicate the original as faithfully as possible.
Don't be tempted to assume that it is only youngsters who are playing this electronic game, because it has a dedicated following of men and women aged 30 or 40 and up.


The Chayka Racetrack in Kiev in the Ukraine was an entirely new venue in the car game context. It has also helped boost the appeal of Volvo - the Game.

Irrespective of whether the game inspires a sequel or not, today's Volvo - The Game is sufficiently challenging and continues to attract many new players six months after its release.

Facts:

Volvo - The Game was launched on May 26 2009 and can be downloaded for free from www.volvocars.com/game.

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Fatal Wrecks drop 10% in Missouri

I wonder if this is due to more Volvo’s on the road?


Despite a rash of fatal accidents over the holiday weekend, the number of fatal wrecks in Missouri is down significantly this year.

Reports show that fatal wrecks statewide were down 10 percent in 2009. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, it is the fourth straight year that number has dropped. Come see us at Superior Volvo or visit us at superiorvolvo.com and learn more about the safest cars on the road.

Jimmie Johnson Wins AP Athlete of the Year!

There was little recognition outside the racing world when Jimmie Johnson won his first NASCAR championship. Same with his second, and again with his third.
But four straight championships? That’s a different story.
Johnson, the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive titles, earned mainstream recognition Monday when he was honored as the Male Athlete of the Year by members of The Associated Press.

Let's go for FIVE, Jimmie!!


Congrats from all your team mates as Superior Volvo.

Volvo rolls out plug-in electric C30 for Detroit show

Volvo is bringing a battery-powered electric C30 to the Detroit auto show in January.

According to 'Autoweek', The Swedish carmaker's latest EV is a further development of an earlier prototype shown at the Frankfurt show in September, which was drivable. The Detroit show car, however, adds a full interior with instrumentation and enhanced battery packaging.

Volvo says it plans to make a test fleet of 50 battery-powered C30s for a two-year trial starting in 2011.

The electric C30 will seat four, just as the conventional car does, and the biggest change is in the interior. The instrument panel shows only the road speed and energy consumption, and there's a new gauge for the status of the battery charge.

The car has no gears, and full power is available immediately. The lithium-ion batteries can be charged in a household socket or at roadside station; a full charge takes eight hours.

The electric motor is fitted under the hood while the batteries are installed in the propshaft tunnel and in the space normally occupied by the fuel tank.

The car's range is up to 150km (93 miles), which Volvo says covers the daily driving for 90 percent of European motorists.

"The first prototype helped us identify the main technological challenges, such as battery packaging and safety issues," Lennart Stegland, Volvo special vehicles director, said in a statement.

"We have addressed these challenges without compromising the C30's personality. I am very happy with the result. The electric C30 in Detroit is a much more complete product," Stegland said.

We have a nice selection of C30s with more arriving everyday!  See your sales professional at Superior Volvo for details on our complete model lineup and to schedule a test drive of any of our award winning new cars! We have the largest selection of CERTIFIED PRE OWNED VOLVOS in the Kansas City area! We are conveniently located at 435 and StateLine Road, Kansas City, Missouri(MO) in the Superior Auto Mall along with Major Infiniti, Jay Wolfe Acura, Jay Wolfe Toyota, Jay Wolfe Audi, State Line Nissan, Superior Buick Cadillac, and Superior Lexus. We serve the great states of Kansas (KS), Missouri (MO), Iowa (IA), Nebraska (NE), Oklahoma (OK) and Arkansas (AR). Superior Volvo is a proud member of the Hendrick Automotive Group. Follow me on Twitter.

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Jimmie Johnson - All American Hero

The entire staff at Superior Volvo would like to congratulate Jimmie Johnson on his 4th consecutive NASCAR SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP!!Congrats! Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!

Written by Hendrick MotorsportsMonday, 23 November 2009 08:10HOMESTEAD, Fla. (Nov. 22, 2009) – With an historic fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup championship in sight, spotter Earl Barban calmly coached Jimmie Johnson into the final lap at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday night.“Just need one more lap, my man,” Barban radioed Johnson. “Coming to the checkered flag this time. All clear.“It’s definitely been a pleasure.”Johnson kept his emotions in check long enough to cross the finish line fifth in the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet and cement his spot in the record book. With his 2009 title, Johnson is the only driver in Sprint Cup history to win four championships in a row. He matched the legendary Cale Yarborough after he won the Cup 2006-2008. Johnson’s crew chief Chad Knaus also becomes the first in Cup history to four-peat as the champion.“I don’t know how to begin to thank all you guys,” Johnson belted out over the radio to his team. “Thank you so much. How about some history? I can’t believe this.”Johnson entered Sunday’s season finale at Homestead with the task of finishing 25th or better to earn the title and hold off teammate Mark Martin -- the lone remaining Chase contender with a mathematical shot. Johnson accomplished his mission by starting from the pole position, leading twice for 28 laps and scoring his seventh top-five finish of the Chase.Martin, driver of the No. 5 Kellogg’s/CARQUEST Chevrolet, lined up fourth for Sunday’s race and spent most of the event jockeying for position inside the top 15. With his 12th-place result, Martin finished the 2009 season second in the championship standings. Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, crossed the stripe sixth and took third place in the standings, which gives Hendrick Motorsports a 1-2-3 sweep. The organization is the first ever to capture the top three final spots in NASCAR’s Chase format.Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, started 32nd but battled his way into the top 10 early in Sunday’s race. Handling became an issue, though, and Earnhardt finished 28th.