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In an effort to reduce the number of collisions, Volvo has installed several accident-avoidance measures on the models found in the Smythe Volvo showroom in Summit, NJ. We've heard the technologies have been rather helpful for many drivers and we agree. But the Swedish automaker believes there is always more that can be done, and they intend to make the already-intact system safer.

Volvo wants to increase the speed at which the Pedestrian Detection…

At Smythe Volvo, we've recently heard about some changes in the future for the Volvo model lineup. These updates are likely to come in the form of new style variants, specifically in the hatchback and sedan categories. It's still early, but word is Volvo is currently laying the groundwork for these expected automobiles.

Details are limited, but we do know that the plan is to expand beyond the Scalable Platform Architecture (SPA) that…

While you can find a new Volvo to fit your needs at Smythe Volvo, we're sure some people would think a supermini is fun to drive. A what? We know it as a subcompact here in America, but that's what they call them in Europe. Anyway, if certain things line up right, Volvo will consider building a hybrid or electric one, further enhancing it's already prestigious lineup.

According to Lex Kerssemakers, Volvo…

Diesel-powered Volvo vehicles are set to become an important part of our lineup at Smythe Volvo. The aim is to provide us with another efficient, yet innovative and powerful car that we've grown accustomed to over the years. The automaker plans to do that in two ways that we'd like to share with you.

One is by installing eight-speed automatic transmissions on new Volvo models. It will enhance the vehicle's responsiveness, provide…

After months of speculation here on the Smythe Volvo blog and around the internet, we finally know the fate of the Volvo V60 wagon in America. We're thrilled to say that the vehicle is coming our way and will join our elite class of models in early 2014.

This move is going to make a lot of people very happy, as wagons have long been part of the Volvo tradition stateside. The V60 takes…

When you purchase a luxury car, you expect a certain level of comfort and convenience. When you purchase a new Volvo model, that peace of mind is expected to extend beyond the vehicle's cabin. To be more specific, Volvo offers complimentary roadside assistance to all owners for four years after the delivery of their new car.

This is often one of the many features that brings drivers from the greater Summit, NJ area into…