Manhattan Volvo

If you are not familiar with Vincentric, Manhattan Volvo is here to brief you. Vincentric is called upon by the auto world to determine how valuable car really are.  They really help some people make up their mind, as to what brand and model they should buy, to get the most for their money. Automakers on the other hand, are not as big of fans, because Vincentric can literally pull the rug out from under…

There are a plethora of reasons why drivers from Brooklyn to Manhattan choose Volvo to be there vehicle.  Among these reasons are the levels of convenience, safety, technological innovation and the thrill of driving any of the Volvos in the current line-up.  The technology does not stop at the car doors however, because Volvo has created 3 Apps for their drivers: Volvo On Call iPhone App, S60 App for iPhone and iPad, and Volvo S60…

It's April and Manhattan Volvo is very excited to tell you about the updates Volvo has made to their popular XC90 crossover for the 2013 model year. That's right 2013 model year. While we're only in Q2 of 2012, the 2013 model has already launched and with it comes more convenience and sophistication than ever before. In fact, Volvo goes so far as to say the 2013 model has received more updates…

TheVolvo S60 has been all over our site here at Manhattan Volvo, and there is a reason. For one thing, its just plan worth talking about, especially because in 2013 we can expect an all -new S60 T5 AWD variant.

Actually, as we approach the warmer weather, the new Volvo S60 T5 AWD will be introduced, giving the S60 range a total of 4 different models. Currently this includes the Volvo S60 T6 AWD…

The vivacious 2012 Volvo S60 isn't just full of vigor; it's loaded with paramount safety. It's so safe, in fact, that it earned a perfect, five-star rating in each of the National Highway Traffic Safety Association's (NHTSA's) four, standard crash test categories: frontal, rollover, side poll (new) and barrier.

The NHTSA plans to assess 74 2012 model years, total. This includes not only sedans such as the Volvo S60, but…

It is pretty well known that driving a manual car will be a little better at the gas pump than its automatic counterpart.  The big V however, has set out to disprove this. This makes sense since they are already a leader in the effort among European automakers to reduce CO₂ emissions. Volvo's newest achievement of equalizing gas consumption among automatic and manual transmissions truly demonstrates their commitment.

"For the first time ever…

Volvo has built its reputation on extreme safety. The legacy continues with five new Volvo models featured on the "IIHS 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK" list: the Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo C30, Volvo XC60, and Volvo XC90. That represents over half of all the models in the entire Volvo lineup!

Each of these highly-esteemed Volvo models earned "Good" ratings in all four of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's four crash tests: front offset…

Volvo cars have a reputation for quality, performance, and of course luxury. But the foreign auto maker is looking to "polish" their image - and move to what they are hoping will be fresh designs, along with better fuel economy. Several new vehicles, including a completely original mid-sized car, will hit Manhattan Volvo in New York City,  NY by late 2013 for the 2014 model year. It will be a replacement for the current Volvo XC90…

Are you a diehard Twilight fan? Manhattan Volvo, serving the greater New York City area, isn't here to judge. Rather, we're curious to know because Volvo has always played a pivotal role in the  popular teen romance/suspense series, and they recently held two contests that could easily convert any Volvo enthusiast into a diehard Twilight fanatic.

The first contest was more catered to those already familiar with the series, as it required…

If you've been keeping up with the Manhattan Volvo blog recently, you're aware of Volvo's numerous recent changes. Among many other exciting announcements Volvo made at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Volvo President and CEO, Stefan Jacoby, shared that all six- and eight-cylinder engines will be discarded over the next ten years, and more fuel efficient four-cylinder engines will replace them.

With this aspect leading the way, creating more fuel efficient cars will…