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Volvo Working on Car-to-Car Communication

We already know that cars are smarter than they've ever been, thanks in large part to high-tech infotainment systems and plenty of cutting edge advanced safety technology features. But there are even smarter cars heading our way and Volvo has every intention of being at the forefront of that next big movement.
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Introducing the 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country

In most instances when writers complete a sentence they end it with a period, which is a perfectly acceptable way of going about things. Occasionally, though, ideas end with an exclamation point because no other punctuation can capture properly the excitement that the preceding idea embodies. Volvo, for example, recently wrapped up its 90 Series lineup by introducing the new Volvo V90 Cross Country, a fun, if metaphorical, exclamation point to an esteemed batch of…
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2016 Volvo XC90 Among Top Family Vehicles

The minute one of our Indianapolis, IN Volvo customers brings a child into the world, one of the first conversations that occurs is what sort of changes the new baby might mean in terms of the family automobile. Once kids are involved there are several new things that bear consideration during the car buying process. What are the safety features? How will a car seat fit? Is there ample storage for all the accoutrements of babies to make the trip to Grandma's house for the weekend?
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Volvo and Uber Team Up for Autonomous Cars

The future of cars is not one where vehicles purchased at your friendly neighborhood Volvo dealership fly in the air, but rather one where the vehicles essentially drive themselves. In fact, with the current bevy of ultra-intelligent advanced safety technologies, there already are vehicles that can drive autonomously with minimal assistance from the human being behind the wheel, but Volvo is working diligently to put themselves at the forefront of this movement by teaming up…
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Drive the 2016 Volvo XC70!

Who said the wagon had gone out of style? Not the folks at Volvo obviously! The 2016 Volvo XC70 is prove that wagons can be every bit as luxurious, practical, and fun-to-drive as any other model out on the road today. It's been turning heads at our Volvo dealership in Indianapolis ever since it arrived on our lot, boasting a sleek exterior design with plenty of curb appeal and a roomy, comfortable interior cabin…

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Volvo Legacy: Past to Present

Incorporated in 1915, the Volvo company began as the car industry’s response to Sweden’s cold weather and rough roads. Durability was a major focus for the two early founders and has remained a high priority ever since. The first Volvo debuted in 1927, prompting a sell-out six months after hitting the consumer market. As other auto manufacturers were gaining steam, Volvo stuck to its guns and…

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Looking to Buy a Volvo in Indianapolis, IN?

Tom Wood Volvo is proud to be a premier source in the Indianapolis and Midwest areas for Volvo vehicles. Whether selling or servicing, our Volvo dealership gives impressive customer service and offers customers a number of new and pre-owned vehicles to choose from. Looking for a spacious SUV, heavy duty truck or practical sedan? We have it all.

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Top 3 Volvo Models

Overwhelmed by your options at Tom Wood Volvo? Don’t worry. We’ve narrowed down our extensive new and pre-owned inventory to share the top three models with you.


1) 2016 Volvo V60You can’t miss one of the most iconic styles when shopping for a new Volvo. This station wagon has been a staple for decades, and now features a host of modern upgrades and features to help you stay relevant. Seat up to five and receive up to an estimated 29 mpg on the highway while enjoying an exterior rear parking camera and blind spot sensor for…

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Volvo Introduces XC90 Excellence Child Seat Concept

According to Volvo's Global Newsroom, Volvo Cars' design team has completely re-imagined how children could travel safely in cars in the future. The move follows the Shanghai reveal of the XC90 Excellence and the Lounge Console Concept, which marked a bold and luxurious step forward for the Swedish car brand.

 
"We started by asking ourselves if we could make life easier for parents and safer for their children when it comes to the child seat experience. We focused on three key benefits - making it easier to get the child into and out of the child seat from an ergonomic…
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Volvo's Solution to Autonomous Vehicles

Volvo Cars has engineered a unique solution to integrate self-driving cars into real world traffic with people in the driver's seat. The 'Drive Me' project, entering its second year, aims to put 100 self-driving cars in the hands of customers around Gothenburg, Sweden by 2017. This public pilot is part of Volvo's long-term plan to achieve sustainable mobility and ensure a crash-free future.

 

One of the main challenges Volvo faced was designing an...

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