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When our friends and neighbors are searching for a new vehicle, they want one that has the ability to keep their family safe and secure on the road. It is for this very reason that the North Point Volvo Cars team so often recommends the new Volvo S60. This popular luxury compact sedan is simply full of innovative safety features.

We have been especially impressed with the S60's Lane Keeping Aid. This system ensures that the driver does not accidentally stray out of their lane on the highway and inadvertently cause a collision. It's the ideal tool to…

You might be concerned about your safety while driving under normal conditions. But when you're getting glare from the sun, you need to employ some extra precautions to ensure that you stay on the road and safe from other vehicles. Here are a couple of tips that can make dealing with the glare from a setting or rising sun easier.

When the sun is shining into your eyes, you might find it more difficult to accurately assess how much distance there is between your vehicle and another vehicle in front of you. It's also likely that it will…

When the temperature drops outdoors, some parts of a car freeze. If a battery freezes, it will continue to operate. However, depending on the weather effects, a battery may develop some inefficiencies after it thaws. A strong defensive is the best way to protect a battery in the winter, and you can build a solid defense by following a few simple steps.

Arctic air has a very low temperature that can easily generate frost on a battery. Because a car battery contains lead acid, a freeze can turn the liquid to a solid. After this happens, a battery won't…

Packed with features and sporting a rugged design, the XC40 is a luxury subcompact SUV from Volvo. Traverse roads in a variety of weather conditions with ease while enjoying the latest technology features and relying on Volvo's characteristic comfort with this popular car model.

A 360-degree camera scans for trouble from all angles and provides support for drivers attempting to back up or parallel park. The nine-inch centrally mounted touchscreen switches easily between camera, entertainment and information modes for ease of use while driving.  

The Volvo V90 is a vehicle that is designed for those who want a safe vehicle for taking passengers to the location of their choice. The V90 is a four door wagon with enough passenger room for five, and there is plenty of storage capacity in the rear compartment.

The Volvo V90 has several features that make it among the safer vehicles on the road. The City Safety system is made up of radar and cameras. The system scans all around the V90 looking for potential problems. If there is an object detected blocking your path, the brakes will automatically…

Your pets are like members of your family, so when you're traveling, they need to be kept safe in your car as well. Avoid waiting until the last minute to make sure your car is in proper mechanical condition. You should also avoid making sure your car has all of the essentials for your pet at the last minute.

When you're traveling with any kind of pet, you need to have adequate space in your vehicle as well as the proper restraints. Keep a blanket or a crate in your vehicle so that your pets feel safe and…

Driving an automobile can be fun but it can also be a little scary. If you are involved in an accident of some kind, you might not know what you are supposed to do to deal with the mess that is before you. There are some steps that you can take that will get you through those immediate moments after an accident.

After an accident has taken place, you first want to make sure that everyone - in every vehicle involved in that accident - is okay. You wan to help those who are injured and call for more help if needed…

In the market for a brand new luxury SUV? You'll appreciate the features that come packed into the all-new Volvo XC90 Momentum Trim.

The new Volvo XC90 Momentum Trim includes the Adaptive Cruise Control helping to keep you and motorists safe on the roadways. Once you select the desired speed, this system uses a radar to scan the road far ahead for slow cars, braking automatically, then resuming the speed you selected earlier. 

The XC60 SUV remains the top choice for people who want elegance and luxury. The XC60 boasts luxury inside and out. The gentle curves of the body are simplistic. Yet give the SUV aerodynamic performance. Chrome finishes on the grille, tailpipes, windows and "Thor Hammer" daylight running lights add to the vehicle's overall sophistication. The 19-inch chrome finished, spoked wheels complete the look.

On the interior, occupants are in the lap of comfort and luxury due to the soft, leather upholstery seats and accents. 

Whether your vehicle is scratched from a shopping cart in a parking lot or the paint on your vehicle is faded, you can apply touch up paint in a short time to give your vehicle a facelift. Before applying any kind of paint, you need to find a shade that matches the exterior of your vehicle. When you visit North Point Volvo Cars, we can help you find the right shade for your vehicle that will make it look like you haven't applied paint at all.