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Volvo: It's All for You

For years, Volvo's continued to improve its lineup in a variety of ways: safety features, performance, fuel economy, comfort, and drivability, among other things. Volvo doesn't do these things just to stay ahead of the competition, though. No, Volvo serves a greater purpose--and that purpose is you, the people.

We've come a long way with our new Volvo lineup while still maintaining that these changes are made for our customers, completely. We…

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Volvo Gives Sneak Peek at Next Concept Coupe

When an automaker has a new design language to show off, it usually hits the auto show gauntlet for reactions. And that's just what Volvo has been doing lately. With a next-generation XC90 right around the corner, they've been teasing us by way of stylized glimpses of what that car may look like through the Concept Coupe at Frankfurt, and now, the Concept XC Coupe, set for reveal in Detroit.

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Volvo Launches 100 Self-Driving Cars in Sweden

Volvo Car Group initiates world unique Swedish pilot project with self-driving cars on public roads

Remember those Weekly Reader magazines from our elementary school days? Every so often, they'd have a feature on the future, telling us everything from the kind of houses we'd live in, and the cars we'd drive. These cars, of course, were to be self-driving, meaning we wouldn't have to worry about it. While those days aren't here yet, Volvo has taken a huge step forward in making it possible.

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Volvo Focuses On Safety, Not Sexiness in Bold New Ad Campaign

Here at Bergeron Volvo in Metairie, LA, a selling point that comes up in seemingly every conversation about one of our new Volvo models, or our used Volvo models here at our dealership, is safety. And rightfully so, as Volvo has made that a core focus of their production strategy for their entire existence.


Volvo has recently come under new ownership, and one of the first steps that the new management took was to roll…

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Wireless Vehicle Charging is in the Works for Volvo

Just a few years back wireless charging systems for phones and tablets seemed revolutionary. Now they are pretty commonplace, but the innovation still makes powering up much more convenient. Plus, you're spared the hassle of sifting through tangled cords every few hours or so. 

Following the same line of logic and really running with it, Volvo is currently conducting studies on a wireless charging system for an electric vehicle. The platform is a bit…

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Red Dot Design Award Presented to Volvo for Sensus Connected Touch Technology

The ballots have been tallied up, and the end results show that Volvo has been honored with a 2013 Red Dot Design Award for its state-of-the-art Volvo Sensus Connected Touch system. This is a very prestigious award for any brand because design experts handpick product that they feel are the most innovative in the world.

Volvo's in-car connectivity system is certainly unique and goes beyond any other offering in the automotive industry as it…

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Volvo's Global Sales Reflect Substantial Gains in September 2013

If you're an avid follower of Bergeron Volvo's blog, you've probably read our updates on Volvo's month-to-month sales figures in the U.S. Today, we've decided to shake things up a bit and report on the Swedish automaker's sales in other markets.

It appears the drivers in the New Orleans, LA area aren't the only Volvo enthusiasts out there, as the brand reports the sales of 40,952…

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New Volvo V60 Provides Three Turbocharged Engine Options to Drivers

After many long months of speculation, we were finally be able to confirm that the highly anticipated V60 will be joining the new Volvo lineup in our Metairie, LA showroom.  If you're wondering what kind of powerhouse will move the stylish wagon from point A to point B, you'll be extremely happy to learn that the Swedish automaker is giving drivers three different powerful engine options.

The first offering is the base engine…

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Volvo Cars of North America Seeks to Bring V40 Stateside

The new Volvo lineup is more exciting than ever before with models like the new S60 and XC90 proving drivers in the greater New Orleans, LA area with a plethora of driving options.

However, here at Bergeron Volvo, we can't help but envy our neighbors across the pond who have access to the innovative and popular Volvo V40.  Apparently, we aren't the only ones feeling this way as the executives over at the…

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Bergeron Volvo Takes a Look at What's New in the 2014 Volvo Lineup

For our fellow Volvo enthusiasts, we have some exciting new details to share with you today concerning the Swedish automaker's new 2014 lineup. While we obviously admire previous Volvo rosters, we can barely contain our excitement about the changes the brand has implemented. Read on to learn more!

As you are probably already aware, Volvo has discontinued two models in the United States to make room for the new models that will fufuill their…

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