Here's some cute news. Volvo is working on technology that will help Australian drivers avoid hitting kangaroos. "Detection and avoidance technology already exists for other animals such as deer, moose and cows. But kangaroos pose a unique problem," reads an NBC News article on the subject.
If a self-driving car crashes, where does responsibility lie? @volvocarsus has the answer: http://t.co/mwV7JcEWEG pic.twitter.com/2UMKJrbSPG
— Car and Driver (@CARandDRIVER) October 11, 2015
Lately, as you are no doubt aware, there has been a lot of talk about autonomous driving (AD) vehicles. However, up to this point the vehicles have been unavailable to the public. Now, thanks to an innovative project known as "Drive Me," that's about to change. Volvo Cars, and Autoliv, a company focused on automotive safety technology, are partnering together in an initiative that will see families in Gothenburg, Sweden using 100 self-driving cars, daily, on public roads.
Picking the right child seat can be a challenge. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children ride in rear-facing child seats until a minimum age of two years old. This is because rear-facing seats better protect their developing spines and reduce injury compared to front facing seats.
Unfortunately, these life-saving seats are terrible in the day-to-day, and if you've never had an accident, their value can seem lost. They cut off eye-contact between parent and child, and they cramp fussy toddler's legs.
Inspired by their recent lounge concept, Volvo has designed a new
Are you located in the Merrimack Valley area (North Andover, Lowell, Amesbury, Newburyport, Salem, Southern New Hampshire)? Have you been searching for a versatile and safe SUV? Look no further than Jaffarian Volvo, located at 600 River St in Haverhill. We want talk to you about a model called the Volvo XC60.
With a starting price of $36,400, up to 31 mpg highway, and 67.4 cubic feet of cargo space, the XC60 practically sells itself. And since Intellisafe comes standard with every new Volvo, you can feel prepared for unexpected moments that may arise.
In 2013, Volvo shook things up with the release of the Concept Coupe, a model foretelling the new design language that the brand was developing. In 2014, it kicked off the new XC90 to the acclaim of drivers and journalists everywhere. Now, its second flagship model is coming: the S90.