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Safety
Volvo's commitment to safety is as old as the company itself. As Assar Gabrielsson, one of the founders of Volvo, declared: "Cars are driven by people. The guiding principle behind everything ...

Chassis, steering and brakes
Excellent driving dynamics was a priority for the new Volvo C70. Convertible cars are renowned for poor structural rigidity - which hurts handling response, refinement and safety. By contrast, the ...

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – general information Your Volvo can be equipped with an electronically controlled All Wheel Drive system, which means that power is distributed automatically between the fr ...