The all-new S60 introduces a unique safety technology: Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake. Pedestrian accidents occur every day in our increasingly hectic traffic conditions, nearly 4,700 deaths annually in the U.S., a number Volvo is working to reduce.

Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake is a brand new technological solution that actively helps the driver to avoid accidents. Volvo’s radar- and camera-based system can detect pedestrians in front of the car, warn the driver if anyone walks out into its path – and then automatically activate the S60’s full braking power if the driver fails to respond in time.

Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake consists of a newly developed radar unit integrated into the all-new S60’s grille, a camera fitted in front of the inside rearview mirror and a central control unit. The radar’s task is to detect any object in front of the car and to determine the distance to it while the camera determines what type of object it is, in turn hopefully reducing the likelihood of a collision.

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Although Demitric is currently playing in San Francisco, his permanent residence still remains on the East Coast in Virginia and he continues to depend on Herb Gordon Volvo for all his automotive needs.

Manager, Ed Sarecky speaks highly regarding their relationship with the NFL athlete. “He is very loyal to us and we are glad to return the favor when we can. Most recently we shipped a used SUV to his mother in Louisiana and now we are thrilled to have the Cutlass in the repair shop.”

The antique car was purchased from Kentucky and is getting a new top. It is expected to be completed by the end of January, just in time for the off-season.

Next time you stop in ask about this classic car and just maybe you will be lucky enough to sneak a peek!

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Sign up now for the change to win two free tickets to the premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” in L.A. on November 16^th. And by signing up, you can also play the What Drives Edward contest for a change to win a brand-new Volvo XC60.

Win your very own Volvo XC60! Complete all 6 phases of the What Drives Edward Contest to unlock the final puzzle. If you are the first to solve this final puzzle, you could bring home a brand-new Volvo XC60, just like Edward’s in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” So what drives Edward may soon drive you.

There’s more to life than a Volvo. There’s having the power to keep safe what you hold most dear. That’s why you drive one.

The Volvo XC60 is an all new crossover from Volvo with world-first technology. This vehicle comes standard with City Safety, an auto-braking equipment that can stop the car itself.  This vehicle is something completely different from Volvo. It’s a new breed of car, if you will. Its crossover designs are sleek and sporty and will be sure to grab the attention of onlookers.

Test one for yourself. See “what drives Edward” at Herb Gordon Volvo in Silver Spring.

Herb Gordon Volvo
3121 Automobile Blvd. Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
1.877.300.1681

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DealerRater.com awards dealership for third consecutive year.  Winning dealerships are committed to providing quality customer service.

Waltham, MA (January 20, 2009) – DealerRater.com, the nation’s premier car dealer review website, announced today the 2009 DealerRater.com Dealer of the Year awards.  Each year, a select number of dealerships are awarded for outstanding customer satisfaction as expressed through customers’ online reviews, posted on DealerRater.com, of their dealership experience..

“We are very pleased to award Acton Toyota of Littleton, Massachusetts the DealerRater.com overall Dealer of the Year for 2009,” stated Chip Grueter, president of DealerRater.com.  “Acton Toyota has won this honor for the past three years, which reflects General Manager Mike Hills’ strong commitment to quality customer service.”

Other car dealerships to receive 2009 DealerRater.com Dealer of the Year awards for their brand category include DCH Paramus Honda of Paramus, New Jersey managed by Barry Magnus; Nissan of Elk Grove, California owned and managed by John Driebe; MileOne Herb Gordon Volvo of Silver Springs, Maryland managed by Eddie Sarecky; and National Car Sales of Indianapolis, Indiana managed by Steve Howard.

The DealerRater.com Dealer of the Year awards are given each January to car dealerships located in the United States that have the highest PowerScore in their brand category.

Each dealership’s PowerScore is determined using a Bayesian algorithm that factors the dealership’s average DealerRater.com user rating over each of the year’s twelve months and the total number of reviews written about the dealership during the calendar year.  The dealership must also have at least twenty-five (25) new reviews written on DealerRater.com during the previous calendar year and an average rating greater than 4.0, with 5.0 as the highest possible score.  The dealership that’s awarded DealerRater.com’s overall Dealer of the Year is recognized for having a PowerScore that outranks other brand-specific Dealer of the Year winners.

About DealerRater.com

DealerRater.com was founded in 2002 as the first car dealer review website worldwide. DealerRater.com is committed to providing a central collection point for informative reviews.  The site currently features more than 24,000 US and International car dealers and over 60,000 user reviews.  DealerRater.com provides the opportunity for users to search for car dealerships, read current reviews, write their own review, and find car deals – all for free.  Car dealers are rated on the criteria of customer service, quality of work, friendliness, price and overall experience.   DealerRater.com users also have the option to recommend the dealer to other users and provide a descriptive review.  Website users and car dealerships may post free auto classified ads.  DealerRater.com visitors may request vehicle quotes and Certified Dealers receive free vehicle leads.

Herb Gordon Volvo
3121 Automobile Blvd. Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Service: (888) 455-0220
Sales: (888) 526-7449

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On Wednesday, January 14, 2009 from 5:30pm-8:00pm Herb Gordon Volvo will host The New Volvo XC60 from Sweden with Löv Event. Herb Gordon was chosen by Volvo to host this special introductory event and will be offering refreshments and Hors’d'ourves to those welcomed guests.

The standard engine of the new XC60 will have a 3.0L 16, 24 valve, 281 hp @ 5600 rpm engine, an automatic transmission and get 15 mpg city with 22 mpg highway. Check out what other Volvo customers are saying, and then come to Herb Gordon Volvo to see for yourself what all the talk is about.

- “The XC60 looks even better in person!”
- “Great presentation! Love the safety features with the luxury attributes.”
- “Love the interior design and the smoothness of the drive. Thank you for this wonderful experience!”

Löv Rewards include: The first 25 guests at the event leave with a special gift, receive a first-hand demonstration of city safety and see how the XC60 stops itself, tour-goers receive an exclusive offer on the XC60, and be among the first to see the all-new XC60 in North America.

In addition to Volvo offers, if you place your order for the all-new 2009 XC60 by January 31, 2009 Herb Gordon will give you a voucher for $500 towards your purchase or $750 towards Volvo accessories.

RSVP to ahannon@mileone.com or call 1.866.561.7516 to learn more.

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Golden Gate, Golden Anniversary
Long before the the SUV or the minvan, there was the wagon—and for fifty years, the Volvo wagon has been the quintessence of the breed. Now, as this most recognizable of Swedish imports turns fifty, we celebrate with a look back, from the 1953 Duett to the new V70R. Here, a train of wagons crosses San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge during recent Golden Anniversary festivities.

Photo Gallery: Wagon Train! Photo Gallery – Latest News, Features, and Auto Show Coverage – Automobile Magazine

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The C30 is the smallest Volvo ever sold in the United States, a land where upmarket-brand small cars are few. The Mini Cooper and the Volks-wagen GTI take the traditional hot-hatch approach, with sportiness their calling card, while the Audi A3 is purely a premium compact. The C30 is closer in spirit to the A3, but that car has four doors where the C30 has two, so Volvo sees the C30 as more of a sporty funster for the young and hip.

Photo Gallery: 2008 Volvo C30 – Review – Automobile Magazine

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The Volvo XC60 is making its North American debut at the 2008 New York show.

Photo Gallery: 2009 Volvo XC60 – North American Debut – Automobile Magazine

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You might think that Volvo wagons are desired only by affluent suburban mothers, but think again: my friend Richard, a 38-year-old hair stylist, is ga-ga over this car. As soon as he saw it in my driveway, he gushed, “That Volvo wagon is BEAUTIFUL! I want it! It would be perfect for me and Walter – I could put a crate in the back for him.” Walter is not another man, but rather Richard’s snow white Siberian husky. And I agree, both stylish Richard and handsome Walter would look good in the Volvo V70.

Photo Gallery: 2008 Volvo V70 Wagon – Volvo Midsize Wagon Review – Automobile Magazine

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