Secor Volvo

In order to be considered a leader in automotive safety a brand must remain at the forefront of the field, constantly anticipating evolving consumer needs. It just so happens that Volvo fits this description quite perfectly. Since the automaker first came up with the three-point safety belt years and years ago, Volvo has continued down a line of "firsts" in the realm of safety.

There's safe and then there's Volvo safe. That's how Secor Volvo sees it at least. And while we may be slightly swayed by our undying love for the Swedish automaker, we also have plenty of facts to back our opinion up.

Out of all the new vehicles rolling off the production line for 2012, the 2012 Volvo S60 is one of only a few to be awarded a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). Now, we say the S60 was awarded...but it's really you, the consumer, reaping the benefits. What are those benefits? Optimum safety and peace of mind.

Volvo is best known for is its safety and reliability.  Many Volvo vehicles have won countless safety awards over the years and Volvo even introduced a dedicated safety concept car in 2001. Now, 15 safety technologies featured in the Safety Concept Car (SCC), which debuted at the North American International Auto Show, are available in Volvo models.

Samplings of these technologies include:

• Forward collision warning (which has since morphed into CitySafe pedestrian detection and full…

Volvo has long been considered a pioneer in auto safety, ensuring that all Volvo drivers are safe in all their models - from the V50 wagon to the S40 sedan - using leading-edge technologies along with extreme resilience. Even though they have countless safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the proof comes from consumers, such as yourself.

Over the years, Thomas Broberg and Erik Coelingh…