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Your SAFETY is our PRIORITY #strongertogether

Review by Rokkit

19th
2021-07

If ever we as South African consumers wanted to feel safe on the roads the time is now.
From the onset, Volvo Cars have been a brand for people. Caring about the world we live in and the people around us. Since 1927, when the founders of Volvo Cars decided to focus on safety as one of the company’s core values, they stuck to it and have since become the leaders in that field.

Volvo has to date established a well-earned reputation for building one of the safest cars on the road and have just recently set the new industry benchmark in safety, by receiving the Top Safety Pick + to all 2021 Volvo models, awarded by the Insurance Institute for Highway safety.

It is crucial to note that this is just one of our many “safety successes”. In every generation, Volvo has been a pioneer. We are behind some of the most important innovations in the history of car safety, and we are continuously improving your safety.

Let’s take a quick look at our safety innovations over the years and how we got to where we are today,

1959 – The three-point safety belt
1972 – Rearward – facing child seat
1978 – The booster cushion
1990 – World’s first integrated booster cushion
1991 – Slide impact Protection system (SIPS)
1998 – Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
1998 – Inflatable curtain
2002 – Roll – Over Protection System (ROPS)
2003 – Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
2008 – City Safety

2010 – Pedestrian detection with full auto brake

2014 – Run – off the road protection
2016 – Connected Safety
2018 – Oncoming mitigation by braking
2019 – The E.V.A (Equal vehicles for All) Initiative
2020 – Speed Cap

All these innovations made it possible to refer to a Volvo as one of the safest cars on the road. So, choose safety, choose peace of mind and family security. Drive the brand that cares for you!
031 571 2600
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https://cmhvolvocars.co.za/cmh-volvo-cars-umhlanga/

Exploring The Volvo P8 Recharge

Review by Rokkit

29th
2021-06

What started as a concept is building a Swedish engineering reality! Volvo Cars are embarking on an engineering journey of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars which are designed for a better way to move through the world. This concept is known as “VOLVO RECHARGE” and CMH Volvo Cars Pretoria would like you to hear all about it!

The introductory recharge line features two models, the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric. This model brings you receptive technology, an innovative design along with sustainable materials that take your driving journey to the next level.

Volvo Cars have always been committed to safety. This Recharge line aims to create the safest chargeable vehicles that are fit for people and suitable for the road. You are guaranteed a drive without any tailpipe emissions as your daily commute will be purely electric.

What does this mean? Your Recharged Car will not be emitting carbon dioxide or nitrogen oxide into the environment. One of the beneficial aspects of this driving experience is the silent and refined drive that comes with it!

These vehicles are very easy to live with as the large battery fitted to give the driver a longer range, meaning that you will not have to charge it as often. While this is subject to driving conditions, a single charge can give the driver about 418km! Which model should CMH Volvo Cars Pretoria prepare for you?

To learn more about this vehicle’s price, features and benefits, simply click on this link: https://www.volvocars.com/za/v/cars/xc40-electric

You can also contact CMH Volvo Cars Pretoria on 012 431 2500 for more info.

How Hybrids work and what are their benefits? – CMH Volvo Cars Bryanston

Review by Rokkit

29th
2021-06

Climate change is a topic that world leaders, business owners and citizens are all too familiar with. There is no longer any doubt that human activity is changing the climate on our planet and this change is happening faster than most experts originally predicted. According to a January 2021 climate report published by the National Centres for Environmental Information in America, the land and ocean surface temperature was 0.80 Degrees Celsius above the 20th-century average. It was the seventh warmest January in the 142-year global records. Everyone needs to start playing their parts in getting this crisis under control. Car manufactures are heeding the call and are turning to hybrid vehicles to bring down carbon emissions. There are 3 types of hybrid vehicles namely mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles.

Volvo is one of the first luxury car manufacturers to release a plug-in hybrid as a flagship vehicle. The XC90 T8 has impressive safety technology but not much is understood about how its engine works. A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) uses two engines. The T8 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo- and supercharged petrol engine providing 235kW of power and an electric motor which produces 65 kW of power.

It’s quite an impressive combination of technology and one that not only reduces carbon emissions but also makes the vehicle perform better. The XC90’s braking also recharges the battery using kinetic energy. This process is called regenerative braking.

Volvo shows no sign of stopping the innovation from moving forward. Earlier this year CEO of Volvo Cars Håkan Samuelsson was quoted saying: “To remain successful, we need profitable growth. So instead of investing in a shrinking business, we choose to invest in the future – electric and online. We are fully focused on becoming a leader in the fast-growing premium electric segment.”

Be sure to keep an eye on CMH Volvo Cars Westrand’s social media for offers on the Volvo XC90 T8 and news on the upcoming electric vehicles.

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CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town welcomes Ryan O’Connor as official Brand Ambassador

Review by Rokkit

21st
2021-06

CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town has recently welcomed Radio personality, corporate MC and all-round nice guy, Ryan O’Connor to the CMH Volvo family.

If you are not familiar with his smooth voice, infectious laugh, and generous heart, then surely, you have been living under a ROC after all these years!

The award-winning presenter Ryan O’Connor – or “ROC” as he is affectionately known as – has dominated the airwaves for twenty-one years on some of the Mother City’s best-loved radio stations.

His most recent career move sees him join the HEART FM family with an all-new Drive show. Every weekday afternoon (15h00 to 18h00), Ryan’s infectious energy and wicked sense of humour fill the homes and cars of Capetonians. With Ryan’s down to earth and ever-approachable attitude, one could call these listeners friends.

Ryan has been behind the wheel of sponsored cars for more than 12 years. His relationships have grown in this space, and he is dubbed the “Clarkson of Cape Town”. Ryan’s knowledge of motor vehicles and high spec tech is unrivalled in the media space.

Ryan has taken delivery of his all-new Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Inscription, which will feature in his Monday Motoring show and his social media channels.

To experience Swedish luxury contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 0877248129 or visit us at the corner of Nelson Mandela Boulevard & Christiaan Barnard Street, Foreshore, Cape Town.

The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge Pure Electric Has Arrived

Review by Rokkit

27th
2021-05

The new Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge Pure Electric has been launched to the press in South Africa and the car will be offered exclusively online, through the My Volvo online sales platform https://myvolvo.co.za/car/buy. Sales start in May 2021 and the first batch will be delivered in September 2021.

The sleek exterior design of the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge deserves an interior that matches its image. Not only does the appearance count, but the atmosphere is also important.

Driving the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric is pure enjoyment. Pure electric – sometimes quiet is the most powerful way to go, with zero tailpipe emissions and less noise at all speeds. Powered by a high-voltage battery and dual electric motors, the XC40 P8 Recharge is pure progress for the road ahead.

The Deal:

The pricing will be R1.2 million (incl. VAT).
Included in the pricing is the Volvo CARE package:

The 5-year maintenance and warranty plan.
Comprehensive Insurance for the first 3 years.
The use of a XC40 petrol vehicle for a maximum of two weeks per year during the first 3 years, should the customer like to take a longer trip.
Home charging station.
Charging cable for public charging.

Contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 0877248129 for further information.

Volvo quietly adds the XC40 T4 to its product line up

Review by Rokkit

25th
2021-05

The Volvo XC40 has been a favourite amongst consumers looking for a small luxury SUV. Upon launch, the XC40’s entry-level trim was the T3 Momentum and the highest trim you could get was the T5 Inscription. Volvo has slotted another trim level in between those two with the addition of the XC40 T4.

The Volvo XC40 is available in all the same trim level as the T3, D4 and T5. You will be able to get a T4 Momentum which is the entry-level, a T4 R-Design and the top of the range T4 Inscription. The XC40 T4 still comes standard with the 5 year/100 000 km warranty, maintenance plan and roadside assistance.

The T4 starts from R654 580 and you have the option to add different packs to whichever trim level you pick. The packs available on the T4 are the Power seat pack, Light pack, Driver assist pack, Climate pack, Lounge pack, Tech pack 2 and Car protection pack.

Finally, the XC40 comes standard with all the same advanced safety technology all-new Volvo come with namely the Pilot assist, Runoff rod protection, Lane Keeping Aid, Collision Mitigation Support, Hill Descent Control and depending on which pack you take the 360-degree camera which gives drivers a birds-eye-view of their surroundings.

The Managing Director of Volvo Cars South Africa has been quoted saying: “The XC40 range had a good 2020; it had an 8.4% share of its segment in 2019; that grew to 14.7% last year.”

Keep an eye on CMH Volvo Cars Westrand’s stock sheet for the arrivals of the R4 derivative.

References

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/volvo-xc40-t4-added-local-range/
https://www.autotrader.co.za/cars/news-and-advice/automotive-news/volvo-announces-product-plans-going-forward/8625
https://www.timeslive.co.za/motoring/new-models/2021-04-28-volvo-introduces-new-2021-xc40-t4/
https://www.volvocars.com/za/build-your-car/suv/xc40/inscription/t5-geartronic-awd/personalize/packs?s=2AMAGR8

XC60 The Scandinavian Athlete @ CMH Volvo Cars Pretoria

Review by Rokkit

25th
2021-05

With its dynamic, perfectly crafted, elegant exterior, the XC60 is an SUV that makes a strong visual statement. Beautifully crafted details let you know that this is a Volvo. With its sharp creases and curves, the sculpted bonnet helps create an impression of strength and refinement.

To ensure you get your new XC60 exactly as you want it, we have created a range of options, trim levels and personal expressions. Your XC60 is generously equipped already in the standard.

The Momentum: The high level of standard equipment meets your demands on style, comfort, safety and sophisticated design.

The Inscription: The highly sophisticated expression of Swedish luxury.

The R-Design: The thrill of a spirited drive, characterised by style, responsiveness and control.

When it comes to the appearance of your Volvo, the choice of exterior colour and wheels are probably your most important design decisions.

And now for a limited time only at CMH Volvo Cars Pretoria, the Volvo XC60 comes with a 7-Year/140 000 KM Maintenance Plan! Contact us on 012 431 2500 or email: leadmaster95@cmh.co.za for more info and the Terms & Conditions.

My.Volvo by CMH Volvo Cars Umhlanga

Review by Rokkit

18th
2021-05

My.Volvo allows you to buy a car – at the click of your mouse, skip the line and save time, purchase online.

Volvo Cars South Africa has launched My.Volvo, a unique online store that will enable South Africans to purchase or rent a new car in as little as 20 minutes, all from the comfort of their own home.

The store is available exclusively to South Africans. However, this is not the first time that Volvo has explored the online shopping arena. Volvo Cars global launched its first online sales store in 2020 because of the lockdown restrictions all over the world.

My.Volvo offers a smooth, convenient, and secure end-to-end vehicle purchase process. Designed to be flexible, secure, and intuitive. There are just 5 easy steps from vehicle selection right through to the final purchase agreement.

South Africans can start the process by browsing My.Volvo, just click and browse all Volvos vehicles currently available. Customers can then select the model they want from the Volvo range, selecting a model with the powertrain and colour that they require. Optional extras are also detailed. Create and customize your Volvo today. Every type of buyer is catered for, whether they want to rent, finance, or pay cash.

The customer will also select their preferred dealer, as the dealership of the customer’s choice is responsible for facilitating the deal and delivering the vehicle. Click here and start shopping today. https://myvolvo.co.za/

According to the Managing Director at Volvo Cars South Africa, My.Volvo is indicative of the fact that the way people buy cars has changed. “We have accelerated the company’s move towards online sales. In 2020, Volvo Cars more than doubled its number of cars sold online versus 2019,” he reveals.

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Somerset Park
Umhlanga

Exploring the Volvo XC40 at CMH Volvo Cars Pretoria

Review by Rokkit

28th
2021-04

Everything starts with people at Volvo Cars, that is why we look, listen, and design cars around your needs. The Volvo XC40 is full of practical, versatile features that help you carry what you want as easily as possible.

The XC40 helps you fit your life into your car. The load compartment is one of the largest in the class, with a regular shape that helps you make the most of the space. And the folding load floor helps you adapt it to whatever you’re carrying. When your hands are full, the power-operated tailgate on the XC40 makes life easy – it means you only need to move your foot under the rear bumper to open or close it automatically.

Which one is your favourite?

The Momentum

Everything about the XC40 Momentum is self-assured and confident. It is genuinely urban with a Swedish twist. Strong, contemporary style, available in contrasting combinations.

The Inscription

A fresh approach to luxury. Elegant details and a carefully crafted interior – Inscription is the epitome of modern Scandinavian design.

The R-Design

Inspired by the art of driving. Experience R-Design – our most powerful expression, characterised by bold contrasts and a confident presence.

Contact CMH Volvo Cars Pretoria on 012 431 2500 or email: leadmaster95@cmh.co.za for more info on our current XC40 specials or to book a test drive.

All Volvo’s will be fully Electric by 2030 – CMH Volvo Cars Bryanston

Review by Rokkit

26th
2021-04

Volvo has long been in the game of changing to meet consumers demands. Climate change is a real existential crisis for consumers and manufacturers of vehicles. Data from the UN shows carbon emissions are still on the rise and are highly unlikely to change within the next decade. As a result, the responsibility for individuals to start making lifestyle changes is more important than ever.

Volvo recognises the rising demand for more environmentally friendly products and is meeting the demand by announcing they will only be selling fully electric vehicles (EV’s) by the end of the decade. What is even more exciting is that you will only be able to purchase these vehicles online.

Chief Technology Officer Henrik Green was quoted “There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine. The transition to selling only electric cars will allow Volvo to meet the expectations of our customers and be a part of the solution when it comes to fighting climate change.”

In the last few weeks, Volvo has announced the first of the fully electric which is the C40. The C40 is very similar to the XC40 but its external cosmetics are completely different. The fully electric XC40 will be making its way to the South African market sometime in 2021. Orders for the XC40 have started in April meaning there will be a huge drive by Volvo South Africa to introduce this vehicle to our market and make it a viable option for South African consumers who are climate conscious. Greg Maruszewski, Managing Director at Volvo Car South Africa has been quoted saying; “The XC40 Recharge Pure Electric is capable of travelling more than 400 km on a single charge. “It can be charged to 80% of its battery capacity in as little as 40 minutes using a fast charger.”

CMH Volvo Cars Bryanston will communicate once the first of the electric vehicles hit our showroom floor. Be sure to keep an eye on our social media pages for more information.

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References

https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/reports
https://www.volvocars.com/za
https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/277408/all-pure-electric-volvo-models-to-be-available-online-only
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/02/tech/volvo-electric-cars/index.html

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The Deal:

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The Momentum

The Inscription

The R-Design

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