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It is the marketing of a newly-improved steam engine that gave us the terminology horsepower. In a bid to convince coal mine owners still using the draft horses to adopt his improved technology, James Watt had to come up with a means of comparing the two. He had to attempt to determine the quantity of energy expended by a draft horse in a minute and compare it with the new engine.

James Watt determined that a draft horse does 33,000 foot-pounds of work in a minute. In modern times, however, the unit horsepower is used to determine the amount…

Soak up the hospitality of the holiday season by traveling with delicious cuisine. This is the time of year almost every kind of food imaginable is available. Practically everywhere you go, there are food specialties to celebrate the season: from sweetmeat and sweet treats, all the way to candy and baked goods. The variety of foods is unbelievable during the holidays! If you are one of those great cooks, you will want to travel with food this holiday season prepared in your kitchen and no doubt, family and friends cannot wait to see what great dishes you have in store…

These days, you’ll find an exciting variety of cars, motors, and parts on the market. With such a wide range of products, customers can be left guessing what type of car is best for them or even unsure of what their personal preferences are. You may also be wondering what the difference is between All-Wheel Drive (AWD) systems and Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) systems, and which type of vehicle would best suit you. The Dyer & Dyer Volvo sales team can help!

People often mistakenly think that 4WD and AWD mean the same thing. 

News of the release of Volvo's smallest SUV ever is actually pretty big —and it has excited drivers from across Atlanta, Chamblee, Marietta, Athens, Alpharetta and Duluth very excited. Why? Because as Volvo's first compact crossover, the XC40 is youthful, athletic and full of life...
 

Recently bought a new Volvo model at Dyer & Dyer Volvo Cars in Chamblee, Georgia? Then we suggest you take your vehicle out for a scenic drive to get the most out of your Volvo experience. Lucky for you, there are many routes near Atlanta for you to enjoy! Below is one of our recommendations.

See the road differently. pic.twitter.com/z01IWLy851

— Volvo Cars (@volvocarsglobal) August 16, 2017

Developed by world-renowned engineers, you can trust the 2017 Volvo V60 Cross Country to deliver a first-class ride. In fact, the powertrain built into this model supplies a substantial output of firepower measuring out 240 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Yet the proficiency of its performance is only one factor that emphasizes a splendid driving experience...

Adventure's around every corner. Discover the V60 Cross Country: https://t.co/r0Qyo8tHQB pic.twitter.com/uzkH1YmNim

— Volvo Cars (@volvocarsglobal) August 14, 2017

When you look at a Volvo you are given the chance to have a car that is easily one of the most advanced and connected vehicles on the model. Much of that is the result of the Sensus Connect system which brings you anything and everything you could need when you are on the road.
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This system is one of the most advanced and modern systems that is available in cars today. Sensus Connect gives drivers the chance to have navigation, music, phone and everything in between in your car. 

Volvo Cars says that every vehicle it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor under its hood, signaling the end of cars that only house an internal combustion engine for the brand.

President and chief executive, Håkan Samuelsson, said in a press release that the change is for the customer because there is an increasing demand for electrified vehicles.

"You can now pick and choose whichever electrified Volvo you wish," he said.

Volvo Cars plans to introduce a collection of electrified cruisers across its model range and...

Production for Volvo’s new mid-size XC60 SUV is officially underway. The first car to roll off the production line was a Crystal White customer-bound cruiser with T5 inscription AWD.

The new vehicle will replace Volvo’s original XC60. It launched nine years ago in Europe, and since then, it has become the best-selling premium mid-sized SUV on the continent, with nearly a million units sold around the world.

“This is a proud day for everyone at the plant,” said Magnus Nilsson, vice president of the Torslanda plant. “We have worked hard in recent weeks and months to...

Volvo Car USA, LLC saw a 15.4 percent increase in sales versus April last year. Not only did it see a very successful sales jump this year, but Volvo also sold a staggering 7,121 vehicles in April. Most of the automobile company’s gains are due to its top seller for the month, the XC90. Volvo saw 2,046 cars leave its lots, a whopping 40.5 percent increase over April 2016.

“We continue to face strong global demand on XC90,” said Lex Kerssemakers, President, and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “We are just starting to see..