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Volvo Unveils Redesigned 2014 S60

Being able to traverse a wide range of terrains shouldn't have to mean sacrificing anything in the way of luxury. That's the idea behind the Volvo XC60, and it's proven to be quite popular with drivers in the greater Atlanta area. So when details regarding the redesigned 2014 version finally surfaced online, Dyer & Dyer Volvo knew you'd want to be the first to hear them.

So is it all hyperbole then? We'll let you be the judge of that. Here's what Volvo has revealed:

  • Enhanced Aesthetics: The front end of the Volvo S60 has…
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Volvo Kicks Off 2013 with Strong Sales in January

Here at Dyer & Dyer Volvo, we know new Volvo models are quite popular with drivers from the greater Atlanta area. Proving this fact are the latest round of sales numbers from the Scandinavian automaker. Though global sales are down due to a decline in the European market, U.S. sales continue to thrive.

To be more specific, the U.S. market led new Volvo sales in terms of volume, though it is worth noting that sales in China are starting to pick up some serious momentum as well (4,776 new cars sold).

This makes us wonder which Volvo models…

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Enhance Your Volvo S60 with Genuine Parts and Accessories from Dyer & Dyer Volvo

Is it too much to ask that your new Volvo model from Dyer & Dyer Volvo turns heads wherever you drive? We don't think so. In fact, it's why we staff an onsite Volvo parts department here at 5260 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Chamblee, GA 30341.

Whether you're looking to add a kick of performance or a dash of comfort to your car, our experts are ready to make suggestions at a moment's notice. To prove their automotive prowess, here are five enhancements for the Volvo S60 they often suggest to drivers from the greater Chamblee area.

  1. Comfort…
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Motor Trend Takes Volvo S60 Polestar on Test Drive

The Volvo S60 Polestar has been the source of many blog posts here at Dyer & Dyer Volvo, and with good reason. This modified version of the four-door luxury sedan has proven to be quite the success in automotive circles. Recently, Motor Trend took the S60 Polestar out for a spin, and came back giving the sedan a glowing review.

We wouldn't expect anything less. That's because the Volvo S60, which we know as a luxury vehicle that appeases individuals and families alike, boasts a pretty potent powertrain in the standard model in our showroom, but the Polestar edition…

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Selling Your Car Correctly

Selling your car is harder than buying one, if you let it.  We all have emotional ties to our cars and we have every right to be.  These pieces of metal have been there through good times and bad but we live in an era where market value is king, and sentiment value is not. It seems like everyone has market value prices.  So here is what to do, before you try to sell your car to a Buying Center rather than selling your car privately...
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U.S. Seat Belt usage at an all-time high

  So I'm thinking, "why has this seat belt trend been so slow?" I suspect that what has taken place since 1972 when three-point belts were mandatory and then years later when laws were passed to force people to use belts, was a generational thing. My parents did not like seat belts - "I won't [...]
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Garry Sowerby - A Record Holder

Have you ever wanted to just drive into the sunset?  Well, one man did.  Garry Sowerby has a Guinness World Record of driving 74 days through 18 countries and 5 continents.  That is one long drive.  Will you be able to accomplish this if you had a chance or would you be tired after a few hours?
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Small plane gives Volvo buzz cut on landing

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Plane crashes into Volvo

Frank and Heather Laudo got a surprise recently as they drove by the Northwest Regional Airport in Roanoke, Texas. The couple's Volvo XC90 was struck by a small aircraft coming in for a landing. Student pilot William Davis clipped the roof of the crossover with his plane's fixed landing gear, shattering glass in the vehicle and sending the plane sliding into a field. Davis' wife captured the whole event on film. Neither the pilot nor his instructor were harmed in the collision, though the Laudos were transported to a local…
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