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In Latin, "Volvo" signifies "I move." Volvo cars have been rolling as far back as 1927 when the main vehicle (nicknamed "Jakob") was delivered in the city of Gothenburg. The manufacturer, put importance on safety, and that proclamation still remains constant today. The Jakob was followed by PV651 in 1929, and more than 10,000 Volvos had been created in the next two years. Volvo has been associated with safety research, and its vehicles prove the same with crash test scores. Nowadays, the brand has improved its contributions towards luxury and performance by making vehicles that reflect the style. 

After the war, Volvo revealed probably the greatest achievement, the PV444. By the 1950s, Volvo had started trading vehicles to the U.S., and the PV444 — with its size which was as per the demand of people and up-to-date looks helped Volvo rapidly become well known in its new region. The decade likewise observed Volvo moving its name upwards for making safer cars. Volvo was the first company which offered their vehicles with a three-point safety belt.

The 1960s bought in another Volvo sports car named the P1800. The car stylish looks earned its superstar status when it was highlighted on the long-running TV sequence The Saint, with Roger Moore in the driver's seat. This decade also witnessed Volvo developing more safety equipment such as padded dashboards which provided a cushioning surface for front passengers and energy-resistant crumple zones in front and rear which helped in saving lives if the vehicle met with any mishap.

Volvo separated itself as the home to various significant new advances during the 1970s. Safety highlights, for example, childproof locks, collapsible steering columns and rear-facing child seats were developed and added to Volvo cars during this decade and these were only available in Volvo cars.

Like BMWs and Saabs, Volvos turned into an American "elite class" most loved during the 1980s. The organization demonstrated its mechanical skill wasn't simply restricted to security when it revealed its first turbocharged vehicle. Before the decade was over, Volvo had uncovered new models like the front-wheel-drive 480 hatchbacks (for Europe) and the 780 roadsters.

In the mid-’90s, Volvo showcased 850. It was Volvo's first front-wheel-drive vehicle and joined fulfilling with Volvo’s trademark regarding safety. The decade likewise observed Volvo launching new models like the S40 and C70 these vehicles refreshed Volvo’s design language with increasingly smooth lines used tastefully along with the vehicle. Volvo got acquired by Ford in 1998. This helped Volvo financially while providing Ford with new safety-related technologies. Later Ford sold Volvo to the Chinese automaker Geely in 2010 due to financial issues.

Not sure, how Volvo's new proprietor will manage the brand. yet there are chances that Volvo will keep on offering cars and SUVs which would be known for their blend of safety and driving performance.

As the primary premium vehicle brand to focus on a hybrid or fully electric powertrain for every one of their models, Volvo Cars are taking a striking lead in the car market. They intend to drive the car industry forward with improvements in the nature of the air in our urban areas and along with the increment of business in this process. Volvo also plans to put one million electrified cars on roads by 2025.

Each new Volvo vehicle from 2019 onwards will have an electric powertrain. This aggressive move shows that Volvo Cars are set to lead the pack and grasp cleaner transportation. It underlines to diminish the ecological effect and to improve air quality in urban areas. This year Volvo, taking a step towards the future will launch the first-ever fully electric car named the XC40 Recharge. It will be the first in the range of full-electric cars coming soon in the market. They plan to launch a new car every year for the next five years. This means there would be five more fully electric cars available in the market wearing the Volvo badge. The company expects to raise the global sales of electric cars to 50% by the end of 2025. Also, a Recharge name would be given to all hybrid or fully electric cars offered in the future.