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At Fields Volvo Northfield, we have always been confident that drivers in Illinois would be hard-pressed to find quality luxury vehicles more satisfying than those available at our Northfield dealership. From time to time, we even have the opportunity to celebrate industry awards recognizing these vehicles for their quality and segment leadership.

Regardless of which new Volvo car drivers in Northfield consider or decide to buy, one thing is for certain. This is an automaker that is dedicated to protecting and improving your safety however and whenever possible.

Recently, safety experts working on behalf of Volvo Cars received special recognition from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration for their contributions to car safety. Senior Technical Leader, Crash Avoidance, and Adjunct Professor at University of Iowa as well as Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, Dr. Trent Victor joined Manager, Innovation for Active Safety and Chassis, Jonas Ekmark in accepting the…

If you haven't had the opportunity to visit our Northfield Volvo dealership for a look at the 2016 Volvo XC90 just yet, then at the very least we hope you've heard a little something about it. In fact, we hope the one thing that stuck out to you about this vehicle's many capabilities was its technological prowess.

If you need a little more evidence that in-car technology is out of this world, just consider the fact that the 2016 Volvo XC90 recently earned the Yankee Cup Technology Award presented by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA…

If you've traveled around our beautiful country much, then you know that Southern charm is a very real, and very enchanting, thing. That's precisely why we here at Fields Volvo Northfield we were far from surprised to learn that Volvo Cars had selected Berkeley, S.C., as the location of its first factory in America. The selection marks a $500 million investment in a facility that will have the capacity to produce as many as 100,000 cars each year at the outset.

Located outside of Charleston, the Berkeley County factory will be responsible for turning out the…

With Memorial Day just around the corner, our staff at Fields Volvo Northfield has gotten to thinking about the great fortune we have to serve customers with a range of preferences and driving needs. We feel that their desires and requirements reflect the variety of lifestyles that can be found throughout the United States, and we simply wouldn't have the opportunity to serve these customers without the sacrifice and dedication of the men and women who have served our country.

If you're heading into the market to find a new car these days, it can be very overwhelming to wade through all of the options, especially if you're not sure which will make the strongest impact on your ownership experience. With vehicle technology changing every day, it can be difficult to know what exactly you're looking for and where exactly to find it.

That's why it's fortunate that experts like the editors at Digital Trends are here to help you navigate this ever-changing and always exciting landscape. In fact, the consumer technology magazine recently awarded…

At our Northfield Volvo dealership, one question we hear from customers frequently is "Should I buy or lease?" The trouble with responding to this question is that every driver has a different answer. Depending on your plans for the vehicle you are considering and your personal financial needs, you may find that one option makes more sense for you. Here's everything you need to know about buying v. leasing, including some tips that will help you decide what is best for you.

Coming soon to Northfield is the 2016 Volvo XC90. Fully redesigned, this crossover SUV has been constructed using innovative, Scandinavian design influences with a luxurious interior and a plethora of modern features. What’s also notable about the vehicle is its use of Drive-E Platform engines, including a high-powered hybrid powertrain.