California Volvo Retailers Offer Exclusive Test Drive
20 October 1998
California Volvo Retailers Offer Exclusive Test Drive of New S80 Luxury SedanROCKLEIGH, N.J., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire -- You're invited to test drive the new Volvo S80 Luxury Sedan at Private Preview events to be held around the country. Participating retailers will showcase Volvo's new luxury vehicle and offer test drives Oct. 19-24. This exciting new vehicle has already won rave reviews from automotive media. Individuals interested in the Private Previews or scheduling a test drive can call the Volvo Personal Shopper at 800-550-5658. The S80 is the latest in a line of new vehicles calculated to broaden Volvo's line-up. The automotive media has embraced Volvo's new sleeker, sportier styles saying the new model C70 coupe and S80 sedan are cars with attitudes. Volvo has designed and engineered the S80 to be luxurious in comfort with an engine giving immediate full power in all driving situations for a truly exciting drive. The ultimate in safety, the S80 has a body designed to give occupants maximum safety in the event of an accident. All components of the S80 including the engine, wheel suspension, steering and brakes were designed with all the safety characteristics needed to help the driver avoid accidents. In addition to scheduling S80 test drives, Volvo's Personal Shopper provides consumers the convenience of obtaining vehicle information, information on the nearest dealer, comparison reports between a Volvo product and a competitive vehicle and information on upcoming Volvo regional events. Retailers across the country will offer S80 test drives to interested customers that call Volvo's Personal Shopper service toll free to schedule an appointment. Participating Volvo retailers will close for an evening to host Private Preview events where guests will have the opportunity to get a close look and information on the entire Volvo line, including the new S80. The schedule for local retailers Private Preview events is as follows: Oct. 20-21, 1998 Scandia in Whittier, Inc. 7-9 p.m. 14021 E. Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 562-689-6980 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 Exclusively Volvo 6 p.m. 1300 Auto Center Drive Ontario, CA 909-605-5800 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 Kramer Motors 7-9 p.m. 1719 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 310-264-4900 Wednesday Oct. 21, 1998 Rusnak - Pasadena 7-9 p.m. 2025 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 626-577-6661 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 South Bay Volvo 7-9 p.m. 3010 Pacific Coast Hwy. Torrance, CA 310-325-3255 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 Rontells Volvo 5-9 p.m. 2625 Divisadero Fresno, CA 209-233-3711 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 Carlsbad Volvo 6:30 p.m. 6830 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad, CA 760-931-7100 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 Volvo of Orange County 7-9 p.m. 10120 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 714-530-9190 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 Westcott Volvo 5-8 p.m. 2940 National City Blvd. National City, CA 619-474-5581 Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 Marin Volvo 6-9 p.m. 375 E. Francisco Blvd. San Rafael, CA 415-454-1828 Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 Smothers European 6-9 p.m. 2881 Corby Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 707-542-4810 Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 Volvo of Pleasanton 6-8 p.m. 4335 Rosewood Dr. Pleasanton, CA 925-463-4700 Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 Studio City Volvo 6-10 p.m. 11647 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 818-766-3847 Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 Continential Volvo 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 4030 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 510-532-3778