Mass. and Conn. Local Volvo Retailers Offer Exclusive Test Drive
20 October 1998
Massachusetts and Connecticut Local Volvo Retailers Offer Exclusive Test Drive of New S80 Luxury SedanROCKLEIGH, N.J., Oct. 19 -- 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: Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 Volvo of Westport 6-9 p.m. 556 Post Rd. East Westport, CT 203-222-1122 Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 Secor Auto Center 5-7 p.m. 575 Broad St. New London, CT 860-442-3232 Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 Chase Parkway Volvo 4-8 p.m. 795 Straits Turnpike Watertown, CT 860-274-8866 Friday Oct. 23, 1998 Clayton Motors 5-9 p.m. 300 Connecticut E. Hartford, CT 860-289-3461 Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 Auto Show Volvo 5-8 p.m. 1241 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA 508-336-9777 Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 Trans Atlantic Motors, Inc. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 25 Falmouth Rd. Hyannis, MA 508-775-4526 Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 Boston Volvo Village 6-9 p.m. 75 N. Beacon St. Boston, MA 617-560-1700 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 Lee Volvo 6:30-9 p.m. 962 Worcester Rd. Wellesley, MA 781-235-8841 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 128 Volvo 6:30-9 p.m. 614 North Ave. Wakefield, MA 781-224-3700 Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 Jaffarian Volvo 5-9 p.m. 312 River St. Haverhill, MA 978-372-8551 Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 Pioneer Valley Volvo 6-9 p.m. Rt. 5 & 10, 253 Greenfield Rd. S. Deerfield, MA 413-665-2140 Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 South Shore Volvo 6:30-9 p.m. 75 Pond St. Norwell, MA 781-878-2200 Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 Barry's Dartmouth Volvo 7-9 p.m. 26 State Rd. N. Darmouth, MA 508-996-6800 Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 Dalzell Volvo Noon - 7 p.m. 825 Providence Hwy. Dedham, MA 781-329-1100 Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 Farrell Volvo 4-8 p.m. 251 Turnpike Rd. Southborough, MA 508-571-2400