As this year draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to remember the highlights of 2023. It has been a wonderful year filled with so many incredible moments here at Volvo Cars Dublin.
Without a doubt, our brightest moment was the opening of the all-new Volvo Cars Dublin. We were thrilled to finally unveil our new building early in 2023. This is more than a redesign. It is a brand new store with the most modern features, details, and amenities in order to give our customers the finest possible experience in an atmosphere fitting the Volvo aesthetic. We are also able to comfortably stock an even greater selection of the most popular new Volvo plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid, and electric models, as well as a vast inventory of Certified by Volvo pre-owned vehicles and used cars.
The new state-of-the-art Service Department at Volvo Cars Dublin was created with efficiency and convenience in mind. Our experienced technicians are trained to maintain your Volvo and keep you, and your family, safe and on the road. And if you need parts, we stock and supply genuine OEM Volvo Parts and Accessories.
The best part of our new dealership is the response from our new customers. The rave reviews we’ve received from so many people are how we judge success.
Our new dealership wasn’t the only big news in 2023. In May, Volvo teased us with the announcement of the all-new EX30 SUV and then unveiled it in June. The all-electric EX30 is the Volvo’s smallest SUV ever with a small price tag to match. It will join the flagship EX90 as next generation of Volvo Electric Vehicles. The EX30 is already winning awards and was one of three finalists for the 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) awards presented in November of this year. We expect the EX30 to arrive at Volvo Cars Dublin in Summer 2024. We can hardly wait!
While we’re on the subject, the EX90 (which was announced at the end of 2022) continued to be a hot topic of conversation in the automotive world in 2023. The all-electric Volvo EX90 made its North American debut at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showing off its abundance of tech innovations including revolutionary new safety features. The EX90 won the 2023 Green GOOD Design Awards in the transportation category in April. And in August, it was named a finalist in Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation by Design Awards. We eagerly anticipate the arrival of the EX90 here at Volvo Cars Dublin early in 2024.
2023 also brought Volvo customers a new way to drive. Care by Volvo, offered in California early this year, is a subscription that allows customers to drive a Volvo with one monthly payment that includes usage of the vehicle, maintenance, road hazard coverage, some excess wear allowance, and other common services. The inclusive, easy subscription plan has already stirred interest here at Volvo Cars Dublin.
There were many more great moments in 2023:
- While other brands struggled with supply chain issues, Volvo marched on with brisk sales of Volvo Plug-in Hybrids like the XC90 Recharge and XC60 Recharge, Mild Hybrid models like the EX40 and EX60, and all-electric Volvos like the C40 recharge.
- During Climate Change week in September, Volvo announced they would stop producing diesel vehicles as part of their commitment to the environment.
- In June, Volvo Cars revealed an agreement that will allow electric Volvos access to 12,000 Tesla chargers throughout North America.
- There are too many announcements, achievements, and accolades to list them all.
Finally, to all of our New Car, Used Car, Service, and Parts customers, thank you for helping make 2023 an incredible year here Volvo Cars Dublin. We know 2024 is going to be a phenomenal year and we look forward to serving the communities in Fremont, Tracy, San Ramon, and beyond! We wish you all a happy, safe new year!