Virginia and Maryland Volvo Retailers Offer Exclusive Test Drive
20 October 1998
Virginia and Maryland Volvo Retailers Offer Exclusive Test Drive Of New S80 Luxury SedanROCKLEIGH, N.J., Oct. 16 -- 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 Herb Gordon Volvo 6 - 9:30 p.m. 3121 Automobile Blvd. Silver Spring, MD 301-890-6200 Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 Village Volvo 7:30 p.m. 728 Belair Rd. Belair, MD 410-879-3400 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 Timonium Volvo 5 - 9 p.m. 10401 York Rd. Cockeysville, MD 410-666-8900 Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 355 Volvo 7 - 9 p.m. 15401 Frederick Rd. Rockville, MD 301-340-0900 Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 Annaplois Volvo Presents 7 - 9 p.m. Loews Annapolis Hotel 126 West St. Annapolis, MD 410-573-1300 Oct. 19 - 23, 1998 Fairfax Volvo 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11050 Main St. Fairfax, VA 703-273-6700 Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 Don Beyer Volvo 7 p.m. 1231 W. Broad St. Falls Church, VA 703-237-5000 Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 Browns Volvo 6:30 - 9 p.m. 7416 Richmond Hwy. Alexandria, VA 702-768-5800 Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 Noble Cars, Inc. 6 p.m. 76 Cambridge St. Fredericksburg, VA 540-373-5200 Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 Continential Imports 7 - 9 p.m. 4980 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 757-497-4864