Since it is still in the early stages of 2012, Volvo of Lisle serving Lisle and Chicago thought it would be fun to offer a quick glance back at 2011. As we touch on some of the many great milestones Volvo hit in 2011, it will give you a better understanding of what is to come in 2012.

Volvo, impressively, achieved healthy growth in each and every one of its sales regions, easily making it the fastest growing luxury car company in the world. Volvo sales reached nearly 550,000 worldwide, which is greater than a 20 % increase over EOY numbers from 2010.

This puts Volvo in an excellent position to continue their growth and profitability in the future. Volvo has even gone so far as to set their 2020 global sales goal at 800,000 units, which would be an impressive 45% gain compared to results in 2011. To achieve this feat, will be largely contingent on their ability to harness the vast growth potential in China, which all automakers are currently aiming for.

Volvo announced in 2011 a new program called Scalable Product Architecture (SAP). Along with a new powerplant and Electric Vehicle strategy, SAP promises new breakthrough technologies that will push Volvo into the leading position for fuel economy.

On a side note, Volvo has made the time in 2011 to infuse their brand with a more personal touch, with their new tagline "Designed Around You". Simply put, Volvo is trying to better understand human needs and desires, so they can create a system that all luxury drivers dream of, without the overly-complicated frills.

Taking a look at the development of the Volvo brand in 2011, we highlight the following points:

• Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid
• Volvo C30 Electric
• Volvo S60 DRIVe
• Volvo V60 DRIVe
  
• Start/stop technology
  
• Electric mobility partnership between Volvo and Siemens

Volvo also took five Awards from the IIHS for safety and one from J.D. Powers & Associates for quality.

Stay tuned to our blog to find out more information regarding Volvo, and its plans moving forward. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at any time. Volvo of Lisle, located at 4375 LINCOLN Ave in Lisle, IL, is dedicated to keeping you informed.