Volvo Sets New Industry Benchmark for 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Awards
Volvo's reputation for safety has a long history, going back to 1927 when the Swedish automaker added safety to its core values. It has been a defining characteristic of the brand ever since.
A milestone in Volvo's safety history occurred in the 1950s when Swedish inventor Nils Bohlin revolutionized automotive safety by developing the modern three-point seatbelt for Volvo vehicles. While Volvo received a patent for the design, the company quickly recognized its life-saving implications and freely returned it to the public domain so that all manufacturers could utilize the feature.
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