Set up in 2000, the Centre is one of the most advanced crash labs in the world
Trading Enterprises, the exclusive distributor of Volvo cars in the UAE and part of Al-Futtaim Automotive, has recently announced that this year marks the 20th anniversary of Volvo Cars Safety Centre.
At the time of its opening in 2000, the Centre is one of the most advanced crash labs in the world and in many ways it still is today. On average, it crashes at least one brand-new Volvo a day, and it has been instrumental in preserving Volvo Cars’ position as a leader in automotive safety today.
“As Volvo Cars Safety Centre celebrates two decades in the service of saving lives, the UAE – home of Al-Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises, also has its Vision 2021 to further protect the lives of road users and reduce traffic casualties down to three per 100,000 people,” remarked Oscar Rivoli, Managing Director, Trading Enterprises–Volvo.
At the heart of Volvo Cars Safety Centre, a crash lab is a multi-functional facility that allows Volvo Cars safety engineers to recreate countless traffic situations and accidents and perform tests that go beyond regulatory requirements.
“Being committed to safety is not about passing a test or getting a safety rating. Our commitment to safety is about finding out how and why accidents and injuries occur and then developing the technology to help prevent them,” explained Thomas Broberg, one of Volvo Cars’ leading safety engineers and a two-decade company veteran.
