Volvo has recently celebrated its 98th anniversary. The Swedish automaker has developed a stellar reputation over the years, becoming known for producing some of the safest vehicles on the market. While the early history of many automakers is characterized by a focus on performance rather than safety, Volvo has baked the concepts of safety in its work from the very start, as evidenced by this 1927 quote from founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustav Larson:
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