Volvo Cars Philippines honors the legacy of the life-saving innovation that continues to protect millions around the world.
Hariphil Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Volvo Cars in the Philippines, joins Volvo Cars worldwide in celebrating the birth anniversary of Nils Bohlin (July 17, 1920), the Swedish engineer whose invention of the modern three-point seatbelt transformed automotive safety and continues to save millions of lives every year.
Introduced by Volvo in 1959, Bohlin’s revolutionary three-point seatbelt remains one of the most significant safety innovations in automotive history. Recognizing its life-saving potential, Volvo made the patent available to the entire automotive industry, allowing manufacturers worldwide to adopt the technology freely in the interest of public safety. This landmark decision has contributed to saving over a million lives globally and reflects Volvo’s long-standing philosophy of putting people first before profit.
Today, every Volvo vehicle carries forward that commitment through a comprehensive suite of advanced safety technologies designed to help prevent collisions, mitigate risks, and protect occupants. From intelligent driver-assistance systems to innovative structural engineering, Volvo continues to build on Bohlin’s legacy by creating vehicles designed around people and their safety.
“At Volvo, safety has never been a feature; it is the foundation of everything we do,” said Ms. Maria Fe Perez-Agudo, Vice Chairman, President, and CEO of HARI. “As we celebrate the birthday of Nils Bohlin, we honor not only an extraordinary engineer, but also a philosophy that has shaped generations of safer mobility. His invention continues to remind us that true innovation is measured by the lives it protects.” Ms. Perez-Agudo concluded.
As Volvo celebrates Nils Bohlin’s enduring legacy, the brand continues to move closer to its long-term vision of a future with zero collisions – where innovative technology, intelligent safety systems, and human-centered engineering work together to help protect every life on the road. This unwavering commitment to safety is now complemented by an opportunity to make Volvo ownership more accessible through BPI’s exclusive 0% interest financing offer. Because at Volvo, protecting lives should never be out of reach.
Customers are invited to visit the Volvo Cars Makati showroom to experience Volvo’s globally renowned models, including the XC90 T8 PHEV, XC60 T8 PHEV, and all-electric EX30, and discover how 99 years of safety innovation continue to shape every journey, now made even more attainable through Volvo and BPI’s exclusive financing partnership.
For inquiries or bookings, contact (02) 8894 1051 / +63 908 891 4286 or inquiry@volvocarsph.com. Discover how Volvo continues to set the standard in safety, sustainability, and Scandinavian luxury.
