Volvo Story in Athens, GA, Near Watkinsville
Our Volvo Story
Our Volvo Story is a tribute to the people who have been the heartbeat of our brand in the US. Their unwavering loyalty, often spanning decades, reflects the commitment we share in having a positive impact on the world we live in and the people around us.
Celebrating 70 years in the US, and the impactful stories that make Volvo, Volvo.
From the very outset, Volvo Cars has been a brand for people who care about the world we live in and the people around us. We have made it our mission to make life safer, easier, and better for everyone. For a better future. For life.
O’Steen Volvo Cars of Athens in Georgia – near Watkinsville, Greensboro, Statham, and Monroe – is proud to be part of Volvo’s 70-year history providing timeless design, understated confidence, and engineering excellence. The Volvo name has been carried forward by dedicated drivers, generational technicians, and community-first families who believe getting there safely is the only way to travel.
We bring that storied heritage right down the Atlanta Highway to your neck of the woods. Whether you’re making the school run through Watkinsville, heading over to Lake Oconee from Greensboro, commuting down Highway 316 past Statham, or running weekend errands across Monroe, you’re backed by seven decades of Swedish ingenuity paired with genuine Southern hospitality. Read through the inspiring stories below to meet the people behind the iron mark, and discover why your next journey begins with a Volvo built for life.
Kevin, Sean & Sean: Smythe Volvo Cars
In 1966, and at the age of 23, Sean Flanagan paid $5,000 for a Volvo franchise, which included five cars, a box of parts and the signage. Today, two of his six children – Kevin and Sean – now lead the business at Smythe Volvo Cars, bringing the Volvo family feeling into the lives of their customers and local community.
Quinnshona 'Meka' Sumpter: Volvo Car Charleston Plant
When Volvo Cars began recruiting for its first manufacturing plant in the US, Meka took the opportunity to get in on the ground floor as one of their first 100 hires. Today, three of her kids work alongside her across different areas of the business. And if she has it her way, her grandchildren will work there one day too.
Shannon & Hannah Haggstrom: McDonald Volvo Cars
As a kid, Hannah Haggstrom always wanted to do things with her dad Shannon. When Hannah made the decision to attend Volvo trade school, she started her journey as the next generation of technicians in the Haggstrom household. Today, they work side-by-side on Volvos both old and new.
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