Volvo Launches 'Care Key' as a Standard Feature to Enhance Driving Safety
What is the 'Care Key'?
Today, Volvo Cars revealed the "Care Key," enabling any Volvo owner to set a maximum speed limit for themselves or for family members and friends. The "Care Key" will be a standard feature in all Volvo cars starting with the 2021 models.
Benefits of the 'Care Key'
The "Care Key" allows Volvo drivers to set specific maximum speed limits for their vehicles before lending them to family members or less experienced drivers, such as teenagers who have recently obtained their driver’s license.
Volvo's Response to Safety Issues
The launch of the "Care Key" follows Volvo's earlier announcement this month regarding plans to limit the maximum speed of all its vehicles to 180 kilometers per hour starting in 2020, sending a strong message against the dangers of high-speed driving.
Dialogue on Safety Technologies
Earlier this month, Hakan Samuelsson, CEO of Volvo Cars, emphasized the company's desire to foster a dialogue about whether car manufacturers have the right—or obligation—to install technologies in vehicles that could alter driver behavior. As these technologies become available, this question is more pertinent than ever.
The Financial Impact of the Care Key
In addition to potential safety benefits, features like speed limitation and the "Care Key" are expected to be associated with certain financial advantages. Currently, Volvo Cars is encouraging insurance companies in various markets to engage in discussions about offering tailored insurance options for Volvo owners utilizing these safety features.
