Dealer group Dilawri and Volvo Car Canada recently announced the opening of North America’s first Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience (VRSE) facility, the OEM said in a news release.
Known as Volvo Cars Richmond (formerly Volvo of Vancouver), the VRSE facility is located at 338-10700 Cambie Road in Richmond, B.C. The store is described as LEED-certified, runs on renewable energy sources, and boasts a range of environmentally-friendly features — such as solar panels on the rooftops and the use of sustainable building materials.
“We could not be more pleased to have opened North America’s first Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience facility,” said Ajay Dilawri, Dilawri Co-founder, in a statement. “At every stage, we met or exceeded provincial standards for environmental sustainability, and have built a store that reflects our ongoing commitment to deliver unparalleled customer satisfaction through continuous innovation.”
The 20,383.4 square-foot facility is situated on a 2.1-acre site, just off the Vancouver-Blaine Highway (Highway 99). It is also about a 10 minute drive from Vancouver International Airport. Inside, consumers can browse a six-vehicle showroom and take possession of a new purchase in a dedicated new-vehicle delivery bay. The facility also includes nine service bays and two wash bays.
“In addition, the dealership is ready to welcome visitors in sustainable comfort, with furniture and flooring made from recycled, non-toxic materials and a VRSE clean water and coffee bar that provides beverages in ways that eliminate the use of single-use plastics,” said Volvo Car Canada in its news release.
