Car built by women for women

Volvo’s decision 14 months ago to allow hundreds of women employees to create a vehicle that suits their needs has given birth to a roomy, 215-horsepower coupe that’s easy to park, maintain and keep clean.

From the outset in December 2002, when Volvo’s top executives approved the project, every aspect of the car’s design and production has been overseen by women, a first in the car industry.