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Earlier this month, we told you about the new Volvo V40, unveiled by the Scandinavian automaker at the Geneva Motor Show. We also told you about one of the innovative safety features featured on the five-door hatch: the pedestrian airbag. Now, we'd like to take a minute to explain how this came about and how it works.

Volvo first offered their frontal airbag in 1987, a safety feature that soon became standard equipment on...

Early in March, Volvo rolled into the Geneva Motor Show with a vehicle closely related to the Volvo C30 that you'll find here at McLaughlin Volvo. It's the Volvo V40, a safety-oriented, five-door hatchback destined for European markets.

Okay, so we probably won't see it in our showroom, but that won't stop us from sharing some of its more interesting details with you. You see, even when models don't jump...

If you love Volvo, you'll love the Volvo Museum. That's right, if you're ever in Arendal, Sweden, you can get a tour of the facility, where you'll learn more about the history of the automaker from 1927 until today. Okay, we know, the idea of a museum doesn't usually inspire thoughts of a fun afternoon, but we promise you it won't disappoint.

Don't believe us? Just ask the...

It's not like you need any more reasons to love the 2012 Volvo S60, but McLaughlin Volvo is going to give you one. It's a five-star rating from the National Institute for Highway Safety (NHTSA), and the S60 earned not just one, but five five-star ratings.

That's right, it earned an overall safety rating of five stars, as well as top ratings in the frontal, side pole, side barrier and rollover tests...

There's not much we would change about the Volvo S60, if anything at all. The entry-level variant comes with a 250-hp turbocharged engine, a 30-mpg EPA rating, a 0-60 sprint time of just under seven seconds, and a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Oh, it's fun to drive alright - safe, reliable, and packed to the brim with features. And we don't really need to tell you...

You probably already know that the Volvo XC60 is a beautifully designed crossover, with all of the Swedish touches and tweaks that really help Volvo shine about other European luxury carmakers. Critics applaud it for, among many other things, it's impressive cargo space, versatility and handling and powerful engine. But soon enough, they'll have yet another thing to applaud: it'll be electric.

Seriously. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show, Volvo...

McLaughlin Volvo is pretty sure you've heard about clean-diesel engines. And we know you've heard about hybrid powertrains, and even plug-in hybrids. Well, how about a diesel plug-in hybrid? No? Well, thanks to Volvo, now you have. Introducing the Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid: the world's first ever diesel-powered, hybrid power plant that can run on electric power alone.

And just like every other car in the lineup, this is nothing short of...

For years, Volvo has upheld the reputation of building some of the safest vehicles on the road. And this year is no exception, with five new Volvo models named IIHS "Top Safety Picks" for 2012. That's over half of the lineup, and it means that the Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo C30, Volvo XC60 and Volvo XC90 all earned top ratings of "Good" in the front offset, side impact, roof strength and rear-crash safety...

In a recent announcement, Volvo revealed that production of the popular C70 Convertible would come to an end in 2013. McLaughlin Volvo is sad to see it go, but that doesn't mean we're not excited to see how the Swedish automaker plans to say goodbye. You can bet that the C70 isn't going to end its 16-year run quietly.

The C70 Inscription, unveiled at the LA Auto Shows, boasts a plethora of...

For years, Volvo has impressed drivers with unprecedented quality, performance and luxury. Of course, that doesn't mean they're not constantly working to improve their lineup. The latest innovations from Volvo will take shape in refreshed designs, increased fuel economy and even better engine performance. The overall goal? To move further into the luxury segment.

How, exactly? Well, to start, a completely original mid-sized car will hit McLaughlin Volvo by late 2013 or early...