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It would be impossible not to mention Irv Gordon on our Volvo Marin blog, wouldn't it? If you haven't heard of Irv, he's known for traveling three million miles in his 1966 Volvo P1800...and counting.

"I bought my Volvo P1800 on a Friday and immediately fell in love," says Gordon. "I couldn't stop driving the car. It was a holiday weekend, and I brought the car back to the dealership the following Monday for its 1500-mile service."¹

We admire all the new  Volvo vehicles in our Annapolis, MD showroom, but we admit, we'd love to get our hands on a classic like the Volvo P1800. Unfortunately, some others who feel the same way, do so my unacceptable means. Yes, we mean theft---and yes, someone really did steal a P1800, but the story has a proper ending.

First, let's provide you some context if you're unfamiliar with this classic. The…

It pretty much goes without saying that we're Volvo enthusiasts here at Annapolis Volvo, but we're certainly not the only fans. If the brand pumps you up as much as it does for us, you may want to consider attending this year's Volvo Owner's Day which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Volvo Cars of North America headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey…

We've all imagined the beauty of the open road. It's a freedom that's always teased auto fans and travel bugs alike. Of course, taking a long trip cross-country requires quite a lot from your vehicle. You want your vehicle to take you places in the most efficient and pleasurable way possible. Irv Gordon knew that when he bought his Volvo P1800. Three million miles later, dealerships everywhere, including us here at Annapolis…

If you're the person who rocks at Trivia Night and is a fan of the Volvo brand, there's something you have to check out.

It's Volvo's social media endeavor to share interesting facts about Volvo via Facebook, Twitter and other social outlets. Using hashtag #VolvoFact, readers can skim through facts they may or may not have known about the Swedish automaker, introducing a fun way to communicate transparency.

For instance, if…

Electric vehicles are quickly making a name for themselves in the auto market, and we can depend on Volvo to play a large role in the future of these vehicles. Its latest project is one that EV owners and potential owners will certainly appreciate. What would you say if there was a way to charge your car while riding it?

Volvo is working on an answer, and that answer may lie in the road itself…

If we told you that thirty years ago automakers were challenged to create a vehicle that would weigh under 1500 pounds and achieve 56 miles to the gallon, what do you think it would be? Did it even exist?

It sure did, and it came in the form of the LCP 2000--a product of Volvo's Lightweight Component Project.

Granted, the LCP 2000 never made it to production, but it carried many efficient components that…

Volvo is committed to the safety of its drivers. But what about pedestrians? When it comes to man versus oncoming machine, the result is usually gut-wrenching, as is the case for the pedestrian fatalities that make up 12 percent of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. Volvo took action on the matter, and in 2010, it developed the Pedestrian Detection. It raised the bar again with Pedestrian Airbag Technology. This year, its efforts are…

Being popular is pretty great. It is how Volvo must be feeling right now, as one of its plug-in hybrids, the V60 PHEV, is highly in demand over in Europe. Here at Annapolis Volvo, we have the details.

The Swedish automaker initially planned on building just 1,000 of the plug-ins, figuring many would opt for the straight diesel option, or traditional unleaded. They were wrong, but in the best way possible. The 1,000…

When you are ready to make some change it is best to make big change, don't you agree? Well, that is Volvo's hope as it prepares the groundwork for upcoming autos that will someday arrive at the Annapolis Volvo showroom. Recently, we heard that Volvo was in the midst of creating a new auto. An auto that will be designed to take on the hatchback and sedan market segments.

Unfortunately at this time…