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Volvo Cars has once again performed very well in the annual IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Awards. In this year's honours list four Volvo cars made the Top Safety Pick+ grade: the S60, V60, S80 and XC60. Volvo Cars was the only European brand with more than two models on the list.   “Volvo Cars' commitment to real-life safety and our Vision 2020, which states that no one will be killed or seriously injured in or by a new Volvo car, underlines our approach towards continuous improvement in this field.  At Volvo Cars we focus on real-life safety - reflecting the many and varied causes and results of car accidents. It is of course a wonderful thing that we receive such honours and recognition for our advanced safety innovations from leading safety institutes,” said Dr. Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Cars.   The Tops Safety Pick+ award criteria have grown tougher in the last twelve months, with increased demands around the

Say hello to the next generation of Cross Country...the all-new Volvo V60 Cross Country. Available in early 2015, the V60 Cross Country is the perfect fit for those with an active lifestyle. Plenty of room for gear, plenty of ground clearance to get virtually anywhere you want to go. Taking the Cross Country concept to a new level of sportiness and style.   Here's the press release from Volvo:   “We are delighted to add the third true Cross Country model to our product portfolio. The successful combination of dynamic styling and rugged capability places the V60 Cross Country in a class of its own,” said Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Product Strategy and Vehicle Line Management at Volvo Cars.   Heritage The Cross Country brand has a long and distinguished heritage. Volvo Cars was the first premium brand to offer increased all-road capability and styling on its wagons as far back as 1997 when it introduced the V70 Cross Country, creating a whole new typ

To say there is demand for the all-new Volvo XC90 would be an understatement. As a result, Volvo is doing things a little differently for the way customers receive the first allocations. For one, Volvo started with their first-ever completely online sale starting with the Volvo XC90 First Edition. There will be 1,927 models built (to commemorate the year Volvo was founded: 1927). Those vehicles...all 1,927 of them...sold out in 47 hours. So yes, there is demand. Lehman Volvo has built a digital landscape to tell you everything you need to know about the All-New 2016 Volvo XC90. From specs, to photos, to features and pricing...its all there. We urge you to check it out online at Lehman Volvo in York: http://www.lehmanvolvoyork.com/2016-volvo-xc90.htm  or Lehman Volvo in Mechanicsburg: http://www.lehmanvolvo.com/2016-volvo-xc90.htm Your next step is to pre-order online! For customers in the York region, simply e-mail bsmith@Lehmanvolvoyork.com and for custoemrs in the M

Mark your Calendars as we are exactly one week away from kicking off our Customer and Owner Appreciation Event at Lehman Motors Volvo (6281 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg PA). So what's in store? A LOT. Here is a quick rundown: Complimentary Winter Road Check to ensure your Volvo is ready for Holiday travel.* Complimentary multi-point inspection* Complimentary alignment check* Complimentary car wash* Complimentary vehicle diagnostic and maintenance evaluation* Special service and parts discount for repairs scheduled during event Special pricing on accessory and accessory instillation scheduled during event *RSVP at 717-691-8400 or servicedept@lehmanvolvo.com to reserve your spot for all the complimentary offers we have for your Volvo on either event day. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY "Volvos and Coffee": A classic Volvo car show. Saturday the 18 th .9 AM to 1 PM                                Special No-haggle pricing on vehicles in inventory Demonstration of

Lehman Motors has been strongly connected to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for a long time. The biggest campaign for the year is their annual Light the Night Walk, which brings a spotlight to the need for blood cancer research funding. Over the years we have been able to raise thousands of dollars for this great cause, and we are not giving up any time soon! The Harrisburg Light the Night Walk takes place this Saturday on City Island. Our team (together with our Infiniti of Mechanicsburg store) will be walking and showing support for survivors and families of those who have lost loved ones to blood cancer. We have set our goal high this year, and there is still time to give! Simply click here and then choose your level of support . You dollars will go a long way to helping the LLS reach their goal. M ore about Light the Night: Each year, in communities all across the United States and Canada teams of families, friends, co-workers and local and national corporations come

If anyone knows turbocharging, it is Volvo. Since 1981 Volvo has been the most consistent auto-maker using innovative turbocharging technology. So what can Volvo do with an ultra modern 4 cylinder engine? Quite a lot it turns out... “When we launched the Drive-E powertrain family, our aim was to deliver the most advanced 4-cylinder engines in the industry based on emissions and fuel consumption relative to performance and drivability. We knew that 320 hp in our petrol configuration was just a starting point. The 450 hp High Performance Drive-E Powertrain Concept, demonstrates this ambition and the versatility of the Drive-E Powertrains,” says Dr. Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President for Research and Development at Volvo Car Group.   The 450 hp High Performance Drive-E Powertrain Concept is based on a set of technologies not usually found in a four cylinder engine. The engine utilizes two parallel turbochargers, which are fed by an electrically powered turbo-compressor. The comp

Well, as the leaves start to turn, the car show season starts to wind down...but we are going down swinging! Lehman Volvo is hosting not one, but two Volvo car shows. The first one "Lehman Volvo/Volvo Club of York Fall Meet" will take place this Saturday at Lehman Volvo in York ( www.lehmanvolvoyork.com ). There will be a lot of cool modified Volvos and vehicle judging for best-in-show. The meet takes place Saturday, October 4th from 10 AM to 1 PM at Lehman Volvo York: 950 North Hills Road, York PA. The second show "Volvos and Coffee" will take place Saturday, October 18th at Lehman Motors Volvo in Mechanicsburg ( www.lehmanvolvo.com ) Of course there will be Volvos from all eras...and coffee (plus other food and beverages). A laid-back event and a chance for everyone to take in the history of Volvo vehicles. "Volvos and Coffee" takes place Saturday, October 18th from 9 AM to 1 PM. We hope you can make it one of or both of the events! Lehm

Here you see Susan Goodrow and her new 2014 Volvo XC90 that she picked up in Sweden. She ordered the vehicle through Lehman Volvo via the Overseas Delivery program. For those who don't know...the Overseas Delivery program combines a new Volvo with a complimentary trip for 2 to the Volvo factory in Torslanda, Sweden. While in Sweden you can drive your new Volvo for up to weeks with complimentary registration and insurance. Volvo will provide you with red tourist plates. When you are done your European vacation, you simply give the car back to Volvo, fly home, and the vehicle arrives at your dealership in a few weeks. When Susan received her Volvo, she noticed the European plates read "EKG 622." The neat coincidence is that Susan is a registered nurse (EKG), and her wedding anniversary is June 22nd! A great memento for Susan and another neat Overseas Delivery story. Susan even sent us a Volvo selfie for our "See Your Selfie in a Volvo" Photo contest while

Congratulations to Janet Riser and Geoff Rosenberg on winning our first ever "See Your Selfie in a Volvo" Photo Contest! They saw their selfies in a Volvo and both won a new Apple iPad. It helped that they entered early and had a great support team "liking" their photos all the way. A big thanks to everyone who entered the contest. Stay tuned to our Facebook pages (Lehman Volvo York www.facebook.com/lehmanvolvoyorkpa and Lehman Motors Volvo www.facebook.com/lehmanvolvo ) for our next social media contest and of course, for the latest Volvo news and customer stories. Get your new or Certified Pre-Owned Volvo in York www.lehmanvolvoyork.com or Lehman Volvo in Mechanicsburg www.lehmanvolvo.com

    Volvo has a mission: That by 2020, no one will be killed or badly injured when inside a new Volvo. That’s why they’ve has had a long-term goal to drastically improve overall safety features of their vehicles and create an improved driver experience.   To help with their mission, Volvo has opened AstaZero, the world’s very first full-scale test environment for future road and traffic safety, located near the Volvo Cars headquarters in western Sweden. The main goal at AstaZero: creating active safety systems, which will help prevent accidents in the future.   The AstaZero facility is extremely flexible and boasts a design that allows for the construction of one-of-a-kind environments. “You can simulate all types of real-world traffic scenarios. At most proving grounds, the options are more limited,” explains CEO of AstaZero, Pether Wallin. For example, testing conditions can range from busy city roads to highways and multi-lane motorways and crossroads. Having all the

This year Lehman Volvo is proud to sponsor The York County Heritage Trust Oyster Festival. It's great taste and York County tradition all wrapped up in a day of family fun. Come for the seafood, come for the music, come for the free gallery tours and artisan demos, but by all means, come! This year marks the 40 th anniversary for the festival. When: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 19 th . Where: Agricultural & Industrial Museum 217 W. Princess St. York, PA What's new this year? Crab Cakes and Sechrist hot dogs. Of course, returning favorites include oysters stewed, nude and fried, steamed shrimp, our famous apple fritters, and the Auxiliary's amazing bake sale! AND the return of the Shuckinator! The event is held at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum, a fantastic venue that features not only the unique industrial history of York, Pennsylvania, but also history of the nation presented in everything from vintage automobiles, to steam powered  engin

We are extremely pleased to announce the first all-new Volvo XC90 exterior photos. Unveiled this week in Stockholm, Sweden, the all-new Volvo XC90 features a stunning design that is both timeless and ultra-modern. Like the original Volvo XC90, the all-new model features seating for 7 and a versatile interior. The all-new Volvo XC90 also features ground-breaking technology and safety features never before seen in any other vehicle. Built on Volvo’s brand new SPA platform, the All-New Volvo XC90 promises to deliver an outstanding combination of power and fuel economy. The top-of-the-line plug in hybrid T8 will produce 400 horsepower and emit fewer emissions that a Toyota Prius. “This is one of the most important days in our history. We are not just launching a car but re-launching our brand. Today marks a new era for our company. The XC90 paves the way for a portfolio of exciting new cars to come over the next few years,” said Håkan Samuelsson, President an

This is the latest teaser for the all-new XC90...and the first official exterior photo. Yes, it isn't much to go on, but it gives you an idea that Volvo is going to move into a new era of design...one that is both aggressive and elegant. Not over-the-top...and certainly not boring. It is, in a word...Swedish. Being Swedish, the headlight design here is described as being inspired by "Thor's Hammer". See the rest here in about two weeks. Stay tuned... Lehman Volvo York www.lehmanvolvoyork.com Lehman Volvo Mechanicsburg www.lehmanvolvo.com

Designed around modern car buyers’ expectations of smart functionality, the all-new Volvo XC90 features a set of innovative solutions that make tricky parking situations and manoeuvring in tight spaces easy. The IntelliSafe support technologies include an extended Park Assist Pilot, which now also offers automatic reversing into a parking bay as well as entering and exiting a parallel parking spot. The XC90 can also display a digitally created bird’s-eye view of the 360° area around the car on the large centre screen. “Several studies by research institutes reveal that up to two-thirds of interviewed motorists feel uncomfortable in tight parking situations. Options such as the extended Park Assist Pilot and bird’s-eye view function turn these potentially stressful situations into comfortable, precise and safe manoeuvring,” says Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development of Volvo Car Group. The further-developed Park Assist Pilot facilitates

Volvo has just announced the all-new XC90 will be the cleanest and most powerful SUV. Environmental care has always been a core value for Volvo and it really shows in the XC90… Volvo Cars' all-new XC90 will offer an unrivalled combination of power and clean operation when it is launched early next year. The all-wheel drive seven seater offers drivers up to 400 horsepower but with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of around 60 g/km (NEDC driving cycle). There has never been an SUV offering this level of power this cleanly. “There are no compromises when you drive an all-new XC90,” said Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development of Volvo Car Group. “In the past you could either have power or low CO2 emissions. But with the all-new XC90 you can have both.” The new XC90 offers a range of Drive-E engine options, all of which provide an outstanding combination of performance and fuel-efficiency. “With our new Drive-E powertrains, we have created a family of intel

The phrase "those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it" is one to remember. However, repeating history is not always a bad thing. 10 years ago Volvo unleashed the raw and powerful Volvo S60 R and V70 R. 300 horsepower, all-wheel-drive and unique styling made the R series highly desirable. Flash forward 10 years and Volvo has repeated history with the all-new Volvo S60 Polestar and V60 Polestar. The concept is the same: a lot of power, phenomenal all-season handling, stunning styling. However, these cars go above and beyond what was capable a decade ago. The Polestar models are quicker in every way, have a higher quality interior, a lot more safety features, and are much more refined. Yes...history repeating itself can be good...but only if you improve upon it ;). Lehman Volvo York is your authorized Volvo Polestar dealership. Visit online at WWW.LEHMANVOLVOYORK.COM

Ok, time to break out the cameras (or more likely, the smart phones) and show your selfie with a Volvo! Our first ever "selfie" photo contest is an awesome way to win an Apple iPad, Complete vehicle detail, or $50 dining card. It couldn't be easier to enter the contest...simply join Lehman Volvo's Facebook page (Mechanicsburg: www.facebook.com/lehmanvolvo York www.facebook.com/lehmanvolvoyorkpa ) and upload your self-taken portrait with your Volvo (or someone else's if you don't have one!). The photo with the most likes WINS. Here's the press release: Lehman Volvo Announces Unique Selfie Contest                                                                   July 1 st ,2014 - Starting today, Lehman Motors Volvo is asking for people to show their human side, with the first ever See Your Selfie in a Volvo Photo Contest . Using a national phenomenon on a local scale, the contest reflects that cars are driven by people. Lehman Motors Volvo (a

Good things take time....and the time is (finally) getting much closer until the all-new Volvo S60 and V60 Polestars land in the United States. The most powerful production Volvos to date, the Polestar models include more power, greater handling, and more style than most vehicles on the road. Here's the press release: The first Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar cars have left the Volvo Torslanda factory plant on their way to customers around the world as production has begun. "We are very happy to see the first ever complete production cars from Polestar be built in the Volvo factory. It is a satisfying result of many hours of work by the people of Polestar and Volvo behind this,” said Henrik Fries, S/V60 Polestar Technical Project Manager. The Volvo factory in Torslanda celebrated 50 years recently with a total of over 6.8 million cars having been produced, starting with the Amazon model in 1964 and all the way to the new S60 and V60 Polestar today. The Polest

    If you've ever been to the parts counter at Lehman Motors Volvo, you've noticed them... old Volvo ads, from a lot of different eras. Back when printed ads were the big thing, Volvo had a lot of clever headlines and advertisements in various magazines. Over the years (seeing as Lehman Motors has been around for decades), our employees have collected these ads and they hang proudly on the wall. There are more however, like this poster-sized ad...that are not on display (currently). It's hard to find a location for everything!  Maybe we will have to start a rotation.... Find your modern classic at Lehman Motors Volvo in Mechanicsburg www.lehmanvolvo.com or Lehman Volvo in York www.lehmanvolvoyork.com

The term "classic car" usually gets thrown around to describe any old car. However, the Volvo P1800ES is definitely a car that deserves the "classic" term, and apparently people are taking notice. Case in point is the spotless 1973 example you see here. It just set an auction record high price for a Volvo car...nearing 6 figures. Bonhams Auctioneers has sold a 1973 Volvo P1800ES Sport Wagon for the record sum of  $92,400 USD. It was at an auction at the Greenwich Concours d´Elegance in Connecticut, USA that the Swedish classic with just 13,000 miles on the odometer was sold. “As far as we know, this is a new world record for a classic Volvo”, a representative for Bonhams said. This P1800ES has spent its entire life in Keene, New Hampshire, and been used very little by its three owners, the first of them keeping the car for 27 years.The red paintwork is totally original, so is the black leather upholstery and the car has sought after factory equipm

June is National Safety Month and we have a personal story from the Volvo Saved My Life Club. What you see here is Lehman Motors Sales Consultant Mary Abruzzese's 2002 Volvo S60. Her husband Tim was driving in a downpour when a tractor trailer pushed a ton of water around the vehicle, forcing it to lose control. The Volvo hit the guardrail, spun hitting the guardrail a second time. It then crossed over two lanes of traffic, and ended up in the middle of the grass median.  Both airbags deployed, and the front end of the car was completely crumpled. Tim's first thoughts after the accident..."I’m OK.  Not even a scratch!...I have to get another Volvo." This was Tim’s first Volvo, and we are happy to report he is safe and sound in his second one. Has a Volvo saved your life? Find your safety-minded Volvo at Lehman Volvo in York www.lehmanvolvoyork.com or Lehman Volvo in Mechanicsburg www.lehmanvolvo.com

With the street rods rolling into York county this weekend, we thought we would like to share our idea of the ideal street rod. What you are looking at is an actual street rod project using Volvo's first model, the 1927 OV4 as inspiration. It's fitting to use a Volvo from this vintage, as American street rods started with vehicles from the same era (Old Model T's, Model A's, 1930s Chevys etc.) as they were cheap and accessible in the 1950s. However, this Volvo street rod is of course, very unique. Built in 2008, this hot rod Jakob (as the OV4 is known) features custom carbon body and aluminum body panels. The engine is an ethanol-powered Volvo turbo-charged engine with a Volvo 5 speed manual transmission. Suspension is coil-over with gas dampers and the tires are custom-designed Pirellis. Yes, a lot of work went into this custom street rod. Today's street rods often get the same love, a far cry from the original days of removing fenders and just droppin

What you are looking at is a stunning restored and modified 1984 Volvo 242 Turbo. This Volvo belongs to Lehman Volvo Technician Shane Feeser....and it's a winner. literally. This month Shane's 242 won "Best Swedish Car" at the annual Carlisle Import Car Show. That's not a small feat considering Swedish vehicles have the largest turnout at the Carlisle show. In fact, there were over 350 on display (Volvos and Saabs), so winning best of that group is a challenge. There are always a lot of stunning machines on display, but Shane's hard work has paid off. He bought his 240 in 2006 and has been perfecting it ever since. When he bought it the car was closer to being sent to the scrapyard than it was in any winner's circle. He replaced a lot of worn out parts, installed a newer turbo-charged engine, replaced the interior, added European spec headlights, coilover suspension, Polaris 17 inch wheels, Group A racing wing, 240 Group A flathood and re-pain

You can't take Volvo out of Sweden and you can't take Sweden out of Volvo. Everywhere you look in the new XC90 you will see Scandinavian details...from the contoured seats, to the intuitive controls, down to the gear selector. Upon one of the many unique items you will come across in the all-new 2016 Volvo XC90 is a stylized gear selector in top trim. The gear selector was actually designed by Orrefors, one of the world-renown glass makers...from Sweden of course.     Swedish-ness will continue to set Volvo apart from the rest of the world...and that is a very good thing. It means there will be driver and passenger-focused technology (safety), low emissions and exceptional fuel economy (environment) as well as a dedicated team of engineers and assembly teams in Sweden ensuring the Volvo XC90 will continue to define Sweden for years to come (quality).   Find your modern Swedish ride at Lehman Volvo in York www.lehmanvolvoyork.com or Lehman Volvo in Mechan

What you are looking at is the interior of the 2016 Volvo XC90, a vehicle that will become the benchmark of luxury SUVs. Yes, that is far from a small claim, but Volvo will aim to repeat history as the original Volvo XC90 became the "must have" luxury SUV when the first generation debuted in 2002.   Press Release from Volvo Cars:   Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) has released the first interior images of the all-new Volvo XC90, one of the most anticipated car launches of recent years. The new interior is the most luxurious to have been designed for a Volvo, taking its inspiration from the country of Volvo’s birth, Sweden, which has a global reputation for integrating the latest technology with design that is clean, beautiful and crafted from the finest materials. “The most striking feature is a tablet-like touch screen control console, which forms the heart of an all-new in-car control system,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President Des

Remember when Volvos had wipers on their headlights? Every wonder why? The short answer simply is "safety". The longer explanation is that Volvo realizes how important and difficult it is to keep your headlights clean. You might not notice it upon first glance, but it doesn't take much dirt, grime, snow or muck to significantly reduce your headlight's performance. To this day Volvo includes headlight washers (though the wipers have since vanished) on all of their vehicles. A high pressure spray operates when you turn on your windshield fluid...because, if your windshield is dirty, chances are your headlights are dirty as well. Find your safety-minded Volvo at Lehman Volvo in York www.lehmanvolvoyork.com or Lehman Volvo in Mechanicsburg www.lehmanvolvo.com

The wagon is synonymous with Volvo. You cannot separate the two…and so, it just made sense that Volvo decided to race with one. In 1994 Volvo took the new 850 wagon to the track to race in the British Touring Car Championship. The world took notice, and it has become a legendary vehicle in the history of racing.   It is now 20 years since Volvo marked its return to the racetrack – with a wagon! The venture would lead to many successful years in the BTCC – including an overall victory in 1998. "When I signed up for Volvo and TWR around Christmas 1993, I didn't know about the wagon racing plans," says Rickard Rydell. "If I'd known, I would probably have hesitated. It was lucky I didn't know!" Volvo's Back on Track project was tangibly launched in April 1994, when two liveried Volvo 850 wagons rolled up to the start line on the Thruxton track in southern England. It was the start of the season of the most prestigious standard car series,