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Volvo 240 – a Swedish Icon Turns 40

Alexandra M. — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:36:02 +0000

Volvo 240 On 21 August 1974, the Volvo 240 was shown to the media for the very first time. The model series would become an unprecedented success for Volvo and around 2.8 million would be produced over the course of 19 years. 1974 was a big year for Sweden. In the spring ABBA won the Eurovision […]

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Safe Driving Tips from America Most Undistracted Driver

Alexandra M. — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:44 +0000

Source: Volvo Cars of North America Jun 17, 2013 | ID:49437 Gordon, the first person to soon drive three million miles in the same car – a 1966 Volvo P1800 – says patience, awareness and tune-ups are keys to safe driving. The first three things Irv Gordon did 47 years ago after purchasing a shiny red […]

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Irv Gordon Volvo Will Reach Three Million Miles in 2013

Alexandra M. — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:51:47 +0000

Source: Volvo Cars of North America Jun 17, 2013 | ID:49434 Irv Gordon, Record-Breaking Driver of a 1966 Volvo P1800, Aims to Reach Ultimate Driving Milestone In a journey that has lasted nearly half a century, spanned the globe and elicited awe from generations of car lovers, Long Island’s Irv Gordon has a phenomenal achievement in […]

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Volvo LCP 2000 – Yesterday’s future turns 30

Alexandra M. — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:36:39 +0000

Source: Volvo Car Group Jun 03, 2013 | ID:49260 Lightweight materials, alternative fuels, extremely low fuel consumption – key words for the car of today. Yet, these were the very properties that formed the basis for the LCP 2000, Light Component Project. This was a concept car study aimed at the future and the environment, […]

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Volvo 240 – 20 years ago – End of the line for the people’s favourite

Alexandra M. — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:34:26 +0000

Source: Volvo Car Group Date: Apr 26, 2013 | Press Release ID: 48843 On May 5, 2013, it is 20 years since Volvo’s single best-selling model, the 240 series, went out of production. Almost 2.9 million cars were made during the 19 years the 240 was produced; the car that first was criticized for its […]

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