The Vine Spring 2008 Volvo

When autumn rolls around, we fondly bid good-bye to summer. And certain passions find their way back into our lives with the changing seasons. This issue of the VINE touches on a variety of experiences that add color to our lives in the fall, from back-to-school to the thrills of the Volvo Ocean Race. Come, join us in the excitement.

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Volvos   Inspiration   Networking   Enthusiasm
XC60 From Sweden With Lov Tour
Watch the car that stops itself when the XC60 tour stops in a city near you.
  Volvo Ocean Race 2008/2009
From a yachtsmen’s pub to an international adventure.
  Owner Profile:
Feinberg Family

Volvo is a lifesaver for three generations — keeping a tradition alive.
  Volvo 2009 Highlights
Find out what’s new for the 2009 model year at Volvo!
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Fresh from the Vine
 
 KEEP BACK-TO-SCHOOL ON THE SAFE SIDE
Nothing compares to the excitement of a brand-new school year. From neat backpacks, to friends and teachers, to learning cool stuff, it’s a great experience. Here are a few tips to help keep it that way, in and out of the car.

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 COMPLIMENTARY FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IS ON US FOR ALL 2009 VOLVOS
Safety, quality, concern about the environment — there are a number of good reasons to drive a Volvo. Now, there are 36,000 more.

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 VOLVO AND THE RED SOX FOUNDATION PLAY BALL
Harnessing the passion of fans to create positive change in their community is what drives the Red Sox Foundation. So, we were eager to help the charity with a Special Edition Volvo C30.

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 ACCESSORIZE YOUR LIFE WITH VOLVO
At Volvo, we’re always looking for ways to complement your lifestyle. And some of our latest accessories and features are ready to do just that. Read on to see what’s new.

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 THIS TEAM IS NO ACCIDENT
Most people go out of their way to avoid collisions. The Volvo Traffic Accident Research Team seeks them out, investigating what happens in a crash to help make driving safer.

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Vine Vote

What is your favorite fall activity?

•  Shopping at the farmers’ market
Watching (or playing) football
Getting the kids back in school
Anything to do with Halloween
Driving to see fall colors
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Video Vine
View Life At The Extreme in this preview of the 2008/2009 Volvo Ocean Race
XC90 Training Day
The race begins October 11