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Evolution of the Volvo: from ÖV4 to the V60
From the roaring 1920s to the plug-in 2020s, we take you on stylish, safe and Swedish ride through car history
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Up in your grill
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Car of steel
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No lightweight
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Beginnings, endings
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Intercontinental
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Greener pastures
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Wagon wheels
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Rare sport
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Amazon strong
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Buckle up
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Sainted model
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Boom box
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Night moves
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Italian flavor
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Dutch design
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Turning point
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Captivating coupe
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Lighting the way
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Into the ’90s
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Big impact
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Fast, furious
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Movie star
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Turning the corner
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New world
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Trailblazer
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Some sedan
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Good baby
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A star is born
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