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2008 Volvo XC70 named SUV of the Year at NWAPA Mudfest
The XC70 is two vehicles in one—both of them award winners!
On-road or off-road, the Northwest Automotive Press loved the XC70! Volvo likes to call the 2008 XC70 a “crossover utility vehicle” (CUV) to distinguish it from the typical truck-like sports utility vehicle (SUV). Diehard SUV enthusiasts tend to dismiss the CUV when it comes to off-road performance. That’s why the 2008 Volvo XC70 left them speechless at the 14th Annual Sport Utility Vehicle Competition (known as “Mudfest”) put on by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA). The XC70 won the coveted “SUV of the Year” title, beating a whole bunch of conventional SUVs in the process.
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Tour the Mother Road in Your 2008 Volvo C70 Convertible
The C70 will help you “get your kicks on Route 66!”
Take your new C70 to the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival. The 2008 Volvo C70 convertible is a fun car year-round thanks to its nifty retractable hardtop, but come summer, drop-top driving in a C70 is a true delight. What could be more delightful than a nostalgic ride down the “Mother Road,” also known as “Main Street of America” and officially designated Route 66?
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Summer Shapeup
Make this summer the healthiest – and best-looking – one yet!
So maybe your New Year’s resolution of getting into shape fell through a few weeks into your program. Maybe you didn’t start eating less junk food. With the arrival of the summer months, it’s never too late to tone up, drop a few pounds or just feel better about yourself.
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Top Five for the Fourth
Get yourself in a patriotic frame of mind with these great movies!
Okay, when you think of the Fourth of July, watching movies might not be the first thing that comes to mind. You’re probably thinking of the cookouts and fireworks that will rule your three-day weekend. (Who wants to stay inside anyway when the weather’s amazing!)
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Good Eats in D.C.
It’s not about politics, but where you can go to get seconds and thirds.
Washington, D.C. is the political capitol of the nation, attracting millions of visitors from politicians to vacationing families each year. There are plenty of restaurants that offer outstanding cuisine and service. No matter where you go, you’ll always find something in D.C. to satisfy your appetite.
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Save Your Energy
Save gas, save money, save your summer.
You can’t always fight the rising price of gas, but there are steps you can take to make the most of what you put in your tank. Taking good care of your car, making smart choices and simple changes to the way you drive can have a profoundly positive impact on what you pay for gas this summer. The price you pay to fill your tank may be out of your control, but what you do with the gas isn’t.
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Juicy and Red, Tasty and Pretty
Strawberries have the look and nutrients to dress up any plate – or diet!
They are the most popular berry fruit in the world, and there are more than 600 varieties. They’re fruity, heart-shaped valentines that are filled with phytonutrients. (We guess you can say they love to make you healthy!) It’s time for you to make them a part of your healthy eating lifestyle!
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My Other Car is a Hot Wheels!
Mattel celebrates 40 years and four billion cars.
Mattel is celebrating Hot Wheels’ 40th Anniversary this year. The first Hot Wheels® cars roared into action in 1968. A yearlong celebration is underway including the “Hot Wheels HW40” Designer's Challenge Die-Cast Car Line, a cross-country road trip and the auction of a one-of-a-kind jeweled car, the most expensive in Hot Wheels history.
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Get Grilled in the Art of Grilling!
Turn off that stove and get out of that kitchen – it’s summer time!
Summer is here and the last thing anyone wants to do is spend time cooking in a hot kitchen. It’s time to fire up the grill and make some amazing meals – and no, it’s not just about grilling steaks and burgers!
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